Applications are invited for the LLB/LLM/Master’s in Public Policy Law and Governance at IIT Kharagpur. Apply by Jan 31!
About IIT Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is a public institute of technology established by the Government of India in Kharagpur, West Bengal, India. Established in 1951, the institute is the first IITs to be established and is recognized as an Institute of National Importance.
About Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law
- First of its kind in the IIT system set up in 2006.
- Endeavour to integrate technology and law
- Aspire to produce lawyers with inter-disciplinary strength.
- Holistic growth, with research being a core area of focus.
Why Law at RGSOIPL
Technological advancement has transformed every aspect of human life and profoundly impacted social relationships. The challenges it poses for the legal system are manifold. This has increased the need of lawyers with multi-disciplinary expertise. Modern day business requires professional with specialised knowledge in their core areas of operation.
RGSOIPL opens the path towards the legal profession for students from technological and scientific backgrounds. The LLB in Intellectual Property Law offered at RGSOIPL is specially crafted to develop lawyers with expertise in handling new technological developments.
IIT Kharagpur is internationally reputed and recognised as an Institute of Eminence. RGSOIPL ranks 7th at national level as per NIRF 2024 rankings.
Programme Highlights
- Three-year full-time programme
- Hons.: Intellectual Property Law
- Right blend of classroom lectures, tutorials, moot-court exercises and research writing
- State-of-the-art infrastructure and rich library resources
- Electives from a wide range of specialised courses
- Interaction with experts from academia and industry
- Internship and placement opportunities with reputed companies, law firms and IP organisations
Programme Outcomes
- Develop high order logical thinking and analytical abilities
- Develop legal argumentative skills
- Connecting domain knowledge to the legal profession
- Develop ethical judgement in the process of technological leverage
Eligibility for LL.B.
- First Class Bachelors Degree in Engineering / Technology / Medicine or equivalent.
- First Class Masters Degree in Science or Pharmacy or equivalent.
- First Class MBA Degree with any of the above
If the degree awarding institute does not explicitly mention “First Class” then the eligibility will be a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale.
The CGPA will not be converted into percentage marks if the degree awarding institute provides marks in CGPA system. Then, the admission will be based on the CGPA awarded in the transcript.
If the CGPA is on a different scale other than 10.0, the eligibility of the candidate will be calculated corresponding to the equivalence stated above.
How to Apply?
Interested and eligible students can apply via this link.
Contact Information
Admissions
- Phone No. (03222) 282237
- E-mail: admissions@rgsoipl.iitkgp.ac.in
Contact for Online Application Portal
- Phone: 03222 282095
- Email: cbt@adm.iitkgp.ac.in
LLM at RGSOIPL, IIT KGP
Why LLM at RGSoIPL
- Research-driven academics.
- Experienced faculties drawn from technical and legal backgrounds
- Focus on interdisciplinary understanding of law
- Creative learning environment
- IIT Kharagpur recognised as an Institute of Eminence
- RGSOIPL ranks 7th at national level as per NIRF 2024 rankings
Programme Highlights
- Two-year full-time programme
- Specialisation: Intellectual Property Law, International Law and Criminal Law
- Right blend of classroom lectures, tutorials, moot-court exercises and research writing
- State-of-the-art infrastructure and rich library resources
- Electives from a wide range of specialised courses
- Interaction with experts from academia and industry
- Internship and placement opportunities with reputed companies, law firms and IP organisations
Programme Outcomes
- Develop high order logical thinking and analytical abilities
- Develop legal argumentative skills
- Connecting domain knowledge to the legal profession
- Develop ethical judgement in the process of technological leverage
Eligibility for LL.M.
- First class (or equivalent) in Bachelor of Laws LL.B./B.L. (5 years) program from any recognised University.
- First Class (or equivalent) in Bachelor of Laws LL.B./B.L.(3 years) program from any recognised University along with Bachelor’s Degree (not less than 3 years) in Humanities/ Science/ Commerce or equivalent.
- If the degree awarding institute does not explicitly mention “First Class”, then the eligibility will be a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale.
How to Apply?
Interested and eligible students can apply using this link.
Contact Information
Admissions
- Phone No. (03222) 282237
- E-mail: admissions@rgsoipl.iitkgp.ac.in
Contact for Online Application Portal
- Phone: 03222 282095
- Email: cbt@adm.iitkgp.ac.in
Master’s in Public Policy Law and Governance (MPPLG) at Centre of Excellence in Public Policy Law and Governance, IIT Kharagpur
Programme Highlights
- Two-year, full-time master’s programme
- Offered across four semesters
- Interdisciplinary curriculum
- Emphasis on research
- Skill-building focus
- Reflective discourse-based teaching
- Rich library resources & E-database
- Internship & placement opportunities
Programme Outcomes
- Public policy analysis
- Application of public laws
- Theories of governance
- Different policy perspectives, including social policy, economic policy
- Public administration
- Quantitative methods
- Critical thinking & effective communication
Why MPPLG at IIT Kharagpur
- Interdisciplinary Curriculum
- Research Driven Approach
- Practical Experiences
- Innovative Teaching-Learning Pedagogies
- Networking and Industry Connections
Eligibility for MPPLG
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Engineering /Law / Medicine/Commerce/Arts. (Not less than four years);
- 65% or 7 CGPA for General/OBC/EWS category and 60% or 6.5 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD in qualifying examination with first class in all preceding degrees/examinations;
- Not exceeding 30 years for General/OBC/EWS; and 35 years for SC/ST/PwD respectively; as on 1st January 2025.
- Age may be relaxed in case of working executives up to 03 years’ experience.
- Preference will be given to female candidates.
- Preference will be given to those with work experience.
How to Apply?
Interested and eligible students can apply via this link.
Contact Information
Admissions
- Phone No. 03222 281848
- E-mail: admissions@coepplg.iitkgp.ac.in
Contact for Online Application Portal
- Phone: 03222 282095
- Email: cbt@adm.iitkgp.ac.in
