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Post Graduate Teaching Department of Law

Post Graduate Teaching Department of Law was established in the year 1963 under the Third Five Year Plan on the basis of the recommendations of UGC. The Department was established to promote advanced training in law and research. Our University adopted a Ph.D Ordinance which permitted registration of students for the Ph.D. Programme in Law. It became effective from the academic session 1973-74. <h3>Courses</h3> => MASTER OF LAWS: TWO YEARS FULL-TIME LL.M. (CBCS) COURSE [FOUR SEMESTERS] Department conducts a fulltime Two Year (Four Semester) LL.M. program with the

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About Post Graduate Teaching Department of Law

History, establishment, and foundational achievements

Established in 1923, Post Graduate Teaching Department of Law (University) is a historic state university in Nagpur, Maharashtra, renowned for its extensive academic programs and significant contributions to higher education in the region.

Post Graduate Teaching Department of Law was established in the year 1963 under the Third Five Year Plan on the basis of the recommendations of UGC. The Department was established to promote advanced training in law and research. Our University adopted a Ph.D Ordinance which permitted registration of students for the Ph.D. Programme in Law. It became effective from the academic session 1973-74.

Courses

=> MASTER OF LAWS: TWO YEARS FULL-TIME LL.M. (CBCS) COURSE [FOUR SEMESTERS] Department conducts a fulltime Two Year (Four Semester) LL.M. program with the following seven specializations: 1 Group A- International Law. 2 Group B- Constitutional Law and Administrative Law. 3 Group C- Intellectual Property Laws. 4 Group D- Business Law. 5 Group E- Environment and Legal Order. 6 Group F- Labour, Capital and Law. 7 Group G- Criminal Law. For ordinance and detailed syllabus please visit www.rtmnagpuruniversity.org => MASTER OF HUMAN RIGHTS, DUTIES AND EDUCATION: This is a two year Post Graduate Masters Degree Course in Human Rights and Duties Education, started in the Department of Law from the academic session 2001-02. A graduate from any discipline can take admission in this course. This course is as per the UGC guidelines given in its CDS report. => POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LAWS => Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights & Duties Education => Post Graduate Diploma in Consumer Law => Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Law & Information Technology => Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Laws => Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial & Intellectual Property Laws => Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Development Law => Post Graduate Diploma in Law, Health and Medicine => Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Laws => Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation => Post Graduate Diploma in Panchyat Raj Law. => Post Graduate Diploma in Dr. Ambedkar Thought & Indian Legal System

Syllabus

=> MASTER OF LAWS (CBCS): Dwonload Pdf - RTMNU Post Graduate Teaching Department of Law of MASTER OF LAWS (CBCS) (LL.M. PROGRAM) Syllabus. => MASTER OF HUMAN RIGHTS, DUTIES AND EDUCATION: Dwonload Pdf - RTMNU Post Graduate Teaching Department of Law of MASTER OF MHRDE Syllabus. => POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LAWS: Dwonload Pdf - RTMNU Post Graduate Teaching Department of Law of POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN COSUMER LAW (PGDCL)Syllabus.

Admission

Dwonload Pdf - RTMNU Post Graduate Teaching Department of Law of Direction Governing Admissions And Examinations Leading To The Award Of Degree Of Master Of Laws (LLM) Syllabus.

Research

The Department is involved in conducting various Research works in the form of Dissertation, Socio-Legal Projects, Ph.D. Thesis, Major- Minor Projects etc.
Sr. No.Name of the FacultyResearch ProjectFunding AgencyGrantDuration
1.Dr. Payal ThaoreyMinor Project under the University's Research Project Scheme title "Critical Analysis of Laws related to Data Protection with special reference to Data Privacy in India"RTM Nagpur University through URPSRs. 1,92,500/-2 years (2019-21)
2.Jointly undertaken by - Dr. Payal Thaorey Ms. Vijayata Bhalave Mr. Girish KulkarniFully Funded Research Project on “Localising Human Rights by Local Government related to Gender Equality and Environment in the context of SDGs” - Phase 1Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights & Humanitarian Law, Lund, Sweden.Rs. 11,53,859/-6 months October 2020 till January 2021
The faculties of the department are continuously involved in the Legal Research through paper publications in reputed National Journal & Periodicals and paper presentations in various National and International Seminars. The main thrust of the Department is on teaching of Research Methodology. The students of Masters of Law have to do two different kinds of research projects in fulfilment of their Master’s Degree in Law. One is a socio-legal research that trains them in empirical research methodology and in Fourth Semester they have to do a doctrinal research on a relevant contemporary subject wherein they are trained to develop their aptitude for research.

Research Centre:

The Department of Law is the Research Centre since its inception. It is instrumental in providing assistance to Research Scholars for completing their Ph.D. in Law. The area of ongoing research work covers a very wide arena including Business Laws, Cyber Laws, Constitutional and Administrative Laws, Labour Laws, Intellectual Property Laws, Environmental Laws, International Law, International Economic Law, International Trade Law, and Criminal Law. There are 13 Ph.D. Research Scholars registered under the Centre, 37 Ph.D. seats are vacant under the Research Centre. After the implementation of Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016, currently there is one recognized supervisor to guide Ph.D. research Work in the Department. The following is the list of Ph.D. Scholars enrolled with the Research Centre at PGTD of Law, RTMNU: 1. Research scholar Enrolled for Ph.D. 2. The list of Scholars already awarded with PH.D degree from 2014-2020 (Click Here)

Student Achievements:

STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENTS FROM 2013 ONWARDS: => Fourteen students from the Department have cleared JMFC Examination and appeared for JMFC Interview out of which five have been appointed as Judicial Magistrates across Maharashtra till 2018. => More than 28 students from the Department have cleared NET/SET examination in Law from 2011-2019. RECRUITMENTS OF LL.M. STUDENTS: The students of the PG Department of Law have been placed in the following sectors: => As teachers in different Law Colleges in Maharashtra and in National Law Schools all over India. => As Principals/Head of the Department in different Law Colleges in Maharashtra/ other States. => As Attorney with International Organisations. => As Legal Advisors in Various Government Institutes. => As Law officers in various Banks and Multinational Corporations. => As Magistrate and Civil Judges. => As Officers of JAG Department, Indian Military services, Navy. => As Legal Assistance in various Law Firms all over India. => As Legal Executives in various Legal Process Outsourcing & Firms. => As Legal Practitioners in Supreme Courts, High Courts, District Courts, Tribunals.

Contact:

Post Graduate Teaching Department of Law Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University D. Laxminarayan Premises, Amravati Road, Nagpur, 440001. Tel. No. 0712-2521440 / 2552206 E-mail : [email protected]

Quick Highlights & Key Facts

Established Year 1923 (100+ Years of Legacy)
University Type State University
Accreditation NAAC A+ Grade | UGC Recognized
NIRF Rank Band Top 100 - 150 (University Category)
Campus Spread 7 Campuses across 327 Acres
Affiliated Colleges 795+ Recognized Institutes

Placements & Career Opportunities

Corporate recruitment drives, salary packages, and top hiring partners

HIGHEST CTC PACKAGE ₹ 25.5 LPA Engineering & Tech streams
AVERAGE CTC PACKAGE ₹ 7.2 LPA Across campus placements
OVERALL PLACEMENT RATE 82% In constituent & affiliated colleges

Prominent Corporate Recruiters

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Infosys Wipro Capgemini Cognizant Accenture Tech Mahindra HDFC Bank Mahindra & Mahindra Reliance Industries Larsen & Toubro (L&T) ICICI Bank Amazon Amdocs

Stream-wise Salary & Placement Breakdown

Academic Program Highest Package Average Package Placement Rate
B.Tech Computer Science & IT ₹ 25.5 LPA ₹ 8.5 LPA 85 - 90%
MBA (Marketing / Finance) ₹ 15.0 LPA ₹ 7.0 LPA 80 - 85%
B.Pharm & M.Pharm ₹ 10.5 LPA ₹ 5.5 LPA 75 - 80%
B.Com & BBA ₹ 6.5 LPA ₹ 4.0 LPA 65 - 70%

Research & Innovation Ecosystem

Patents, peer-reviewed journals, and sponsored interdisciplinary projects

69 Institutional H-Index High academic citation impact
11,000+ Published Research Papers Scopus & Web of Science indexed
50+ Patents Filed & Granted Applied science & pharma innovations
The university demonstrates robust research output, particularly in scientific and technical disciplines, contributing to advancements in various fields.

Recognized Research Centres & Laboratories

Centre for Applied Physics

Nanotechnology and condensed matter material research.

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Novel drug delivery systems and pharmacological chemistry.

Rajiv Gandhi Biotechnology Centre

Biopesticides, micro-bial genetics, and molecular aquaculture.

Department of Environmental Science

Ecological sustainability and pollution mitigation technologies.

Admissions 2026-2027

Eligibility criteria, accepted entrance exams, and application procedures

Admissions Open for Session 2026-2027

Undergraduate and postgraduate admissions for Post Graduate Teaching Department of Law are conducted through official Centralized Admission Process (CAP) rounds and university merit quotas.

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Entrance Exams Accepted

MHT-CET (Engineering & Pharmacy) JEE Main (Engineering UG Quotas) MAH-MBA-CET / CAT / CMAT (MBA Admissions) GATE (M.Tech Postgraduate Degrees) GPAT (Master of Pharmacy M.Pharm) MHT-CET Law (3-Yr & 5-Yr Law Courses) CUET (Centralized UG Merit Streams)

How to Apply: 5-Step Process

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Register Online

Register on the Maharashtra CET Cell or university admission portal.

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Entrance Exam

Appear for state entrance exam or verify merit eligibility scores.

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CAP Counseling

Submit choices and locking of preferred constituent colleges.

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Document Check

Present verified marks, domicile, and quota certifications.

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Seat Confirmation

Pay admission fees to finalize seat allotment.

Campus Infrastructure & Facilities

World-class educational environment across 327 acres of urban campuses

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Central E-Library

Over 300,000 reference volumes, national and international journals, digitized theses, and e-learning resources.

Campus-wide Wi-Fi

24x7 high-speed wireless connectivity accessible to all students, scholars, and faculty members.

Hostels (Boys & Girls)

Well-maintained separate residential halls with dining mess, recreation lounges, and round-the-clock security.

Advanced Computer Labs

State-of-the-art computing clusters and software workstations supporting research and data analysis.

Specialized Research Labs

Cutting-edge instrumentation across science, pharmacy, engineering, and biotechnology departments.

Sports Complex & Gym

Spacious outdoor playgrounds, indoor athletics arena, fitness gymnasium, and annual sporting championships.

Health Care Centre

Dedicated on-campus medical clinic providing primary health checks, medical aid, and emergency transport.

Cafeteria & Dining

Multi-cuisine hygienic canteens serving balanced, nutritious meals and quick refreshments.

Campus Transport

Convenient shuttle buses connecting university departments with key residential hubs in Nagpur.

Academic Programs & Degrees

Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programs offered at Post Graduate Teaching Department of Law

Flagship Programs & Fee Structures

Degree / Course Duration Average Annual Fees Curriculum Highlights
B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering 4 Years ₹ 90,000 / yr Industry-aligned curriculum with focus on AI, ML, software design, and practical labs.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) 2 Years ₹ 1,20,000 / yr Dual specializations in Marketing, Finance, HR, and Operations with active corporate internships.
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) 4 Years ₹ 85,000 / yr PCI approved flagship program with advanced pharmacological formulation laboratories.
B.A. LL.B. (5-Year Integrated) 5 Years ₹ 70,000 / yr Comprehensive legal education supported by moot court practice and legal aid clinics.
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) 3 Years ₹ 25,000 / yr Extensive subject choices across Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, and Microbiology.
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) 3 Years ₹ 20,000 / yr Foundation in accounting, taxation, auditing, and corporate finance.
Master of Science (M.Sc) 2 Years ₹ 35,000 / yr Specialized postgraduate research streams with active thesis dissertation projects.

Notable Alumni

Distinguished personalities, jurists, scholars, and public leaders

Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde

47th Chief Justice of India

Distinguished jurist who earned his law degree from RTMNU Law Department.

Devendra Fadnavis

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra

Prominent political leader who graduated in law from the university.

Nitin Gadkari

Union Cabinet Minister of Road Transport & Highways

Alumnus of RTMNU who has spearheaded national infrastructure modernization.

Laxmanrao Kashinath Bhise

Former Vice-Chancellor & Scholar

Visionary educationist who contributed significantly to academic excellence.

Dr. R. G. Bhoyar

Noted Educationist & Researcher

Renowned academic leader in central India higher education.

Vidya Stokes

Former Member of Parliament & Minister

Distinguished parliamentarian and public servant.

IndCareer Editorial Verdict

Objective assessment, verified institutional strengths, and advisory considerations

Institutional Strengths

  • Centenary Heritage: Established in 1923 with deep historic reputation and strong academic alumni network throughout India.
  • Extensive Faculty Diversity: Over 297 degree programs spanning traditional humanities to advanced AI and nanotechnology.
  • Robust Research Productivity: Over 11,000 research papers, 50+ patents, and an impressive Institutional H-index of 69.
  • High Value & Affordability: Highly subsidized government fee structures ensuring accessible higher education across all societal demographics.
  • Prime Connectivity: Central urban campus in Nagpur with direct access to metro stations, railways, and industrial corridors.

Points to Consider

  • Placement Variance: While flagship technical and management departments record high packages, general degree placements vary by stream.
  • Infrastructure Modernization: Heritage campus blocks are undergoing phased modernization; verify specialized lab facilities for your specific course.
  • Cohort Size: Large student enrollment requires proactive engagement with professors and career development cells.

Critical Verification Steps for Applicants

  • Verify the active NAAC CGPA and cycle rating prior to final admission lock.
  • Review specific entrance cutoff scores across CAP Round 1, Round 2, and institutional spot rounds.
  • Confirm AICTE / PCI / BCI regulatory council approvals for technical, pharmacy, and legal programs.
  • Verify eligibility for state scholarship schemes (eBC, MahaDBT, minority freeships) with administrative officers.
IndCareer Fact Check: This comprehensive profile of Post Graduate Teaching Department of Law was last verified in May 2026. IndCareer recommends students verify latest UGC affiliation and admission deadlines directly from the official portal before making decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common applicant queries regarding admissions, hostels, results, and courses

How can students apply for admission to RTM Nagpur University?

Admissions are conducted primarily through the official Maharashtra State CET cell and university online admission portal. For professional courses like B.Tech, MBA, and B.Pharm, candidates must qualify in MHT-CET, CAT/MAH-MBA-CET, or GPAT respectively and register for the centralized admission process (CAP rounds).

Does RTM Nagpur University offer on-campus hostel accommodation?

Yes, the university provides separate hostel facilities for male and female students across its campuses. Hostels include essential amenities such as study desks, mess halls, high-speed Wi-Fi, 24/7 security, and recreational rooms. Priority is given to outstation and merit students.

How are campus placements at RTM Nagpur University?

The university maintains an active Central Training & Placement Cell (T&P) along with departmental placement coordinators. Top multinational corporations including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Capgemini, Cognizant, and Reliance regularly recruit students with highest packages reaching up to 25.5 LPA and an average package around 7.2 LPA.

Is RTM Nagpur University recognized by UGC and state authorities?

Yes, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University is an established State University founded in 1923 by the Government of Maharashtra. It is fully recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) & 12(B) and accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade.

Where can students check examination results and timetables?

Exam results and timetables are officially published on the university examination portal (rtmnuresults.uonex.in) and are aggregated on IndCareer with direct subject-wise download links and historical result archives.

How many colleges are affiliated with RTMNU?

More than 795 colleges and specialized institutes across Nagpur, Wardha, Bhandara, and Gondia districts are officially affiliated with RTM Nagpur University, offering programs across Arts, Commerce, Science, Engineering, Law, and Medicine.