Rabindranath Tagore University Bhopal L.L.M Criminal Law: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year LLM Criminal Law at Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal, is INR 1,00,000, payable at INR 50,000 per year. This covers tuition and academic charges. Hostel accommodation is available separately at INR 72,000 per year. Confirm the current fee at rntu.ac.in before applying for 2026-27.

Ans. Candidates must hold an LLB (3-year or 5-year integrated) from a recognised university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST candidates). No specific entrance exam is required. Direct merit-based admission on LLB marks is available. Apply at rntu.ac.in to confirm current requirements for 2026-27 admission.

Ans. The 2-year LLM in Criminal Law at RNTU Bhopal covers criminal law and criminology, Indian Penal Code and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, criminal procedure and evidence, white-collar crime, cybercrime law, juvenile justice, victimology, international criminal law, sentencing policy, and forensic evidence in criminal proceedings. The programme combines legal theory with practical applications in commercial practice. Students complete a dissertation in the final semester, applying their research to a chosen area within business law. The BCI-approved curriculum prepares graduates for advanced legal careers in corporate and commercial settings.

Ans. Graduates of LLM Criminal Law from RNTU Bhopal can pursue careers as criminal lawyer, public prosecutor, defence counsel, judicial services aspirant, legal researcher in criminology, law enforcement advisor, and faculty in criminal law at law schools and universities. The postgraduate law qualification is valued in law firms, corporate legal departments, banking and financial institutions, and regulatory bodies. Graduates with a strong academic record may also qualify for UGC-NET to pursue teaching or doctoral research in law.

Ans. No entrance exam is mandatory for LLM Criminal Law admission at RNTU Bhopal. Admission is merit-based on LLB marks. Candidates must hold an LLB with 55% marks and submit the application form with LLB marksheets and transfer certificate. Apply at rntu.ac.in or at the RNTU Faculty of Law admissions office. Confirm the 2026-27 admission schedule at rntu.ac.in.

Ans. Yes. LLM Criminal Law from RNTU Bhopal qualifies graduates for PhD in Law admission, as RNTU offers a BCI-approved PhD programme in Law. LLM holders with 55% marks meet the eligibility criterion for PhD in Law at RNTU. UGC-NET (Law) qualified candidates are preferred and may be exempted from the RNTU PhD entrance test. Contact rntu.ac.in for current doctoral admission norms in the Faculty of Law.