The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has invited online applications for admission to its specialised law and public policy programmes for the academic year 2026. The institute is offering admissions to the LLB (Honours in Intellectual Property Law), LLM, and Master’s in Public Policy, Law and Governance (MPPLG) programmes. The last date to submit the application is February 20, 2026. Interested candidates can access detailed admission guidelines and application links at the official website.
The law programmes are offered by the Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law (RGSOIPL), the only law school in the IIT system dedicated to intellectual property and technology law. According to an official statement, RGSOIPL leverages IIT Kharagpur’s strengths in science, engineering, and technology to deliver future-oriented legal education.
IIT Kharagpur Programmes Offered and Key Details
Below are the details for the IIT Kharagpur courses offered with the eligibility criteria, admission fee and other details:
1. LLB (Honours in Intellectual Property Law)
The three-year, full-time LLB (Honours) programme is designed mainly for graduates from engineering, technology, science, medicine, and allied disciplines who wish to transition into the legal profession with a focus on intellectual property and technology law.
Eligibility Criteria
First Class Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or Medicine, or equivalent, or
First Class Master’s degree in Science or Pharmacy, or equivalent, or
First Class MBA degree along with any of the above qualifications
Minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA, where “First Class” is not specified
Final-year students may apply provisionally
Admission Test & Fee
Admission through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted by IIT Kharagpur
Test centres: Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, Kolkata
Application fee:
INR 3,000 - Male (General/OBC)
INR 1,500 - Female, Others, SC, ST, PwD, EWS
2. LLM Programme
RGSOIPL offers a two-year LL.M. programme with specialisations in:
Eligibility Criteria
First Class (or equivalent) in LLB/BL (5-year) from a recognised university, or
First Class (or equivalent) in LLB/BL (3-year) with a Bachelor’s degree of at least three years
Final-year students are eligible to apply provisionally
Admission Test & Fee
Selection based on CBT performance
Test centres: Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, Kolkata
Application fee:
INR 4,000 - Male (General/OBC)
INR 2,000 - Female, Others, SC, ST, PwD, EWS
3. Master’s in Public Policy, Law and Governance (MPPLG)
The two-year, full-time MPPLG programme is offered by the Centre of Excellence in Public Policy, Law and Governance (CoEPPLG). It aims to provide an integrated understanding of public policy, law, and governance, preparing graduates for careers in government, civil society, industry, international organisations, and academia.
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor’s degree (minimum four years) in Science, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Commerce, or Arts
Minimum marks/CGPA:
Upper age limit (as on January 1, 2026):
Age relaxation for working professionals as per the institute norms
Preference given to female candidates and those with relevant work experience
Final-year students may apply provisionally
Admission Process & Fee
Two-stage selection process:
CBT (English, quantitative aptitude, current affairs, logical reasoning)
Group Discussion and Personal Interview
Test centres: Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, Kolkata
Application fee:
INR 3,000 - Male (General/OBC)
INR 1,500 - Female, Others, SC, ST, PwD, EWS (non-refundable)
At a Glance: Application Fees and Tests
Commenting on the announcement, Prof. Dipa Dube, Dean, RGSOIPL, IIT Kharagpur, said that legal and policy education must evolve with rapid technological, economic, and social changes.
