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. Barrister A.R. Antulay College of Law, Mumbai

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    76,362
  2. Naran Lala Law College, Navsari

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    VNSGU
  3. Akola Law College

    Established: 2004, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SGBAU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    29,946
  4. Bhaskar Law College, Hyderabad

    Established: , UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    TSLAWCET
    Fees
    75,000
  5. Hari Singh Ruprah Arts Commerce and Law College, Jabalpur

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RDU J
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  6. Indore Christian College

    Established: 1887, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    DAVV
    Accepted Exam
    DAVV CET
  7. Pune Zilha Shikshan Mandal's Law College

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  8. School of Legal Studies - Central University of Kashmir, Srinagar

    Established: 2011, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CUK
    Accepted Exam
    CUET
  9. Student at Law, Kota

    Established: , UGC,
    Fees
    2,500
  10. Mahila Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Jodhpur

    Established: 2003, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    JNVU
  11. Dharma College, Chandigarh

    Established: 1973, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  12. Institute of Professional Studies (IPS, Meerut)

    Established: 2001, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SVSU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  13. Khaitanji Law College, Sitapur

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  14. Amolakchand Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Yavatmal

    Established: 1962, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SGBAU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
  15. Satpura Law College, Chhindwara

    Established: 1962, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    DHGV
    Accepted Exam
    MPBSE 12th
    Fees
    200,000
  16. Mahaveer Law College, Jaipur

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UNIRAJ
  17. Career Avenues, Delhi, New Delhi

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    40,000
  18. The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh, Solan

    Established: 2011, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    340,000
  19. Mount Zion Law College, Kottayam

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    KLEE
  20. Dr. Ulhas Patil Law College, Jalgaon

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    36,651
  21. Government Law College, Bharatpur

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MSBU
  22. Shri Nathmal Goenka Law College, Akola

    Established: 1956, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SGBAU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    52,500
  23. Kedar Nath Girdhari Lal Khatri (Post Graduate) College, Moradabad

    Established: 1948, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MJPRU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  24. BKN Group of Institution, Chandigarh

    Established: 2001, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSOU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  25. BM Institute of Professional Studies, BM Group of Institutions, Indore

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    DAVV
    Accepted Exam
    DAVV CET
  26. Saveetha School of Law, Tiruvallur

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SIMTS
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    875,000
  27. IGNOU, Regional Campus, Shillong

    Established: 2007, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    EFLU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    17,000
  28. BDKM Sanchalit Law College, Palanpur

    Established: 1997, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    HNGU

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