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

    School of Social Work, Mangalore

    Established: 1960, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  2. 8.0/10

    SSJ Campus, Almora

    Established: 1973, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KU
  3. 8.0/10

    Babu Jai Shankar Gaya Prasad PG College, Unnao

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  4. 8.0/10

    The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    1,800
  5. 8.0/10

    Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    APICET
    Fees
    37,000
  6. 8.0/10

    West Bengal State University, Barasat

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    110,000
  7. 8.0/10

    Guru Nanak Dev University Regional Campus, Gurdaspur

    Established: 1999, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    294,975
  8. 8.0/10

    P.K. University, Shivpuri

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    280,000
  9. 8.0/10

    Krantiguru Shyamji Krishna Verma Kachchh University, Bhuj

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CAT
    Fees
    5,130,000
  10. 8.0/10

    Durg Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    61,940
  11. 8.0/10

    Nari Gursahani Law College, Ulhasnagar

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    92,500
  12. 8.0/10

    Rani Channamma University, Belgaum

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka PGCET
    Fees
    56,940
  13. 8.0/10

    Shree Tammannappa Chikodi Arts and Commerce College, Bagalkot

    Established: 1975, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RCUB
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  14. 8.0/10

    IIMT College of Law, Greater Noida

    Established: 2015, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
  15. 8.0/10

    Government Law College, Sriganganagar, Sri Ganganagar

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MGSU
  16. 8.0/10

    SAM Global University, Bhopal

    Established: 2019, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    160,000
  17. 8.0/10

    Justice Kumarayya College of Law, Karimnagar

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    TSLAWCET
    Fees
    75,000
  18. 8.0/10

    Mody University of Science and Technology, Sikar

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    808,000
  19. 8.0/10

    Symbiosis International - Hyderabad Campus

    Established: , AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    SNAP
    Fees
    1,530,000
  20. 8.0/10

    Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi, New Delhi

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    DU LLB Entrance Exam
    Fees
    270
  21. 8.0/10

    Patliputra University, Patna

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    100,000
  22. 8.0/10

    LCIT College of Commerce and Science, Bilaspur

    Established: 2015, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    ABVV
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  23. 8.0/10

    Munshi Singh College, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University, Motihari

    Established: 1945, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    2,415
  24. 7.8/10

    Model Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jammu

    Established: 1998, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    JU
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    231,000
  25. 7.8/10

    Desh Bhagat Engineering College, Mandi Gobindgarh

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    317,800
  26. 7.8/10

    Indus University, Ahmedabad

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    168,000
  27. 7.8/10

    Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi, New Delhi

    Established: 1975, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    DU LLB Entrance Exam
    Fees
    14,434
  28. 7.8/10

    Manav Rachna College of Engineering, Faridabad

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MRNAT
    Fees
    918,000
  29. 7.8/10

    Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar

    Established: 1995, AICTE, UGC, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    48,000
  30. 7.8/10

    Symbiosis Law School, Noida

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    SLAT
    Fees
    1,650,000

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