Programmes

Overview

The standout feature of this program is its emphasis on an interdisciplinary, comparative, and global approach to the study of law, with a strong focus on research orientation. This is achieved by integrating research methodology with technical precision and scientific sophistication. Students have the flexibility to tailor their education through a cafeteria-style approach, allowing them to specialize in areas of their choice. The curriculum combines innovative legal insights, cutting-edge legal acumen, clinical skills, and theoretical perspectives, providing a well-rounded and dynamic legal education.

Master of Laws
Course

COURSE

Master of Laws

Time

COURSE DURATION

1 Years

One Year LLM Programme - 2025

DETAILS DATES
Online Application Starts 1st September 2025 (Monday)
Online Application Closes 30th November 2025 (Sunday)
Last Date for Payment of Registration fees (Registration fees can be paid Online / RTGS / Credit Card/Debit Card/NEFT/ Online Banking provided on the AIAT registration form) 30th November 2025 (Sunday)
Admit Card for AIAT 11th December 2025 (Thursday)
All India Admission Test (AIAT) CBT MODE 20th December, 2025 (Saturday) 
9.00 A.M. TO 10.45 A.M
PI CALL LETTER 30th December 2025 (Tuesday)
Document Upload Portal 30th December 2025(Tuesday) to 2nd January 2026 (Friday)
Personal Interaction (PI)-Online 4th January 2026 (Sunday) to 5th January 2026 (Monday)
Announcement of First Merit list Opens: 15th January 2026 (Thursday)
Closes: 23th January 2026 (Friday)
Announcement of Second Merit list Opens: 25th January 2026 (Sunday)
Closes: 2nd February 2026 (Monday)
Commencement of Classes First week of July 2026 (Tentative)

Approved Fee Structure for the Master of Laws (LLM) programme at Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur as applicable for Batch 2026-2027 is as under:

Installments for Master of Laws 1st YEAR - Academic Year  2026-2027 (Amount in ₹)    1st YEAR - Academic Year 2026-27 (Amount in US$)   1st YEAR - Academic Year 2026-27 (Amount in US$) 
Other Than Nagpur Domicile NAGPUR DOMICILE                (15% concession in the academic fee for Nagpur Domicile Students) Student  taking Admission in NRI, PIO, OCI Category  Student  taking Admission in Foreign National Category
  1st Installment 2nd Installment 1st Installment 2nd Installment 1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment 1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment
*Academic Fees (Per Annum)  ₹ 1,01,000  ₹ 1,01,000  ₹ 85,875  ₹ 85,825 $665 $1,468 $1,467 $940 $505 $505
Institute Deposit (Refundable)  ₹ 10,000   -   ₹ 10,000   -  $150 - - $150 - -
#Administrative Fees (Non Refundable)   -   -   -   -  $550 - - $275 - -
Installments  ₹ 1,11,000  ₹ 1,01,000  ₹ 95,875   ₹ 85,825 $1,365 $1,468 $1,467 $1,365 $505 $505
Last date of payment At the time of Admission  25th Nov, 2026  At the time of Admission  25th Nov, 2026  At the time of acceptance of ‘Offer Letter’  At the time of Reporting to SCIE  25th Nov, 2026  At the time of acceptance of ‘Offer Letter’  At the time of Reporting to SCIE  25th Nov, 2026 
Hostel and Mess Fees 1st YEAR Academic Year  2026-2027 (Amount in ₹)    1st YEAR Academic Year 2026-27 (Amount in US$)   1st YEAR Academic Year 2026-27 (Amount in US$) 
INDIAN STUDENT Student  taking Admission in NRI, PIO, OCI Category  Student  taking Admission in Foreign National Category
  Total Fees 1st Installment 2nd Installment Total Fees 1st Installment 2nd Installment Total Fees 1st Installment 2nd Installment
Mess Fees ( Per Annum)   ₹ 1,53,000  ₹ 76,500  ₹ 76,500 $1,800  $900 $900 $560 $280 $280
Hostel Deposit (Refundable)  ₹ 20,000   ₹ 20,000   ₹ -  $250 $250   $250 $250 -
Twin Sharing - Air Conditioned  ₹2,42,000   ₹ 2,42,000  ₹ -  $2,800 $2,800   $650 $650 -
Triple Sharing - Air Conditioned  ₹ 2,13,600  ₹ 2,13,600  ₹ -  $2,470 $2,470   $650 $650 -
Last date of payment   At the time of Admission  25th Nov, 2026    At the time of Reporting to SCIE  25th Nov, 2026    At the time of Reporting to SCIE  25th Nov, 2026 
  • # 50% Concession will be given only to the Foreign National Students on Administrative Fees.

Master of Law (LL.M.)

  • PO-1 Demonstrate exhaustive understanding of variety of substantive and procedural laws including various legislations and connected rules and regulations in the area of their specialization.
  • PO-2 To develop analytical understanding of the subject, theories and institutions in the area of specialization.
  • PO-3 To develop ability of the students to analyze the legal problems from scholarly and objective point of view and work towards finding solutions to the problems by application of laws and regulations.
  • PO-4 Learn the art of doing doctrinal and empirical research which covers knowledge and implementation of various tools and techniques of research.
  • PO-5 To interpret and analyze the legal and social problems and work towards finding solutions to the problems by application of laws and regulations.
  • PO-6 Develop the ability of analyzing the law in relation to contemporary developments at national and international level.
  • PO-7 To get equipped with the knowledge of teaching methods through the subject on Teaching Pedagogy thereby enabling them to enter the teaching profession.
  • PO-8 Apply ethical principles and commit to legal professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of the established legal practices.
  • PO-9 To train leaders in the area of law and policy making.

Eligibility LL.M.

  • PSO-1 To study law in the context of Humanities and Social Sciences to groom students to respond to governance, administration and Human behavior
  • PSO-2 To lead and shape social and public enterprises such as State, Community organization and social enterprises.
  • PSO-3 To learn law in a profound way in response to contemporary developments along with having hands on experience in legal knowledge and skills in a value framework in fast changing India, set in a de- globalizing world

Nagpur Domicile (SLS, Nagpur)

I. Reservation of seats for Nagpur Domicile (SLS, Nagpur)
(25% of seats within the sanctioned intake – Only in case of Constituents at Off-Campus Centre, Nagpur)

In accordance with Clause A of Schedule C of the Lease Deed signed between Nagpur Municipal Corporation, Nagpur and Symbiosis, Pune on 4th September, 2017, the University has reserved 25% seats against the approved intake in each programme offered at the Off-campus Centre of the University at Nagpur for Nagpur Domiciled candidates.

The definition for Nagpur Domicile is:

‘Nagpur Domiciled’ means candidates who are domiciled in Nagpur for a period of five (5) years as on the date of commencement of the academic year and who:

  • (a) are or will be graduates or students of Nagpur University, and/or
  • (b) are recipients of school certificates from the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, the Council of Indian School Certificate Examinations, and/ or the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)/ ICSE Board.

While giving admission under the Nagpur Domicile category:

  • Residence Criterion: Resident of Nagpur Urban for five continuous or intermittent years is mandatory.
  • Educational Criterion: The candidate should fulfil one of the following:
    • (a) Graduate or pursuing graduation from Nagpur University – OR –
    • (b) Should have school certificates (10th and 12th) from:
    • (i) Maharashtra Board
    • (ii) CISCE
    • (iii) CBSE
    • (iv) ICSE
    • Note: 10th and 12th certificates from other State Boards or foreign school boards are NOT accepted.