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

    MDSU - Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer

    Established: 1987, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    700
  2. 7.6/10

    Maharishi University of Information Technology - Noida Campus

    Established: 2001, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    600,000
  3. 7.6/10

    ECR Group of Institutions, Udupi

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RGUHS
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  4. 7.6/10

    Atal Bihari Vajpai Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    65,580
  5. 7.6/10

    Sangam University, Bhilwara

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    194,000
  6. 7.6/10

    Shia Degree College, Lucknow

    Established: 1982, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    LKOUNIV
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  7. 7.6/10

    Vidyadayini Institute of Science, Management and Technology, Bhopal

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    46,500
  8. 7.6/10

    SC Guria Institute of Management and Technology, Kashipur

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KU
    Accepted Exam
    UKSEE
    Fees
    108,000
  9. 7.6/10

    Career Point University, Hamirpur

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    HPCET
    Fees
    119,500
  10. 7.6/10

    Government Post Graduate College, Pipariya, Hoshangabad

    Established: 1962, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    29,613
  11. 7.6/10

    Raisoni Group of Institutions, Nagpur

    Established: 1998, AICTE, UGC, NBA,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    573,764
  12. 7.6/10

    Unique Institute of Management and Technology, Ghaziabad

    Established: 1996, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UPTU
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    122,400
  13. 7.6/10

    Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Bellary

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka PGCET
    Fees
    87,700
  14. 7.6/10

    Government J.S.T. Post Graduate College, Balaghat

    Established: 1958, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RDU J
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  15. 7.6/10

    G H Raisoni University, Amravati

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    256,800
  16. 7.6/10

    Government Institute of Forensic Science, Nagpur

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  17. 7.6/10

    K.L.E. Law College, Chikodi

    Established: 1999, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  18. 7.6/10

    Quantum University, Roorkee

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    478,000
  19. 7.4/10

    St. Soldier Group of Institutions, Jalandhar

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    GNDU
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    240,000
  20. 7.4/10

    Army Institute of Law, Mohali

    Established: 1999, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Fees
    435,750
  21. 7.4/10

    South Calcutta Law College, Kolkata

    Established: 1970, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CU
    Accepted Exam
    WBCHSE
    Fees
    87,150
  22. 7.4/10

    School of Law, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun

    Established: 2007, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    2,037,400
  23. 7.4/10

    Mizoram University, Aizawl

    Established: 2001, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    14,400
  24. 7.4/10

    Central University of Karnataka, Gulbarga

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CUCET
    Fees
    60,058
  25. 7.4/10

    Allahabad University - Faculty of Law, Prayagraj

    Established: 1872, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CUET
    Fees
    160,000
  26. 7.4/10

    Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Kelambakkam

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    HITSEEE
    Fees
    301,500
  27. 7.4/10

    NLU Odisha (NLUO) - National Law University, Cuttack

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    600,000

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