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. 7.0/10

    Institute of Management Studies, Noida

    Established: 1998, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UPTU
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    494,010
  2. 7.0/10

    University Institute of Law and Management Studies (UILMS), Gurgaon

    Established: 2000, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MDU
    Fees
    88,000
  3. 7.0/10

    M.M.H. College, Ghaziabad

    Established: 1948, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    11,962
  4. 7.0/10

    D.A.V. P.G. College, Lucknow

    Established: 1956, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    LKOUNIV
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  5. 7.0/10

    NLU Jabalpur (DNLU) - Dharmashastra National Law University

    Established: 2018, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    550,000
  6. 7.0/10

    Ibmr Business School, Haryana, Gurgaon

    Established: 1999, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MDU
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    484,000
  7. 7.0/10

    PDM University, Bahadurgarh

    Established: 1995, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    332,000
  8. 7.0/10

    VBSPU - Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur

    Established: 1987, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    30,000
  9. 7.0/10

    BITS Group of Institutions (BITS Bhiwani), Bahadurgarh

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MDU
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    171,368
  10. 7.0/10

    Vikram University, Ujjain

    Established: 1957, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CMAT
    Fees
    18,042
  11. 7.0/10

    LNMU - Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga

    Established: 1972, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    396
  12. 7.0/10

    CDLU - Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CMAT
    Fees
    10,000
  13. 7.0/10

    Shia Degree College, Lucknow

    Established: 1919, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    LKOUNIV
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  14. 7.0/10

    Durgapur Society of Management Science College

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KNU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    260,000
  15. 7.0/10

    UIHMT Group of Colleges, Dehradun

    Established: 2008, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    HNBGU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    150,000
  16. 7.0/10

    Indira Gandhi University, Rewari

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    KUK Entrance Exam
    Fees
    20,930
  17. 7.0/10

    Aurora Group of Institutions, Hyderabad

    Established: 1989, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    OU
    Accepted Exam
    TS EAMCET
    Fees
    96,000
  18. 7.0/10

    Mahatma Gandhi University, Tura- Khanapara Campus

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    80,000
  19. 7.0/10

    Sadanlal Sanwaldas Khanna Girls Degree College, Prayagraj

    Established: 1975, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    AU
    Accepted Exam
    CUET
    Fees
    3,672
  20. 7.0/10

    Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, Jabalpur

    Established: 1979, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RDU J
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    60,000
  21. 7.0/10

    Madhyanchal Professional University, Bhopal

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    282,200
  22. 7.0/10

    Sobhasaria Group of Institutions, Sikar

    Established: 1999, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RTU
    Accepted Exam
    REAP
    Fees
    340,000
  23. 7.0/10

    South Point Group of Institution, Sonipat

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MDU
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    140,000
  24. 7.0/10

    Rajshree Group of Institutions, Bareilly

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UPTU
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    6,870,030
  25. 7.0/10

    Monark University, Ahmedabad

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CMAT
    Fees
    255,000
  26. 7.0/10

    Vidhyadeep University, Surat

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    424,000
  27. 6.8/10

    L. R. Institute of Engineering and Technology, Solan

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    HPU
    Accepted Exam
    HPCET
    Fees
    93,500

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