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. Udairaj Singh Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Prayagraj

    Established: 2012, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    ASU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  2. Rohtas Vidhi Mahavidyalaya

    Established: 1981, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    BSEB 12th
  3. Shri Saraswati College of Education, Gir

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    BKNMU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
  4. Karanadu College of Law, Bangalore

    Established: 2018, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  5. S.S. D Law College, Najibabad

    Established: 2017, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    MJPRU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  6. R.T.E.S Law College, Haveri

    Established: 1986, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    KSLU
    Accepted Exam
    Karnataka 2nd PUC
  7. NIMT Vidhi Evam Kanoon College, Greater Noida

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    CCSU
    Accepted Exam
    UP 12th
  8. BITS Law School, Mumbai

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    3,375,000
  9. SMS Law College, Varanasi

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    MGKVP
    Fees
    350,000
  10. RN Tagore Institute of Advance Studies, Kolkata

    Established: , UGC,
    Affiliated with
    KNU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    160,000
  11. School of Legal Studies and Research, MGM University, Aurangabad

    Established: , AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    80,000
  12. Nelson Business School, Hyderabad

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    150,000
  13. Aim College of Law, Thrissur

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    KCET
  14. CPJ Institute of Management and Technology, New Delhi

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    586,000
  15. 4PL Academy, Bangalore

    Established: , UGC,
    Fees
    50,000
  16. The University of West Florida, Pensacola

    Established: 1963, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    IELTS
    Fees
    1,476,913
  17. Monroe College, Bronx

    Established: 1933, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    TOEFL
    Fees
    1,866,309
  18. Humphreys University, California

    Established: 1936, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    IELTS
    Fees
    1,073,892
  19. City College of San Francisco

    Established: 1935, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    IELTS
    Fees
    184,105
  20. Anna Maria College, Paxton

    Established: 1946, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    GMAT
    Fees
    988,112
  21. Rider University, Lawrenceville

    Established: 1865, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    TOEFL
    Fees
    3,748,570

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