NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Postgraduate Diploma in Patents Law
One-year deep dive into IP law at India’s #3 ranked law school
NIRF Law Ranking
Consistently among India’s top 3 law schools
Key numbers
Duration
12 Months
Total Fees
₹50,000
Seats
40
Placement Rate
65%
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
Science/Technical degree preferred. Admission is merit-based.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
65%
Top recruiters
No On-Campus Hostel
NALSAR does not provide hostel accommodation for this program. You’ll need to budget for private housing in Hyderabad.
What You’ll Actually Study
Patent drafting and prosecution, patent litigation, TRIPS and international IP, technology transfer, plus prior art search and analysis. It’s a practical, litigation-ready mix.
The verdict
Good fit
If you have a Science or Technical degree and want to break into IP law, this 1-year diploma from NALSAR (NIRF #3) offers serious ROI at just ₹50k. The 65% placement track into IP firms and pharma/tech companies is solid, but the lack of hostel and hyper-niche focus means you need to be all-in on patent law.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Top-tier law school brand
- ✓ Low program cost
- ✓ Patent law specialization
- ✓ Science/technical background
Doesn't match
- ✗ On-campus housing
- ✗ Generalist law or management degree
- ✗ Exploring multiple domains