The University was established in the year 2014 by the Government of Maharashtra with the objective of imparting specialized and systematic instruction, training, and research in law. The University has grown into one of the premier institutions of excellence in legal education located in the financial capital of Maharashtra. It has developed a professional and academic environment compatible with any other top institution in the world.
The varsity becomes the first National Law University in the country to launch a Master programme in Intellectual Property Rights that aims to attract sixty (60) outstanding candidates from any stream. Interested and eligible candidates can apply as per the following details:
Website Link: https://mnlumumbai.edu.in/M.IPR.php
Eligibility:
- Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent Degree in any discipline from any recognized University;
- Candidate must submit their graduate degree at the time of admission.
| Sr. No. | Timeline | Date |
| 1. | Release of Application Form | June 02, 2022 |
| 2. | Last date for submitting Application Form | August 1, 2022 |
| 3. | Entrance Test (Online) | August 06, 2022 |
| 4. | Release of Shortlisted Candidates | August 17, 2022 |
| 5. | Orientation Day | September _, 2022 |
The two-year hybrid programme is comprehensive in scope and would enable the students of the course to specialize in all three major disciplines of IPR. The program offers coverage of all the substantive IP regimes and thus, fulfills the need for quality education and training in all IPRs.
The Vice-Chancellor of MNLU Mumbai, Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey’s vision is to create a conducive IP ecosystem in India. The present focus on innovation through various governmental initiatives viz. Make in India, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Vocal for Local etc. have created a tremendous positive vibe in the country. This creates a need for specialized IP professionals in various sectors. For creating efficient IP professionals, special education in IP is the need of the hour. To align Indian professionals with the international standards of innovation and creativity, MNLU Mumbai is launching a Master Programme in IPR which will commence in September 2022.
