Compare M.E. and B.A. LL.B. (Hons): 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.
B.A. LL.B. (Hons) graduates report a higher typical average salary (₹ 21.0 L vs ₹ 11.9 L for M.E.).
M.E. is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 6.3 L vs ₹ 14.5 L for B.A. LL.B. (Hons)). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 1.6 L.
One year of average salary for M.E. covers about 1.9× its average fees, compared with 1.4× for B.A. LL.B. (Hons).
M.E. admits via TANCET, GATE and 1 more; B.A. LL.B. (Hons) admits via CUET, CLAT and 8+ more.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
Match the choice to what matters most to you.
M.E. leads on lower average fees (₹ 6.3 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (1.9×). B.A. LL.B. (Hons) has the edge on higher average salary (₹ 21.0 L). Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
Private
BITS Pilani
Fees: ₹ 11.9 L - ₹ 12.5 L
Salary: ₹ 16.1 L - ₹ 18.0 L
Courses: 16
College
CU Mohali
Fees: ₹ 2.4 L - ₹ 3.3 L
Salary: ₹ 6.5 L
Courses: 14
Private
BITS Goa
Fees: ₹ 11.5 L
Salary: ₹ 17.6 L
Courses: 10
College
College of Engineering Guindy
Fees: ₹ 88.5 K
Salary: ₹ 6.3 L
Courses: 7
University
Panjab University
Fees: ₹ 58.2 K - ₹ 1.3 L
Salary: ₹ 6.5 L
Courses: 6
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 2.6 L - ₹ 21.1 L
Median Salary
₹ 18.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 6.0 K - ₹ 12.5 L
Top Recruiters
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Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 21.0 L
Median Salary
₹ 20.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 720.0 - ₹ 29.0 L
Top Recruiters
For M.E., the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: TANCET, GATE, CUCET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For B.A. LL.B. (Hons), the most frequently associated entrance exams are: CUET, CLAT, CBSE Class 12 Exam, TS LAWCET, AP LAWCET, IPU CET, AILET, CAT, LSAT, MH CET LAW. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
M.E. shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹2,65,000 – ₹21,13,989) than B.A. LL.B. (Hons) (₹21,00,000).
M.E. has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹6,000 – ₹12,49,100) than B.A. LL.B. (Hons) (₹720 – ₹29,00,000).
The most common duration shown is 2 years for M.E. and 5 years for B.A. LL.B. (Hons).
