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. Shamsher Bahadur Saxena College of Law, Rohtak

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MDU
    Accepted Exam
    HBSE 12th
  2. Law College, Mumbai

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  3. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial College of Law, Dhule

    Established: 1975, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    NMU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    18,501
  4. CSI Institute of Legal Studies, Thiruvananthapuram

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    KLEE
    Fees
    2,700
  5. KSLU's Law School, Hubli

    Established: 2009, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  6. Government Maharni Laxmi Bai Utkarsh College, Gwalior

    Established: 1887, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    JU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  7. HIMCAPES' Institute of Professional Studies, Una

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    HPU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    205,600
  8. Dr. Ambedkar College of Law, Aurangabad

    Established: 1968, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BAMU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
  9. Govind Academy, New Delhi

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MDU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    70,000
  10. JVC Group of Institution, Dehradun

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UTU
    Accepted Exam
    UKSEE
    Fees
    90,000
  11. Shankersinh Vaghela Bapu Institute of Law, Gandhinagar

    Established: 2015, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    Gujarat University
  12. KLE College of Law, Navi Mumbai

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    90,000
  13. Smt. Shanti Devi Law College, Rewari

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MDU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    175,000
  14. Pragyan International University, Ranchi

    Established: 2016, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    14,500
  15. Private Law College, Salem

    Established: 1984, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    TNDALU
    Accepted Exam
    Tamilnadu 12th
  16. Karnataka State Open University, Bangalore

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    26,150
  17. SCDL Lucknow - Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    30,000
  18. Institute of Law and Managemnet Studies, Gurgaon

    Established: 2000, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MDU
  19. Lala Amichand Monga Memorial College of Law, Ambala

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KUK
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    220,000
  20. Bhagubai Changu Thakur College of Law, Panvel

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    45,000
  21. Asian College of Law, Saharanpur (up)

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
  22. Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj's Law college, Nashik

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    72,648
  23. Sarvajanik College of Law, Surat

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    VNSGU
  24. Kolkata Police Law Institute

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CU
  25. DGB Dayanand Law College, Solapur

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
  26. Nandini Nagar Mahavidyalaya, Gonda

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RMLAU
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    100,200
  27. Atharav Distance Education, Nagpur

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th

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