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. 8.0/10

    Bangalore University

    Established: 1886, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JET
    Fees
    675,000
  2. 8.0/10

    Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi

    Established: 1971, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    KEAM
    Fees
    53,600
  3. 8.0/10

    Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

    Established: 1983, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CMAT
    Fees
    350,000
  4. 8.0/10

    Pune University

    Established: 1949, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    497,992
  5. 8.0/10

    Solapur University

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    1,500
  6. 8.0/10

    Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

    Established: 1943, AICTE, UGC, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    OJEE
    Fees
    75,000
  7. 8.0/10

    Bhuvaneshwari Correspondence College, Bangalore

    Established: 1956, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    12,850
  8. 8.0/10

    Anna University, Chennai

    Established: 1978, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    TNEA
    Fees
    200,000
  9. 8.0/10

    MNLU Mumbai - Maharashtra National Law University

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    46,200
  10. 8.0/10

    JECRC University, Jaipur

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    JECRC University
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    550,000
  11. 8.0/10

    ITM University, Gurgaon

    Established: 1996, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    1,200,000
  12. 8.0/10

    Unitedworld School of Law, Karnavati University, Ahmedabad

    Established: 2014, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    1,250,000
  13. 8.0/10

    GD Goenka University, Gurgaon

    Established: 1994, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Goenkan Aptitude Test for Admission (GATA)
    Fees
    900,000
  14. 8.0/10

    Career College of Law, Bhopal

    Established: 1970, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    99,000
  15. 8.0/10

    Amity University, Noida

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    1,652,000
  16. 8.0/10

    Integral University, Lucknow

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    IUET
    Fees
    200,000
  17. 8.0/10

    Invertis University, Bareilly

    Established: 1998, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    400,000
  18. 8.0/10

    Galgotias University, Greater Noida

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    440,000
  19. 8.0/10

    Shri Venkateshwara University, Amroha

    Established: 1961, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    SVUCET
    Fees
    334,000
  20. 8.0/10

    Pes Institute of Technology, Bangalore

    Established: 1988, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    KCET
    Fees
    1,800,000
  21. 8.0/10

    College of Engineering and Technology IILM Academy of Higher Learning, Greater Noida

    Established: 2001, AICTE, UGC, NBA,
    Affiliated with
    UPTU
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    700,000
  22. 8.0/10

    IIMT College of Engineering, Greater Noida

    Established: 1994, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    UPTU
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    244,800
  23. 8.0/10

    Vel Tech Rangrajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

    Established: 1990, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    VTUEEE
    Fees
    600,000
  24. 8.0/10

    Government Law College, Kochi

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    KLEE
  25. 8.0/10

    V. R. Law College, Nellore

    Established: 1975, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    APLAWCET
    Fees
    39,000
  26. 8.0/10

    MIT WPU - World Peace University, Pune

    Established: 1983, AICTE, UGC, NBA,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    1,400,000
  27. 8.0/10

    Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

    Established: 1949, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CMAT
    Fees
    240,000
  28. 8.0/10

    DU - Delhi University, New Delhi

    Established: 1922, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CAT
    Fees
    3,500,000
  29. 8.0/10

    Kamkus College of Law, Ghaziabad

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  30. 8.0/10

    NSOU - Netaji Subhas Open Univesity, Kolkata

    Established: 1997, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    7,600

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