Best LL.M. Colleges in Maharashtra 2026 - Fees, Courses, Placements, Cut Off, Admission

Hi, Symbiosis Law School is the top LLM college in Maharashtra according to NIRF ranking 2024 under the Law category. 

Hi, it can be observed that pursuing LLM in Maharashtra can be quite inexpensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of less than INR 1 lakh.

Hi, given below are the top specialisations offered by best LLM colleges in Mumbai:

Top Specialisations	No. of Colleges
Criminal Law	10+
Constitutional Law	10
Corporate Law	9
Intellectual Property Law	7
Business Law	7

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No getting admissions into the Symbiosis Law School for the LLM course is generally considered easier than other institutes.

To get admission to the LLM course at Symbiosis Law School, candidates need to fulfill following LLM eligibility criteria: 

• Clear either a five year integrated LLB course or a three year LLB degree from any recognised university.
• They should have obtained minimum of 45% marks in their law degree.

Hi, listed below are the top 5 LLM colleges in Maharashtra according to NIRF ranking 2024 under the Law category:

College Name	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
Symbiosis Law School	3	6	5
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai	-	-	31
Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur	-	-	34

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Candidates who have completed an LLM course may further their studies in which they either complete MPhil or PhD in Law, also known as LLD. However, if candidates want to make a career in the field of law then they can go through the below-mentioned job profiles. LLM is opted by those candidates who wants to join any of the specialised fields like Investment Law, Maritime Law, Corporate Laws etc. and candidates can join these fields for successful career.

LLM or Master of Law is a postgraduate degree awarded to law students who have completed 2 years of higher studies after law graduation. It is a two year program with four semesters. The LLM course is recognized by UGC. Career prospects: A person with a Master of Law (LLM) degree has several opportunities in various undertakings. The work profiles may vary according to the chosen specialization There are various job profiles for an LLM graduate include the following. 1) Advocates 2) Attorney General 3) Public Prosecutor 4) Oath Commissioner 5) Sub-Magistrate 6) Magistrate 7) District and Sessions Judge 8) Legal advisor 9) Law Teacher 10) Law Reporters 11) Legal Experts 12) Legal Manager 13) Law Officer 14) Legal Reporter 15) Legal Assistants Law graduates can get good salary packages along with being in reputed positions in various Public and private Sector Organizations.

In India, the best branches for LLM are corporate law and commercial law. There are 99 LLM colleges that offer corporate law, and around 75+ institutes offering LLM in commercial law. These are considered more profitable with median packages ranging between INR 5 to 20 LPA. 

Tiers in law schools are mostly determined by placements, alumni, and, of course, the amount of resources they have. ILS Law College of Pune is ranked between tiers 3 and 2. To learn more, always contact seniors from the individual colleges. Apart from T1, you can't be certain of anything else, so always do your study. ILS Pune could be perfect for those looking to focus on theoretical knowledge. Consider your personal preferences, such as the institution's size, cultural and regional considerations, and long-term career objectives.

No, an LLM degree cannot be pursued in distance mode or online mode. However, listed below are some law courses offered by NLSIU Bangalore that candidates can study in distance education mode: 

• Master of Business Law (MBL)
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Rights Law (PGDHRL)
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Medical Law & Ethics (PGDMLE)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law (PGDEL)
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights Law (PGDIPRL)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Child Rights Law (PGDCRL)
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Consumer Law & Practice (PGDCLP)
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law & Cyber Forensics (PGDCLCF)

Hi, please refer to the table below for the top colleges for LLM IN Maharashtra that offer the highest Return on Investment to their students in the form of placement package:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Annual Median Package
University of Mumbai Placement	-	INR 18 LPA
New Law College Bharati Vidyapeeth Placement	INR 1.02 lakh	INR 5 LPA – INR 7.2 LPA
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai Placement	INR 50,940 – INR 1.2 lakh	INR 7 LPA
MIT-WPU Placement	INR 1.5 lakh	INR 5.5 LPA
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University Placement	INR 10,000	INR 5.4 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Those who complete LLM have multiple options to explore and can establish a promising career in legal field. Some of the top job profiles include:

Job Profile	Salary (INR)
Advocate	INR 4 LPA
Solicitor	INR 4 LPA
Judge	INR 10 LPA
Legal Advisor	INR 6 LPA
Notary	INR 4 LPA
Oath Commissioner	INR 4.5 LPA

The Bar Council of India recognises the two-year LLM programme in most colleges of India. Here are the best ones. 

College Name	Entrance Exam
University of Delhi (DU)	CUET PG
Banaras Hindu University	CUET PG
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)	JMI Entrance
Aligarh Muslim University	AMU Entrance
University of Mumbai	University Entrance

Note: All info. is from official sites and can change. 

Generally, there is no one right LLB subject that prepares you for LLM. If someone wants to study a particular area of LLM then the ideal choice would fall towards that specific area. Here's why:

LLM Specializations: A Master of Laws is more specific in the areas of law that students pursue when in the course.
Alignment with Specialization: While switching from an LLB programme to an LLM programme might be relatively easy, the choice of courses that you took in your LLB that relates with your preferred LLM specialisation can serve as a foundation and thus make the switch easier.
For example if one’s LLM specialisation is in Corporate Law then Company Law, Contract Law and Business Law are relevant courses in the LLB.

Thus, the only strategy that makes sense is to choose the LLM specialisation one is interested in first and then search for the corresponding LLB subjects.

 

Due to global legal developments and changing market demands, there are many specialisations offered, some of them are mentioned below 

• Civil Law
• Tax Law
• Labour5 Law
• Corporate Law
• Commercial Law
• International Trade Law
• Labour Law
• Labour5 Law

LLM course eligibility requires completing an LLB with a minimum 50 percent or equivalent CGPA. Some of the universities have additional requirements for entrance exam scores or work experience.

 

Source - Multiple external/ official sites, data may vary.

Yes Amity University in Mumbai offers direct admission. Students who have earned marks of more than 80% in class XII from CBSE, ISC, or State Board are eligible for direct admission. Student must complete Amity application and send in application money in order to apply for direct admission.

MIT-WPU LLM faculty comprises an elite panel of experienced scholars and practitioners. The School focuses on interactive sessions, hands-on practical training, moot court competitions, classroom presentations and industry-centric assignments. 

Yes, interested candidates can apply for distance learning courses through the Institute of Distance & Open Learning (IDOL), University of Mumbai. It offers various UG, PG, and Diploma courses in several specialisations. Students at the Institute of Distance & Open Learning (IDOL), University of Mumbai get placed at renowned organizations. It also offers various scholarship schemes. Admission to all the courses is offered based on a valid score in the qualifying exam except for MCA. Admissions are offered here in two sessions, i.e. January and July for all the courses of IDOL. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the University to apply online.

The Admission procedure of Sandip University is as follows:

Enter your full Name as mentioned on the SSC result along with your registered mobile number.

In the next section include the appropriate Personal details.

In the “Program details” section ensure that you include proper options for the highest Qualification, Select School, Course Stream and Admission Year.

Fill all the required “Education Details” as per your Qualification.

Upload all the required scanned documents such as SSC, HSC & Graduation result. The Documents are accepted in PDF Format only.

Proceed for your online payment to complete the payment.

After successful payment, you will receive the confirmation of provisional registration details on your registered email and phone no.

The online registration for admissions to the LLM course at Kirit P. Mehta School of Law usually opens in the month of December. Further, the time for filling out the application form opens till the month of March. Admission for the academic batch of 2026 will open soon. The classes usually commence in the month of August. 

SPPU admission for a majority of PG and UG courses, such as M.Sc. M.A. M.Tech, M.Com B.A. And BBA among others, is based on the Online Entrance Exam (OEE) conducted by the University. Additionally, there are numerous courses, such as MCA MMM, Advanced Diploma, MPH E-MBA, LL. M. and M. Lib. ISC among others, where the admission process is completely based on merit in the previous qualifying exam (Class 12 for UG admission and UG degree for PG admission). Thus, students will not be able to get direct admissions to Pune University.

To check the RTMNU cutoff 2026 go to university website that is nagpuruniversity.ac.in or affiliated college websites for merit lists which is usually released after 10+2 or qualifying exam results. For specific courses students can check admission notices or the state common entrance test like MHT CET portals for cutoffs. 

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University offer entrance-based admission. Candidates cannot take direct admission into the UG and PG courses. All admissions at CSMU are based on merit only, following all relevant guidelines of the concerned regulatory bodies,  UGC and the State Government.

Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) has expanded its LLM course for executives. This programme is unique and serves the needs and expectations of law professionals who want to upgrade their knowledge but are unable to take regular classes. However, the official website of the university does not specify the mode of class for this programme. Candidates can directly reach the university for queries regarding the LLM executive programme offered at MNU Mumbai. 

Candidates who qualifies the eligibility criteria as per the TISS Mumbai admission guidelines are eligible for the all the programme offered by the institution. As admission is based on the CUET exam, therefore candidates must have valid score in the exam. Find below the eligibility criteria of the courses offered at TISS Mumbai:

Courses	Eligibility Crietria
Executive MBA/PGDM	To be eligible, applicants must have at least three years of work experience after graduation and hold a recognised Bachelor's Degree of a minimum of three years duration or its equivalent, obtained through various study patterns, fulfilling the mandatory 15 years of formal education requirement.
BSc	Twelve years of school education.
BMRIT	Twelve years of school education.
MA	Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 3 years duration or its equivalent
MHA	Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 3 years duration or its equivalent
BVoc	Twelve years of school education, in any streams.
MPH	Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 3 years duration or its equivalent
MEd	Bachelor's or Master's degree (under the 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 or 10+2+2+1 year bridge course pattern of study or any other pattern fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years formal education)
BEd	Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 3 years duration or its equivalent
BA	Twelve years of school education.

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change