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. 6.2/10

    University of Mumbai - Thane Sub Campus

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    251,770
  2. 6.2/10

    UOU - Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani

    Established: 2005, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    13,500
  3. 6.2/10

    Surendranath Law College, Kolkata

    Established: 1885, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CU
  4. 6.2/10

    Durgapur Institute of Legal Studies

    Established: 2006, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KNU
    Accepted Exam
    WBCHSE
    Fees
    95,000
  5. 6.2/10

    Delhi Institute of Rural Development, Nangli Poona, New Delhi

    Established: 2002, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    IPU
    Accepted Exam
    IPU CET
    Fees
    210,000
  6. 6.2/10

    Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan Degree College, Baghpat

    Established: 1995, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  7. 6.0/10

    Mahaveer Swami Institute of Technology, Sonipat

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, ISO,
    Affiliated with
    IPU
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    354,800
  8. 6.0/10

    Indraprastha Law College (ILC, Greater Noida)

    Established: 2012, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
    Fees
    175,000
  9. 6.0/10

    State Law College, Bhopal

    Established: 1997, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  10. 6.0/10

    Wisdom School of Management, Lucknow

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    45,000
  11. 6.0/10

    Dogra Law College (DLC, Jammu)

    Established: 1999, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    JU
    Accepted Exam
    JKBOSE 12th
    Fees
    75,000
  12. 6.0/10

    Maneklal Nanavati Law College, Ahmedabad

    Established: 1961, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    Gujarat University
  13. 6.0/10

    Chanakya Law College (CLC Uttarakhand), Rudrapur

    Established: 2004, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    32,800
  14. 6.0/10

    HIET Group Of Institutions, Kangra

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    HPU
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    216,200
  15. 6.0/10

    Aryabhatta Degree College, New Delhi

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MDU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    14,000
  16. 6.0/10

    Lords College of Law, Mumbai

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    41,400
  17. 6.0/10

    The Kandivali Edcuation Society's Law College, Mumbai

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  18. 6.0/10

    Institute of Professional Education and Research, Bhubaneswar

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSOU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    100,000
  19. 6.0/10

    Trinity Institute of Innovations in Professional Studies, Greater Noida

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    IPU
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    139,600
  20. 6.0/10

    G.H. Raisoni Law College, Nagpur

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RTMNU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    67,875
  21. 6.0/10

    Soundarya College of Law, Bangalore

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  22. 5.8/10

    Universal Group of Institutions, Mohali

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    GATE
    Fees
    205,400
  23. 5.8/10

    Bengal Institute of Technology and Management, Birbhum

    Established: 2001, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    WBUT
    Accepted Exam
    WBJEE
    Fees
    355,500
  24. 5.8/10

    Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar (uk)

    Established: 1989, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    2,700
  25. 5.8/10

    KLS's Raja Lakhamgouda Law College, Belgaum

    Established: 1939, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    40,364
  26. 5.6/10

    Maharshi Dayanand Law College, Jaipur

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UNIRAJ
    Accepted Exam
    RBSE 12th
    Fees
    58,500
  27. 5.6/10

    Sri Vijayanagar College of Law, Anantapur

    Established: 1990, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SKU
    Accepted Exam
    APLAWCET
    Fees
    39,000
  28. 5.6/10

    Oriental College of Law, Navi Mumbai

    Established: 2014, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    75,000

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