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. Bharati Vidyapeeth's New Law College, Sangli

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    80,720
  2. Government Post Graduate College, Chhindwara

    Established: 1961, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RDU J
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  3. Arth Prakash Institute, Chandigarh

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MDU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    56,800
  4. Vidyodaya Law College (VLC, Tumkur)

    Established: 1958, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  5. BM Group of Colleges, Indore

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    DAVV
    Accepted Exam
    CMAT
    Fees
    110,000
  6. Aliah University -Old Campus (Taltala), Kolkata

    Established: 1780, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    AUAT
    Fees
    1,800
  7. Adv. Datta Patil College of Law, Alibag

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    62,727
  8. SHEDS College of Hospitality Management, Solan

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    HPU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  9. Karnataka Law College, Gulbarga

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
  10. Shri Bhawani Niketan Law College, Jaipur

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UNIRAJ
  11. Shri Omkarnath Malpani Law College, Ahmednagar

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    59,088
  12. Shri Neelkanth Law College, Jabalpur

    Established: 1994, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RDU J
  13. Sainik Law College, Prayagraj

    Established: 2017, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    ASU
  14. S J Law College, Kanpur

    Established: 2011, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
  15. Kohima Law College

    Established: 1979, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    NULC
  16. Agnihotri College of Law, Wardha

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RTMNU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    49,029
  17. Government Law College, Churu

    Established: 1979, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MGSU
  18. Arunodaya University, Itanagar

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    12,000
  19. Lawpreneurz, Thane

    Established: , UGC,
    Fees
    4,050
  20. Government Law College, Ramanagar, Ramanagara

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  21. JJCET Sanchalit Law College, Junagadh

    Established: 1969, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BKNMU
  22. PES Law College, Mandya

    Established: 1986, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
  23. Tagore Shiksha Sadan Inter College, Indore

    Established: 1996, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    DAVV
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  24. Global Institute of Intellectual Property, New Delhi

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    NLUD
    Fees
    14,000
  25. Manjra Charitable Trust's College of Law, Navi Mumbai

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    90,000
  26. Bishamber Sahai Group of Institute, Roorkee

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UTU
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    16,000
  27. Smt. Basava Rama Tarakam Memorial Law College, Kadapa

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    APLAWCET
    Fees
    30,000

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