KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Bhubaneswar Answered Questions

The KIIT School of Law graduates of the BBA LLB (Hons) are provided with a large number of jobs by the government. They can also be legal advisors, law officers, or even public prosecutors in various government departments apart from that. Along with this, they may also have to appear for competitive exams like the Judicial Services Examination, through which they can get inducted into the subordinate judiciary, and in many other PSUs and ministries.

There is a huge difference in BA LLB (Hons) in fee structure among KIIT School of Law, NLUO, and PRSU. In the case of KIIT School of Law, the overall tuition charges for the entire duration of the course amount to INR 19 lakhs. For the same programme, the current charge by NLUO is as minimal as INR 6 lakh. Meanwhile, PRSU has a very low fee structure at INR 60,500 only. This huge gap in tuition fees demonstrates the kinds of financial commitments of each one of them, which any applicant should take into account before applying to some institutions. Anyhow, the fee as indicated is obtained from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change.

Yes, the KIIT School of Law (KSOL) has an LLM programme. This postgraduate, one-year programme specialises students in different fields of law. Students are strictly admitted based on performance in the KIITEE, an entrance test meant to be used as the principal tool for assessing a candidate's aptitude for legal studies. The LLM programme offered at KSOL aims to enhance the legal education of students and make them prepared for their respective fields. Those students applying must check the eligibility criteria before commencing the admission process.

It seems that the students studying at the KIIT School of Law, NLUO, and PRSU are having different levels of satisfaction. This is supported by the fact that KIIT School of Law has a very good rating of 4.1/5 wherein its teaching faculty, infrastructure, and placement facilities are described as good and satisfactory. On the other hand, the ratings for the NLUO stand at 3.7/5 and PRSU has a rating of 3.5/5. All reviews mention that KIIT School of Law is considered to be on the whole delivering a better educational experience, more so in the two aspects of faculty support and quality of facilities on campus, which, naturally makes it a more attractive option for law aspirants.

Total 88 students out of 90 enrolled in the LLM programme during placement cycle at KSOL in 2022. This shows that the training and placement cell that is affiliated with this institution teaches students the relevant skills and lets them gain internships as well as job placements. It comes as a testament that 50 out of 51 LLM students were placed in the year 2021, based on a strong track record of successful placements for graduates from the programme. The median salary offered to LLM graduates for this period stands at INR 9 LPA.

It seems that the students studying at the KIIT School of Law, NLUO, and KLE Law College are having different levels of satisfaction. This is supported by the fact that KIIT School of Law has a very good rating of 4.1/5 wherein its teaching faculty, infrastructure, and placement facilities are described as good and satisfactory. On the other hand, the ratings for the NLUO stand at 3.7/5 and KLE Law College has a rating of 3.3/5. All reviews mention that KIIT School of Law is considered to be on the whole delivering a better educational experience, more so in the two aspects of faculty support and quality of facilities on campus, which, naturally makes it a more attractive option for law aspirants.

Eligibility for the LLM programme at KIIT School of Law is based on certain criteria. Candidates must have passed BA LLB, BBA LLB, BSc LLB, or LLB degree, along with an aggregate of 55% from a recognised board. Candidates are thus in a position to have a basic groundwork of legal principles before undergoing advanced education. The admissions are facilitated through the KIITEE, which tests the aptitude of its applicants with respect to the pursuit of legal studies and thus determines their eligibility for the programme. However, CLAT is also accepted for the LLM programme by the institute.

There is no specified date that has been mentioned by the KIIT authority for the release of the application form. However, the application forms for the BA LLB (H) programme at KIIT School of Law can be downloaded from the official website of KIIT in advance before the time of admission. Candidates have to submit the application prior to the specified deadline. Due to this, the processing may not get delayed. This schedule offers sufficient time to prepare for the KIITEE entrance examination, which is necessary to obtain admission into the BA LLB (H) programme. In the final analysis, candidates must be aware of these dates to avail themselves of admission at KSOL for the BA LLB (H) programme.

Applicants who wish to opt for the BBA LLB (Hons) offered at KIIT School of Law are required to meet the eligibility criteria as prescribed by the institute. The candidates must have qualified with an aggregate of at least 45% marks in Class 12 from a recognized board. Also, a candidate needs to qualify for the KIIT Entrance Examination, which is more commonly referred to as KIITEE, and be suitably good for law studies. The selection was very competitive; therefore, performance in the KIITEE would be crucially essential to ensure a place in the programme. 

The tuition fee at KSOL for BBA LLB Hons totals INR 19 lakh, which one pays for an entire course of five years. All the charges, such as tuition, access to the library, and other allowances, are covered. The whole sum is paid in installments throughout the course. It is important for prospective students to note that the fee structure is taken from the official website/sanctioning body and, therefore, is indicative only.