Birla Global University Bhubaneswar L.L.M : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Bhubaneswar, OdishaPrivate UniversityEstd 2015NAAC Grade B 2.4
Total fees
INR 2.15 Lakhs
1 year, no hostel
Highest pay
INR 22 LPA
published campus figure
Seats
30
LL.M. intake
Placement help
100%
for PG courses

About Birla Global University LL.M.

Birla Global University offers a one-year, full-time LL.M. with 30 seats through LET. The course is taught on campus over two semesters, with Corporate and Commercial Law or Criminal Law specialisation. The university is UGC recognised and holds NAAC B. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 3.79 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through LET merit or a valid CLAT or LSAT score. BGU states 100% placement assistance for PG courses and a highest package of INR 22 LPA. The law school supports internships, CV workshops, mock interviews and placement links through its committees.

BGU LL.M. Fees

The full course costs INR 2.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.79 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, two times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.64 Lakhs over one year.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 2 LakhsINR 1 Lakh a semester, 2 semesters
Admission feeINR 15,000One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 1.64 LakhsINR 1.64 Lakhs a year, 1 year
Total, no hostelINR 2.15 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 3.79 LakhsFull course

BGU LL.M. Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; LET registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the offer letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
LET registration, last date to applyJan 2027Tentative
LL.M. Entrance TestJan 2027Tentative
LET result and merit listFeb 2027Tentative
BGU Admission Cell application reviewJun 2027Tentative
List offersJul 2027Tentative
Seat acceptance feeJul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

BGU LL.M. Eligibility

50% is needed for General applicants, and 45% is needed for SC and ST. The law degree can be three-year after graduation or five-year integrated. You also need LET merit, or a valid CLAT or LSAT score.

RequirementWhat you need
Law degreeThree-year LL.B. or five-year integrated LL.B.
LL.B. marks50% for General, 45% for SC and ST
Exam routeLET merit, or valid CLAT or LSAT score
AgeNo upper age limit published

BGU LL.M. Admission Process

BGU Admission Cell offers the seat on your LET merit and your papers. You then pay the admission fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the BGU admission form and pay the application fee
2. Write LETTake the law entrance test if you do not use CLAT or LSAT
3. Accept the seatPay the admission fee within five days of offer
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the offer letter

BGU LL.M. Cutoff

BGU does not publish a closing score for LL.M.; the table uses the eligibility score ranges. General applicants need 50% in LL.B. and SC or ST applicants need 45%. Use LET, CLAT or LSAT as the entrance score route.

CategoryLL.B. marks neededAdmission route
General50%LET merit, CLAT or LSAT
OBC-NCL50%LET merit, CLAT or LSAT
SC45%LET merit, CLAT or LSAT
ST45%LET merit, CLAT or LSAT
EWS50%LET merit, CLAT or LSAT

BGU LL.M. Placements

BGU states 100% placement assistance for PG courses and a highest package of INR 22 LPA. The law school has an internship committee, a recruitment committee and a placement officer. Law firms, companies and public bodies are the main hiring routes.

MetricValue
Placement assistance100% for PG courses
Highest packageINR 22 LPA
Internship supportCV workshops and mock interviews
Placement supportLaw firms, companies and public bodies
Placement officerDedicated law-school support

BGU LL.M. Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.40 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in LL.B.INR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 75,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 50,000 over the course

BGU LL.M. Ranking

The NAAC table shows NAAC B for 2024. UGC recognition under Section 2(f) is the other key line. These are recognition facts, so you should read them with the fee and admission rules.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NAAC2024NAAC B
NAAC CGPA20242.37
UGCCurrentRecognised under Section 2(f)

BGU LL.M. Course Structure

The course has two semesters in one academic year. You study research method, comparative public law and specialisation papers. You choose Corporate and Commercial Law or Criminal Law.

SemesterWhat you study
Semester 1Research method, comparative public law and core law papers
Semester 2Corporate and Commercial Law or Criminal Law papers
DissertationResearch work and viva
Skill workMoot court, drafting and legal research support

BGU LL.M. Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are offered rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

ItemDetail
First-year roomThree to a room, offered before classes start
Single roomFrom year 3, on request
MessIncluded in the hostel fee, three meals a day
CampusOne campus in a Bhubaneswar campus

Should you pick LL.M. at Birla Global University?

This course suits students who want a one-year law degree and legal practice links in Bhubaneswar.

Pick it if:
You want legal practice in Odisha: the law school works with law firms, companies and public bodies for internships and placements.
Your family can pay by semester: you pay tuition in two parts, so the full fee is not due at admission.
You want a short course: the one-year length keeps the fee lower than a two-year LL.M. at the same price per semester.
Skip it if:
You need a metro court network: Bhubaneswar gives legal work, but Delhi or Mumbai gives more large-firm interviews.
You need hostel certainty first: hostel is optional and charged separately, so check room allotment before paying.
You missed the admission fee date: the seat can go to the next student if the fee is not paid on time.
Counsellor's advice
Take this course if you want a one-year LL.M. and can use Bhubaneswar legal links. If hostel is a must, confirm the room before paying.
LL.M. Eligibility▾
Law degree: Three-year LL.B. after graduation or five-year integrated LL.B. from a recognised university.
LL.B. marks: 50% for General applicants. 45% for SC and ST applicants.
Entrance route: LET merit is used. Valid CLAT or LSAT scores are also accepted.
Seats: The course has 30 seats and admission depends on seat availability.
LL.M. Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the BGU admission form and pay the application fee.
Write LET: Take the LL.M. Entrance Test if you do not use CLAT or LSAT.
Merit check: The Admission Cell checks your marks, score and seat availability.
Pay the admission fee: Pay within five days of offer or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

LL.M. Admission Dates 2027

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

Tentative
Jan 2027
LET registration, last date to apply
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
LL.M. Entrance Test
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
LET result and merit list
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admission counselling and offer
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission offer list
The offer list is expected after document screening.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee
Expected five days after the offer.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected soon after the offer list.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: BGU Admission Cell 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Birla Global University LL.M. Fees 2027

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This is the full 1-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per semester × 2, INR 1 Lakh a semester
INR 2 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 1, INR 1.64 Lakhs a year
INR 1.64 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 2.15 Lakhs
1 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 3.79 Lakhs
1 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 3,625
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1023%
average first-year pay INR 22 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,387
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
581%
average first-year pay INR 22 LPA vs the full fee

Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at Birla Global University?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use the published LL.B. marks rule and the entrance route.

Category
Quota
General · Odisha quota
75 and above: yes, you are eligible. Keep this course high on your form.
50 to 74: almost there. Your entrance score and documents decide the offer.
Below 50: not eligible on marks. Raise the score or use the next admission year.
General · outside Odisha
75 and above: yes, you are eligible. Keep this course high on your form.
50 to 74: almost there. Your entrance score and documents decide the offer.
Below 50: not eligible on marks. Raise the score or use the next admission year.
OBC-NCL · Odisha quota
75 and above: yes, you are eligible. Keep this course high on your form.
50 to 74: almost there. Your entrance score and documents decide the offer.
Below 50: not eligible on marks. Raise the score or use the next admission year.
OBC-NCL · outside Odisha
75 and above: yes, you are eligible. Keep this course high on your form.
50 to 74: almost there. Your entrance score and documents decide the offer.
Below 50: not eligible on marks. Raise the score or use the next admission year.
SC · Odisha quota
70 and above: yes, you are eligible. Keep this course high on your form.
45 to 69: almost there. Your entrance score and documents decide the offer.
Below 45: not eligible on marks. Raise the score or use the next admission year.
SC · outside Odisha
70 and above: yes, you are eligible. Keep this course high on your form.
45 to 69: almost there. Your entrance score and documents decide the offer.
Below 45: not eligible on marks. Raise the score or use the next admission year.
ST · Odisha quota
70 and above: yes, you are eligible. Keep this course high on your form.
45 to 69: almost there. Your entrance score and documents decide the offer.
Below 45: not eligible on marks. Raise the score or use the next admission year.
ST · outside Odisha
70 and above: yes, you are eligible. Keep this course high on your form.
45 to 69: almost there. Your entrance score and documents decide the offer.
Below 45: not eligible on marks. Raise the score or use the next admission year.
EWS · Odisha quota
75 and above: yes, you are eligible. Keep this course high on your form.
50 to 74: almost there. Your entrance score and documents decide the offer.
Below 50: not eligible on marks. Raise the score or use the next admission year.
EWS · outside Odisha
75 and above: yes, you are eligible. Keep this course high on your form.
50 to 74: almost there. Your entrance score and documents decide the offer.
Below 50: not eligible on marks. Raise the score or use the next admission year.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The marks rule is the hard gate. A valid LET, CLAT or LSAT score still matters because admission depends on merit and seats.

Birla Global University LL.M. 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.

State post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in LL.B.Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 75,000
Birla Global University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 50,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
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 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.15 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 90,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.25 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 75,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.15 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1 Lakh

Birla Global University LL.M. vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Birla Global University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Average paylatest batch
INR 22 LPA
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Placement rateshare of the batch placed
100%
PG placement help
88%
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5 points lower, Class of 2025
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Closing rankLET CRL, General
50
final list, 2025
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Seatsthis course
30
LL.M. intake
90
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60
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180
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240
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ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
1023%
on INR 22 LPA
170%
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128%
895 points lower
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Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only BGU, take this seat and do not wait for the extra list.
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Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over one year and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below BGU in your application as the safer seat.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If BGU gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses BGU in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If BGU offers you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.

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

FAQs on Birla Global University LL.M.

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is LL.M. at this university worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.15 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 22 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Odisha quota seat closed at rank 50 in final list and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get legal roles with product and legal services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 22 LPA, the median was INR 22 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a Bhubaneswar campus, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 22 LPA is lower than the average of INR 22 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick CSE if you want a legal role and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE places a bigger share of its batch with legal employers, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the LET exam and fill this college in your BGU Admission Cell application. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the admission fee within the days BGU Admission Cell gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 1-year fee is INR 2.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 3.79 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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