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. 8.4/10

    Mahatma Gandhi Law College, Hyderabad

    Established: 1991, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    OU
    Accepted Exam
    TSLAWCET
    Fees
    108,000
  2. 8.4/10

    NLU Trichy - Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirappalli

    Established: 2012, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    500,000
  3. 8.4/10

    NLU Patiala (RGNUL) - Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law

    Established: 2006, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    700,000
  4. 8.4/10

    Reva University, Bangalore

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    KCET
    Fees
    1,800,000
  5. 8.4/10

    Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal

    Established: 1997, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    300,000
  6. 8.4/10

    Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    113,000
  7. 8.4/10

    St. Joseph Engineering College, Bangalore

    Established: 1882, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    CUET
    Fees
    206,000
  8. 8.4/10

    Hooghly Mohsin College

    Established: 1836, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    3,300
  9. 8.4/10

    Manikchand Pahade Law College, Aurangabad

    Established: 1956, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    BAMU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    18,039
  10. 8.4/10

    Guru Kashi University, Bathinda

    Established: 2001, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    ICAR AIEEA
    Fees
    600,000
  11. 8.4/10

    Xavier Law School, Xavier University, Bhubaneswar

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    650,000
  12. 8.4/10

    SASTRA University, Thanjavur

    Established: 1984, AICTE, UGC, NBA, ISO, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    250,000
  13. 8.4/10

    Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore

    Established: 1984, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    VITEEE
    Fees
    487,200
  14. 8.4/10

    BHU - Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

    Established: 1916, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    37,324
  15. 8.4/10

    Chandigarh University (CU)

    Established: 2019, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    CUCET Chandigarh University
    Fees
    960,000
  16. 8.4/10

    MNLU Aurangabad - Maharashtra National Law University

    Established: , UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CLAT
    Fees
    74,869
  17. 8.4/10

    Parul University, Vadodara

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    GUJCET
    Fees
    344,000
  18. 8.4/10

    Presidency University, Bangalore

    Established: 2013, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    860,000
  19. 8.4/10

    Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, VIT University

    Established: 2010, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    VITEEE
    Fees
    780,000
  20. 8.4/10

    University of Mumbai, Kalina Campus

    Established: 1857, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    1,563,870
  21. 8.4/10

    UPRTOU - U P Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Prayagraj

    Established: 1999, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    CBSE 12th
    Fees
    37,500
  22. 8.4/10

    Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore

    Established: 1999, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    BU
    Accepted Exam
    MAT
    Fees
    255,000
  23. 8.4/10

    VIPS - Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, New Delhi

    Established: 2000, AICTE, UGC, NBA, NAAC
    Affiliated with
    IPU
    Accepted Exam
    IPU CET
    Fees
    507,000
  24. 8.4/10

    Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Navi Mumbai

    Established: 2002, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    JEE Main
    Fees
    1,000,000
  25. 8.4/10

    Sandip University, Nashik

    Established: 2015, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    SU JEE
    Fees
    540,000
  26. 8.4/10

    University of Mysore

    Established: 1916, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    SEAT
    Fees
    650,000
  27. 8.4/10

    Abhinav Education Society's College of Law, Pune

    Established: 2004, AICTE, UGC,
    Affiliated with
    PU
    Accepted Exam
    MHCET Law
    Fees
    75,000
  28. 8.4/10

    Bharathiar University, Comibatore, Coimbatore

    Established: 1982, AICTE, UGC, NAAC
    Accepted Exam
    NCHMCT JEE
    Fees
    360,000
  29. 8.4/10

    Ganpat University, Ahmedabad

    Established: 2005, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    GUJCET
    Fees
    240,000
  30. 8.4/10

    JIS University, Kolkata

    Established: 2014, AICTE, UGC,
    Accepted Exam
    UGAT
    Fees
    175,600

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