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NIRF Rank #8 in Law

M.Sc. in Legislative Drafting

Gujarat National Law University • Gandhinagar • 2-Year PG Program

Key numbers

Annual Intake

40 Seats

Duration

24 Months

NAAC Grade

A (3.31)

Avg. CTC (2025)

₹5.5 LPA

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Hyper-Niche = Hyper-Focused

This isn’t a generic LL.M. It trains you specifically in legislative drafting and statutory interpretation. Most grads move into government departments, law commissions, and policy consulting—not conventional law firms.

Investment

₹2.0L total

~₹1.0L per year

  • Tuition Fee₹1,00,000per year

Are you eligible?

  • Academic Background

    Any graduate degree from a recognized university.

Entrance exams

GNLU Entrance Test

2-Year Journey

  1. Year +0

    Year 1: Foundations

    Master Legislative Drafting Techniques and Statutory Interpretation.

  2. Year +1

    Year 2: Advanced & Policy

    Dive into Comparative Legislation and Policy Analysis.

  3. Year +2

    Graduation

    Submit dissertation, complete internships, and enter the recruitment cycle.

Placement · 2025

Where graduates land

Placement rate

65%

Top recruiters

Government DepartmentsLaw CommissionLegislative DepartmentsConsulting Firms

The verdict

Good fit

Pick this if you are obsessed with policy, governance, and the craft of law-making. GNLU’s credibility and the program’s unique focus open doors in government and quasi-government roles. Skip it if you are chasing BigLaw, startup hustle, or a generic management career.

Matches what you said

  • ✓ Government / PSU careers
  • ✓ Legislative & policy drafting
  • ✓ Statutory research

Doesn't match

  • ✗ BigLaw / corporate M&A
  • ✗ Tech startup roles
  • ✗ General management consulting
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