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. Govind Sharang Saskiya Vidhi Mahavidhalaya, Bhatapara

    Established: 2013, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    PRSU
    Accepted Exam
    CGBSE 12th
  2. Abhay Shikshan Kendra Rajarshi Shahu College of Law, Mumbai

    Established: 2007, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
  3. Sai Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Mahoba

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  4. Shri J.N. Law College, Mandsaur

    Established: 1965, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    VU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  5. B.V. Bellad Law College, Belgaum

    Established: 1975, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  6. Victor Dantas Law College, Kudal

    Established: 2008, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
  7. Usha Singh Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Mirzapur

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MGKVP
  8. Dr. Keshav Giri College of Law, Prayagraj

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    ASU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  9. Sant Singh Law College, Prayagraj

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    ASU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  10. Government Law College, Ashoknagar

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    JU
    Accepted Exam
    MPBSE 12th
  11. Vunki Sannarudrappa Law College, Bellary

    Established: 1975, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  12. Chaudhary Rustam Singh Group of College, Bhind

    Established: 2012, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    JU
    Accepted Exam
    MPBSE 12th
    Fees
    75,200
  13. Mahadevappa Gadgi Law College, Bidar

    Established: 2000, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  14. Awasthi Law College, Solan

    Established: 2019, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    HPU
    Accepted Exam
    HPBOSE 12th
  15. R.M.M. Law College, Saharsa

    Established: 1972, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    BSEB 12th
  16. Punjab College of Law, Tarn Taran

    Established: 2016, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    GNDU
    Accepted Exam
    PSEB 12th
  17. Ramsevak Shivhare Institute of Law, Banda

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  18. Shri Kengal Hanumanthaiya Law College, Kolar

    Established: 1979, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  19. S.G.N. Khalsa Law College, Gangapur (rj)

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MGSU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  20. Himachal College of Law, Sirmaur

    Established: 2003, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    HPU
    Accepted Exam
    HPBOSE 12th
  21. Global Law College, Seoni

    Established: 2014, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    RDU J
    Accepted Exam
    MPBSE 12th
  22. B.G.T. Law College, Sonepur(or)

    Established: 1994, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    SU
    Accepted Exam
    Odisha CHSE
  23. Late M.B. Upadhyay Law College, Sabarkantha

    Established: 2019, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    HNGU
    Accepted Exam
    GSEB 12th
  24. Poornagiri Shiksha Mahavidhalaya, Law, Khatima

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KU
    Accepted Exam
    UK 12th
  25. Ch. Dilip Sing Law College, Bhind

    Established: 2005, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    JU
    Accepted Exam
    MPBSE 12th
  26. Vijnaneshwar Government Law College, Gulbarga

    Established: 2009, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSDGHMPAU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  27. M.E.S. Law College, Sirsi

    Established: 1974, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  28. Smt. Raj Kumari Shukla Vidhi Mahavidyalay, Prayagraj

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    ASU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  29. V.V. College of Law, Saharanpur (up)

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  30. B.S. Vidhi College, Munger

    Established: 1983, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    TMBU
    Accepted Exam
    BSEB 12th

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