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Compare Ph.D. and LL.B.: 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.
Ph.D. graduates report a higher typical average salary (₹ 20.7 L vs ₹ 12.8 L for LL.B.). Its highest reported package goes up to ₹ 15.0 L.
LL.B. is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 5.1 L vs ₹ 30.9 L for Ph.D.). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 3.2 L.
One year of average salary for LL.B. covers about 2.5× its average fees, compared with 0.7× for Ph.D.
Ph.D. admits via GATE, UGC NET and 8+ more; LL.B. admits via CBSE Class 12 Exam, CUET 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.
LL.B. leads on lower average fees (₹ 5.1 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (2.5×). Ph.D. has the edge on higher average salary (₹ 20.7 L). Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
Eligibility
Graduation
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 20.7 L
Median Salary
₹ 50.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 300.0 - ₹ 61.9 L
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 2.4 L - ₹ 23.1 L
Median Salary
₹ 16.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 1.1 K - ₹ 10.2 L
Top Recruiters
For Ph.D., the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: GATE, UGC NET, CSIR NET, CEED, SET Exam, CAT, GRE, GMAT, SITEEE, IUET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For LL.B., the most frequently associated entrance exams are: CBSE Class 12 Exam, CUET, CLAT, AP LAWCET, MAH MBA CET, MH CET LAW, TS LAWCET, CBSE Class 10 Exam, CUET PG, AILET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
LL.B. shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹2,40,000 – ₹23,10,000) than Ph.D. (₹20,68,000).
LL.B. has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹1,080 – ₹10,18,775) than Ph.D. (₹300 – ₹61,86,000).
Both show the same most common duration: 3 years.
