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. Government Law College, Dewas

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    VU
    Accepted Exam
    MPBSE 12th
  2. Kishangarh Law College, Alwar

    Established: 2019, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RRBMU
    Accepted Exam
    RBSE 12th
  3. B.R.C.M. Law College, Bhiwani

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CBLU
    Accepted Exam
    HBSE 12th
  4. Dhenkanal Law College

    Established: 1981, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    UU
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
  5. Dixit College of Law, Rampur

    Established: 2019, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MJPRU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  6. Shri Vinayak College of Law, Baghpat

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  7. Vijay Singh Pathik Institute of Law, Basti

    Established: 2011, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  8. Madhav Vidhi College, Gwalior

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    JU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  9. R.K.A. Vidhi College, Begusarai

    Established: 1979, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    LNMU
    Accepted Exam
    BSEB 12th
  10. Dr. Ganesh Prasad Vidhi Mahavidhyalaya, Prayagraj

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    ASU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  11. Jyoti Bhushan Pratap Singh Law College, Korba

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    ABVV
    Accepted Exam
    CGBSE 12th
  12. Government Law College, Holenarasipura, Hassan

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  13. Shri C.J. Patel Vidhyadham Law College, Surat

    Established: 2015, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    VNSGU
    Accepted Exam
    GSEB 12th
  14. Pt. Parmeshwar Deen Law College, Hardoi

    Established: 2015, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  15. University College of Arts, Commerce, and Law, Guntur

    Established: 1976, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    AP PGLCET
    Fees
    37,540
  16. Shriyut College, Rewa

    Established: 2000, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    APSU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    128,000
  17. Kokrajhar Law College

    Established: 1985, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    AHSEC
  18. H.S. Law College, Etawah

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    DBRAU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  19. MP Singh Smarak Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Gonda

    Established: 2019, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RMLAU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  20. Anand College of Legal Studies

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SPUVVN
    Accepted Exam
    GSEB 12th
  21. KCES's S.S.Maniyar Law College, Jalgaon

    Established: 1970, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    NMU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  22. Mayaram Mahavidyalaya, Singrauli

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    APSU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    128,000
  23. Sant Lakhandas Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Ghazipur

    Established: , UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    VBSPU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  24. Barpeta Law College

    Established: 1972, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    AHSEC
  25. Ajmal Law College, Nagaon

    Established: 2018, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    AHSEC
  26. S.D. Law College, Katihar

    Established: 1981, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    BSEB 12th
  27. Saifia Arts College, Bhopal

    Established: 1958, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  28. Vishal Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Etawah

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  29. Shree Mahaveer Ji Law College, Sitapur

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  30. Dr. Ambedkar Law College, Tirupati

    Established: 1991, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SVU
    Accepted Exam
    AP PGLCET

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