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. 9.2/10

    Shri Ram College of Law, Muzaffarnagar

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  2. 9.2/10

    Kingston Educational Institute, Barasat

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    WBUT
    Accepted Exam
    JEXPO
    Fees
    152,000
  3. 9.2/10

    Army Law College, Pune

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
  4. 9.2/10

    CMJ University, Jorabat

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    18,500
  5. 9.2/10

    VijayBhoomi University, Karjat

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    VijaybhoomiSAT
    Fees
    1,600,000
  6. 9.2/10

    Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law, Nagpur

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    27,099
  7. 9.2/10

    Chembur Karnataka College of Law, Mumbai

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    113,514
  8. 9.2/10

    Maharaj Vinayak Global University - MVGU, Jaipur

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    60,000
  9. 9.2/10

    The Global Open University, Dimapur

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    IIFT
    Fees
    28,150
  10. 9.2/10

    Holy Cross College of Management and Technology, Idukki

    Established: 2003, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MGU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    90,000
  11. 9.2/10

    Yeshwant Mahavidyalaya, Wardha

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    48,800
  12. 9.2/10

    Gayatri Gurukrupa B.Ed. College, Amreli

    Established: 2007, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  13. 9.2/10

    Balkrishna Sharma Navin Government College, Shajapur

    Established: 1958, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    VU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  14. 9.2/10

    RV University, Bangalore

    Established: 2019, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    RVSAT
    Fees
    1,500,000
  15. 9.2/10

    Dr. Ambedkar College of Law, Mumbai

    Established: 1977, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  16. 9.0/10

    NLSIU Bangalore - National Law School of India University

    Established: 1986, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    36,000
  17. 9.0/10

    Brainware Group of Institutions, Barasat

    Established: 1990, AICTE, UGC, NBA,
    Affiliated with
    WBUT
    Accepted Exam
    WBJEE
    Fees
    267,200
  18. 9.0/10

    ALC - Asian Law College Noida

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    645,000
  19. 9.0/10

    Kingston Law College, Barasat

    Established: 2009, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    WBSU, BARASAT UNIVERSITY
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    406,000
  20. 9.0/10

    Azim Premji University, Bangalore

    Established: 2010, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    Azim Premji University National Entrance Test NET
    Fees
    200,000
  21. 9.0/10

    Padala Rama Reddi Law College, Hyderabad

    Established: 1988, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    OU
    Accepted Exam
    TSLAWCET
    Fees
    87,000
  22. 9.0/10

    AIIM - Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management, Ahmedabad

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CAT
    Fees
    300,000
  23. 9.0/10

    Christ Academy Institute of Law, Bangalore

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    420,000
  24. 9.0/10

    K. R. Mangalam University, Gurgaon

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    740,000
  25. 9.0/10

    TISS - Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

    Established: 1936, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    TISSNET
    Fees
    1,230,400
  26. 9.0/10

    School of Law, Ansal University, Gurgaon

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC, NBA,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    505,390
  27. 9.0/10

    Sunder Deep College of Law, Ghaziabad

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
    Fees
    225,000
  28. 9.0/10

    Yashwantrao Chavan Law College, Pune

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    61,608

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