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. Parmeshwar Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Hardoi

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
  2. Translam College of Law, Meerut

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
  3. Morden College of Law, Ghaziabad

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
  4. Mvr Law College, Kaushambi

    Established: 2016, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    ASU
  5. Deen Dayal College of Law, Muzaffarnagar

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
  6. R.K.College of Law, Firozabad

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    DBRAU
  7. Modern International College of Law, Bulandshahr

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
  8. Hakim Mahtabuddin Hashmi Law College, Amroha

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MJPRU
  9. Manohar Lal Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Unnao

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
  10. Saraswati Vidhya Mandir Law College, Bulandshahr

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
  11. Model Public Law College, Moradabad

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MJPRU
  12. Lokbandhu Rajnarayan Law College, Varanasi

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MGKVP
  13. Shri Babu Singh Law College, Mau

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
  14. Shri Dharmjeet Singh Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Shahjahanpur

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MJPRU
  15. Sant Kinaram Post Graduate Mahavidyalaya, Robertsganj

    Established: 1993, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MGKVP
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  16. Babu Rameshwar Dayal Law College, Lakhimpur Kheri

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
  17. Divine Law College, Meerut

    Established: 2012, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
  18. Sri Narheji Law College, Ballia

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MGKVP
  19. Janhit Law Institute, Saharanpur (up)

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
  20. Kundan Singh Memorial College of Law, Amroha

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MJPRU
  21. Sri Babu Singh Daddu Ji Law College, Kanpur

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
  22. Ramwati Rajbahadur Law College, Etawah

    Established: 2014, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
  23. Rajasthan School of Law For Women, Jaipur

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    UNIRAJ
  24. Government Law College, Dhaulpur, Dholpur

    Established: 2005, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MSBU
  25. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Law College,Hanumangarh

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MGSU
  26. Gyan Vidhi Mahavidyalya, Bikaner

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MGSU
  27. Shri Krishna Academy of Legal Eduation, Alwar

    Established: 2003, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RRBMU
  28. Geetanjali Law College, Hanumangarh

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MGSU

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