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

    Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith - MGKVP, Varanasi

    Established: 1921, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    210,000
  2. 7.6/10

    SVSU - Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    450,000
  3. 7.6/10

    Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University, Navi Mumbai

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    540,000
  4. 7.6/10

    Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Faizabad

    Established: 1975, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    144,000
  5. 7.6/10

    NMIMS University, Hyderabad

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NMAT
    Fees
    1,195,000
  6. 7.6/10

    Maharaja Surajmal Institute, New Delhi

    Established: 1978, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    IPU
    Accepted Exam
    IPU CET
    Fees
    259,200
  7. 7.6/10

    The ICFAI University, Jaipur

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    GMAT
    Fees
    440,000
  8. 7.6/10

    BAMU - Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad

    Established: 1958, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    355,556
  9. 7.6/10

    AGC - Amritsar Group of Colleges

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    GNDU
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    240,000
  10. 7.6/10

    Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice, Jodhpur

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CUET-PG
    Fees
    119,500
  11. 7.6/10

    Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior

    Established: 1997, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    JU
    Accepted Exam
    CMAT
    Fees
    244,350
  12. 7.6/10

    Tripura University, Agartala

    Established: 1987, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    TUET
    Fees
    356,000
  13. 7.6/10

    Periyar University, Salem

    Established: 1997, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    1,545
  14. 7.6/10

    Modern College of Professional Studies, Ghaziabad

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  15. 7.6/10

    MLSU - Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur

    Established: 1962, AICTE, UGC, NBA,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    16,390
  16. 7.6/10

    KUK - Kurukshetra University

    Established: 1956, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    393,600
  17. 7.6/10

    Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    WBJEE
    Fees
    160,000
  18. 7.6/10

    Abhilashi University, Mandi

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    120,000
  19. 7.6/10

    NLU Ranchi (NUSRL) - National University of Study and Research In Law

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    550,000
  20. 7.6/10

    North Bengal University - NBU, Siliguri

    Established: 1962, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    3,000
  21. 7.6/10

    RGU - Royal Global University, Guwahati

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    560,000
  22. 7.6/10

    Shibli National College, Azamgarh

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    VBSPU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  23. 7.6/10

    AISECT University, Hazaribagh

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    AJEE
    Fees
    12,000
  24. 7.6/10

    Bhupal Nobles University, Udaipur

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    Rajasthan JET Agriculture
    Fees
    84,000
  25. 7.6/10

    G H Raisoni Institute of Business Management, Jalgaon

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    NMU
    Accepted Exam
    MAH MCA CET
    Fees
    283,216
  26. 7.6/10

    Children Welfare Centre Law College, Mumbai

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    75,000
  27. 7.6/10

    Aurora's Legal Sciences Institute, Nalgonda

    Established: 2001, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    81,000
  28. 7.6/10

    Bhai Gurdas College of Law (BGCL Sangrur)

    Established: 2003, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    PSEB 12th
  29. 7.6/10

    Jagannath University Jaipur

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    330,000

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