SPPU L.L.M Criminal Law: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aundh, PuneState UniversityEstd 1949NAAC Grade A+
Total fees
INR 55,400
2 years, tuition only
Median pay
INR 3 LPA
NIRF PG 2 year data
Admission route
OEE
SPPU online entrance exam
Placement rate
43%
NIRF PG 2 year data

About SPPU LL.M Criminal Law

SPPU offers a two-year, full-time LL.M Criminal Law course through the Department of Law. The course has four semesters and 120 total LL.M seats. SPPU is a state public university with NAAC A++ and #56 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full tuition fee without hostel is INR 55,400. You get a seat through the SPPU Online Entrance Examination and the department merit list. The published notices do not give a closing score. NIRF PG 2 year data shows INR 3 LPA median pay and 43% placement for the university group.

SPPU LL.M Criminal Law Fees

The full course costs INR 55,400 without hostel and INR 56,200 with the OEE form fee added. The tuition fee is INR 55,400. You pay the tuition fee once every year, two times in all. SPPU publishes the faculty fee per year. The application fee is separate and is paid before the entrance test.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 55,400INR 27,700 a year, 2 years
OEE application feeINR 800One time, before the entrance test
Total, no hostelINR 55,400Full course
Total with hostelINR 56,200Tuition plus OEE application fee

SPPU LL.M Criminal Law Admission Dates

The 2027 calendar is not out yet, so the table uses 2026 as the base. OEE registration is expected in May 2027. Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. Watch the CCEP portal after the entrance result.

EventDateStatus
OEE registration, last date to applyMay 2027Tentative
OEE admit cardJun 2027Tentative
OEE entrance examJun 2027Tentative
OEE result and scoreJun 2027Tentative
Merit list and admission formJul 2027Tentative
Admission fee payment, last dateJul 2027Tentative
Spot round for empty seatsJul 2027Tentative
Document check and reportingAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

SPPU LL.M Criminal Law Eligibility

You need a three-year LL.B or a five-year law degree. You also need to appear for SPPU OEE. If your final result is not ready at form time, you must bring the final marksheet during admission.

RequirementWhat you need
Law degreeThree-year LL.B or five-year law degree
Entrance testSPPU Online Entrance Examination
DocumentsLL.B marksheets, degree paper, category paper if used
ModeFull-time regular study at the Department of Law

SPPU LL.M Criminal Law Admission Process

SPPU conducts OEE and then displays the merit list. You fill the admission form after your name appears. You pay the required fees within five working days. If you miss the payment date, you lose the claim to that seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply for OEERegister on the CCEP portal and pay the form fee
2. Write OEESit for the online entrance test for LL.M
3. Check merit listLook for your name on the department list
4. Pay feesUse the admission link and pay within five working days
5. ReportBring original LL.B papers for document check

SPPU LL.M Criminal Law Cutoff

SPPU publishes merit lists and spot-round notices, but it does not publish a closing OEE score. The table uses the published route terms. Your safest check is simple. If your name is on the merit list, pay within the listed window.

Admission itemPublished detailWhat it means
Closing scoreNot publishedUse the merit list instead
Merit listPublished on CCEPListed students can secure admission
Spot roundFor empty seatsOEE candidates can report in person

SPPU LL.M Criminal Law Placements

NIRF 2025 reports INR 3 LPA median pay for SPPU PG two-year placed students. It also shows 43% placement for that group. The law department does not publish a separate Criminal Law placement list. Build internships with lawyers and courts from semester 1.

MetricValue
Median payINR 3 LPA, NIRF PG 2 year data
Placement rate43%, NIRF PG 2 year data
Course placement listNot published
Career routeLitigation, judiciary prep, research and policy roles

SPPU LL.M Criminal Law Scholarships

Three scheme routes can cut the fee from INR 27,700 to INR 55,400. Two matched schemes together give the biggest waiver. Central and state routes each cut one year of tuition. Keep income and category papers ready before you apply.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
MahaDBT SC or ST tuition supportMaharashtra SC or ST student, income rule as per portalINR 27,700
Central Sector SchemeEligible regular student, income up to INR 4.5 LakhsINR 27,700
MahaDBT OBC or EWS fee supportMaharashtra student with valid papersINR 27,700

SPPU LL.M Criminal Law Ranking

SPPU is #56 in NIRF University ranking 2025 and has NAAC A++. The law department belongs to the same public university. NIRF ranks the university as a whole. NAAC grades the university on teaching, research and student support.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2025#56
NAAC2024A++
NIRF state public university list2025#11

SPPU LL.M Criminal Law Course Structure

The course has four semesters and 70 credits. Semester 1 and 2 carry core and special papers. Semester 3 adds more special papers and a seminar course. Semester 4 ends with soft papers and a dissertation.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Research Methodology, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law papers
Year 2Special papers, seminar course, soft papers and dissertation
Criminal Law papersEvidence, victim rights, technology, penology and human rights

SPPU LL.M Criminal Law Seats and Campus

The LL.M programme has 120 total seats across its branches. The Department of Law is on the Ganeshkhind campus in Pune. Hostel rooms are merit based and not promised with admission, so keep a second room plan ready.

ItemDetail
Total LL.M seats120
CampusGaneshkhind, Pune
Hostel ruleMerit based, with department quota
Study modeFull-time regular course

Should you pick LL.M Criminal Law at SPPU?

This course suits students who want criminal law study at a public university.

Pick it if:
You want court work in Pune: district courts, tribunals and senior lawyers are close enough for regular internships.
You want a lower fee: the full tuition fee is INR 55,400, so the loan pressure stays low.
You can attend full time: SPPU rules expect regular attendance, so court practice during classes can hurt you.
You want a public university name: NIRF lists SPPU at #56, and the degree carries that university name.
Skip it if:
You want a placement promise: the law department does not publish course placement names, so build internships early.
You count on salary first: NIRF PG data shows INR 3 LPA median pay, so this is not a high-pay course.
You need hostel for sure: SPPU hostel rooms are merit based, so apply early and keep a room plan outside campus.
You missed the OEE: the spot round also asked for the entrance exam, so wait for the next OEE cycle.
Counsellor's advice
If you want criminal law practice and low fees, take it after you clear OEE. If you need assured placement, intern with lawyers before joining.
LL.M Criminal Law Eligibility▾
Law degree: Three-year LL.B or a five-year law degree from a recognised university.
Entrance test: SPPU OEE score is needed for the department merit list.
Final papers: Bring all LL.B marksheets and the degree paper during admission.
Category papers: Bring caste, non-creamy layer, EWS or domicile papers if you claim them.
LL.M Criminal Law Admission Process▾
Apply online: Register on the CCEP portal and pay the OEE form fee.
Write OEE: Take the online entrance test for the Master of Laws programme.
Check list: SPPU displays the merit list and later spot notices on CCEP.
Pay fees: Merit list students pay within five working days or lose the claim.
Report: Bring original LL.B papers, category papers and two photos for document check.

LL.M Criminal Law Admission Dates 2027

▾

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
May 2027
OEE registration, last date to apply
Expected from the 2026 application month; submit before the last date.
Tentative
Jun 2027
OEE admit card
Download it from the CCEP portal before the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
OEE entrance exam
The entrance score decides the department merit list.
Tentative
Jun 2027
OEE result and score
Check the result link on the CCEP login page.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Merit list and admission form
Listed students fill the admission form on the portal.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment, last date
Pay within five working days after the link opens.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Spot round for empty seats
Carry original LL.B papers if a spot notice is issued.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Document check and reporting
Report with original documents and one set of copies.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
The first semester starts after admission and document check.

Source: SPPU CCEP admission notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Savitribai Phule Pune University LL.M Criminal Law Fees 2027

▾

This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add the OEE application fee.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 27,700 a year
INR 55,400
Add OEE application fee
OEE application fee
One time, before the entrance test
INR 800
Total course fee
INR 55,400
2 years · tuition fee, application fee not added
Total course fee
INR 56,200
2 years · tuition fee + OEE application fee
Education loan EMI
INR 934
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
542%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 948
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
534%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee

Source: SPPU fee and OEE notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at SPPU?

Pick your category and stage. The rows use the published merit and spot-round notices.

Category
Admission stage
General · Merit list
Merit list selected: yes, fill the admission form and pay within five working days.
Waiting list or spot notice: possible, report with original papers when the department calls.
No OEE score: not eligible. Apply for the next entrance cycle.
General · Spot round
Merit list selected: yes, fill the admission form and pay within five working days.
Waiting list or spot notice: possible, report with original papers when the department calls.
No OEE score: not eligible. Apply for the next entrance cycle.
OBC-NCL · Merit list
Merit list selected: yes, fill the admission form and pay within five working days.
Waiting list or spot notice: possible, report with original papers when the department calls.
No OEE score: not eligible. Apply for the next entrance cycle.
OBC-NCL · Spot round
Merit list selected: yes, fill the admission form and pay within five working days.
Waiting list or spot notice: possible, report with original papers when the department calls.
No OEE score: not eligible. Apply for the next entrance cycle.
SC · Merit list
Merit list selected: yes, fill the admission form and pay within five working days.
Waiting list or spot notice: possible, report with original papers when the department calls.
No OEE score: not eligible. Apply for the next entrance cycle.
SC · Spot round
Merit list selected: yes, fill the admission form and pay within five working days.
Waiting list or spot notice: possible, report with original papers when the department calls.
No OEE score: not eligible. Apply for the next entrance cycle.
ST · Merit list
Merit list selected: yes, fill the admission form and pay within five working days.
Waiting list or spot notice: possible, report with original papers when the department calls.
No OEE score: not eligible. Apply for the next entrance cycle.
ST · Spot round
Merit list selected: yes, fill the admission form and pay within five working days.
Waiting list or spot notice: possible, report with original papers when the department calls.
No OEE score: not eligible. Apply for the next entrance cycle.
EWS · Merit list
Merit list selected: yes, fill the admission form and pay within five working days.
Waiting list or spot notice: possible, report with original papers when the department calls.
No OEE score: not eligible. Apply for the next entrance cycle.
EWS · Spot round
Merit list selected: yes, fill the admission form and pay within five working days.
Waiting list or spot notice: possible, report with original papers when the department calls.
No OEE score: not eligible. Apply for the next entrance cycle.
EDITOR'S NOTE

SPPU did not publish a closing OEE score for this LL.M page. Trust the merit list first, and use the spot round only when empty seats are announced.

SPPU LL.M Criminal Law Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

MahaDBT SC or ST tuition support
INR 27,700
Maharashtra social welfare portal
Can cut one year of tuition when your papers and income answer match the portal rule.
Who qualifies: SC or ST Maharashtra student with valid papersApply by Oct 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 27,700
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Can cut one year of tuition for eligible regular students from low-income families.
Who qualifies: regular student, family income up to INR 4.5 LakhsApply by Oct 2027
Not eligible on your answers
MahaDBT EWS fee support
INR 27,700
Maharashtra state portal
Can cut one year of tuition when your EWS and income papers match.
Who qualifies: EWS student with valid certificateApply by Oct 2027
Not eligible on your answers
MahaDBT OBC post-matric support
INR 27,700
Maharashtra state portal
Can cut one year of tuition when your caste and income papers match.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL student with valid papersApply by Oct 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 27,700
Your net course fee: INR 27,700
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 55,400
Estimated total waiver
INR 55,400
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 55,400
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 55,400
Your net course fee: INR 0

Savitribai Phule Pune University LL.M Criminal Law vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Savitribai Phule Pune University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, more seats, a lower rank.

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Total feesfull course, no hostel
INR 55,400
tuition fee
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Median payNIRF PG 2 year where published
INR 3 LPA
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Placement rateshare placed where published
43%
NIRF PG 2 year
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120
total LL.M intake
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#56
NIRF University 2025
#54
2 places higher
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#24
32 places higher
In short
Mumbai costs less and has a close university rank, but SPPU gives more LL.M seats. If Pune court access matters more, keep SPPU higher.
In short
ILS costs more than SPPU for the same city and follows the SPPU system. If you want the university department, SPPU is the cleaner pick.
In short
Bharati Vidyapeeth has a private university setup and fewer printed seats. If low fee and public university name matter, SPPU fits better.
In short
Symbiosis has the stronger published rank, but its fee is much higher. Pick SPPU if low cost matters more than the private brand.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on SPPU LL.M Criminal Law

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is LL.M Criminal Law at SPPU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want criminal law study at a low public university fee. The full tuition fee is INR 55,400 and the university PG 2 year median pay is INR 3 LPA. Use it for practice, judiciary prep or research, and start internships early in Pune.
Should I take this course if I get a merit list seat?▾
Yes, if Criminal Law is your clear area. SPPU gives 120 LL.M seats across branches and admission is through OEE merit. Pay within five working days when the link opens, because the notice says a missed payment can cancel your claim.
Is this course good for a criminal law career?▾
Yes, if you use Pune well. The syllabus includes evidence, victim rights, technology, penology and human rights. The department does not publish a course placement list, so meet lawyers, courts and legal aid groups from semester 1.
Who should skip LL.M Criminal Law at SPPU?▾
Skip it if you need a course with a published recruiter list and assured campus placement. NIRF PG 2 year data shows INR 3 LPA median pay for the university group. Choose this course for legal depth, not for a quick high salary.
Is the fee worth it against the pay?▾
The fee risk is low. The full tuition fee is INR 55,400, while NIRF PG 2 year median pay is INR 3 LPA. The bigger cost is your time. Join only if you will use the two years for internships, writing and exam prep.
Should I wait a year if I miss the OEE?▾
Wait if you want this department. The spot notice also asked students to have appeared for the SPPU LL.M entrance exam. Without OEE, you are not in the pool. Use the year to intern in criminal courts and prepare for the next test.
Is SPPU better than a private LL.M in Pune?▾
It depends on your budget. SPPU prints a full tuition fee of INR 55,400, while some private LL.M options cost much more. If you need a bigger brand or a one-year course, compare carefully. If low fee matters, SPPU is strong.
Will I get placed after this course?▾
Do not join only for campus placement. The law department does not publish a Criminal Law placement list. NIRF PG 2 year data for SPPU shows 43% placement and INR 3 LPA median pay. Build your own internships and apply early.
Is this course right for higher studies?▾
Yes, if you want research or teaching later. The course has 70 credits, research papers and a dissertation in the second year. Pick a dissertation topic early, work with a teacher, and present papers during the course.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
The published tuition fee is per year, so you do not pay INR 55,400 at one time. The fee block above uses INR 27,700 a year for two years. Keep the OEE form fee separate, and check the fee notice before payment.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, if your category and income papers match a scheme. The calculator above shows MahaDBT and Central Sector routes from INR 27,700 to INR 55,400. Apply on the right portal after admission and keep income, caste or EWS papers ready.
Is hostel sure after admission?▾
No. SPPU hostel rooms are merit based and depend on department quota. Admission to LL.M does not promise a room. Apply for hostel early, but keep a private room plan near Ganeshkhind or the court area before classes start.

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