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. DDM Sai College, Hamirpur

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    HPU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    52,740
  2. eduroof.com Symbiosis Centre For Distance learning, Thane

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    90,000
  3. St. Wilfred Law College, Ajmer

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MDSU
  4. Shatabdi Law College, Meerut

    Established: 2013, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
  5. Al-Ameen Law College, Palakkad

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    KLEE
  6. Indira Priyadarshini College of Law, Bangalore

    Established: 1984, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  7. The Gateway Academy, Kolkata

    Established: 2011, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  8. K R S Institute of Law, Gonda

    Established: 2013, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RMLAU
  9. Dr. Ambedkar Law College, Aurangabad

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
  10. SNBP Law College, Pune

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    49,092
  11. BKN Group Of Institution, Rohtak

    Established: 2001, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  12. Unique Education Institute, New Delhi

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MDU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    75,000
  13. Sharadchandra Pawar Law College, Nanded

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    45,000
  14. Dinabandhu Sahu Law College, Kendrapara

    Established: 1986, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UU
  15. Wellborn Group of Professional Studies, Lucknow

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SHIATS
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    18,000
  16. Mather Teresa Law College, Jabalpur

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RDU J
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    75,200
  17. Law College Phaltan, Satara

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    35,000
  18. Navalbhau Pratisthan'S V.N. Patil Law College, Aurangabad

    Established: 1999, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BAMU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
  19. upGrad, Mumbai

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    JU
    Accepted Exam
    GMAT
    Fees
    450,000
  20. Sarvodaya Law College, Bangalore

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
  21. AIM College of law, Thrissur

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    KLEE
  22. A.M. College of Law, Mathura

    Established: 2013, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    DBRAU
  23. Late Govindrao Wanjari College of Law, Nagpur

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RTMNU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
  24. Hindi Vidya Prachar Samiti's College of Law, Mumbai

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    110,000
  25. Winsoft Education Technologies Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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

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