LLM in Kochi

Yes, admission is open for LLM at National Law University Kochi for the academic year 2025. Admissions to the five year LLM Degree Programme (Choice Based Credit & Semester) are made through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). CLAT 2025 registration began on July 15, 2024. The application process for CLAT Exam 2025 was in online mode only. Candidates could fill the application for CLAT 2025 on or before October 22, 2024. To register for CLAT 2025, candidates needed a valid email ID and phone number.

The course fees for a one-year LLM at NLU Kochi are around INR 1.3 lakh for the academic year 2025. Candidates are required to pay the course fee to finalise their admission. The LLM course fee includes multiple other fee components, including tuition, a one-time fee, library fee, and more. Further, candidates must also pay the CLAT exam fee to appear for the exam. 

The placement scenario for the LLM in Maritime Law at KUFOS, Kochi, is rather promising. The average salary of around INR 4.05 Lacs annually is what students can expect, which reflects the relevance of the programme in the niche field of maritime law. The university benefits from having a specialised type of fisheries and ocean studies, which enhances employability in the realms related to maritime regulations, environmental law, and aquaculture. KUFOS has also established connections with some of the legal firms and associations, creating internship opportunities and job placements for its students in the field of law.

The total number of seats available for NUALS Kochi LLM programe is 40. Out of which 5% of the seats are reserved for Specially Abled Persons (SAP). There are reservations available for Kerala Domicile students belonging to different categories such as SC, ST, and SEBC. The minimum aggregate for SC/ ST candidates is 45% for admission to National University of Advanced Legal Studies.