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

    OIM - Oriental Institute of Management, Navi Mumbai

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    MAH CET
    Fees
    296,000
  2. 7.4/10

    The ICFAI University, Jharkhand, Ranchi

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    330,000
  3. 7.4/10

    Himalayan University, Itanagar

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    SITEEE
    Fees
    60,000
  4. 7.4/10

    Om Sterling Global University, Hisar

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NCHMCT JEE
    Fees
    195,000
  5. 7.4/10

    Central University of Kashmir (CUK), Srinagar

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CUCET
    Fees
    1,600
  6. 7.4/10

    NIELIT Agartala - National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    TU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    4,000
  7. 7.4/10

    Swami Vivekanand Group of Institutes, Mohali

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    CMAT
    Fees
    280,000
  8. 7.4/10

    Biyani Girls College, Jaipur

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    UNIRAJ
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    210,000
  9. 7.4/10

    Government Mohindra College, Patiala

    Established: 1875, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    29,275
  10. 7.4/10

    Institute of Professional Excellence and Management, Ghaziabad

    Established: 1996, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UPTU
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    50,000
  11. 7.4/10

    Mewar Group of Institution, Ghaziabad

    Established: 1989, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    105,000
  12. 7.4/10

    Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    GNDU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    108,000
  13. 7.4/10

    PU - People'S University, Bhopal

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    460,000
  14. 7.4/10

    BU - Bilaspur University

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    516,000
  15. 7.4/10

    St. Andrews Post Graduate College, Gorakhpur

    Established: 1958, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    DDU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  16. 7.4/10

    RDVV - Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur

    Established: 1956, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    128,000
  17. 7.4/10

    Allahabad State University, Prayagraj

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    25,440
  18. 7.4/10

    BRABU - Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur

    Established: 1952, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    XAT
    Fees
    2,625
  19. 7.4/10

    Biyanis Group of Colleges, Jaipur

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UNIRAJ
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    210,000
  20. 7.4/10

    Nagaland University Lumami Campus (NU), Kohima

    Established: 1994, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    12,670
  21. 7.4/10

    Assam Rajiv Gandhi University of Co-operative Management, Sivasagar

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    150,000
  22. 7.4/10

    Binod Bihari Mahto Koylanchal University, Dhanbad

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    816
  23. 7.4/10

    R. S. More College, Dhanbad

    Established: 1959, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    816
  24. 7.4/10

    Raj Rishi Bhartrihari Matsya University, Alwar

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  25. 7.4/10

    Sonopant Dandekar Sikshan Mandli, Palghar

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    74,727
  26. 7.4/10

    S.E.A. Law College, Bangalore

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  27. 7.2/10

    Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai

    Established: 1891, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    TNDALU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    4,000
  28. 7.2/10

    Swami Sarvanand Giri Regional Centre, Panjab University, Hoshiarpur

    Established: , UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    427,420
  29. 7.2/10

    NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, Mumbai

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    1,500,000
  30. 7.2/10

    Central University of Jammu

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    J&K BOPEE CET
    Fees
    240,000

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