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

    TNDALU - Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University, Chennai

    Established: 1998, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    126,000
  2. 8.0/10

    Calcutta University, Kolkata

    Established: 1857, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Calcutta University Entrance Exam
    Fees
    60,500
  3. 8.0/10

    BK School of Business Management, Ahmedabad

    Established: 1976, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    CMAT
    Fees
    80,000
  4. 8.0/10

    Dr. Anushka Law College, Udaipur

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MLSU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    50,000
  5. 8.0/10

    Maharani Laxmi Bai Government College of Excellence, Gwalior

    Established: 1964, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    JU
    Fees
    13,426
  6. 8.0/10

    V.M. Salgaocar College of Law, Panaji

    Established: 1973, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    10,520
  7. 8.0/10

    KSLU - Karnataka State Law University, Hubli

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    LSAT India
    Fees
    605,000
  8. 8.0/10

    Vivekanand Education Societys College of Law, Mumbai

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    90,000
  9. 8.0/10

    Christ - lavasa, Pune Campus

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    479,000
  10. 8.0/10

    SAGE University, Indore

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    SEE
    Fees
    400,000
  11. 8.0/10

    Amity University, Kolkata

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    Amity JEE
    Fees
    888,000
  12. 8.0/10

    Shreeman Bhagojiseth Keer Law College, Ratnagiri

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    45,000
  13. 8.0/10

    CDAC - Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, Pune

    Established: 1993, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    IPU
    Accepted Exam
    GATE
    Fees
    100,000
  14. 8.0/10

    Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    NBU
    Accepted Exam
    WBCHSE
  15. 8.0/10

    SNDT Women's University, Juhu, Mumbai

    Established: 1964, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    673,200
  16. 8.0/10

    Gurugram University, Gurgaon

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    564,000
  17. 8.0/10

    BML Munjal University, Gurgaon

    Established: 2014, UGC, NBA,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    1,200,000
  18. 8.0/10

    Keshav Memorial College Of Law, Hyderabad

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    OU
    Accepted Exam
    TSLAWCET
    Fees
    66,000
  19. 8.0/10

    Amity University- Lucknow Campus

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    1,144,000
  20. 8.0/10

    CT University (CTU), Ludhiana

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CUET
    Fees
    390,000
  21. 8.0/10

    MGM Law College, Navi Mumbai

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    60,000
  22. 8.0/10

    IILM University, Gurgaon

    Established: 1993, AICTE, UGC, NBA,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    1,700,000
  23. 8.0/10

    ANUCDE - Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur

    Established: 1976, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    AP EAMCET
    Fees
    277,600
  24. 8.0/10

    Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies, New Delhi

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    IPU
    Accepted Exam
    IPU CET
    Fees
    880,000
  25. 8.0/10

    University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (Admission Office), New Delhi

    Established: 2003, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UPES
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    1,024,000
  26. 8.0/10

    Vaikunta Baliga College of Law, Udupi

    Established: 1957, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  27. 8.0/10

    Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Poonamallee

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    500,000
  28. 8.0/10

    YBN University, Ranchi

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    564,500
  29. 8.0/10

    Grace College, Rajkot

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  30. 8.0/10

    People's College, Nanded

    Established: 1950, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SRTMU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th

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