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. Pt. R.K. Shukla College of Law, Kanpur

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  2. Nalbari Law College

    Established: 1981, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    AHSEC
  3. Government Law College, Kota

    Established: 2005, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    UOK
    Accepted Exam
    RBSE 12th
  4. Bhadrak Law College

    Established: 1993, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    FMU
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
    Fees
    55,402
  5. Priyadarshini Dnyan Prabodhini's Law College, Satara

    Established: 1991, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
  6. MIES R.M. Law College, Kolkata

    Established: 2015, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    VU
    Accepted Exam
    WBCHSE
  7. Mahamandleshwar Shri Krishnandji Law College, Bharuch

    Established: 1968, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    VNSGU
    Accepted Exam
    GSEB 12th
  8. Keonjhar Law College, Kendujhar

    Established: 1986, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    NOU
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
  9. Dr. R.K.B. Law College, Dibrugarh

    Established: 1976, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    DU
    Accepted Exam
    AHSEC
  10. G.M. Law College, Puri

    Established: 1981, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    UUC
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
  11. K.S. Jain College of Law, Shamli

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  12. Dr. B.R.A. Law College, Nagpur

    Established: 2009, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RTMNU
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  13. Navgujarat Law College, Balasinor

    Established: 2019, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SGGU
    Accepted Exam
    GSEB 12th
  14. New Law College, Mumbai

    Established: 1954, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  15. Vasudev College of Law, Haldwani

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KU
    Accepted Exam
    UK 12th
  16. Bongaigaon Law College

    Established: 1993, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    AHSEC
  17. Sajjan Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Pali

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    JNVU
    Accepted Exam
    RBSE 12th
  18. Bargarh Law College

    Established: 1992, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SU
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
  19. Government Law College, Morena

    Established: 1998, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    JU
    Accepted Exam
    MPBSE 12th
  20. Padma Law College, Bangalore

    Established: , AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  21. Vimala Shankar Vidhi Mahavidyalya, Ghazipur

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    VBSPU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  22. Teerthanker K.R.D. College, Gurgaon

    Established: 2016, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MDU
    Accepted Exam
    HBSE 12th
  23. Shri Roopram Swami Law College, Hanumangarh

    Established: 2019, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MGSU
    Accepted Exam
    RBSE 12th
  24. Jai Hind Defence College, Bhopal

    Established: 1998, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    40,000
  25. Brijbhusan Singh College of Law, Etawah

    Established: , AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  26. Arunachal Law Academy, Itanagar

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RGU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  27. Jitendra Chauhan College of Law, Mumbai

    Established: 1977, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  28. Satyendra Chandra Guria Law College, Kashipur

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KU
    Accepted Exam
    UK 12th
  29. Juris Law College, Lucknow

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    LKOUNIV
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  30. J.K.T. Law College, Buxar

    Established: 1986, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    BSEB 12th

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