IIT Kharagpur Law Admissions 2026 Open – Apply for LLB, LLM & MPPLG by February 20

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has commenced online applications for Law Admissions 2026 to its specialised programmes including LLB (Hons) in Intellectual Property Law, LLM, and Master’s in Public Policy, Law and Governance (MPPLG). Eligible candidates can apply through the official website iitkgp.ac.in on or before February 20, 2026.

All law programmes at IIT Kharagpur are offered by the Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law (RGSOIPL), the only school within IIT Kharagpur authorised to conduct law admissions. Admission will be based primarily on a Computer Based Test (CBT), with additional stages for select programmes.

IIT Kharagpur Law Admission 2026 – Key Dates

• Last Date to Apply: February 20, 2026
• Admit Card Release: March 18, 2026
• Entrance Exam Date: March 29, 2026
• Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Exam Cities: Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, Kolkata

Candidates are advised to carefully check the eligibility criteria for their chosen programme before submitting the application.

Law Programmes Offered at IIT Kharagpur

IIT Kharagpur offers the following specialised law programmes for the 2026 admission cycle:

• LLB (Hons) in Intellectual Property Law
• LLM
• MPPLG (Master’s in Public Policy, Law and Governance – 2 Years)

These programmes are uniquely positioned at the intersection of law, technology, policy, and governance, making them highly competitive.

IIT Kharagpur Law Entrance Exam 2026: Pattern & Syllabus

LLB (Hons) in Intellectual Property Law

• Exam Duration: 2 Hours
• Question Type: MCQs
• Marks per Question: 2
• Negative Marking: None

Part I

• Mathematics Aptitude: 8 questions
• Science Aptitude: 10 questions

Part II

• English: 30 questions
• Logical Reasoning: 12 questions
• Legal Aptitude: 30 questions
• Current Affairs: 10 questions

LLM Programme

• Exam Duration: 2 Hours
• Question Type: MCQs
• Total Questions: 120
• Marks per Question: 1
• Negative Marking: None

The syllabus is based on the Bar Council of India (BCI)-approved LLB curriculum, covering core law subjects.

MPPLG (2-Year Programme)

The selection process includes:

• CBT Written Test (MCQs, 1 mark each)
• Group Discussion (GD)
• Personal Interview (PI)

There is no negative marking in the written test. This programme focuses on public policy analysis, governance frameworks, and legal reasoning.

How to Apply for IIT Kharagpur Law Admissions 2026

• Visit the official website: iitkgp.ac.in
• Navigate to Admissions → Law Programmes (RGSOIPL)
• Register and fill in the online application form
• Upload required documents
• Pay the application fee and submit the form
• Download the confirmation page for future reference

Quick Reference Summary

Why Choose IIT Kharagpur for Law?

• One of India’s top-ranked IITs
• Unique integration of law, technology, and policy
• Strong academic reputation and research ecosystem
• National-level competitive admission through CBT
• Specialised training in Intellectual Property and Public Policy

The opening of IIT Kharagpur Law Admissions 2026 offers aspirants a rare opportunity to pursue law and public policy education at a premier IIT. Interested candidates should complete their applications by February 20, 2026, and prepare thoroughly for the CBT scheduled on March 29, 2026. For official notifications, eligibility details, and updates, candidates are advised to visit iitkgp.ac.in regularly and bookmark this page for future reference, for more details and apply CLICK HERE