The Indian Law Institute (ILI) in Delhi, established in 1956, aims to promote and conduct legal research in India. ILI offers LL.M. and PG Diploma programs in various specializations, as well as online certificate courses and Ph.D. programs in law.

Candidates seeking admission to LL.M. and Ph.D. programs can apply online through the official ILI website, with an application fee of INR 3000 for Ph.D. programs and INR 2500 for LL.M. programs.

Selection for the LL.M. program is based on merit obtained in the National Level entrance exam conducted by ILI, known as the ILI Common Admission Test (ILICAT). Admission to PG Diploma programs is based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination. For admission to Ph.D. programs at ILI New Delhi, admission is based on a written test conducted by the institute, followed by a presentation and interview. Candidates who have passed M.Phil. or qualified for UGC NET, SLET, or GATE are exempted from the Ph.D. admission test and need only to appear for the interview round.

Indian Law Institute Delhi Admission 2025: Courses and Eligibility

Courses Total Fees Duration Eligibility and Selection
LL.M INR 1,50,000 1 year Eligibility: LLB degree with a minimum of 50% marks
Selection: ILI CAT
Ph.D INR 50,000 3 years Eligibility: LLM degree with a minimum of 55% marks
Selection: UGC NET / JRF
PG Diploma INR 35,000 1 year Eligibility: Must have passed Graduation
Selection: Based on merit
Certificate Program INR 10,000 3 months Eligibility: Passed 10+2
Selection: First come first serve basis

Indian Law Institute Delhi Admission 2025 FAQs 

Ques: What Is the selection process for the LLM program at ILI Delhi?

Ans: Aspirants are admitted to the LLM program at ILI New Delhi based on their performance in the Indian Law Institute Common Admission Test (ILICAT). This law entrance exam is held on a national scale. Candidates who have obtained at least 50% aggregate marks in their LLB degree are eligible to apply for admission to the LLM program at ILI. 

Ques: What are the admission requirements for the Ph.D. program at ILI?

Ans: Admission to Ph.D. programs is accomplished through a written examination administered by the Institute, followed by a presentation and interview at Indian Law Institute Delhi. Candidates with an M.Phil. or a UGC NET/SLET/GATE qualification are exempted from appearing the Ph.D. admission test. 

Ques: What are the components and weightage of marks required for admission to the LL.M. (1 Year) Program?

Ans: The weightage given to various aspects for admissions to LL.M. One Year Programme is as follows: 

Component  Weightage (Maximum Marks)

  • All India Admission Test (Objective Type)
 140 

  • Publication / Research / Writing AbilitySubjective Paper *to assess the candidate's legal writing abilities
 40

  • Viva-Voce
 20

Ques: What are the reservation criteria for admission to ILI New Delhi?

Ans. Candidates from Scheduled Castes are eligible for 15% of seats, and candidates from Scheduled Tribes are eligible for 7.5% of seats. For Kashmiri migrants, a 10% relaxation of the minimum qualifying mark requirement is permitted.

Ques: How much does it cost to pursue an LLM in ILI?

Ans: An LLM program at the Indian Law Institute costs nearly INR 1,50,000 annually. This includes University enrolment fees, Security deposit and examination fees. The ILI New Delhi LL.M fees is INR 1,38,000 as tuition fees along with INR 69,000 as per semester fees.