Overview
LLM is a postgraduate programme in law. It usually takes 1 year at NLUs and many universities (2 years at some). Who can apply: LLB.
Where it can lead
- Litigation
- Corporate law firms
- In-house legal teams
- Judicial services
- Policy and research
- Legal journalism
Colleges offering LLM
From our directory. Each page has the admission route, programmes and an enquiry option.
GNLU
Gujarat National Law University
- Location
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Type
- Government, est. 2003
- Main entrance
- CLAT
- Law
NALSAR Hyderabad
NALSAR University of Law
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Type
- Government, est. 1998
- Main entrance
- CLAT
- Law
NLSIU Bengaluru
National Law School of India University
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Type
- Government, est. 1987
- Main entrance
- CLAT
- Law
NLU Delhi
National Law University Delhi
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 2008
- Main entrance
- AILET
- Law
NLU Jodhpur
National Law University, Jodhpur
- Location
- Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- Type
- Government, est. 1999
- Main entrance
- CLAT
- Law
SLS Pune
Symbiosis Law School, Pune
- Location
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Type
- Private, est. 1977
- Main entrance
- SLAT
- Law
WBNUJS Kolkata
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Type
- Government, est. 1999
- Main entrance
- CLAT
- Law
LLM: common questions
How long is LLM?
LLM usually takes 1 year at NLUs and many universities (2 years at some).
Who can apply for LLM?
LLB.
Which entrance exams are used for LLM?
Most admissions use CLAT and AILET. Some colleges also run their own tests or admit on Class 12 marks; each college page lists its route.
Other law courses
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.