The Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law (RGSoIPL), IIT Kharagpur, in association with the Centre of Excellence in Public Policy, Law & Governance (CoEPPLG), is organizing an online short-term certificate course on India’s New Labour Codes. The course is designed as a cross-disciplinary, cohort-based learning experience, focusing on both the legal framework and public policy, compliance, and governance perspectives.
IIT Kharagpur (1951) is the first IIT and an Institute of National Importance, boasting a strong interdisciplinary ecosystem that spans science, technology, management, law, and humanities. The Institute is widely recognized for its academic excellence and cutting-edge research, and has been conferred the status of an “Institute of Eminence.”
About RGSoIPL
Established in 2006, RGSoIPL is the first and only law school within the IIT system. It provides comprehensive legal education across core areas of law, offering the LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and Ph.D. programs, which prepare students for careers in academia, legal practice, public service, and the judiciary.
About the Centre of Excellence in Public Policy, Law & Governance (CoEPPLG)
Drawing on IIT Kharagpur’s legacy as an Institution of National Importance, the Centre works at the intersection of law, policy, and governance to respond to contemporary public challenges. It promotes interdisciplinary research, training, and capacity-building for future policymakers and governance professionals, with an emphasis on public service, social equity, and evidence-based policy innovation.
Programme Overview
This course aims to help participants understand the architecture and practical implications of India’s labour law reforms through the four Labour Codes. It is suitable for learners who want a structured, contemporary understanding of the new labour codes and their relevance for workplaces, compliance, and governance.
Course Structure
Mode: Online
Days: Saturdays and Sundays
Session Duration: 2 hours per session
Total Duration: 24 hours (16 hours contact + 8 hours guided self-study)
Modules / Themes (Indicative)
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Codes on Wages, 2019
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Industrial Relations Code, 2020
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Code on Social Security, 2020
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OSH Code, 2020
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Compliance and Governance Lens across the Codes
Who Can Apply?
Open to students, researchers, PhD scholars, faculty, HR professionals, lawyers, industry professionals, government, and PSU officials — anyone can apply.
Registration Fees (INR)
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Students: ₹ 7,000/-
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Researchers/PhD Scholars: ₹ 10,000/-
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Faculty Members: ₹ 12,000/-
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Industry/Working Professionals (PSU & Government Officials): ₹ 20,000/-
Early Bird Registration
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Early Bird Discount: 10% off the applicable registration fee.
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Valid till: 10th January, 2026.
Important Dates
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Early bird valid till: 10th January, 2026
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Register before: 26th January, 2026
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Course starts: 31st January, 2026
Registration Link
This link is for provisional registration. Once it’s done, a detailed email regarding the final registration will be sent to the registered email address.
Course Coordinators
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Prof. Dipa Dube (Dean and Professor, RGSoIPL, IIT Kharagpur)
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Dr. Varuna Chakraborty (Assistant Professor, RGSoIPL, IIT Kharagpur)
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Dr. Kallol Dutt (Visiting Professor, CoEPPLG, IIT Kharagpur)
Contact (For Queries)
Email: nlc.iitkgp[at]gmail.com
Contact Person: Ms. Utsa Sarkar, Research Scholar, (+91) 9748679152
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