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. 5.6/10

    G H Raisoni Law School, Nagpur

    Established: 2004, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RTMNU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    75,000
  2. 5.6/10

    Khyati Foundation, Ahmedabad

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    GUJCET
  3. 5.6/10

    Chaudhary Charan Singh Post Graduate College, Etawah

    Established: 1983, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  4. 5.6/10

    Bharat Law College, Jaipur

    Established: , AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    UNIRAJ
  5. 5.6/10

    Arham College of Arts and Commerce, Pune

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  6. 5.4/10

    Navsamvat Law College, Ujjain

    Established: 2005, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    VU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  7. 5.4/10

    Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences, Indore

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    2,432
  8. 5.4/10

    B.K.S.N. Government College, Shajapur

    Established: 1958, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    VU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  9. 5.2/10

    Baba Farid Law College, Faridkot

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  10. 5.2/10

    Babu Shivnath Agrawal College, Mathura

    Established: 1958, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    DBRAU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  11. 5.2/10

    Maa Vaishno Devi Educational Law College, Lucknow

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    LKOUNIV
    Fees
    241,000
  12. 5.2/10

    MCT College of Legal Studies, Malappuram

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CU
    Accepted Exam
    KLEE
  13. 5.2/10

    Govindrao Wanjari College of Law, Nagpur

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    55,656
  14. 5.0/10

    Vaish College of Law (VCL, Rohtak)

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MDU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    145,500
  15. 4.8/10

    Jodhpur National University

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    12,000
  16. 4.8/10

    Law College Durgapur

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KNU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    81,800
  17. 4.8/10

    Department of Law, University of Jammu

    Established: 1969, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JUET
  18. 4.8/10

    Meri Professional and Law Institute, Jhajjar

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MDU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  19. 4.4/10

    Indira Priyadarshini Law College, Prakasam

    Established: 1991, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    ANU
    Accepted Exam
    APLAWCET
    Fees
    39,000
  20. 4.4/10

    Asmita College of Law, Mumbai

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    100,000
  21. 4.4/10

    Panjab University Regional Centre, Ludhiana

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    PU UGLAW
    Fees
    163,575
  22. 4.2/10

    Rajeev Gandhi College, Bhopal

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    54,000
  23. 4.2/10

    School of Law, NIMS University, Jaipur

    Established: 2010, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NIMSEE
    Fees
    156,000
  24. 4.0/10

    The Oxford College of Law, Bangalore

    Established: 2003, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  25. 4.0/10

    Sant Vinoba P. G. College, Deoria

    Established: 1961, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    DDU
  26. 3.8/10

    Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, Rampur

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    140,000
  27. 3.6/10

    Dr. D. Y. Patil Law College, Dr. D.Y. Patil Unitech Society, Pune

    Established: 2001, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    77,679
  28. 3.6/10

    Rajarshi Shahu College of Law, Mumbai

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    45,000
  29. 3.2/10

    Shri Balaji College of Law, Bangalore

    Established: 2005, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
  30. NIMT Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jaipur

    Established: 1992, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UNIRAJ
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    30,000

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