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

    Yeshwant Mahavidyalaya, Nanded

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
  2. 7.2/10

    TMBU - Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University

    Established: 1960, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NEET PG
    Fees
    9,174
  3. 7.2/10

    The ICFAI University, Raipur

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    280,000
  4. 7.2/10

    APSU - Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa

    Established: 1968, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CMAT
    Fees
    30,000
  5. 7.2/10

    Rajdhani Campus, Jaipur

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    HNBGU
    Accepted Exam
    REAP
    Fees
    310,000
  6. 7.2/10

    Shekhawati Group of Institutions, Jaipur

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UNIRAJ
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    328,000
  7. 7.2/10

    Veer Kunwar Singh University, Arrah

    Established: 1994, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    AP PGCET
    Fees
    36,318
  8. 7.2/10

    Government T.C.L College, Janjgir Champa

    Established: 1958, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    ABVV
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  9. 7.2/10

    Kolhan University - KU, Chaibasa

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    62,100
  10. 7.2/10

    Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University, Madhepura

    Established: 1992, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    26,500
  11. 7.2/10

    Government Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Post Graduate College,Shivpuri

    Established: 1961, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    JU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  12. 7.2/10

    Arunachal University of Studies, Lohit

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CUET
    Fees
    500,000
  13. 7.2/10

    The Law College, Cuttack

    Established: 1981, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    UU
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
  14. 7.2/10

    Vinayaka Mission’s Law School, Kanchipuram

    Established: 1921, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    600,000
  15. 7.0/10

    Rayat Group of Institutions Ropar

    Established: 2001, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    CMAT
    Fees
    240,000
  16. 7.0/10

    RIMT Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mandi Gobindgarh

    Established: 2001, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    460,000
  17. 7.0/10

    Anand Institute of Higher Technology, Chennai

    Established: 2000, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO,
    Affiliated with
    AU
    Accepted Exam
    TNEA
    Fees
    200,000
  18. 7.0/10

    Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    110,300
  19. 7.0/10

    Central University of Punjab, Bathinda

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CUCET
    Fees
    5,040
  20. 7.0/10

    IMS Law College, Noida

    Established: 2004, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    699,468
  21. 7.0/10

    Lingayas University, Faridabad

    Established: 1998, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    494,500
  22. 7.0/10

    Agra College

    Established: 1823, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    DBRAU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  23. 7.0/10

    Bhagwant University, Ajmer

    Established: 1999, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    200,000
  24. 7.0/10

    M. V. N. University, Faridabad

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    340,000
  25. 7.0/10

    ST. Soldier Institute of Law, Jalandhar

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    GNDU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  26. 7.0/10

    Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj

    Established: 1910, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    SHIATS Entrance Exam
    Fees
    453,000
  27. 7.0/10

    Dayanand College of Law, Kanpur

    Established: 1958, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
  28. 7.0/10

    Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, Kanpur

    Established: 1975, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    74,000
  29. 7.0/10

    Vidyasthali Law College, Jaipur

    Established: 2002, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UNIRAJ
    Accepted Exam
    RULET
    Fees
    330,000
  30. 7.0/10

    BBAU - Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow

    Established: 1996, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CUET-PG
    Fees
    151,000

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