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

    SRTMUN - Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded

    Established: 1994, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    60,000
  2. 7.8/10

    Iswar Saran Degree College, Prayagraj

    Established: 1970, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    AU
    Accepted Exam
    CUET
    Fees
    11,550
  3. 7.8/10

    Indore Management Institute and Research Centre

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    DAVV
    Accepted Exam
    DAVV CET
    Fees
    145,000
  4. 7.8/10

    R.N.Chandak Arts, J.D.Bytco Commerce and N.S.Chandak Science College, Nashik

    Established: 1963, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  5. 7.8/10

    University of Petroleum and Energy Studies - Knowledge Acres Campus, Dehradun

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UPESMET
    Fees
    1,402,000
  6. 7.8/10

    Law Centre-II, University of Delhi, New Delhi

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    DU LLB Entrance Exam
    Fees
    270
  7. 7.8/10

    Greater Noida College of Law

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  8. 7.8/10

    VIT School of Law, Chennai

    Established: 2014, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    810,000
  9. 7.6/10

    Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, Solan

    Established: 1999, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    150,000
  10. 7.6/10

    HNLU Raipur - Hidayatullah National Law University

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    65,000
  11. 7.6/10

    Government Law College, Mumbai

    Established: 1956, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    4,600
  12. 7.6/10

    Amity Law School, Delhi, Noida

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    IPU
    Accepted Exam
    IPU CET
    Fees
    1,420,000
  13. 7.6/10

    Jaipur National University

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Jaipur National University Combined Entrance Test
    Fees
    516,000
  14. 7.6/10

    Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University

    Established: 1983, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    45,000
  15. 7.6/10

    Assam University, Silchar

    Established: 1994, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    9,600
  16. 7.6/10

    Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar

    Established: 1946, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CMAT
    Fees
    90,000
  17. 7.6/10

    Madhusudan Law College, Cuttack

    Established: 1949, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    175,000
  18. 7.6/10

    Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad

    Established: 2007, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    1,475,000
  19. 7.6/10

    Maharaja Agrasen College - MACDU, New Delhi

    Established: 1994, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    DUET
    Fees
    540
  20. 7.6/10

    Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, Bangalore

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    1,500,000
  21. 7.6/10

    Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    10,000
  22. 7.6/10
  23. 7.6/10

    Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Kanchipuram

    Established: 2001, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    SAEEE
    Fees
    280,000
  24. 7.6/10

    VELS Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies, Chennai

    Established: 1992, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    VEE
    Fees
    600,000
  25. 7.6/10

    Manav Bharti University, Solan

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    77,000
  26. 7.6/10

    Bahra University, Solan

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    132,000
  27. 7.6/10

    D.Y. Patil School of Law, Navi Mumbai

    Established: 2011, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PDDYPVNM
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    150,000
  28. 7.6/10

    D.E.S's Shri Navalmal Firodia Law College, Pune

    Established: 1884, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    134,000

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