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. Vidyasaathi, Kolkata

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  2. Sree Narayana Law College, Kochi

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    KLEE
    Fees
    226,000
  3. Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies, Chennai

    Established: 1973, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  4. Nehru Academy of Law (NAL, Palakkad)

    Established: 2015, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CU
    Accepted Exam
    KLEE
    Fees
    75,000
  5. Government Law College, Dharmapuri

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    TNDALU
  6. Navjeevan Law College, Nashik

    Established: 1999, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    29,595
  7. Nowgong Law College, Nagaon

    Established: 1970, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    AHSEC
  8. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Surat

    Established: 2001, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    18,000
  9. South Point College of Law, Sonipat

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MDU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    300,000
  10. Tinsukia Law College

    Established: 1973, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    DU
    Fees
    61,000
  11. Rourkela Law College

    Established: 1974, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SU
  12. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Jaipur

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    18,000
  13. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Indore

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    30,000
  14. Unity Law College, Rudrapur

    Established: 2008, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KU
    Accepted Exam
    UK 12th
    Fees
    140,000
  15. Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning, Bhopal

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    18,000
  16. Navgujarat Commerce College, Gandhinagar

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  17. Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Law, Bareilly

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MJPRU
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    120,000
  18. Asian School of Cyber Laws, Pune

    Established: 1999, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
    Fees
    9,000
  19. Career Avenues, Lucknow

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    125,600
  20. Acharya School of Law, Bangalore

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  21. Government Law College, Ajmer

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MDSU
  22. Ganjam Law College

    Established: 1983, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BU ORISSA
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
    Fees
    28,000
  23. KKC College of Law, Chittoor

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SVU
    Accepted Exam
    APLAWCET
    Fees
    39,000
  24. Nalanda Law College, Mumbai

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    82,500
  25. Khalsa College Lyallpur Institute of Laws, Jalandhar

    Established: 2005, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    GNDU
    Accepted Exam
    PSEB 12th
  26. N. S. Soti Law College, Sangli

    Established: 1969, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
  27. Smt. Kamlaben Gambhirchand Shah Law School, Mumbai

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SNDTWU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    100,000
  28. V. T. Choksi Sarvajanik Law College, Surat

    Established: 1935, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    VNSGU

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