1. Basic Information
Savitribai Phule Pune University’s Department of Law is a university department dedicated primarily to postgraduate legal education and research. The department was established in 1965 and is located at the SPPU campus in Ganeshkhind, Pune. The University’s current college/department directory identifies it as a University Department.
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Institution Name | Savitribai Phule Pune University – Department of Law |
| Common Name | SPPU Department of Law / Pune University Law Department |
| Institution Type | Public University Department |
| Established | 1965 |
| University | Savitribai Phule Pune University |
| Primary Focus | Postgraduate Legal Education & Research |
| Major Programme | LL.M. |
| Doctoral Programme | Ph.D. in Law |
| Location | Ganeshkhind, Pune |
| Region | Western Maharashtra |
The University’s official department profile states that the Department of Law was established in 1965 to meet the growing demand for postgraduate legal education.
2. Location
State: Maharashtra
Region: Western Maharashtra
District: Pune
City: Pune
Area: Ganeshkhind
Pincode: 411007
Address
Department of Law, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune – 411007.
Location Classification
City: Pune
District: Pune
Area: Ganeshkhind
Region: Western Maharashtra
State: Maharashtra
3. Admission Information
LL.M. Admission
The Department of Law offers admission to its LL.M. programme through the University’s Online Entrance Examination (OEE). The latest official LL.M. syllabus states that candidates must hold an LL.B. degree after either the three-year LL.B. or five-year integrated law course, or an equivalent recognised degree.
Eligibility
Candidates must have:
- Three-year LL.B. degree, or
- Five-year integrated law degree, or
- Equivalent law degree recognised by the University.
The current official syllabus specifies the LL.M. programme’s admission eligibility.
Admission Process
Entrance: SPPU Online Entrance Examination (OEE)
The University currently lists LL.M. 2026–27 merit lists and spot-round admission notices for the Department of Law.
Ph.D. Admission
The Department also conducts doctoral research in Law. Current SPPU admission information includes a Ph.D. Coursework Notice 2026–27 for the Department of Law.
4. Undergraduate Programmes
Undergraduate Law
No separate undergraduate law programme is being listed for the SPPU Department of Law.
SPPU’s own admissions information explains that undergraduate programmes are generally offered through affiliated colleges and recognised institutes.
Admission Katta Database
Keep:
UG Law at SPPU Department of Law: Not listed
Do not automatically attach B.A. LL.B., LL.B. or other undergraduate programmes of SPPU-affiliated law colleges to the University Department of Law.
Those colleges should have their own Admission Katta records.
5. Postgraduate Programmes
LL.M.
The current SPPU LL.M. curriculum is a two-year programme divided into four semesters and carrying 70 credits.
LL.M. Branches / Specialisations
The current official 2025 LL.M. syllabus lists these five branches:
- Science and Technology Law
- Business Law
- Constitutional and Administrative Law
- Criminal Law
- International Law
LL.M. Intake
The current official LL.M. syllabus states:
Total intake: 120 students
Admission is subject to the University’s reservation policy.
Course Duration
2 years / 4 semesters
The latest 2025–26 curriculum confirms the two-year structure.
Admission Katta Database
Store separately:
Programme: LL.M.
Duration: 2 Years
Intake: 120
Admission: SPPU OEE
Branches: 5
6. Ph.D. Programmes
Ph.D. in Law
The Department of Law conducts doctoral research in Law.
The department’s long-standing research activity is reflected in its official profile, which states that the department has awarded more than 100 doctorates since its establishment.
Current University admission information also lists Ph.D. Coursework 2026–27 for the Department of Law.
Admission Katta Status
Ph.D.: Law — Available subject to current University admission notification and research vacancy.
Intake
Fixed annual Ph.D. intake: Not published here.
Do not create an artificial fixed seat count. Ph.D. availability can depend on research supervisors and University rules.
7. Academic Departments
The Department of Law focuses on postgraduate legal education and advanced legal research.
Major Legal Areas
- Science & Technology Law
- Business Law
- Constitutional Law
- Administrative Law
- Criminal Law
- International Law
- Human Rights
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Consumer Law
- International Trade & Commercial Law
- Legal Research
- Socio-Legal Studies
The University’s department profile specifically highlights areas including Science and Technology, Human Rights, Intellectual Property Rights, Consumer Law, International Trade and Commercial Law, International Law, Constitutional and Administrative Law and Criminal Law.
Academic & Research Activities
- Postgraduate teaching
- Legal research
- Dissertation work
- Research projects
- Seminars
- Academic lectures
- Doctoral research
- Contemporary legal studies
8. Campus & Facilities
The Department of Law is located within the Savitribai Phule Pune University campus at Ganeshkhind.
Major Facilities
- Postgraduate classrooms
- Legal research facilities
- University library access
- Seminar facilities
- Research facilities
- Academic lecture facilities
- Student research facilities
- Computer and digital learning resources
The department’s University directory listing confirms its location within the SPPU campus and identifies it as a University Department.
Academic Exposure
The department’s postgraduate orientation provides students with exposure to:
- Advanced legal research
- Specialised legal subjects
- Dissertation work
- Academic seminars
- Research methodology
- Doctoral research
Admission Katta Highlight
1965 Established → 2-Year LL.M. → 5 Specialisations → 120 Seats → Ph.D. → Legal Research → Advanced Legal Education
9. Hostel
Hostel Facilities
University hostel facilities: Available subject to SPPU eligibility, application and allotment rules.
Boys’ Hostel
Subject to University hostel availability and allotment
Girls’ Hostel
Subject to University hostel availability and allotment
Hostel Capacity
Department-specific capacity: Not verified.
Hostel Fees
Current 2026–27 hostel fee: Not verified from the latest Department of Law notification.
Therefore, an old hostel fee should not be presented as the current fee.
Admission Katta Display
University hostel facilities: Available subject to eligibility, application and allotment rules.
10. Placements / Career & Legal Opportunities
For a postgraduate university law department, conventional placement figures such as highest package and average salary should only be published when supported by an official placement report.
Career Pathways After LL.M.
Students can pursue:
- Legal Academia
- Legal Research
- Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Legal Consultancy
- Government Legal Services
- Public Policy
- Judicial Services
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Business Law
- Criminal Law
- International Law
- Compliance
- Research Organisations
- Ph.D. / Doctoral Research
Research Opportunities
The Department has a strong postgraduate and research orientation. Its official profile records more than 100 doctoral degrees awarded over its history.
Admission Katta Recommendation
Highlight:
SPPU Department of Law → LL.M. → 5 Specialisations → 120 Seats → Ph.D. → Legal Research → Academic & Professional Legal Careers
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