LLM in Criminal Law Admission 2025: Dates, Eligibility, Fees, & Selection Process

LLM in Criminal Law admission 2026 are based on the performance of the students in exams like CLAT PG, AILET PG, and other university-specific exams. Some colleges also provide admissions based on performance in their undergraduate studies in law, i.e., LLB. LLM Criminal Law course duration is typically 1 year, but it can vary from university to university.

To pursue this course, candidates must have completed an LLB degree (either a 3-year or 5-year integrated) with a minimum of 50 to 55 percent. Some universities also provide relaxation in marks for candidates from SC/ST/OBC categories. There is no age limit, and registration with Bar Council of India is not required for admission, although it is necessary for legal practice.

Some of the Popular colleges for LLM Criminal Law are NALSAR Hyderabad, GNLU, Faculty of Law (DU), SLS Pune, and various others. LLM Criminal Law graduates can go for jobs like criminal lawyers, defence counsels, public prosecutors, or legal researchers. They can also appear for judicial service exams, or work in corporate legal departments, NGOs, or government agencies like CBI, NIA, and Human Rights Commission.

Candidates should know that eligibility can be different according to the courses. This is why they should check it. Failure to fulfill the eligibility can lead to cancellation of candidature.

Candidates can see the general outline of the eligibility below:

LLM in Criminal Law Eligibility for Best Colleges

Candidates can see the table below - 

Colleges	Course Offered	Eligibility
NLSIU Bangalore	Master of Laws	LLB degree or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks for General/OBC/PwD candidates; 45% for SC/ST candidates. Exams: CLAT
NALSAR Hyderabad	Master of Laws	LLB degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates). Exams: CLAT, TS PGLCET
NUJS Kolkata	Master of Laws	LLB degree or equivalent. Exams: CLAT
Jamia Millia Islamia	Master of Laws	LLB degree with a minimum of 50% marks from a UGC-recognized university. Exams: JMI Entrance Exam
Faculty of Law, DU	Master of Laws	3-year or 5-year LLB degree from a recognized university. Minimum 50% marks for General category; 45% for SC/ST/PwBD/CW categories. Exams: CUET-PG

LLM in Criminal Law General Eligibility

Candidates can see the table below - 

Criteria	Description
Academic Background	- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised university in India.  - Some institutions may consider LLB (Hons) or other relevant undergraduate degrees.
Minimum Percentage	- Many universities require a minimum percentage (e.g., 50-60 percent) in LLB degree.  - Specific requirements may vary between institutions.
Entrance Exam Scores	- Completion of relevant entrance exams like CLAT-PG, AILET, or university-specific entrance tests.
Work Experience (Optional)	- Some institutions may consider prior work experience in legal field, but it is generally not mandatory.
Other Requirements	- Some institutions may have specific requirements such as a statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, or a personal interview.

 

This section covers the general steps to enroll in LLM in Criminal Law courses, which are:

• Prepare for national Law entrance exams like CLAT. Also, ensure you meet the eligibility criteria i.e. a cleared bachelor’s degree in any relevant domain. 
• On qualifying you can check the universities and colleges falling under your scores obtained in the exam or on merit.
• Apply to the colleges of your choice and go through their fee structure.
• Once you get selected for admission, complete the documentation process and submit the fees to begin with the classes.

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As LLM in Criminal Law is a PG Law course, hence it is required to look for the exams that are conducted for PG Law courses. Some of the main exams are given in the table below as well:

Entrance Exams	Exam Dates	Exam Schedule
SLS AIAT 2026	Dec '26 (Tentative)	SLS AIAT Exam Date 2026
CLAT 2026	Dec '26 (Tentative)	CLAT Exam Date 2026
AILET 2026	Dec '26 (Tentative)	AILET Exam Date 2026
AIBE 2026	Jun '26 (Tentative)	AIBE Exam Date 2026

Note - Info is taken from other sites and can be different.

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LLM entrance exam Syllabus such as CLAT PG, AILET etc. primarily focus on core LLB subjects. Candidates can see the table below to know the detailed syllabus of each exam to get admission into Criminal Law LLM- 

Exam	Syllabus
CLAT PG	Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, Labour & Industrial Law
LSAT India	Criminal Law, Company Law, Constitutional Law, Intellectual Property Law, Law of Contracts etc
AILET	Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, Labour & Industrial Law
SLAT	Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, Labour & Industrial Law
ILICAT	Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, Environmental Law, Labour & Industrial Law

Candidates can check the preparation tips:

• To ace the exam, the first step is to know about the syllabus and the exam pattern properly.
• Get the study materials ready and not waste much time searching for them. If time is a problem, then go for coaching along with self study.
• Make a proper study timetable and follow it rigorously.
• Then clear all the concepts then practice as many mock tests as possible. You can also try solving PYQ's after completing the syllabus.
• Don't forget to prioritize your health as well and take small breaks between study sessions.

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Candidates can see below the best government and private colleges LLM in Criminal Law colleges -   

LLM in Criminal Law in Government Colleges 

Candidates can see the table below -

Name of College	LLM Criminal Law Course Fees
MSU Baroda LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 17.24 K
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 20 K
Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 35.7 K
NALSAR Hyderabad Admission LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 65 K
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Admission LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 70 K
NLU Jodhpur Admission LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 1.1 L - 8.25 L
GNLU Gandhinagar Admission LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 1.2 L
National Forensic Sciences University LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 1.2 L
NLIU Bhopal Admission LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 1.45 L
NLSIU Bangalore Admission LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 3.18 L

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

LLM in Criminal Law Private Colleges

Candidates can see table showing list of popular private colleges which offer LLM in Criminal Law below -

Name of College	LLM Criminal Law Course Fees
Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 74 K
Manipal University, Jaipur LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 75 K
ICFAI Law School LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 80 K
Jagran Lakecity University LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 85 K
Amity University, Jaipur LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 88 K
Integral University - IUL LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 1.1 L
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Poonamallee LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 1.25 L
School of Law, Presidency University, Bangalore LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 1.25 L
Institute of Law, Nirma University LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 1.6 L
Sharda School of Law LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 1.85 L
Symbiosis Law School, Symbiosis International, Pune LLM Criminal Law Admission	INR 2.7 L

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

Candidates can see list below - 

• Colleges accepting CLAT PG scores
• Colleges accepting CEUT PG scores
• Colleges accepting TS PGLCET Scores
• Colleges accepting AP PGLCET Scores
• Colleges accepting LSAT India Score

Students should always first calculate the ROI of the college by getting the information of Placements data before even choosing the college to pursue LLM in Criminal Law. The table below contains the names of some popular colleges along with their highest salary:

LLM in Criminal Law Colleges	Median Package
Apex University Placements	INR 15 LPA
Chettinad School of Law Placements	INR 11.25 LPA
Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia Placements	INR 9.6 LPA
Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, IIT Kharagpur Placements	INR 8 LPA
Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University [TNDALU] Placements	INR 7.1 LPA
NALSAR University of Law Placements	INR 7 LPA
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Placements	INR 5.15 - 6.75 LPA

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

 

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