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. Ashoka Law College, Kathua

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CUJ
    Accepted Exam
    JKBOSE 12th
  2. Yen Law College, Bilaspur(hp)

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    HPTU
    Accepted Exam
    HPBOSE 12th
  3. Kamla Nehru Vidhi College, Sultanpur

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RMLAU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  4. Sw. Suresh Chandra Mishra Law College, Hamirpur(up)

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  5. M.H. College of Law, Ramanagara

    Established: 2007, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  6. Mathura College of Law, Mirzapur

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MGKVP
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  7. G. Singh Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Prayagraj

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    ASU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  8. C.E.R.T. College of Law, Meerut

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  9. S. Amarjit Singh Memorial Institute of Law, Patiala

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    PSEB 12th
  10. Rampal Singh Smriti Law College, Raebareli

    Established: 2019, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CSJMU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  11. Dr.K.N. Kataju Law College, Ratlam

    Established: 1963, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    VU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  12. B.M.T. Law College, Purnia

    Established: 1982, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    BNMU
    Accepted Exam
    BSEB 12th
  13. Dhubri Law College

    Established: 1967, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    GU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  14. Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law, Margao

    Established: 1979, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  15. Dr. Rammanohar Lohia College of Law, Bangalore

    Established: 1986, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  16. Smt. Mohan Kaur College of Law, Baghpat

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  17. Th. Yugraj Singh Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Fatehpur

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    ASU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  18. Ramkali College of Law, Noida

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  19. Mokokchung Law College

    Established: 1981, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    NULC
    Accepted Exam
    NBSE HSSLC
  20. Purvanchal Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Azamgarh

    Established: , AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    VBSPU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  21. Jharkhand Vidhi Mahavidayalaya, Koderma

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    VBU
    Accepted Exam
    JAC 12th
  22. Hari College of Law, Saharanpur (up)

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  23. Shyamsunder Memorial Law College, Sambhal

    Established: 2019, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MJPRU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  24. Government Mizoram Law College, Aizawl

    Established: 1983, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    MBSE HSSLC
  25. Unique College of Law, Moradabad

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  26. Modern Degree College of Law, Ghaziabad

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  27. Global College of Law, Ghaziabad

    Established: 2010, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  28. Bilal Akhtar Law College, Amroha

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MJPRU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  29. Shri R.K. College of Law, Satna

    Established: 2009, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    APSU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th

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