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. 9.0/10

    Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science, Coimbatore

    Established: 2018, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BUC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    360,000
  2. 9.0/10

    University of Technology, Jaipur

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    20,000
  3. 9.0/10

    United University, Prayagraj

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    220,000
  4. 9.0/10

    Shri Rawatpura Sarkar University, Raipur

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    192,000
  5. 9.0/10

    Rayat Bahra, Patiala Campus

    Established: 1986, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    480,000
  6. 9.0/10

    Kingston School of Management And Science, Barasat

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    WBUT
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    195,000
  7. 9.0/10

    KK Modi University, Durg

    Established: 2018, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    449,500
  8. 9.0/10

    Gokul Global University, Patan

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    300,000
  9. 8.8/10

    Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

    Established: 1964, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    BITSAT
    Fees
    1,994,000
  10. 8.8/10

    Nehru Gram Bharati Vishwavidyalaya, Prayagraj

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CUET
    Fees
    100,000
  11. 8.8/10

    Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    SLAT
    Fees
    1,595,000
  12. 8.8/10

    I. E. C., Solan

    Established: 1989, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    66,000
  13. 8.8/10

    Singhania University, Jhunjhunu

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    160,000
  14. 8.8/10

    GLS Law College, Ahmedabad

    Established: 2015, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    GSEB HSC
  15. 8.8/10

    NLU Assam (NLUJAA) - National Law University And Judicial Academy, Guwahati

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    55,000
  16. 8.8/10

    Ajeenkya DY Patil University-School of Law, Pune

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    ACET
    Fees
    550,000
  17. 8.8/10

    Sir L.A. Shah Law College, Ahmedabad

    Established: 1999, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    Gujarat University
  18. 8.8/10

    Geeta Institute of Law - GGOI, Panipat

    Established: 1992, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KUK
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    149,000
  19. 8.8/10

    Sultan-Ul-Uloom College of Law, Hyderabad

    Established: 1989, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    OU
    Accepted Exam
    TSLAWCET
    Fees
    150,000
  20. 8.8/10

    TimesPro, Mumbai

    Established: 2013, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    120,000
  21. 8.8/10

    Gopaldas Jhamatmal Advani Law College, Mumbai

    Established: 1977, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
  22. 8.8/10

    A.K.K. New Law Academy and Ph.D. (Law) Research Centre, Pune

    Established: 1994, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    63,000
  23. 8.8/10

    Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Kochi

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    KEAM
    Fees
    24,156
  24. 8.8/10

    Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, Bhubaneswar

    Established: 1993, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  25. 8.8/10

    St. Joseph's College of Law, Bangalore

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    525,000
  26. 8.8/10

    St. Xavier's College, Mumbai

    Established: 1984, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    23,361
  27. 8.8/10
  28. 8.8/10

    Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Hyderabad

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    660,000
  29. 8.8/10

    NMIMS University, Navi Mumbai

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NMIMS - NPAT
    Fees
    1,008,000
  30. 8.8/10

    Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonipat

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    425,000

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