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. Dr.N.S. Law College, Banswara

    Established: , AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MLSU
  2. Nehru Memorial Law P.G. College, Hanumangarh

    Established: , UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MGSU
  3. Saheed-E-Azam Bhagat Singh Law College, Sri Ganganagar

    Established: , AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MGSU
  4. Delhi Global Institute of Management, Faridabad

    Established: , AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MDU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    250,000
  5. C.M. Law College, Darbhanga

    Established: 1946, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    LNMU
  6. Government Law College, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    TNDALU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  7. Universal Group of Institutions, Bangalore

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    605,000
  8. VIT-AP School of Law, VIT-AP University, Amaravati

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    810,000
  9. Vijaybhoomi School of Law, Vijaybhoomi University, Karjat

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    VijaybhoomiSAT
    Fees
    1,600,000
  10. Chettinad School of Law, Kelambakkam

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    1,000,000
  11. Gratisol Labs, Hyderabad

    Established: , UGC,
    Fees
    12,500
  12. Avirat Law College, Ahmedabad

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    Gujarat University
  13. Gratisol Labs, Pune

    Established: , UGC,
    Fees
    10,000
  14. Gratisol Labs, Bangalore

    Established: , UGC,
    Fees
    20,000
  15. Sai University, Chennai

    Established: 2021, AICTE, UGC, NBA,
    Accepted Exam
    SAT India
    Fees
    1,600,000
  16. Nexford University, Bangalore

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    6,560
  17. Sant Vivekanand College of Law and Higher Studies, Ghaziabad

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    IPU
    Accepted Exam
    IPU CET
  18. Mansukhbhai Medani Law College, Gandhinagar

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    Gujarat University
  19. KIMS College of Law, Karimnagar

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    TSLAWCET
    Fees
    72,000
  20. Dr. Ambedkar College of Law, Hyderabad

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    TSLAWCET
    Fees
    75,000
  21. Daksha Fellowship, Chennai

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    800,000
  22. Libra College Law, Dehradun

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    HNBGU
    Accepted Exam
    UKSEE
    Fees
    343,500
  23. Vinayaka Law College, Medak

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    TSLAWCET
    Fees
    81,000
  24. Manair College of Law, Khammam

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    TSLAWCET
    Fees
    75,000
  25. Jagran School of Law, Dehradun

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    UTU
    Accepted Exam
    UKSEE
    Fees
    95,000
  26. Ananntha Law College, Hyderabad

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    TSLAWCET
    Fees
    105,000
  27. K V Ranga Reddy Law College, Hyderabad

    Established: 1991, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    TSLAWCET
    Fees
    110,000
  28. Aurora's Legal Sciences Academy, Bandlaguda, Hyderabad

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    TSLAWCET
    Fees
    145,000

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