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Top 10 Law Colleges in India: Ranking, Fees, Placement, cut-off

Introduction

Looking for best LLB colleges in India? Evaluate top ranking colleges, fees structure, Placement, cut-off criteria. The Criteria for Ranking top LLB Colleges in India are NIRF rankings & methodology, Alumni success & academic reputation, Faculty & infrastructure and Average Package.

CollegeAdmission criteriaAvg. Package(₹ LPA)Fees (Approx. in ₹)
National Law School of India University (NLSIU)
-Bengaluru
CLAT‑UG
10 & 12 with ≥60%
4.5415-16 
National Law University (NLU)
Delhi
CLAT‑UG or AILET
10 & 12 with ≥60%

₹1.95 L
16-19

NALSAR University of Law
-Hyderabad
CLAT‑UG4.42 L 12-15
West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS)
-Kolkata
CLAT‑UG
10 & 12 with ≥60%
2.8610-12
Jamia Millia Islamia
Delhi
University Entrance Test 10 & 12 with ≥ 50%10,400(Govt. subsidized)4-6
Symbiosis Law School
-Pune
SLAT (Symbiosis Law Admission Test)
10 & 12 with ≥50%
3.35 13.31-22(Domestic)
52(International)
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU)
-Gandhinagar
CLAT (Top 500)
10 & 12 ≥ 45%
1.9210-12
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan
Bhubaneswar
SAAT (University Test)
10 & 12 ≥ 45%
1.53-5
IIT Kharagpur (Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law)
Kharagpur
LSAT / GATE / CLAT-PG (for LLM); Graduation Required2.48-12
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
-Lucknow
University Entrance
10 & 12 with ≥ 50%
30,0003-5

Top 10 Law Colleges in India in detail

1. National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru

  • Type: Government (State University, NLU)
  • NIRF Rank: 1
  • Fees: Approx. ₹4.5 lakhs per year
  • Average Package: ₹15–16 LPA

2. National Law University (NLU), Delhi

  • Type: Government (Central, NLU)
  • NIRF Rank: 2
  • Fees: Approx. ₹1.95 lakhs per year
  • Average Package: ₹16–19 LPA

3. NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad

  • Type: Government (NLU)
  • NIRF Rank: 3
  • Fees: Approx. ₹4.4 lakhs per year
  • Average Package: ₹12–15 LPA

4. West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata

  • Type: Government (NLU)
  • NIRF Rank: 4
  • Fees: Approx. ₹2.86 lakhs per year
  • Average Package: ₹10–12 LPA

5. Jamia Millia Islamia (Faculty of Law), New Delhi

  • Type: Government (Central University)
  • NIRF Rank: 5
  • Fees: Approx. ₹10,400 per year (subsidized)
  • Average Package: ₹4–6 LPA

6. Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Pune

  • Type: Private (Deemed University under Symbiosis International)
  • NIRF Rank: 6
  • Fees: Approx. ₹3.35 lakhs per year
  • Average Package: ₹13.3 LPA & up to ₹52 LPA (international)

7. Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar

  • Type: Government (NLU)
  • NIRF Rank: 7
  • Fees: Approx. ₹1.92 lakhs per year
  • Average Package: ₹10–12 LPA
  • Type: Private (Deemed University)
  • NIRF Rank: 8
  • Fees: Approx. ₹1.5 lakhs per year
  • Average Package: ₹3–5 LPA

9. IIT Kharagpur(Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law), Kharagpur

  • Type: Government (IIT, Postgraduate only)
  • NIRF Rank: 9
  • Fees: Approx. ₹2.4 lakhs per year
  • Average Package: ₹8–12 LPA

10. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow

  • Type: Government (Central University)
  • NIRF Rank: 10
  • Fees: Approx. ₹30,000 per year
  • Average Package: ₹3–5 LPA

Admission Criteria for Top Law Colleges

Top law colleges in India typically provide admissions on a combination of academic merit and performance in entrance exams. 

10+2 Qualification: A minimum of 45% to 50% marks in the 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board is generally required.

Entrance Exams: Top law colleges often conduct their own entrance exams or consider scores from national-level exams like CLAT or AILET

Specific Requirements: Some colleges may have specific subject requirements or additional criteria for certain programs. 

Integrated Programs (5-Year): Programs like BA LLB (Hons) or BBA LLB (Hons) are directly offered after class 12 and often have the same eligibility criteria as the 3-year LLB program. 

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FAQs- Top Law Colleges in India

Can I join a law college without CLAT?

Yes, you can but colleges offer their own entrance exams.

Which law colleges have the best return on investment (ROI)?

Jamia Millia Islamia, BBAU, and Faculty of Law, Delhi University offer strong ROI due to low fees and decent placements.

Which is better: BA LLB or BBA LLB?

BA LLB is more traditional and better for civil services, litigation, and judiciary.
BBA LLB focuses more on business and corporate law better suited for corporate jobs or MBAs.