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. K.P.E.S. G.M. Patil Law College, Dharwad

    Established: 1974, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
  2. Goverment R.D.P.G. College, Mandla

    Established: 1961, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RDU J
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  3. Ambika Pratap Narain PG College, Basti

    Established: 2016, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  4. Classic College Of Law, Bareilly

    Established: 2007, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MJPRU
  5. Vaishnav Mata Vidhi Mahavidhyalay, Panna

    Established: 2009, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MCBU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  6. Law College, Nashik

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
  7. Late Yadavrao Dada Deshmukh Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Amravati

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SGBAU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    21,777
  8. Seth Chunilal Amarchand Bohra Law College, Raichur

    Established: 1974, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
  9. S.C. Nandimath Law College, Bagalkot

    Established: 1986, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  10. Balaji Law College, Rajkot

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SU
  11. Law College, Junagadh

    Established: 1969, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    BKNMU
  12. Law College Androkha, Sabarkantha

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    HNGU
  13. Sarswati Law College, Chitradurga

    Established: 1965, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  14. K.N. Nagegowda College of Law, Malavalli, Mandya

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
  15. Sheth H.J. Law College, Bhavnagar

    Established: 1962, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MKBU
  16. V.D. Gardi Law College, Surendranagar

    Established: 1987, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SU
  17. Mahatma Gandhiji Law College, Belgaum

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
  18. Bhuvan Law College, Bangalore

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
  19. Government Post Graduate College, Hoshangabad

    Established: 1962, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    MPBSE 12th
  20. Sudhakar Mahila Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Varanasi

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MGKVP
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  21. Lord Mahaveer College of Law, Moradabad

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MJPRU
  22. Dr. Anar Singh Law College, Fatehgarh

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
  23. B.R. Vidhi Mahavidhyalaya, Kannauj

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
  24. Chintamani Smarak Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Pratapgarh

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    ASU
  25. Aziz College of Law, Kanpur

    Established: 2012, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
  26. Thakur Bacchu Singh College of Law, Agra

    Established: 2014, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    DBRAU
  27. Ambay College of Law, Hapur

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU

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