Law Colleges in India

India has some of the best law colleges in the world, offering a wide range of courses in the field of law. Here is some information about law colleges in India, including admissions, courses, fees structure, rankings, eligibility criteria, and cutoffs:

Admissions: The admission process for law colleges in India is usually through national-level entrance exams such as the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), All India Law Entrance Test (AILET), Law School Admission Test (LSAT), and State Level Law Entrance Exams. Admissions are also based on merit and personal interviews.

Courses: Law colleges in India offer various undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including:

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - a 3-year course for graduates from any stream
  • Integrated Bachelor of Law (B.A. LL.B./B.Sc. LL.B./B.Com. LL.B.) - a 5-year course for students who have completed 10+2
  • Master of Laws (LLM) - a 2-year course for graduates in law

Fees structure: The fees structure for law colleges in India varies depending on the college, course, and category of the student. The fees for a 3-year LLB course range from INR 30,000 to INR 3,00,000 per annum. The fees for a 5-year integrated course range from INR 50,000 to INR 5,00,000 per annum. The fees for an LLM course range from INR 50,000 to INR 2,00,000 per annum.

Rankings: Some of the top-ranked law colleges in India are National Law School of India University, Bangalore; National Law University, Delhi; National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, Hyderabad; Symbiosis Law School, Pune; and Indian Law Society's Law College, Pune.

Eligibility criteria: To be eligible for a law course in India, candidates must have completed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 45-50% marks. For an LLB course, candidates must have completed graduation in any stream. For an LLM course, candidates must have completed an LLB degree with a minimum of 50% marks.

Cutoffs: The cutoff marks for law colleges in India vary depending on the college, course, and category of the student. The cutoff marks for the CLAT exam are usually above 100 out of 200, but it may vary depending on the year and the number of candidates who appear for the exam.

Top 10 law colleges in India as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2021:

  1. National Law School of India University, Bengaluru
  2. National Law University, Delhi
  3. Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad
  4. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (Department of Law)
  5. National Law University, Jodhpur
  6. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata
  7. Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
  8. Symbiosis Law School, Pune
  9. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi (Faculty of Law)
  10. The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala

Please note that rankings may vary depending on the methodology used and the year of the ranking. It is advisable to research and compare multiple sources to get a comprehensive understanding of the quality of education and opportunities provided by each institution.

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List of 1983 Law Colleges in India

  1. 8.4/10

    H.L.M. Law College, Ghaziabad

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
  2. 8.4/10

    Nirwan University, Jaipur

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    Rajasthan JET Agriculture
    Fees
    12,000
  3. 8.4/10

    Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    1,017,000
  4. 8.4/10

    N.R.E.C. College, Bulandshahr

    Established: 1901, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  5. 8.2/10

    Dr. C. V. Raman University, Bilaspur

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    32,000
  6. 8.2/10

    Symbiosis Law School, Pune

    Established: 1977, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    SLAT
    Fees
    792,000
  7. 8.2/10

    The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara

    Established: 1949, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    GUJCET
    Fees
    84,000
  8. 8.2/10

    Rabindra Bharati University - RBU, Kolkata

    Established: 1961, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    8,180
  9. 8.2/10

    Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida

    Established: 2003, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    Lloyd Entrance Test (LET)
  10. 8.2/10

    Tezpur University

    Established: 1994, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    57,772
  11. 8.2/10

    Manipur University, Imphal

    Established: 1980, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    88,200
  12. 8.2/10

    KIIT School of Law (KSOL), Bhubaneswar

    Established: 2019, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    KIITEE
    Fees
    200,000
  13. 8.2/10

    Central University of Rajasthan, Kishangarh

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CUCET
    Fees
    60,495
  14. 8.2/10

    Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CUCET
    Fees
    11,871
  15. 8.2/10

    Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, Visakhapatnam

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    GAT - UGTP
    Fees
    1,109,000
  16. 8.2/10

    Sikkim University, Gangtok

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    4,800
  17. 8.2/10

    Vignan Foundation for Science Technology and Research, Guntur

    Established: 1997, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    1,040,000
  18. 8.2/10

    Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation University, Guntur

    Established: 1980, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    1,000,000
  19. 8.2/10

    Law Centre-2, University of Delhi, New Delhi

    Established: 1971, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    DU LLB Entrance Exam
    Fees
    14,434
  20. 8.2/10

    School of Law, Sharda University, Greater Noida

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    836,725
  21. 8.2/10

    S. R. M. Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    800,000
  22. 8.2/10

    Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    400,000
  23. 8.2/10

    Manipal University Jaipur

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MET
    Fees
    120,000
  24. 8.2/10

    Krishna University

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    APLAWCET
    Fees
    48,000
  25. 8.2/10

    Gitarattan International Business School, New Delhi

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    IPU
    Accepted Exam
    CAT
    Fees
    359,000
  26. 8.2/10

    NLU Visakhapatnam (DSNLU) - Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    97,000
  27. 8.2/10

    Aligarh Muslim University

    Established: 1875, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    AMU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    1,900
  28. 8.2/10

    Government Law College, Indore

    Established: 1923, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    DAVV
    Accepted Exam
    DAVV CET
  29. 8.2/10

    Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    97,200

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