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. Chanakya University, Bangalore

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CUET-PG
    Fees
    190,000
  2. Government Law College, Ahmedabad

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    GSEB 12th
  3. Amex Law College, Bardhaman

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    WBCHSE
  4. Government Law College, Theni

    Established: 2019, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    TNDALU
    Accepted Exam
    Tamilnadu 12th
  5. Prasanna Panda Law College, Jharsuguda

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SU
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
  6. Kaushalya The Skills University, Ahmedabad

    Established: 2021, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    15,000
  7. R.P.S. Law College, Patna

    Established: 1987, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    PPUP
    Accepted Exam
    BSEB 12th
  8. Saraswathy Law College, Viluppuram

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    TNDALU
    Accepted Exam
    Tamilnadu 12th
  9. Jeypore Law College, Koraput

    Established: 1981, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    BU ORISSA
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
  10. Goalpara Law College

    Established: 1988, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    AHSEC
  11. University Law College, Utkal University, Khordha

    Established: 1975, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    225,000
  12. Government Law College, Gopeshwar

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    HNBGU
    Accepted Exam
    UK 12th
  13. Government Law College, Salem

    Established: , UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    TNDALU
    Accepted Exam
    Tamilnadu 12th
  14. B.M. Law College, Jodhpur

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    JNVU
    Accepted Exam
    RBSE 12th
  15. National College of Law, Gorakhpur

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    DDU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  16. Government Law College, Agartala

    Established: 1986, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    TU
    Accepted Exam
    TBSE 12th
  17. Capital Law College, Khordha

    Established: 1982, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    UU
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
  18. S.K.T.D. Law College, Raipur

    Established: 1948, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    PRSU
    Accepted Exam
    CGBSE 12th
  19. Kaushalendra Rao Law College, Bilaspur

    Established: 1968, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    ABVV
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  20. Aacharya Chanakya Law College, Bhilwara

    Established: 2019, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MDSU
    Accepted Exam
    RBSE 12th
  21. University Law College, Hazaribag, Hazaribagh

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    VBU
    Accepted Exam
    JAC 12th
  22. Government Law College, Ramanathapuram

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    TNDALU
    Accepted Exam
    Tamilnadu 12th
  23. Balangir Law College

    Established: 1982, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SU
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
  24. MIER College of Education, Jammu

    Established: 1981, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    20,000

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