Brainware University Kolkata L.L.M : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold an LLB degree from a recognised university with at least 45 percent aggregate marks (42 percent for OBC candidates, 40 percent for SC/ST candidates). Admission is merit-based or through BET (Brainware Entrance Test) conducted by the university. Candidates must also comply with Bar Council of India regulations applicable to LLM enrolment.

Ans. The total 2-year fee for LLM at Brainware University is INR 2,39,800, covering four semesters of tuition, examination, and university development charges. Year 1 fee is INR 1,50,400 and Year 2 fee is INR 89,400, payable semester-wise. Hostel accommodation is available separately at Brainware University.

Ans. The LLM curriculum at Brainware University covers advanced constitutional law, criminal law and criminology, commercial and corporate law, international law and human rights, environmental law, administrative law, alternative dispute resolution, legal research methodology, and a dissertation in the area of specialisation. The programme includes seminars, moot courts, case study sessions, and an internship with law firms or legal research organisations.

Ans. LLM graduates from Brainware University pursue careers as Senior Advocates, Legal Consultants, Corporate Counsel, Legal Research Associates, and Legal Policy Advisors at law firms, corporate legal departments, government bodies, international organisations, and NGOs. LLM qualification also enables candidates to apply for lecturer positions in law colleges after clearing UGC-NET in Law, and to pursue doctoral research in legal disciplines.

Ans. Yes, LLM from Brainware University, a UGC-recognised private university, qualifies graduates to apply for law college lecturer positions, subject to clearing UGC-NET in Law as per University Grants Commission guidelines. LLM graduates who also hold UGC-NET qualification are eligible to apply for assistant professor positions at law schools and law departments at degree colleges in West Bengal and nationally.

Ans. West Bengal domicile students enrolled in LLM at Brainware University with annual family income below INR 2.5 lakhs may apply for the Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship. SC and ST students can access post-matric scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal. Brainware University’s merit-based scholarship may also be available for students with strong LLB performance, subject to availability.