Indian Law Institute, popularly known as ILI is one of the top government law institutes in India established in 1956. It is ranked 17th by NIRF Law Ranking 2023. It is approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and is accredited by NAAC with a Grade ‘A’.

The most opted programs at the Indian Law Institute Delhi are LLM and Post Graduate Diploma programs. Admissions to these programs are based on ILI CAT/ IPU CET and merit-based respectively. ILI Delhi also offers a Ph.D. program in Law. Admission to Ph.D is based on UGC NET/ JRF scores followed by  further interview process.

Indian Law Institute Highlights

Name of the Institute Indian Law Institute (ILI) Delhi
Institute Type Deemed University
Basic admission criteria All India Admission Test (ILICAT): LL.M
Ph.D.: ILI Based Entrance or GATE/ SLET/ UGC NET
PG Diploma: Merit-Based
Application Mode Online
Entrance mode Online
Counseling Conducted by the Institute
Reservation 5% and 10% relaxation in the qualifying marks will be offered to SC/ST & PH and Kashmiri Migrants respectively
Scholarship Yes

Indian Law Institute Rankings

ILI New Delhi has been ranked by various reputed organizations many times. Tabulated below are the details of the ILI Delhi Rankings in the law category.

Ranking agency Year Rank
NIRF 2023 17
IIRF 2024 29

Indian Law Institute Courses and Fees

ILI New Delhi offers postgraduate and doctoral degree programs in the field of Law. Tabulated below are the details of the Indian Law Institute Delhi fee structure along with courses offered, eligibility, and selection criteria. 

Course Details Selection Criteria
LL.M
  • Duration: 1 Year
  • Fees: INR 1,50,000
  • Eligibility: LLB degree with a minimum of 50% marks
 ILI CAT
Ph.D
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 50,000
  • Eligibility: LLM degree with a minimum of 55% marks
 UGC NET/ JRF
Post Graduate Diploma
  • Duration: 1 Year
  • Fees: INR 35,000
  • Specializations: Alternative Dispute Resolution/ Corporate Laws and Management/ Cyber Law/ Intellectual Property Rights Laws
  • Eligibility: Undergraduate degree
 Merit-Based
Certificate Program
  • Duration: 3 Months
  • Fees: INR 10,000
  • Specialization: Cyber Law and Intellectual Property Rights
  • Eligibility: 10+2
 First-cum-First-Service

Indian Law Institute Admission 2025

The application process for various programs at the Indian Law Institute (ILI) in New Delhi is conducted online. To apply, candidates need to visit the official ILI website, complete the application form, and pay the registration fee for the specific course. Eligible students must appear for an entrance exam and an interview (for Ph.D. programs only). ILI Delhi Admission is based on the marks obtained and presentations made during the interview process.

For postgraduate diploma programs, admissions are based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examinations, with an additional 5% weightage given to law graduates, CMA, CS, and CA candidates. The applicants for online certificate programs must submit a hard copy of the application form to the institute. 

Indian Law Institute Scholarships

Indian Law Institute offers numerous scholarships to meritorious students.

Merit Scholarship

  • Indian Law Institute offers a merit scholarship of INR 30,000 to the first two students admitted to the LLM program based on the merit in the All India Admission Test.
  • The scholarship will be distributed in two installments: first, at the time of admission, and second, after the result of the first semester.
  • To continue availing of the scholarship, the student needs to score an “A” grade in the university examination.

Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship

Indian Law Institute offers scholarships to meritorious students who are needy. The students are offered around 50% tuition fee as the scholarship amount.

Gold Medal to Meritorious Students

  • Indian Law Institute also awards gold medals to meritorious students.
  • Students scoring the highest marks in the course will be given a gold medal.
  • Students must have cleared all the courses on the first attempt and they shouldn’t have been detained or re-admitted to the course.
  • There should be no disciplinary action taken against them throughout the course.
  • In the case of two or more eligible students, the student with higher attendance will be preferred.

How to Avail ILI New Delhi Scholarships?

Candidates must register in the scholarship department. Candidates need to fill a scholarship form and attach the required documents. After the verification, the scholarship will be distributed.

Indian Law Institute FAQs

Ques: What is the security deposit fee for Ph.D. at Indian Law Institute?

Ans: Indian Law Institute (ILI) New Delhi charges INR 5,000 as a security deposit during admission to the Ph.D. program.

Ques: Is there any relaxation in the eligibility criteria for SC/ ST candidates taking admission at Indian Law Institute?

Ans: The Indian Law Institute (ILI) provides 5% relaxation to SC/ ST candidates in the marks required to fulfill the eligibility criteria for admission to the Indian Law Institute. It also provides 10% relaxation to Kashmiri Migrant candidates in the marks required to fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria for admission to the Indian Law Institute.

Ques: How many seats are available for the LLM course at Indian Law Institute?

Ans: Indian Law Institute (ILI) New Delhi admits a total of 38 candidates in the LLM course every year through the entrance test.

Ques: What is the fee for foreign students and NRIs for the Ph.D. courses at Indian Law Institute?

Ans: Foreign students/ NRIs admitted to ILI Ph.D. need to pay USD 300 per annum as a development fee in addition to the course fee at the time of admission to the Ph.D. program at the Indian Law Institute.

Ques: What is the application fee for PG Diploma programs at Indian Law Institute?

Ans: The application fee for PG Diploma programs is INR 2,000 at Indian Law Institute. Candidates are required to visit the official website of the varsity to apply online.