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

    Aliah University (New Town), Kolkata

    Established: 1780, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    WBJEE
    Fees
    49,330
  2. 8.2/10

    Nirma University, Ahmedabad

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    760,200
  3. 8.2/10

    Aliah University -City Campus (Park Circus), Kolkata

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    AUAT
    Fees
    48,000
  4. 8.2/10

    BFIT Group of Institutions, Dehradun

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    HNBGU
    Accepted Exam
    UBTER JEEP
    Fees
    284,640
  5. 8.2/10

    Cotton University, Guwahati

    Established: 1901, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CUET
    Fees
    3,600
  6. 8.2/10

    MES Institute of Management and Career Courses, Pune

    Established: 1983, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    MAH MCA CET
    Fees
    363,000
  7. 8.2/10

    Bankura University

    Established: 2014, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    10,710
  8. 8.2/10

    St. Andrew's College, Gorakhpur

    Established: 1899, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    DDU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  9. 8.2/10

    Bharathidasan University, Palkalaiperur Campus, Tiruchirappalli

    Established: 1982, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CAT
    Fees
    39,000
  10. 8.2/10

    Pillai Institute of Management Studies and Research, Navi Mumbai

    Established: 1998, AICTE, UGC, NBA,
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    MAH CET
    Fees
    396,920
  11. 8.2/10

    MU - Marwadi University, Rajkot

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    392,000
  12. 8.2/10

    Kuvempu University, Shimoga

    Established: 1987, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka PGCET
    Fees
    69,800
  13. 8.2/10

    YCMOU - Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik

    Established: 1989, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MAH MArch CET
    Fees
    400,000
  14. 8.2/10

    Acropolis Institute of Management Studies and Research, Indore

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    DAVV
    Accepted Exam
    DAVV CET
  15. 8.2/10

    Amity University, Raipur

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    496,000
  16. 8.2/10

    Chanderprabhu Jain College of Higher Studies and School of Law, New Delhi

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    IPU
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
  17. 8.2/10

    SVC - Swami Vivekanand University, Sagar

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    33,100
  18. 8.2/10

    NMIMS University, Mumbai

    Established: 1981, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NMIMS - NPAT
    Fees
    1,400,000
  19. 8.2/10

    Fakir Mohan University - FMU, Balasore

    Established: 1999, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    161,056
  20. 8.2/10

    Himalayan Garhwal University, Pauri

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    75,500
  21. 8.2/10

    Radha Govind University, Ramgarh

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    360,000
  22. 8.2/10

    Xavier University, Bhubaneswar

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC, NBA,
    Accepted Exam
    XAT
    Fees
    1,220,000
  23. 8.2/10

    SDNB Vaishnav College For Women, Chennai

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UNOM
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    184,500
  24. 8.2/10

    Shobhit University, Gangoh, Saharanpur (up)

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    280,000
  25. 8.2/10

    Motherhood University, Roorkee

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    264,000
  26. 8.2/10

    Raffles University, Neemrana

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    372,000
  27. 8.2/10

    Sunderdeep Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UPTU
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    282,000
  28. 8.2/10

    Narayan Law College, Prayagraj

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    ASU
  29. 8.2/10

    University Law College, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    RBSE 12th
    Fees
    6,810

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