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Compare LL.M. and PGPM: 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. graduates report a higher typical average salary (₹ 23.1 L vs ₹ 20.6 L for PGPM). Its highest reported package goes up to ₹ 9.0 L.
LL.M. is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 4.3 L vs ₹ 49.9 L for PGPM). 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 0.4× for PGPM.
LL.M. admits via CLAT, CUET and 8+ more; PGPM admits via CAT, GMAT 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 higher average salary (₹ 23.1 L), lower average fees (₹ 4.3 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (5.4×). None of the compared parameters favour PGPM, 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
₹ 4.0 L - ₹ 37.3 L
Median Salary
₹ 34.5 L
Average Fees
₹ 49.9 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 PGPM, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: CAT, GMAT, XAT, GRE, MAH MBA CET, NMAT, CUET PG, CMAT, ATMA, AIMA MAT. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
PGPM shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹4,00,000 – ₹37,29,000) than LL.M. (₹23,10,000).
LL.M. has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹720 – ₹8,56,000) than PGPM (₹49,91,340).
Both show the same most common duration: 2 years.
