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. Marwadi Siksha Samithi Law College, Hyderabad

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    OU
    Accepted Exam
    TSLAWCET
    Fees
    60,000
  2. Mayurbhanj Law College

    Established: 1978, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    NOU
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
  3. Hafiz Rahmat Khan Law Degree College, Pilibhit

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MJPRU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  4. SB College of Law, Bijnor

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MJPRU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  5. Himachal Institute of Legal Studies, Kangra

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    HPU
    Accepted Exam
    HPBOSE 12th
  6. Kopargaon Taluka Vidyarthi Sahayak Samiti Shri. Namdeorao Parjane Law College, Ahmednagar

    Established: 2006, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  7. I.C.S.S. College, Bhadrak

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    FMU
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
    Fees
    55,402
  8. Government Law College, Itanagar

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RGU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  9. Thane Municipal Council Law College

    Established: 1972, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    Maharashtra HSC
  10. Om shanti College of Law, Mainpuri

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    DBRAU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  11. Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Samastipur

    Established: 1978, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    LNMU
    Accepted Exam
    BSEB 12th
  12. J.S.S. Sakri Law College, Dharwad

    Established: 1955, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  13. Shree N.S. Patel Law College, Modasa

    Established: 1973, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    HNGU
    Accepted Exam
    GSEB 12th
  14. Law College, Betul

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    MPBSE 12th
  15. Jetpur Law College, Rajkot

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SU
    Accepted Exam
    GSEB 12th
  16. S.S.L. Jjain College, Vidisha

    Established: 1958, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  17. Prayag Citizen Law College, Prayagraj

    Established: 2015, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    ASU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  18. Indian Institute of Fashion and Design, Mohali

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    160,000
  19. Aditya College of Law, Agra

    Established: 2000, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    DBRAU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  20. Shekhawati Sandhya Law Institute, Sikar

    Established: , AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    UNIRAJ
    Accepted Exam
    RBSE 12th
  21. Mahatma Gandhi College of Law, Gwalior

    Established: 1999, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    JU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    120,000
  22. LMS Law College, Imphal

    Established: 1958, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MU
  23. Punjab College of Law, Chunni Kalan, Fatehgarh Sahib

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    PSEB 12th
  24. Lakshya College of Law Bagwara, Seohara

    Established: 2015, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MJPRU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  25. Rampur College of Law

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MJPRU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  26. Kite Law College, Meerut

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  27. Patel Law College, Bangalore

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  28. Model College of Law, Thane

    Established: 2019, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
  29. Shri H.L. Patel Arts and Commerce College, Rajkot

    Established: 1976, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  30. S.B.K.P. Law College, Raigarh

    Established: 1972, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CGBSE 12th

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