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. 8.6/10

    Shoolini University, Solan

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    HPCET
    Fees
    640,000
  2. 8.6/10

    SIU Noida - Symbiosis International

    Established: , UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    SLAT
    Fees
    910,000
  3. 8.6/10

    Amity University, Gwalior

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    416,000
  4. 8.6/10

    Rayalaseema University, Kurnool

    Established: 1998, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    AP EAMCET
    Fees
    20,000
  5. 8.6/10

    Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    21,600
  6. 8.6/10

    Chitkara University, Chandigarh

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    800,000
  7. 8.6/10

    Lovely Professional University, Phagwara

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    Lovely Professional University
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    960,000
  8. 8.6/10

    Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology, Kanpur

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NBA,
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
    Accepted Exam
    UPSEE
    Fees
    244,800
  9. 8.6/10

    AMU - Aligarh Muslim University

    Established: 1920, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    36,000
  10. 8.6/10

    GNLU Gandhinagar (NLU) - Gujarat National Law University

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    120,000
  11. 8.6/10

    Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

    Established: 1921, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    BHU PET
    Fees
    20,000
  12. 8.6/10

    JNU - Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

    Established: 1966, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JNUEE
    Fees
    432
  13. 8.6/10

    UoH - University of Hyderabad

    Established: 1974, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    GATE
    Fees
    13,540
  14. 8.6/10

    Amity University, Mumbai, Panvel

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    712,000
  15. 8.6/10

    Lovely Professional University, Admission Office, New Delhi

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    LPU NEST
    Fees
    480,000
  16. 8.6/10

    Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, New Delhi

    Established: 1984, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    DUET
    Fees
    85,500
  17. 8.6/10

    Adamas University, Barasat

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    WBJEE
    Fees
    283,000
  18. 8.6/10

    Woxsen University, Hyderabad

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC, NBA,
    Accepted Exam
    VITEEE
    Fees
    1,220,000
  19. 8.6/10

    The Neotia University, Kolkata

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    WBJEE
    Fees
    416,000
  20. 8.6/10

    BVIMR - Institute of Management and Research, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, New Delhi

    Established: 1992, AICTE, UGC, NBA,
    Affiliated with
    BVIMR
    Accepted Exam
    BMAT
    Fees
    650,000
  21. 8.6/10

    NMIMS University, Indore

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NMIMS - NPAT
    Fees
    1,500,000
  22. 8.6/10

    IMS Unison University, Dehradun

    Established: 1996, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    492,000
  23. 8.6/10

    Amity University, Gurugram, Gurgaon

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    584,000
  24. 8.6/10

    Sri Balaji University Pune

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CAT
    Fees
    1,060,000
  25. 8.6/10

    Rama University, Kanpur

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    400,000
  26. 8.6/10

    MANUU - Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad

    Established: 1988, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CUET
    Fees
    4,200
  27. 8.6/10

    Sanskriti University, Mathura

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    NEET
    Fees
    500,000
  28. 8.6/10

    Dr.B.R.Ambedkar College of Law, Visakhapatnam

    Established: 1945, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    AU
    Accepted Exam
    AP PGLCET
    Fees
    60,000

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