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. 8.2/10

    Advocate Balasaheb Apte College of Law, Peoples Education Society's, Mumbai

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    136,360
  2. 8.2/10

    K.C. Law College, Jammu

    Established: 2003, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    JU
    Accepted Exam
    JUET
  3. 8.2/10

    G L A University, Mathura

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    GLAET
    Fees
    525,000
  4. 8.2/10

    Monad University, Hapur

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    197,560
  5. 8.2/10

    SIU Pune, Viman Nagar Campus

    Established: , UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    SLAT
    Fees
    655,000
  6. 8.2/10

    Tantia University, Sri Ganganagar

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    71,300
  7. 8.2/10

    Jims Engineering Management Technical Campus, Greater Noida

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    IPU
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    414,600
  8. 8.2/10

    NLU Hyderabad - Nalsar University of Law

    Established: 1998, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    XAT
    Fees
    30,000
  9. 8.2/10

    VIT Bhopal University

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    VITEEE
    Fees
    792,000
  10. 8.2/10

    VIT University, AP, Amaravati

    Established: 2017, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    VITEEE
    Fees
    780,000
  11. 8.2/10

    Amity University Online, Noida

    Established: , AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    175,000
  12. 8.2/10

    Bennett University, Greater Noida

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC, NBA,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    1,480,000
  13. 8.2/10

    CHRIST (Deemed to be University) - Delhi NCR Campus, Ghaziabad

    Established: , AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    615,000
  14. 8.2/10

    Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER), Chennai

    Established: 1984, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    BEEE
    Fees
    1,400,000
  15. 8.2/10

    College of Arts, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati

    Established: 1954, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SVU
    Accepted Exam
    AP PGCET
    Fees
    11,980
  16. 8.2/10

    School of Business, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun

    Established: , AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    1,402,000
  17. 8.2/10

    UEM Kolkata - University of Engineering and Management

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC, NBA,
    Accepted Exam
    IEMJEE
    Fees
    560,000
  18. 8.2/10

    Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    TTNDMGRMU
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    458,240
  19. 8.2/10

    MMU Mullana - Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Ambala

    Established: 1993, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    165,000
  20. 8.2/10

    PIMR - Prestige Institute of Management and Research (PG Campus), Indore

    Established: 1994, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    DAVV
    Accepted Exam
    CMAT
    Fees
    237,500
  21. 8.2/10

    Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University (BVDU), Pune

    Established: 1964, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    BVP CET
    Fees
    20,000
  22. 8.2/10

    DDU - Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University

    Established: 1957, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NEET PG
    Fees
    120,000
  23. 8.2/10

    UNOM - University of Madras, Chennai

    Established: 1857, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    TANCET MBA
    Fees
    77,000
  24. 8.2/10

    Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    SNUET
    Fees
    814,600
  25. 8.2/10

    Ramanujan College, New Delhi

    Established: 1958, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    DUET
    Fees
    82,500
  26. 8.2/10

    LNCT University, Bhopal

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    320,000
  27. 8.2/10

    GLS University, Ahmedabad

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CMAT
    Fees
    230,100
  28. 8.2/10

    Vishwa Vishwani School of Business, Hyderabad

    Established: 1998, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    OU
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    374,200
  29. 8.2/10

    Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun

    Established: 1997, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    454,720
  30. 8.2/10

    Institute of Business Management, GLA University, Mathura

    Established: , UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    GLAET
    Fees
    435,000

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