JIS University Kolkata LL.M. FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for LL.M. at JIS University Kolkata?
Ans. The total fee for the two-year LL.M. at JIS University Kolkata is INR 2,68,100, payable at INR 1,34,050 per year. Hostel charges are billed separately. Students with 60% and above marks may apply for the Sumedha Scholarship from JIS Group. Confirm the current fee structure at jisuniversity.ac.in.
Ques. What is the eligibility for LL.M. admission at JIS University?
Ans. Candidates must hold an LL.B. degree (3-year post-graduate or 5-year integrated) with at least 50% aggregate marks from a UGC-recognized institution (45% for reserved categories). A Bachelor’s degree is also required. Admission is through JET 2026, held on 27 June 2026. Students from all LL.B. specialisations are eligible to apply.
Ques. What specialisations are available in LL.M. at JIS University?
Ans. The LL.M. at JIS University offers specialisations in Criminal Law, Corporate Law, and Constitutional Law. The specialisation provides focused coursework and dissertation research in the chosen legal domain. Students interested in intellectual property, international law, or environmental law may address these through elective papers within the available specialisations.
Ques. What entrance exam is required for LL.M. at JIS University?
Ans. Admission to the two-year LL.M. at JIS University is through the JIS University Entrance Test (JET 2026), held on 27 June 2026. Results are expected in July 2026, followed by counselling in August 2026. No national-level entrance exam is mandatory. UGC-NET Law qualified candidates may be given preference during merit-list preparation.
Ques. What are the career options after LL.M. from JIS University?
Ans. LL.M. graduates from JIS University can pursue careers as law lecturers in universities and colleges (UGC-NET Law qualification required for assistant professorship), senior advocates, corporate legal counsel, legal research associates, and policy advisors. Graduates may also proceed to Ph.D. in Juridical Sciences for academic careers.


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