LL.M. in Intellectual Property Rights 

at School of Law, Presidency University, Bangalore, Yelahanaka

The number of seats available for LLM at School of Law, Presidency University, Bangalore is limited and varies from year to year. The university offers a two-year LLM programme in various specializations such as Intellectual Property Law, Corporate Law, and Human Rights Law.

In the academic year 2021-22, School of Law, Presidency University, Bangalore has announced a total of 30 seats for the LLM program. The seat distribution is as follows:

• Intellectual Property Law: 10 seats
• Corporate Law: 10 seats
• Human Rights Law: 10 seats

The admission process for LLM at School of Law, Presidency University, Bangalore is highly competitive, and the university follows a centralized admission process through the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLU) Common Admission Test (CAT) for LLM. The cutoff for LLM at School of Law, Presidency University, Bangalore is determined based on the CAT scores and the number of applicants. The university releases a separate cutoff list for each category (OBC, SC/ST, General, etc.) based on the reservation policy.

Students who meet the minimum cutoff for LLM at School of Law, Presidency University, Bangalore are eligible to participate in the seat allotment process. However, the availability of seats in each specialisation is subject to the number of applicants and their preferences during the seat allotment process. Therefore, it's not guaranteed that all students who meet the minimum cutoff will get a seat at School of Law, Presidency University, Bangalore for LLM.

Candidate must have passed three or five-year LLB degree from any Indian or Foreign University recognised by the UGC with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent grade (45% for SC/ ST Candidates). Candidates who have passed/ appeared for the final year LLB examination may also apply.

The placement rate for LLM has been fluctuating from 2020 to 2022 drives. On the other hand, the median package improved from INR 2.75 LPA in 2020 to INR 3 LPA in 2021, and for 2021 and 2022 the amount has been the same. The key highlights of School of Law Presidency University placements for LLM are mentioned below:

NOTE: The above placement data is fetched from the NIRF report 2023.

The LLM programme at School of Law, Presidency University, Bangalore is relatively new, having been introduced in 2018. As a result, the placement record for LLM graduates is not yet available. However, the university has a dedicated career services cell that provides career guidance, job fairs, and networking opportunities to students. The cell also helps students in preparing their resumes, cover letters, and interview skills. Some of the top law firms, corporate houses, and government agencies have visited the campus for recruitment in the past. The university also has a strong alumni network that includes prominent lawyers, judges, and academics who provide mentorship and guidance to current students. Overall, while there is no official placement record for LLM graduates at School of Law, Presidency University, Bangalore, the university's efforts towards career services and industry collaborations indicate a promising future for its LLM graduates.

The fees for LLM at School of Law, Presidency University, Bangalore for the academic year 2022-23 are as follows:

• For Indian students: Rs. 1,50,00 per year
• For international students: Rs. 3,50,00 per year

The fees cover tuition fees, examination fees, library fees, and other miscellaneous charges. However, hostel accommodation and mess charges are not included in the fees and have to be paid separately.