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. S.V.U. College of Arts, Chittoor

    Established: 1954, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SVU
    Accepted Exam
    AP PECET
    Fees
    34,000
  2. Apollo Law College, Ahmedabad

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    Gujarat University
  3. Shri K.P. Shah Law College, Jamnagar

    Established: 1962, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SU
  4. Hari Group of Institutions, Saharanpur (up)

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  5. J.G. Institute of Law, Ahmedabad

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    Gujarat University
  6. D S College of Law, Agra

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    DBRAU
  7. Government Jawaharlal Nehru Smrati College, Shujalpur

    Established: 1964, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    VU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    4,887
  8. Shri Vaishnav Institute of Law Rajendra Nagar, Indore

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    DAVV
    Accepted Exam
    DAVV CET
    Fees
    80,000
  9. Lakshya College of Management and Technology, Bijnor

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MJPRU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  10. Krishna Group of Colleges, Bijnor

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UPTU
    Accepted Exam
    JEECUP
    Fees
    100,200
  11. Bodoland University, Kokrajhar

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    Assam JMEE
    Fees
    7,920
  12. Geetanjali Institute of Education, Rajkot

    Established: 2015, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SU
  13. Government D.B. Dau Kalyan College, Baloda Bazar

    Established: 1963, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PRSU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  14. Shri Shivaji Law College, Parbhani

    Established: 1983, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SRTMU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
  15. Prasuna College of Law, Kurnool

    Established: 1999, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RU
    Accepted Exam
    APLAWCET
    Fees
    30,000
  16. Sufiya Law College, Tumkur

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  17. Daulatbhai Trivedi Law College, Ahmedabad

    Established: 1966, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    Gujarat University
  18. Lucknow Law College

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    LKOUNIV
  19. R.S. Benaras Law College, Varanasi

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MGKVP
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  20. Kisan Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Ghazipur

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    VBSPU
  21. Sri Jee Baba College of Law, Mathura

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    DBRAU
  22. Netcom, Jaipur

    Established: , UGC,
    Fees
    80,000
  23. Raja Lakhamgouda Law College, Davangere

    Established: 1968, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  24. Gwalior Law College

    Established: 2006, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    JU
    Fees
    75,200
  25. HKE Society's Seth Shankarlal Lahoti Law College, Gulbarga

    Established: 2008, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  26. Tolani Institute of Law, Gandhidham

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSKV
  27. Institute Of Professional Studies, Roorkee

    Established: 2012, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    UTU
    Accepted Exam
    UKSEE

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