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Law Colleges in India 2027: Complete List of NLUs and Private Law Schools with Fees, CLAT Cutoff, Placements & Admission
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Law courses in India include the 5-year integrated BA LLB and BBA LLB after Class 12, the 3-year LLB after graduation, and the LLM for postgraduates. Admission is through CLAT, AILET, LSAT-India, SLAT, CUET or state law entrance tests, and some private universities admit on merit.
This page lists all National Law Universities, leading private law schools and low-fee government law colleges with annual and total fees, plus cutoffs, placements, courses and the admission process.
24 NLUs listed 19 private and government colleges Annual fees from โน5,000 to โน7.5 L
Get a personal law college shortlistLaw education in India at a glance
| Courses | BA LLB, BBA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB (5 years); LLB (3 years); LLM (1 to 2 years) |
| Eligibility | Class 12 for integrated courses; any bachelor's degree for 3-year LLB; LLB for LLM |
| Main exams | CLAT, AILET, LSAT-India, SLAT, CUET, MAH-CET Law, DU LLB and state law CETs |
| Competition | Tens of thousands of candidates compete for a few thousand NLU undergraduate seats every year |
| Annual fee range | About โน5,000 in government colleges to โน7.5 L in premium private law schools |
| Approval | Course must be approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI) for you to enrol as an advocate |
Law college fees in India by type
| College type | Annual fee | Approx. total (5 years) | Entrance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top NLUs (NLSIU, NALSAR, NLU Delhi, GNLU) | โน2.5โ4 L | โน12โ20 L | CLAT, AILET |
| Other NLUs | โน1โ3 L | โน5โ15 L | CLAT |
| Premium private law schools | โน3โ7.5 L | โน15โ37 L | LSAT-India, SLAT |
| Mid-tier private universities | โน0.8โ3.5 L | โน4โ17 L | University test, CUET |
| Government law colleges | โน0.05โ1 L | โน0.3โ5 L | State CET, CUET |
1 L = 1 lakh rupees. Hostel, mess, caution deposit and one-time charges are extra unless stated.
All National Law Universities with fees
| NLU | City, state | Annual fee | Total (5 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU | Bengaluru, Karnataka | โน3โ4 L | โน15โ20 L |
| NALSAR | Hyderabad, Telangana | โน3โ4 L | โน15โ20 L |
| NLU Delhi | New Delhi | โน2.5โ3.5 L | โน13โ18 L |
| WBNUJS | Kolkata, West Bengal | โน2.5โ3.5 L | โน13โ17 L |
| GNLU | Gandhinagar, Gujarat | โน2.5โ4 L | โน13โ20 L |
| NLU Jodhpur | Jodhpur, Rajasthan | โน2.5โ3.5 L | โน13โ17 L |
| NLIU | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | โน2.5โ3.5 L | โน13โ17 L |
| RMLNLU | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | โน2.5โ3 L | โน12โ15 L |
| RGNUL | Patiala, Punjab | โน2.5โ3.5 L | โน13โ17 L |
| CNLU | Patna, Bihar | โน1.5โ2.5 L | โน7โ12 L |
| HNLU | Raipur, Chhattisgarh | โน2โ3 L | โน10โ15 L |
| NUALS | Kochi, Kerala | โน1โ2 L | โน5โ10 L |
| NLUO | Cuttack, Odisha | โน2โ3 L | โน10โ15 L |
| NUSRL | Ranchi, Jharkhand | โน2โ3 L | โน10โ15 L |
| NLUJAA | Guwahati, Assam | โน1.5โ2.5 L | โน7โ12 L |
| DNLU | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh | โน2โ3 L | โน10โ15 L |
| DSNLU | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | โน2โ3 L | โน10โ15 L |
| TNNLU | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu | โน1โ2 L | โน5โ10 L |
| MNLU Mumbai | Mumbai, Maharashtra | โน2.5โ4 L | โน13โ20 L |
| MNLU Nagpur | Nagpur, Maharashtra | โน2.5โ3.5 L | โน12โ17 L |
| MNLU Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | Maharashtra | โน2.5โ3.5 L | โน12โ17 L |
| HPNLU | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | โน2โ3 L | โน10โ15 L |
| DBRANLU | Sonipat, Haryana | โน2โ3 L | โน10โ15 L |
| NLU Meghalaya | Shillong, Meghalaya | โน1.5โ2.5 L | โน7โ12 L |
NLUs admit through CLAT, except NLU Delhi, which uses AILET. The list of CLAT participants changes, so check the official CLAT Consortium notice.
CLAT cutoff, NLU ranking and tiers
Top tier NLUs
NLSIU, NALSAR, NLU Delhi, WBNUJS, GNLU and NLU Jodhpur close at the best CLAT ranks. NIRF has ranked NLSIU Bengaluru first and NLU Delhi second among law institutions.
Other NLUs
NLIU, RMLNLU, RGNUL, CNLU, HNLU, NUALS and the remaining NLUs close at wider rank ranges and often have lower fees.
How cutoffs work
CLAT closing ranks are published round-wise (Round 1, 2 and 3) and differ by category, domicile and gender. Always read the latest consortium counselling data before filling your preferences.
Private and government law colleges with annual fees
| College | City | Entrance | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private law schools | |||
| Jindal Global Law School | Sonipat | LSAT-India | โน6โ7.5 L |
| Symbiosis Law School | Pune | SLAT | โน4โ5.5 L |
| NMIMS School of Law | Mumbai | NPAT, CLAT | โน3.5โ5 L |
| UPES School of Law | Dehradun | CLAT, LSAT-India | โน3โ4 L |
| Christ University School of Law | Bengaluru | CUET, university test | โน2.5โ4 L |
| BML Munjal University | Gurugram | CLAT, LSAT-India | โน3โ4 L |
| MIT-WPU School of Law | Pune | MIT-WPU CET | โน2.5โ3.5 L |
| Amity Law School | Noida | University test, CLAT | โน2โ3.5 L |
| SRM School of Law | Chennai | SRMJEEE | โน2โ3 L |
| Nirma Institute of Law | Ahmedabad | University test, CLAT | โน2โ3 L |
| Lovely Professional University | Phagwara | LPUNEST | โน1.5โ2.5 L |
| Government and central university law colleges | |||
| Faculty of Law, University of Delhi | New Delhi | DU LLB entrance | โน0.1โ0.3 L |
| BHU Faculty of Law | Varanasi | BHU UET, CUET | โน0.1โ0.5 L |
| AMU Faculty of Law | Aligarh | AMU entrance | โน0.1โ0.5 L |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | New Delhi | CUET, JMI entrance | โน0.2โ0.6 L |
| Government Law College | Mumbai | MAH-CET Law | โน0.1โ0.5 L |
| ILS Law College | Pune | MAH-CET Law | โน0.2โ1 L |
| Government Law College | Chennai | State process | โน0.05โ0.3 L |
| Patna University Law Department | Patna | University process | โน0.05โ0.4 L |
Law admission without CLAT: several private universities, such as Amity, UPES, Manipal and Alliance, admit through their own test or merit. Check Bar Council of India approval and the full 5-year fee before you pay a seat amount.
Law placement package and careers
| Figure | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Average and median CTC | Typical salary of the batch. Education portals report about โน7 L to โน20 L a year across NLUs |
| Placement % | Top NLUs are reported to place roughly 80 to 96 percent of students |
| Recruiters and careers | Law firms, corporate legal teams, litigation chambers, judiciary, civil services, policy and teaching |
Figures change every batch. Check each college's official placement report for the exact year.
Law entrance exams and courses
| Exam | Accepted by |
|---|---|
| CLAT (UG and PG) | NLUs and many participating law colleges |
| AILET | NLU Delhi |
| LSAT-India and SLAT | Jindal, Symbiosis and other private law schools |
| CUET (UG) | Central and participating universities |
| MAH-CET Law, DU LLB, state CETs | State and university law colleges |
5-year integrated
BA LLB, BBA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB after Class 12.
BA LLB, BBA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB after Class 12.
3-year LLB
For graduates from any stream.
For graduates from any stream.
LLM
Corporate, criminal, constitutional, IPR, cyber and international law.
Corporate, criminal, constitutional, IPR, cyber and international law.
Law eligibility criteria 2027
| Course | Qualification | Typical minimum marks | Entrance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA LLB / BBA LLB (5 years) | Class 12 from a recognised board | About 45% general, 40% SC/ST at most NLUs; 45 to 50% in private colleges | CLAT, AILET, LSAT-India, SLAT, CUET |
| LLB (3 years) | Bachelor's degree in any stream | About 45 to 50% general, lower for reserved categories | University or state entrance, or merit |
| LLM (1 to 2 years) | LLB or equivalent | About 50% (varies) | CLAT PG, AILET PG, university test |
Marks, age and attempt rules change every year. Read the official CLAT or college notice before applying.
Law admission process for 2027
Step 1: Check eligibility
Class 12 marks for 5-year courses, graduation marks for 3-year LLB. Check the official CLAT notice for current criteria.
Step 2: Register for exams
Register for each exam and note every application deadline.
Step 3: Take the exam
Appear for the test and download your score card.
Step 4: Counselling
Fill and lock your college preferences in order of choice.
Step 5: Accept your seat
Pay the seat acceptance fee within the stated deadline.
Step 6: Join the college
Complete document verification and pay the admission fee.
Scholarships and loans: NLUs and private law schools offer merit and need-based fee waivers, and banks give education loans for BCI-approved colleges.
Documents required for law admission
Academic documents
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates
- Graduation marksheets and degree (for LLB and LLM)
- Entrance scorecard or admit card (CLAT, AILET, LSAT-India, SLAT)
Identity and category
- Aadhaar card or other photo ID
- Category certificate (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS) if applicable
- Domicile certificate for state quota seats
- PwD, BPL or other reservation certificate if applicable
Other documents
- Recent passport-size photographs and signature
- Transfer and migration certificate
- Seat acceptance fee receipt and counselling allotment letter
- Gap or character certificate if the college asks for it
Keep originals and self-attested copies ready for verification. Each college publishes its own final checklist.
Find law colleges by city and state
By city
Delhi NCRMumbaiPuneBengaluruHyderabadKolkataChennaiLucknowJaipurPatnaDehradun
By state
MaharashtraKarnatakaUttar PradeshTamil NaduGujaratWest BengalRajasthanMadhya PradeshHaryanaBiharOdishaPunjabKerala
How to choose the right law college
Approval and ranking
Confirm Bar Council of India approval, UGC recognition and the latest NIRF Law rank.
Total cost
Add all 5 years of tuition, hostel, mess and deposits, not only first-year fees.
Practice exposure
Look at moot courts, legal aid clinics, internship rules and library facilities.
Outcomes
Compare recruiters, average package, judiciary results and alumni network.
Law colleges in India: frequently asked questions
Which are the best law colleges in India?
NLSIU Bengaluru, NLU Delhi, NALSAR Hyderabad and WBNUJS Kolkata are widely regarded as the top choices, followed by other NLUs and premium private schools such as Jindal and Symbiosis.
Which exam is needed for law admission?
CLAT for most NLUs, AILET for NLU Delhi, LSAT-India or SLAT for several private schools, and CUET or state exams for other universities.
Can I get law admission without CLAT?
Yes. Many private universities and state colleges admit through their own test, CUET or merit. Make sure the course is approved by the Bar Council of India.
Can I study law after graduation?
Yes. The 3-year LLB is open to graduates from any stream.
Is a 5-year course better than the 3-year LLB?
Neither is better by default. The 5-year course starts after Class 12, and the 3-year course suits graduates. Both need a BCI-approved college.
Are low-fee government law colleges worth it?
Yes. Government and state university colleges offer strong value, especially for litigation and judiciary careers.
Which law colleges are there in Bihar?
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) in Patna is the main NLU in Bihar. Patna University and other state university colleges also offer law courses.
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