Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 31, 2026

The Master of Laws (L.L.M.) at Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth (TMV), Pune is a 2-year full-time postgraduate law programme offered by TMV's Lokmanya Tilak Law College. The programme offers specialisations in Business Law and International Law, and is designed to provide advanced legal knowledge, research orientation, and contemporary understanding of Indian and international legal systems. With a total seat intake of 40 students and instruction in English, the programme follows a 50:50 external-internal assessment pattern. The total course fee for the 2-year programme is Rs. 1,67,000 as per the 2026-27 fee structure. The programme is ideal for law graduates seeking to deepen their expertise, pursue academic careers, or advance in corporate and international legal practice.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year at TMV Law College are currently closed. For the 2027-28 academic year, admissions are expected to open around June-July 2027. Based on the 2026 schedule, an open house/admission event for the Law Department was held on July 26, 2026. Students are advised to monitor the official TMV website (tmv.edu.in) and the Law Department page for updates on admission notifications and deadlines.

Key Points

The programme is offered by TMV's Lokmanya Tilak Law College at the Gultekdi, Pune campus (and also at the Kharghar campus).
Specialisations available: Business Law and International Law.
The curriculum covers contemporary legal knowledge, legal procedures, technology-enabled legal systems, Indian laws, and international laws.
Assessment follows a 50:50 pattern: 50% for University External Examination (UEX) and 50% for Continuous Assessment (including attendance, written tests, term papers, oral skills, and dissertation in the final semester).
The dissertation in the final semester is evaluated by one internal and one external examiner.
Students must secure a minimum of 50% marks in both external and internal assessments separately to pass each subject.

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TMV L.L.M. Fees

The L.L.M. programme at TMV Pune has a total fee of Rs. 1,67,000 for the 2-year programme as per the 2026-27 fee structure. The first year fee is Rs. 82,000 and the second year fee is Rs. 85,000. A refundable library deposit of Rs. 2,000 is payable at the time of admission. The fee structure is competitive for a postgraduate law programme in Pune.

Fee Breakdown

Fee Component	Year 1 (Rs.)	Year 2 (Rs.)	Total (Rs.)
Tuition Fee	74,500	78,500	1,53,000
Examination Fee	4,000	4,000	8,000
Admission Fee	2,000	2,000	4,000
Library Fee	500	500	1,000
Eligibility Fee	1,000	-	1,000
Total Fees	82,000	85,000	1,67,000

Library Deposit of Rs. 2,000 is refundable at the time of leaving the institution (one-time, payable in Year 1).
The above fee structure is for the 2026-27 academic year as per the official TMV document.
Fee structure is subject to revision each academic year.
Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately. Girls' hostel: Rs. 52,000-70,000 per year; Boys' hostel: Rs. 42,000-52,000 per year (2026-27 rates).

TMV L.L.M. Admission 2026

Admissions to the L.L.M. programme at TMV Pune are merit-based, with selection based on the candidate's L.L.B. or integrated law degree marks. The programme does not require a separate national entrance exam. Applications are submitted through the TMV online admission portal.

TMV L.L.M. Admission Dates

Event	Tentative Date
Admission Portal Opens	June/July 2026 (Tentative)
Application Submission Deadline	July 2026 (Tentative)
Merit List / Admission Offers	July/August 2026 (Tentative)
Batch Commencement	August 2026 (Tentative)

Note: Based on the 2026 schedule, an open house/admission event for the TMV Law Department was held on July 26, 2026.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must have completed a 5-year Integrated Law Course (BA LLB / BBA LLB) or a 3-year L.L.B. programme from a recognised university.
Minimum percentage requirement: as per TMV norms (typically 45% in L.L.B. for General category; 40% for SC/ST).

Admission Process

Visit the official TMV admission portal at tmv.academydesk.com and complete the online application form.
Upload required documents including L.L.B. degree/marksheets, graduation certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and passport-size photographs.
Pay the application fee online.
Merit list is prepared based on L.L.B. percentage.
Selected candidates are notified and must complete fee payment within the stipulated deadline to confirm admission.

TMV L.L.M. Scholarships 2026

TMV Pune does not offer exclusive institutional scholarships for the L.L.M. programme. However, students can avail of various government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and Maharashtra's Maha DBT portal. Law postgraduate students from reserved categories and economically weaker sections are encouraged to apply for these schemes.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Benefit
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (GoI)	SC category, family income below Rs. 2.5 lakh/year	Covers tuition and maintenance allowance
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (Maharashtra)	OBC category, family income below Rs. 1 lakh/year	Covers tuition fees
EBC (Economically Backward Class) Scholarship	EBC category, family income below Rs. 1 lakh/year	Partial tuition fee coverage
Minority Scholarship (NSP)	Minority community students, family income below Rs. 2 lakh/year	Up to Rs. 10,000 per year
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulkh Shishyavrutti (EWS)	EWS category, family income below Rs. 8 lakh/year	Tuition fee reimbursement

Applications for government scholarships are typically accepted through the NSP portal (scholarships.gov.in) and Maha DBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in).
Scholarship deadlines vary each year; students should apply at the beginning of the academic year.
TMV's administration assists students in applying for state and government scholarships.

TMV L.L.M. FAQs

Ques. What are the specialisations available in the L.L.M. programme at TMV Pune?

Ans. The L.L.M. programme at TMV Pune offers two specialisations: Business Law and International Law. Business Law covers areas such as corporate law, commercial contracts, banking law, and intellectual property, while International Law covers public international law, international trade law, human rights law, and international dispute resolution. Students can choose their specialisation based on their career interests.

Ques. Is there a dissertation requirement in the L.L.M. programme at TMV?

Ans. Yes, the L.L.M. programme at TMV includes a dissertation in the final semester. The dissertation is evaluated by one internal examiner and one external examiner. It forms part of the Continuous Assessment component, which carries 50% weightage in the overall evaluation. Students are expected to undertake original legal research and submit a well-structured dissertation on a topic within their chosen specialisation.

Ques. Can a student who has completed a 5-year integrated law programme (BA LLB / BBA LLB) apply for the L.L.M. at TMV?

Ans. Yes, candidates who have completed a 5-year Integrated Law Course (such as BA LLB or BBA LLB) are eligible to apply for the L.L.M. programme at TMV Pune, in addition to those who have completed a 3-year L.L.B. programme. The eligibility requirement is simply the completion of a recognised law degree (either 3-year L.L.B. or 5-year integrated law programme).

Ques. What career opportunities are available after completing L.L.M. from TMV Pune?

Ans. L.L.M. graduates from TMV can pursue careers as Senior Advocates, Legal Consultants, Corporate Legal Advisors, Law Officers in government departments, Legal Researchers, Law Faculty/Professors, International Law Practitioners, and Legal Policy Analysts. The L.L.M. degree also qualifies graduates to appear for judicial service examinations and pursue Ph.D. in Law for an academic career.

Ques. What is the passing criteria for the L.L.M. programme at TMV?

Ans. Students must secure a minimum of 50% marks in both the University External Examination (UEX) and the Continuous Assessment separately for each subject. The aggregate marks for passing each course are also a minimum of 50%. Students cannot register for the third semester if they fail to pass all subjects of the first semester (ATKT rule). Revaluation of external examination answer papers is available, but only if the student has secured at least 50% of the passing criteria marks.

Ques. Is the L.L.M. from TMV recognised for teaching positions in law colleges?

Ans. Yes, the L.L.M. degree from TMV is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bar Council of India (BCI). Graduates with an L.L.M. degree are eligible to apply for Assistant Professor positions in law colleges, subject to clearing the UGC-NET (Law) examination. The L.L.M. from a UGC-recognised deemed university like TMV is a valid qualification for academic and research careers in law.