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. Vidyavardhaka Law College, Mysore

    Established: 1974, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
  2. Havanur College of Law, Bangalore

    Established: 1979, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
  3. Amolakchand College of Law Studies, Yavatmal

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    33,630
  4. BITS Law College, Bhiwani

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MDU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  5. Motilal Nehru Law College, Ahmedabad

    Established: 1961, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    Gujarat University
  6. Shri P.Basireddy College of Law, Kadapa

    Established: 1987, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    YVU
    Accepted Exam
    APLAWCET
    Fees
    39,000
  7. Vidya Pratishthan'S Vasantrao Pawar Law College, Baramati

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    35,844
  8. Teachers Law College, Bangalore

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
  9. Vidya Pratishthans Law College, Pune

    Established: 1999, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  10. Universal School of Administration, Bangalore

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  11. Vijetha Academy, Secunderabad

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BUC
    Accepted Exam
    TS PGLCET
    Fees
    23,650
  12. NIIT Imperia, Hyderabad

    Established: 2000, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    181,686
  13. Ma Jinwani College of Professional Studies, Dewas

    Established: 2009, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    VU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  14. Mangalayatan University,Jabalpur

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MUJEE
    Fees
    200,000
  15. Dayawati College of Law, Ghaziabad

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
  16. Amu Murshidabad Centre

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    AMU
  17. Government Law College, Alwar

    Established: 1977, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    UNIRAJ
  18. Central University of Kerala - Thiruvalla Campus, Pathanamthitta

    Established: 2014, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CUCET
    Fees
    19,320
  19. Bharati Vidyapeeth's New Law College, Kolhapur

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    84,820
  20. Narayandas Sarwottamdas Soti Law College, Sangli

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
  21. Siddharth Law College, Surat

    Established: 1991, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    VNSGU
    Accepted Exam
    Gujarat University
  22. Darjeeling Universal Campus

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    WBUT
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    157,000
  23. Shahid Bhagat Singh Law College, Kanpur

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
  24. NIELIT Kohima - National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    NU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 10th
    Fees
    8,400
  25. Balasaheb Thackeray Law College, Panvel

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    30,000

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