LLM Data Privacy and Information Technology at Manipal Law School

Bangalore

Understand Law at the Intersection of Data and Technology

The LLM in Data Privacy and Information Technology Law at Manipal Law School (MLS), MAHE, is a postgraduate program focused on legal issues arising from technology-driven systems.

You study data protection, cyber law, and information technology law through an interdisciplinary structure shaped by legal practice and industry interaction. Regular professional engagement and applied learning support your preparation for specialised roles within technology, regulation, and policy-driven legal environments.

Program Highlights

Niche Legal Focus: You study data protection, information technology law, and cyber-related legal issues within a specialised postgraduate framework.

Interdisciplinary Orientation: You examine law alongside technology, policy, and regulatory considerations that shape digital systems.

Industry-Linked Learning: Regular interaction with legal and technology professionals supports applied understanding of emerging legal issues.

Contemporary Legal Domains: The curriculum reflects legal questions arising from data governance, digital platforms, and information systems.

Bengaluru-Based Advantage: You study in a city known for technology and innovation, supporting exposure to sector-relevant legal practice.

Advanced Exposure

Work with case-based exercises, regulatory analysis tasks, and technology-focused legal scenarios that support study of data protection frameworks, cyber incidents, and information technology regulations.

Research Scope

Undertake applied legal research projects linked to data governance, privacy compliance, cyber regulation, and technology policy.

Internships

Internships with law firms, corporate legal teams, technology companies, policy organisations, and regulatory bodies allow you to gain professional exposure in data privacy, cyber law, and information technology law.

Advanced Exposure

Admissions Path

Apply Online

Personal Interview (PI)

Merit List based/PGCUET 2027

Provisional Admission Offer

Admission Formalities

Selection Criteria

Merit list based on PI or PGCUET score

Note

Provisional Admission is offered to shortlisted candidates based on merit and vacancy

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must successfully complete an LL.B. degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent.

You can qualify through MAHE Merit list based on your academics.

Appear for PGCUET 2026.

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories.

Children of MAHE Alumni
Konkani Speaking Students
Undergraduate (UG) Merit Scholarship
LL.B (Hons) Merit Scholarship
Postgraduate (PG) Merit Scholarship
Postgraduate (PG) Diploma (Blended) Merit Scholarship

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of Fee Waiver for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year. Scholarship will be extended in the subsequent year only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of previous year before the due date for payment of annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades, will NOT be eligible for fee waiver for that academic year. Fee Waiver will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the candidate leaves the course before the course completion (for any reason), he / she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilized, back to MAHE Manipal.

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Program Highlights

Niche Legal Focus: You study data protection, information technology law, and cyber-related legal issues within a specialised postgraduate framework.

Interdisciplinary Orientation: You examine law alongside technology, policy, and regulatory considerations that shape digital systems.

Industry-Linked Learning: Regular interaction with legal and technology professionals supports applied understanding of emerging legal issues.

Contemporary Legal Domains: The curriculum reflects legal questions arising from data governance, digital platforms, and information systems.

Bengaluru-Based Advantage: You study in a city known for technology and innovation, supporting exposure to sector-relevant legal practice.

Advanced Exposure

Research Scope

Undertake applied legal research projects linked to data governance, privacy compliance, cyber regulation, and technology policy.

Internships

Advanced Exposure

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Master legal principles governing data protection, privacy, and information systems.

Interpret technology-related statutes, regulations, and case law within domestic and international contexts.

Apply legal reasoning to issues involving digital platforms, cyber incidents, and regulatory compliance.

Conduct focused legal research in technology-driven subject areas.

Communicate legal analysis clearly within professional and advisory settings.

Build readiness for specialised legal roles linked to technology and regulation.

Admissions Path

Apply Online

Personal Interview (PI)

Merit List based/PGCUET 2027

Provisional Admission Offer

Admission Formalities

Selection Criteria

Merit list based on PI or PGCUET score

Note

Provisional Admission is offered to shortlisted candidates based on merit and vacancy

Selection Criteria

Merit list based on PI or PGCUET score

Note

Provisional Admission is offered to shortlisted candidates based on merit and vacancy

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Program Duration

2 Years

Total Program fees

General:

INR 2,46,000

Total Program fees

NRI/Foreign:

USD 3,850

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories.

Children of MAHE Alumni
Konkani Speaking Students
Undergraduate (UG) Merit Scholarship
LL.B (Hons) Merit Scholarship
Postgraduate (PG) Merit Scholarship
Postgraduate (PG) Diploma (Blended) Merit Scholarship

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

Withdrawal Policy

To Know More

LLM Data Privacy and Information Technology at Manipal Law School

Understand Law at the Intersection of Data and Technology

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

Qualification

2 Years

INR 2,46,000

USD 3,850

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

2 Years

INR 2,46,000

USD 3,850