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. 7.6/10

    Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram

    Established: 1966, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UK
    Accepted Exam
    KLEE
  2. 7.6/10
  3. 7.6/10

    Jayoti Vidyapeet Womens University, Jaipur

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    315,000
  4. 7.6/10

    Amity University, Patna

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    676,000
  5. 7.6/10

    Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur

    Established: 2000, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    300,000
  6. 7.6/10

    K.C Law College, Mumbai

    Established: 1954, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    21,150
  7. 7.6/10

    Goa University

    Established: 1985, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    GCET
    Fees
    192,000
  8. 7.6/10

    Balaji Law College (BLC Pune)

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    41,514
  9. 7.6/10

    Ranchi University

    Established: 1960, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    2,082
  10. 7.6/10

    Barkatullah University, Bhopal

    Established: 1970, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    120,000
  11. 7.6/10

    North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon

    Established: 1990, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    283,216
  12. 7.6/10

    Pendekanti Law College, Hyderabad

    Established: 1991, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    OU
    Accepted Exam
    TSLAWCET
    Fees
    60,000
  13. 7.6/10

    Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University

    Established: 1978, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    84,000
  14. 7.6/10

    Gautam Buddh Technical University, Greater Noida

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    600,000
  15. 7.6/10

    Delhi Metropolitan Education, Noida

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    IPU
    Accepted Exam
    IPU CET
    Fees
    341,125
  16. 7.6/10

    Uttaranchal University, Dehradun

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    1,084,000
  17. 7.6/10

    Apeejay Stya University, Gurgaon

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    1,300,000
  18. 7.6/10

    Ansal University, Gurgaon

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    633,780
  19. 7.6/10

    Mats University, Raipur

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    225,000
  20. 7.6/10

    Mewar Law Institute, Ghaziabad

    Established: 1996, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
    Fees
    105,000
  21. 7.6/10

    Techno India University, Kolkata

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO,
    Affiliated with
    WBUT
    Accepted Exam
    WBJEE
    Fees
    1,000,000
  22. 7.6/10

    Vivekananda College of Law, Bangalore

    Established: 1983, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  23. 7.6/10

    School of Biosciences, Apeejay Stya University, Gurgaon

    Established: 2010, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CUET
    Fees
    1,300,000
  24. 7.6/10

    Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur

    Established: 1964, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RTMNU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    67,265
  25. 7.6/10

    Brahmanand College, Kanpur

    Established: 2008, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
  26. 7.6/10

    Bundelkhand Degree College, Jhansi

    Established: 1949, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    24,100
  27. 7.6/10

    Punjabi University, Patiala

    Established: 1962, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    107,400
  28. 7.6/10

    National Education Foundation's Law College, Guwahati

    Established: 2006, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    285,000
  29. 7.6/10

    Lucknow University

    Established: 1921, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    90,000
  30. 7.6/10

    D.A.V. College Muzaffarnagar

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

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