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. Government Shahid Kedarnath Post Graduate College, Rewa

    Established: 1966, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    APSU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  2. Sundarbai Maganlal Biyani Law College, Dhule

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    NMU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    30,000
  3. Sammati College of Law, Washim

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SGBAU
  4. Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj College of Law, Sindhudurg

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  5. Law College, Raibag, Belgaum

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  6. Smt. S.S. Ajmera Law College, Rajkot

    Established: 1971, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SU
  7. Sri Siddaramaiah Law College, Chikkaballapur

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  8. Siddheshwar Law College, Bijapur

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
  9. Smt. Basamma Gurulingappa Law College, Raichur

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
  10. Arundhati Law College Surapur, Yadgir

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
  11. Shree D.D. Kotiyawala Municipal Law College, Porbandar

    Established: 1974, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    BKNMU
  12. N.V.P. Law College, Visakhapatnam

    Established: 1980, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    AU
    Accepted Exam
    APLAWCET
    Fees
    34,500
  13. H.V. Koujalagi Law College, Belgaum

    Established: 1993, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
  14. A.P. Trivedi Law College, Banaskantha

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    HNGU
  15. Anjuman Law College, Bijapur

    Established: 1980, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
  16. Government Swami Vivekanand College, Rewa

    Established: 1965, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    APSU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  17. P S R Law College, East Godavari

    Established: 1992, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    ANU
    Accepted Exam
    APLAWCET
    Fees
    30,000
  18. Prabhaben Patel B.Ed. College, Morbi

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SU
  19. Bharti Chandresh Virvadiya Law College, Patan

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    HNGU
  20. Shri. Laxmanrao Jarkihole Law College, Belgaum

    Established: 1993, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
  21. Hurakadali Ajja Law College, Dharwad

    Established: 1983, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
  22. Guruvandana Law College, Jamnagar

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SU
  23. Shri L.D. Dhanani Arts College, Amreli

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    SU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  24. Kk Viddhi Mahavidyalaya, Pratapgarh

    Established: 2016, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    ASU
  25. Maharishi College of Law, Kaushambi

    Established: 2014, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    ASU
  26. Sh. Swami Dayal Bhatnagar Law College, Bulandshahr

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
  27. Aamna Law College, Ghaziabad

    Established: 2015, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
  28. Doon College of Law, Saharanpur (up)

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
  29. C.B. Singh Law College, Akbarpur

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    RMLAU

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