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The Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, established in 2006, has the unique feature of imparting conventional legal education along with contemporary law courses that cater to the needs of the global economy, including IPRs and fields related thereto. The School is engaged in, and striving for, a world-class excellence in legal education in India. Its enviable infra-structure and academic ambience bonded with friendly atmosphere foster the students desire to excel. The School and its faculty seek to cultivate and nurture the spirit of excellence among the students. RGSOIPL equips the students to unravel intricacies of different laws and legal issues and to appreciate or critique them in the given setting with apt logical reasoning. The weekly discussions, seminars and debates in the classroom provide them a unique forum to sharpen their skills and logic. RGSOIPL has been ranked 4th in India by NIRF, MHRD.

Highlights of the Programme

  • An innovative program for law students willing to join academia, Bar, Bench, Firm or Industry.
  • Specialisations in broad range of subjects including corporate law, competition law, intellectual property, constitutional law, taxation, criminal law & justice and international law.
  • Exposure to lectures, interactive sessions with acclaimed legal luminaries and industry Doyens from India and abroad.
  • State of the art infrastructure with rich library resources
  • Right blend of classroom lectures, tutorials, weekly discussions, colloquia, interactions with invited experts, clinical exercises including teaching-learning assistance programs.

Eligibility for Admission to LL.M. Programme 2019

  • First class (or equivalent ) in Bachelor of Laws LL.B./B.L. (5 years) program from any recognised University, or
  • First Class (or equivalent) in Bachelor of Laws LL.B./B.L.(3 years) program from any recognised University along with Bachelor's Degree (not less than 3 years) in Humanities/ Science/ Commerce or equivalent.
  • Students having LL.B (Hons.) in Intellectual Porperty Law from the IIT Kharagpur with CGPA of 8.5 or above are eligible for admission without appearing in the All India Common Entrance Examination (CET).
  • The requisite qualifying marks for admission to postgraduate and research programmes of the Institute are CGPA 6.5 in 10 point scale or 60% marks for GE/OBC candidates (these are CGPA 6.0 and 55% marks for SC/ST/PWD candidates). The CGPA will not be converted into percentage marks if the degree awarding institute provides marks in CGPA system. Their admission will be based on the CGPA awarded in the transcript. If the CGPA is on a different scale other than 10.0, the eligibility of the candidate will be calculated corresponding to the equivalence stated above.

    • Admission Procedure 2019 (Apply Online)

    Applicants are required to apply online. Application fee is Rs. 2500/- for General/OBC and Rs. 1250/- for SC/ST candidates.

    Instructions To Fill In Online Application Form

    STEP-I : Fill in the ONLINE application form
    Register with Your Email Id and Login. FILL in the appropriate data. Please note that you have to upload your testimonials wherever it is required to validate your information along with your digital photograph and signature.

    STEP-II : Make PAYMENT and SUBMIT Application
    Payment of application fee has to be made through online payment gateway only.

    STEP-III : Take PRINT
    After final submission of your online application, you will be able to generate your online application print with your specific details/data. This application print may be retained with you for future requirement.

    Please note that you NEED NOT SEND the application by post. Your application will be considered on the basis of your final submission through online. You can check submission, shortlisting, selection and other application related status from Application Status menu. You should remember your login id and password for the same.

    Shortlisting Information:
    The candidates shortlisted for test will be informed through email only. Their names will also be notified in the webpage. However, candidates can see their status through login and download the interview letter, if shortlisted.
    If you have any questions, you can send an email to admissions@rgsoipl.iitkgp.ac.in

    Important Dates

    Availability of Application forms online4th January, 2019
    Last date to submit Online application forms15th March, 2019
    Date of entrance examination20th April, 2019
    Date of Personal Interview20th April, 2019 &
    21st April, 2019
    Entrance Examination:
    Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mumbai (The institute reserves the right to cancel or change test centres. The changes, if any, will be notified to candidate well in advance.)

    General Instructions to candidates for LL.M 2019 Admission

    • Examination time on 20th April, 2019: 10 AM to 12 PM.
    • Personal Interview on 20th April, 2019: 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM and 21st April, 2019: 10:00 AM onwards.
    • Reporting to the center : 1 hr. before the time specified in the call letter.
    • At the time of entrance, candidates must carry hard copy of the admit card along with other photo identification documents such as university ID card/driving license/passport/PAN Card/Aadhar card (Any two minimum).
    • Candidates belonging to the reserved/physically challenged categories must upload supporting document/certificate as recognized by the Competent Authority.
    • Any Electronic gadgets including mobiles, iPads/laptops are not allowed in the examination hall.
    • In case of any difficulty you may call at 03222-282237 or contact at admissions@rgsoipl.iitkgp.ac.in

    Question Paper Pattern

    IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
    Admit Card for written examination and personal interview for admission to LLB/LLM programme has been issued to shortlisted candidates through email.
    The Admit Card can also be downloaded using login ID.
    The Entrance Examination and Personal Interview will be conducted as per the following schedule:

    WRITTEN EXAMINATION : Date of Written Examination : 20th April 2019 (Saturday)
    Time of Written Examination : 10:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs (2 hours)

    PERSONAL INTERVIEW : Date of Personal Interview : 20th April 2019 (Saturday) and 21st April 2019 (Sunday)
    Time of Personal Interview on 20th April 2019 : 14:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs
    Time of Personal Interview on 21st April 2019 : 10:00 hrs onwards

    Written Examination and Personal Interview Venue : Please refer Admit Card

    For details contact:
    Dean
    Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law
    Indian Institute of Technology
    Kharagpur 721302
    Phone: +91 - 3222 - 282237
    FAX: +91 - 3222 - 282238
    Email: admissions@rgsoipl.iitkgp.ac.in