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

    Saurashtra University, Rajkot

    Established: 1967, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CAT
    Fees
    520,000
  2. 8.0/10

    VNSGU - Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat

    Established: 1965, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CAT
    Fees
    44,000
  3. 8.0/10

    Ljd Law College, Kolkata

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CU
    Accepted Exam
    Calcutta University Entrance Exam
    Fees
    322,000
  4. 8.0/10

    CMR University (CMRU), Bangalore

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC, NBA,
    Accepted Exam
    KCET
    Fees
    1,300,000
  5. 8.0/10

    Teri School of Advanced Studies (TSAS), New Delhi

    Established: 1998, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    TERI University Entrance Exam
    Fees
    347,600
  6. 8.0/10

    Madurai Kamaraj University - MKU

    Established: 1965, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    708,000
  7. 8.0/10

    ADYPU - Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    ACET
    Fees
    920,000
  8. 8.0/10

    CSJM - Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur

    Established: 1966, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    516,000
  9. 8.0/10

    Shahaji Law College, Kolhapur

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    48,250
  10. 8.0/10

    Ambedkar University-Karampura, New Delhi

    Established: 2007, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CUET
    Fees
    297,000
  11. 8.0/10

    Amity University, Ranchi

    Established: 2016, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    Amity JEE
    Fees
    1,000,000
  12. 8.0/10

    CUSB - Central University of South Bihar, Patna

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CUCET
    Fees
    14,000
  13. 8.0/10

    Berhampur University

    Established: 1967, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    336
  14. 8.0/10

    School of Law, MVN University, Faridabad

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    150,000
  15. 8.0/10

    STAREX University, Gurgaon

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    HSTES
    Fees
    165,000
  16. 8.0/10

    NIELIT Imphal - National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    6,018
  17. 8.0/10

    George Group of Colleges, Kolkata

    Established: 2001, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CU
    Fees
    232,000
  18. 8.0/10

    North Orissa University (NOU Orissa), Baripada

    Established: 1998, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    OJEE
    Fees
    2,942
  19. 8.0/10

    Shri Varshney College, Aligarh

    Established: 1947, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    DBRAU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  20. 8.0/10

    Arka Jain University, Jamshedpur

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    400,000
  21. 8.0/10

    Vidyasagar University, Midnapore

    Established: 1981, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    17,920
  22. 8.0/10

    Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University - Tehri Campus

    Established: 1969, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    2,400
  23. 8.0/10

    Tilakdhari Snatkottar Mahavidyalaya, Jaunpur

    Established: 1947, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    VBSPU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  24. 8.0/10

    KCC Institute of Legal and Higher Education, Greater Noida

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    IPU
    Accepted Exam
    IPU CET
    Fees
    165,780
  25. 8.0/10

    USTM - University of Science And Technology Meghalaya, Shillong

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CAT
    Fees
    640,000
  26. 8.0/10

    Silver Oak University, Ahmedabad

    Established: , AICTE, UGC, NBA,
    Accepted Exam
    CAT
    Fees
    312,000
  27. 8.0/10

    Karmaveer Bhausaheb Hiray Law College, Nashik

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    24,324
  28. 8.0/10

    Mangalore University

    Established: 1980, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka PGCET
    Fees
    120,000
  29. 8.0/10

    G H Raisoni University, Chhindwara

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    428,000
  30. 8.0/10

    Pt. Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University, Bilaspur

    Established: 2004, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    55,000

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