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

    Directorate of Distance Education, Madurai Kamaraj University

    Established: 1971, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    14,500
  2. 7.2/10

    Central India College of Law and LL.M. (CICL Nagpur)

    Established: 2006, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RTMNU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    35,295
  3. 7.2/10

    Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, Indore

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    369,000
  4. 7.2/10

    Central University of Kerala (CUK), Kasaragod

    Established: 2009, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CUCET
    Fees
    23,390
  5. 7.2/10

    St. Rocks College, Mumbai

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC, ISO,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    69,000
  6. 7.2/10

    Jiwaji University, Gwalior

    Established: 1964, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    244,350
  7. 7.2/10

    Kannur University

    Established: 1996, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    KEAM
    Fees
    5,770
  8. 7.2/10

    Magadh University, Gaya

    Established: 1962, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    6,193
  9. 7.2/10

    Maharaja Surajmal Brij University, Bharatpur

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  10. 7.2/10

    Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra

    Established: 1927, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    6,542
  11. 7.2/10

    Jalpaiguri Law College

    Established: 1981, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    WBCHSE
  12. 7.2/10

    Rayat Bahra University, Mohali

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    161,000
  13. 7.2/10

    Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU), Lucknow

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    300,000
  14. 7.2/10

    JNVU - Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur

    Established: 1962, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    REAP
    Fees
    196,000
  15. 7.2/10

    Government Law College, Bikaner

    Established: 2005, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MGSU
  16. 7.2/10

    Manohar Lal Mahavidyalaya, Kanpur

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  17. 7.2/10

    Rayat Bahra, Hoshiarpur Campus

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    161,000
  18. 7.2/10

    College of Commerce, Arts and Science, Magadh University, Patna

    Established: 1949, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    43,450
  19. 7.2/10

    Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University, Bhopal

    Established: 1991, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    30,000
  20. 7.2/10

    Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra - Khandari Campus

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    40,000
  21. 7.2/10

    Chaudhary Mahadeo Prasad Degree College, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj

    Established: 1950, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    AU
    Accepted Exam
    UGAT
    Fees
    40,000
  22. 7.2/10

    Burdwan University, Bardhaman

    Established: 1960, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    WBJEE
    Fees
    5,430
  23. 7.2/10

    Sri Krishna Jublee Law College, Muzaffarpur

    Established: 1948, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BBABU
  24. 7.2/10

    Ideal Institute of Management and Technology, New Delhi

    Established: 1999, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    IPU
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    210,000
  25. 7.2/10

    Calorx Teachers' University, Ahmedabad

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    GUJCET
    Fees
    100,000
  26. 7.2/10

    Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Law, Nagpur

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
  27. 7.2/10

    Khaja Bandanawaz University, Gulbarga

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    KCET
    Fees
    310,800
  28. 7.2/10

    Ismailsaheb Mulla Law College, Satara

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
  29. 7.2/10

    Alakh Prakash Goyal University, Shimla

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    320,000
  30. 7.2/10

    HLM Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UPTU
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    50,000

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