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. 7.4/10

    Aisect University, Raisen

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    AJEE
    Fees
    270,000
  2. 7.4/10

    Shridhar University, Pilani

    Established: 2998, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    16,000
  3. 7.4/10

    Dr K N Modi University, Tonk

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NATA
    Fees
    231,500
  4. 7.4/10

    Shyambazar Law College, Kolkata

    Established: 2013, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CU
    Accepted Exam
    Calcutta University Entrance Exam
    Fees
    193,000
  5. 7.4/10

    Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

    Established: 1970, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CMAT
    Fees
    3,334
  6. 7.4/10

    Kashmir University, Srinagar

    Established: 1956, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    18,700
  7. 7.4/10

    Sri Padmavati Mahila Vishwavidyalayam, Chittoor

    Established: 1983, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    AP EAMCET
    Fees
    127,452
  8. 7.4/10

    Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak

    Established: 1976, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    312,000
  9. 7.4/10

    Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    381,500
  10. 7.4/10

    Jagan Nath University, Bahadurgarh

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    300,000
  11. 7.4/10

    Sai Nath University, Ranchi

    Established: 1990, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    320,000
  12. 7.4/10

    S.S. Jain Subodh Law College, Jaipur

    Established: 2010, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UNIRAJ
    Accepted Exam
    RBSE 12th
    Fees
    66,000
  13. 7.4/10

    Noida International University, Greater Noida

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    297,000
  14. 7.4/10

    United College of Engineering and Research, Greater Noida

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UPTU
    Accepted Exam
    IPU CET
    Fees
    519,980
  15. 7.4/10

    Dispur Law College

    Established: 1993, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    AHSEC
  16. 7.4/10

    SCDL Pune - Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

    Established: 2001, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    50,000
  17. 7.4/10

    Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi

    Established: 1989, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    450,000
  18. 7.4/10

    GNIOT - Greater Noida Institute of Technology

    Established: 2001, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UPTU
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    225,000
  19. 7.4/10

    SRM University, Sonepat, Sonipat

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    495,000
  20. 7.4/10

    Reliable Institute, Ghaziabad

    Established: , UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  21. 7.4/10

    Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Technology and Management, New Delhi

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    IPU
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    391,200
  22. 7.4/10

    City Law College, City Group of Colleges, Lucknow

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    LKOUNIV
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  23. 7.4/10

    IIMT University, Meerut

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    560,000
  24. 7.4/10

    The ICFAI University, Dehradun

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NBA,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    480,000
  25. 7.4/10

    Lakshmibai College, New Delhi

    Established: 1965, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    DUET
    Fees
    40,959
  26. 7.4/10

    Vivek College of Law, Moradabad

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MJPRU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  27. 7.4/10

    Apex University, Jaipur

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    ACET
    Fees
    280,000
  28. 7.4/10

    MNLU Nagpur - Maharashtra National Law University

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    525,000
  29. 7.4/10

    PRSU - Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur

    Established: 1964, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    3,520
  30. 7.4/10

    Allahabad University, Prayagraj

    Established: 1887, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    160,000

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