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. 6.8/10

    Bhai Gurdas Group of Institutions, Sangrur

    Established: 1998, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    124,000
  2. 6.8/10

    College of Law for Women, Andhra Mahila Sabha, Hyderabad

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    TS PGLCET
    Fees
    90,000
  3. 6.6/10

    K.L.E. Society's Law College, Bangalore

    Established: 1975, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    LSAT India
    Fees
    500,000
  4. 6.6/10

    Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CUCET
    Fees
    51,600
  5. 6.6/10

    Rai University, Ahmedabad

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    GUJCET
    Fees
    260,000
  6. 6.6/10

    C. U. Shah University, Surendranagar

    Established: 1997, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    GUJCET
    Fees
    484,000
  7. 6.6/10

    J. B. Law College, Guwahati

    Established: 1969, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    66,000
  8. 6.6/10

    Himachal Pradesh Technical University, Hamirpur

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    HPCET
    Fees
    120,000
  9. 6.6/10

    Delhi Institute of Rural Development, Holambi Khurd, New Delhi

    Established: 2002, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    IPU
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    273,500
  10. 6.6/10

    Harlal School of Law, Greater Noida

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    275,000
  11. 6.6/10

    Sarsuna Law College, Kolkata

    Established: 2004, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    VU
    Fees
    129,000
  12. 6.6/10

    Opjs University, Churu

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    300,000
  13. 6.6/10

    Vishveshwarya Group of Institutions, Greater Noida

    Established: 2000, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UPTU
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    220,000
  14. 6.6/10

    Rajshree Institute of Management and Technology, Bareilly

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UPTU
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    102,500
  15. 6.6/10

    Kamla Raja Girls Govt. PG College, Gwalior

    Established: 1937, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    JU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  16. 6.6/10

    J.V. Jain College, Saharanpur, Saharanpur (up)

    Established: 1955, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  17. 6.6/10

    AIMA - All India Management Association, New Delhi

    Established: 1993, AICTE, UGC, NBA,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    26,000
  18. 6.6/10

    BITM - Bengal Institute of Technology and Management, Santiniketan

    Established: 2001, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    WBUT
    Accepted Exam
    WBJEE
    Fees
    355,500
  19. 6.6/10

    ABBS School of Law, Bangalore

    Established: 2018, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    500,000
  20. 6.6/10

    Innovative Institute of Law, Greater Noida

    Established: 2005, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  21. 6.6/10

    Career Point University (CPUR), Kota

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    145,000
  22. 6.6/10

    Aryans Group of Colleges, Patiala

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    600,000
  23. 6.6/10

    Purnea University, Purnia

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    1,398
  24. 6.6/10

    Maharishi Arvind University, Jaipur

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    GATE
    Fees
    280,000
  25. 6.6/10

    M.V. College, Veer Kunwar Singh University, Buxar

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    5,000
  26. 6.6/10

    Govind Guru Tribal University, Banswara

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    10,000
  27. 6.6/10

    Natwarlal Maniklal Dalal Postgraduate College of Arts and Commerce (N.M.D College), Gondia

    Established: 1994, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RTMNU
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    124,000
  28. 6.6/10

    Nilamber Pitambar University, Palamu

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET MDS
    Fees
    975
  29. 6.6/10

    Kannur University, Thalassery Campus

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    160,000
  30. 6.4/10

    Rajiv Gandhi University, Papum Pare

    Established: 1984, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    71,460

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