Admission Notice: NISM LLM Securities Law 2025
The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), in collaboration with Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai, invites applications for the LL.M. in Investment and Securities Laws for the academic session 2025–26. This full-time, one-year advanced legal programme is tailored for law graduates and professionals aiming to build a specialized career in financial and securities law.
Why Choose LL.M. (Investment & Securities Laws) at NISM-MNLU?
- Jointly offered by NISM and MNLU Mumbai
- Delivered by leading academicians, legal professionals, regulators, and industry experts
- Intensive exposure to SEBI regulations, capital markets, corporate governance, compliance, and financial laws
- Embedded with four mandatory NISM certifications
- 100% placements for participating candidates in 2023–24 with an average CTC of Rs. 6.33 LPA
Programme Architecture
The NISM LLM Securities Law 2025 curriculum is divided into three trimesters plus certifications and dissertation:
- Legal Foundations: Comparative Public Law, Law & Justice in Globalized World
- Core Specializations: Securities Regulation, Competition Law, Investment Law, Banking & Insurance
- Practical Learning: SMART Lab, Legal Documentation, Research Methods, Professional Certifications
- Mandatory Certifications:
- Securities Operations & Risk Management
- Depository Operations
- Mutual Fund Foundation
- Equity Derivatives
Career Pathways
Graduates may pursue roles in:
- Law firms, Compliance & Regulatory functions
- Stock exchanges, Depositories, Clearing Corporations
- Commercial banks, Mutual Funds, Investment Advisory
- Financial litigation, Treasury, and Corporate Restructuring
Eligibility Criteria
- LL.B. degree with 50% (General/OBC/PwD) or 45% (SC/ST)
- Final year LL.B. students may apply provisionally
- Industry/Institution sponsored candidates must have 3+ years’ experience
Selection Process
NISM LLM Securities Law 2025 Programme
- Online Entrance Test (120 MCQs, 120 minutes) covering Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Contract Law, Company Law, and Current Affairs
- Personal Interview (Online)
| Category | Shortlisting for Interview |
|---|---|
| All India (incl. Maharashtra) | Top 150 from test |
| Industry Sponsored | Top 60 from test |
| Foreign/NRI | Top 20 from test |
Key Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Starts | April 12, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | June 2, 2025 |
| Online Test | June 13, 2025 |
| Online Interview | June 24–30, 2025 |
| Merit List Declaration | July 4, 2025 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | July 25, 2025 |
| Admission Closes | July 31, 2025 |
| Programme Commencement | August 1, 2025 |
Application Process
- Apply online at: https://apply.nism.ac.in/llm
- Application Fee: Rs. 1,000 (online payment)
Programme Fee Structure
| Installment | Amount |
| 1st | Rs. 2,45,633 |
| 2nd | Rs. 1,79,633 |
| Total | Rs. 4,25,266 |
Includes tuition, library, lab, examination, hostel, and mess fees. Refundable deposit: Rs. 20,000
Hostel & Campus Facilities
- Twin-sharing AC hostel, mess, and sports complex
- Cafeteria, gymnasium, swimming pool, medical facilities, and SMART Lab
- Industry exposure through guest lectures and legal workshops
Placement Highlights (2023–24)
- 100% Placement for participants
- Highest CTC: Rs. 11.59 LPA | Average CTC: Rs. 6.33 LPA
- Recruiters: Law firms, Market Infrastructure Institutions, Investment Firms, Banks, Legal Consultancies
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