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. 7.2/10

    Indore Institute of Law

    Established: 2003, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    DAVV
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    750,000
  2. 7.2/10

    Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation, Salem

    Established: 1981, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    255,000
  3. 7.2/10

    Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University, Jaipur

    Established: 1993, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    240,000
  4. 7.2/10

    Mewar University, Chittorgarh

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CAT
    Fees
    300,000
  5. 7.2/10

    Sun Rise University, Alwar

    Established: 1998, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    Rajasthan JET Agriculture
    Fees
    220,000
  6. 7.2/10

    Guru Nanak Dev University Regional Campus, Jalandhar (GNDU RC Jalandhar)

    Established: 1979, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    294,975
  7. 7.2/10

    I.M. Nanavati Law College, Ahmedabad

    Established: 1958, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    Gujarat University
  8. 7.2/10

    Lajpat Rai Law College, Sambalpur

    Established: 1965, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    Orissa SAMS
    Fees
    720
  9. 7.2/10

    Patna University

    Established: 1917, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    75,940
  10. 7.2/10

    Jammu University

    Established: 1969, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    64,760
  11. 7.2/10

    Vikramajit Singh Sanatan Dharma College, Kanpur

    Established: 1921, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    4,855
  12. 7.2/10

    Allahabad Degree College, Prayagraj

    Established: 1956, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    AU
    Accepted Exam
    CUET
  13. 7.2/10

    MMMs Shankarrao Chavan Law College (SCLC Pune)

    Established: 1967, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    160,000
  14. 7.2/10

    Institute of Law and Research, Faridabad

    Established: 2001, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MDU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    355,000
  15. 7.2/10

    RILS - Ramaiah Institute of Legal Studies, Bangalore

    Established: 2016, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
  16. 7.2/10

    ITM University, Raipur

    Established: 1997, AICTE, UGC, ISO,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    540,000
  17. 7.2/10

    Anand Law College

    Established: 1964, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SPUVVN
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    21,000
  18. 7.2/10

    Iftm University, Moradabad

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    GPAT
    Fees
    208,000
  19. 7.2/10

    Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Lucknow

    Established: 2000, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    422,000
  20. 7.2/10

    Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly

    Established: 1975, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    418,000
  21. 7.2/10

    Shambhunath Institute of Engineering and Technology, Prayagraj

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UPTU
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    282,000
  22. 7.2/10

    Dewan V. S. Institute of Engineering and Technology, Meerut

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UPTU
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    280,000
  23. 7.2/10

    Meerut College

    Established: 1892, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  24. 7.2/10

    IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    IGNOU BEd Entrance Test
    Fees
    8,400
  25. 7.2/10

    IGNOU Ahmedabad Regional Centre

    Established: 1988, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    3,000
  26. 7.2/10

    JSS Law College, Mysore

    Established: 1982, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    5,000
  27. 7.2/10

    Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai

    Established: 1988, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    300,000
  28. 7.2/10

    Directorate of Distance Education, Kurukshetra University

    Established: 1976, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KUK
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    8,800

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