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. D. S. R. Hindu Law College, Krishna

    Established: 1982, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    ANU
    Accepted Exam
    APLAWCET
    Fees
    34,500
  2. Devjibhai Hariya Law College, Thane

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    85,000
  3. Victor Dantas Law College, Kudal

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    50,454
  4. Akshay Academy College, Indore

    Established: 2009, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    DAVV
    Accepted Exam
    DAVV CET
    Fees
    140,000
  5. Government Law College, Sikar

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  6. Government Ghanshyam Singh Gupt College, Balod

    Established: 1983, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  7. Shri Jagdamba Mahavidyalaya, Agra

    Established: 2001, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    DBRAU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  8. Andhra Christian College of Law, Guntur

    Established: , UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    APLAWCET
    Fees
    39,000
  9. Sir Pratap Mahavidyalaya, Jodhpur

    Established: , AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    JNVU
  10. Lala Lajpatrai College of Law, Mumbai

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    81,669
  11. Sant Kinaram Post Graduate Mahavidyalaya, Robertsganj

    Established: 1993, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MGKVP
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  12. NSS Law College, Kottayam

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    KLEE
  13. Sarada Vilas Law College, Mysore

    Established: 1998, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  14. Late MLC Vasantraoji Kale Law College, Aurangabad

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    34,908
  15. LSA College, Dhar

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    DAVV
    Accepted Exam
    DAVV CET
    Fees
    128,000
  16. Parvatibai Jondhale womens law college, Dombivli

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    78,000
  17. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Agra

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    18,000
  18. Rani Putalabai Womens Law College, Pune

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    36,819
  19. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Ludhiana

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    18,000
  20. Matsyodari Shikshan Sanstha'S College of Law, Jalna

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BAMU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    40,000
  21. N.B.M. Law College, Visakhapatnam

    Established: 1985, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    AU
    Accepted Exam
    AP PGLCET
    Fees
    24,000
  22. Anantha College of Law, Chittoor

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SVU
    Accepted Exam
    APLAWCET
    Fees
    39,000
  23. Gujarat Maritime University, Gandhinagar

    Established: 2009, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    162,000
  24. Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University, Gadag

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka PGCET
    Fees
    16,000
  25. Narayanrao Chavan Law College, Nanded

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
  26. N.R.Vekariya Master of Law College, Junagadh

    Established: 2016, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BKNMU

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