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. 7.8/10

    Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CUCET
    Fees
    72,000
  2. 7.8/10

    Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad

    Established: 2014, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    SLAT
    Fees
    1,650,000
  3. 7.8/10

    North Eastern Hill University, Shillong

    Established: 1973, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    3,360
  4. 7.8/10

    ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad

    Established: 1984, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    GMAT
    Fees
    1,000,000
  5. 7.8/10

    Jain University, Bangalore

    Established: 1956, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JET
    Fees
    1,075,000
  6. 7.8/10

    Shobhit Institute of Engineering and Technology, Meerut

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    440,000
  7. 7.8/10

    Navrachana University, Vadodara

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    436,000
  8. 7.8/10

    CMR University (School of Legal Studies), Bangalore

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CMRUAT
    Fees
    750,000
  9. 7.8/10

    Itm University, Gwalior

    Established: 1997, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    ITM NEST
    Fees
    1,200,000
  10. 7.8/10

    Nims University, Jaipur

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NIMSEE
    Fees
    700,000
  11. 7.8/10

    Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri Law College, Kolkata

    Established: 1970, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CU
    Accepted Exam
    WBCHSE
  12. 7.8/10

    Sinhgad Law College, Pune

    Established: 2003, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    10,767
  13. 7.8/10

    Institute of Engineering and Science IPS Academy, Indore

    Established: 1999, AICTE, UGC, ISO, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    DAVV
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    482,800
  14. 7.8/10

    IEC University, Hisar

    Established: 1995, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    244,200
  15. 7.8/10

    Sri Krishnadevraya University, Anantapur

    Established: 1981, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    AP EAMCET
    Fees
    36,000
  16. 7.8/10

    Sri Venkateswara University, Chittoor

    Established: 1954, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    AP EAMCET
    Fees
    23,520
  17. 7.8/10

    Gauhati University, Guwahati

    Established: 1948, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Assam CEE
    Fees
    100,000
  18. 7.8/10

    Dibrugarh University

    Established: 1965, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    100,000
  19. 7.8/10

    Renaissance Law College, Indore

    Established: 2012, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    DAVV
    Accepted Exam
    DAVV CET
  20. 7.8/10

    Bihar Institute of Law, Patna

    Established: 1984, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    BSEB 12th
    Fees
    47,112
  21. 7.8/10

    Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh

    Established: 1992, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEECE
    Fees
    87,036
  22. 7.8/10

    Calicut University, Kozhikode

    Established: 1968, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    KEAM
    Fees
    360,000
  23. 7.8/10

    University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

    Established: 1937, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    KEAM
    Fees
    36,000
  24. 7.8/10

    Devi Ahilya Viswavidyalaya, Indore

    Established: 1964, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    DAVV
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    160,000
  25. 7.8/10

    Mumbai University

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    XAT
    Fees
    608,696
  26. 7.8/10

    Jagarlamudi Chandramouli College of Law, Guntur

    Established: 1991, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    ANU
    Accepted Exam
    APLAWCET
    Fees
    180,000
  27. 7.8/10

    Shivaji University, Kolhapur

    Established: 1962, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    339,890
  28. 7.8/10

    Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Rourkela

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO,
    Accepted Exam
    OJEE
    Fees
    358,800
  29. 7.8/10

    Sambalpur University

    Established: 1967, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    OJEE
    Fees
    84,632

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