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Compare LL.M. and MCA: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Based on salary, fees, return on fees, admission routes and career options. Figures are midpoints of the ranges reported across colleges.
LL.M. and MCA show similar average salaries (around ₹ 23.1 L), so salary alone shouldn't decide this.
LL.M. is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 4.3 L vs ₹ 4.9 L for MCA). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 2.5 L.
One year of average salary for LL.M. covers about 5.4× its average fees, compared with 4.7× for MCA.
LL.M. admits via CLAT, CUET and 8+ more; MCA admits via TANCET, MHT CET and 8+ more.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
LL.M. leads on lower average fees (₹ 4.3 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (5.4×). None of the compared parameters favour MCA, though it may still be the right fit for you. Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 23.1 L
Median Salary
₹ 18.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 720.0 - ₹ 8.6 L
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 23.1 L
Median Salary
₹ 16.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 480.0 - ₹ 9.8 L
Top Recruiters
For LL.M., the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: CLAT, CUET, IPU CET, CBSE Class 12 Exam, CLAT PG, TS PGLCET, AILET, CUET PG, KIITEE, AIBE 21. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For MCA, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: TANCET, MHT CET, CUET, LPUNEST, KCET, OJEE, GATE, MAH MBA CET, GUJCET, CAT. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
Both show a similar span of reported average salaries across programmes (₹23,10,000).
LL.M. has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹720 – ₹8,56,000) than MCA (₹480 – ₹9,80,000).
Both show the same most common duration: 2 years.
