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Compare M.Phil and LL.M.: 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 ₹ 5.8 L for M.Phil). Its highest reported package goes up to ₹ 9.0 L.
M.Phil and LL.M. cost about the same on average (around ₹ 4.3 L). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 2.3 L.
One year of average salary for LL.M. covers about 5.4× its average fees, compared with 1.3× for M.Phil.
M.Phil admits via XAT, TANCET; LL.M. admits via CLAT, CUET 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) and better salary-to-fees ratio (5.4×). None of the compared parameters favour M.Phil, 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
₹ 2.5 L - ₹ 9.0 L
Median Salary
₹ 1.3 L - ₹ 14.4 L
Average Fees
₹ 1.8 K - ₹ 8.5 L
Top Recruiters
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Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 23.1 L
Median Salary
₹ 18.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 720.0 - ₹ 8.6 L
Top Recruiters
For M.Phil, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: XAT, TANCET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For LL.M., the most frequently associated entrance exams 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.
LL.M. shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹23,10,000) than M.Phil (₹2,50,000 – ₹9,00,000).
M.Phil has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹1,750 – ₹8,54,000) than LL.M. (₹720 – ₹8,56,000).
The most common duration shown is 1 year for M.Phil and 2 years for LL.M..
