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Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law (RGSOIPL), IIT Kharagpur is India’s first law school established within an IIT campus. Founded in 2006, the law school focuses on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Technology Law, Cyber Law and Corporate Legal Studies.

RGSOIPL is a specialized law school under IIT Kharagpur and is known for integrating technology, engineering and law education. The institute attracts students interested in corporate law, patent law, innovation policy, cyber law and legal aspects of science & technology.

The law school benefits from IIT Kharagpur’s strong academic ecosystem, research culture, technical exposure and national-level reputation.

Courses

⚖ LL.B (HONS.) IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

Course Duration:

3 Years

Key Subjects:

👉 Intellectual Property Rights
👉 Patent Law
👉 Copyright Law
👉 Trademark Law
👉 Cyber Law
👉 Technology Law
👉 Corporate Law
👉 International Trade Law

✔ Specialized technology-law education
✔ IIT academic ecosystem
✔ Research-oriented curriculum
✔ Corporate & legal exposure
✔ Industry-focused legal studies

Popular LL.M Areas:

• Intellectual Property Rights
• Corporate Law
• Technology Law
• Cyber Law

The LL.M programs are research-focused and suitable for legal professionals interested in technology and innovation law.

🔬 RESEARCH & PhD PROGRAMMES

Research Areas:

• Patent Systems
• Technology Regulation
• Innovation Policy
• Cyber Security Law
• Artificial Intelligence & Law
• Data Protection Law

Course Eligibility

LL.B (Hons.):

Graduation in any discipline with qualifying marks

LL.M:

LL.B degree from recognized university

PhD:

Master’s degree in Law or related field

Admission Process:

• Entrance examination
• Personal interview
• Academic merit evaluation

Fees

LL.B (Hons.):

₹3 – ₹4.5 Lakh approximately total fees

LL.M:

₹60,000 – ₹1.5 Lakh approximately

Hostel & Additional Charges:

Separate hostel, mess and academic charges applicable.

Placement

Average Package:

₹10 – ₹14 LPA

Highest Package:

₹25 LPA+

Top Recruiters

• Khaitan & Co.
• Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
• AZB & Partners
• Anand & Anand
• TCS Legal
• Infosys Legal
• Tech Companies
• IP Consulting Firms

Placement Highlights

✔ Strong corporate law opportunities
✔ Specialized IP law career pathways
✔ IIT brand advantage
✔ Legal research & consulting opportunities
✔ Better opportunities in technology-law sector
✔ Corporate internship support

Admission Process

Admission Steps

1. Fill online application form
2. Appear for entrance examination
3. Merit shortlist
4. Interview process
5. Document verification
6. Fee payment
7. Admission confirmation

Admissions are conducted through institute admission announcements.

Required Documents

• 10th Marksheet
• 12th Marksheet
• Graduation Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport Size Photo
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Transfer Certificate

College Highlights

✔ India’s first IIT law school
✔ Specialized Intellectual Property Law focus
✔ IIT Kharagpur academic ecosystem
✔ Strong corporate & technology law exposure
✔ Excellent research opportunities
✔ National-level reputation
✔ Strong interdisciplinary learning
✔ Better niche legal career opportunities
✔ Corporate law & patent law specialization

FAQs

Q1. Does IIT Kharagpur have a law school?

Yes, IIT Kharagpur has RGSOIPL — Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law.

Q2. Is RGSOIPL approved by BCI?

Yes, the law programs are approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI).

Q3. Which law specialization is most popular?

Intellectual Property Law and Technology Law are the flagship specializations.

Q4. What is the average package at RGSOIPL?

Average packages are generally around ₹10–₹14 LPA depending on role and specialization.

Q5. Is IIT Kharagpur good for law?

Yes, especially for Intellectual Property Law, Technology Law and Corporate Legal Studies.

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