This article is authored by Akash Krishnan, a law student from ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad. It discusses in detail the courses offered by top 25 law colleges in the country as ranked by the NIRF, eligibility criteria for admission, scholarships and placements offered by these colleges.

This article has been published by Sneha Mahawar.

Introduction

Have you just completed your 12th standard and are looking to make a career in law or are you a law graduate looking to pursue an LL.M in India or are you a student who is currently pursuing graduation in law? If you fall under any of the aforesaid categories, you have come to the right place. Out of the hundreds of law universities in the country, this article curates and discusses in detail the features of the top 25 law colleges in the country, the undergraduate, postgraduate, diplomas and certificate courses they offer, the fee structure and scholarships offered by the colleges and finally, the placements offered by them. 

Every year, the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) publishes rankings of universities across the country based on teaching and learning resources, research and professional practice, graduation outcomes, outreach and inclusivity and peer perception. This article is based on the 2022 NIRF rankings of law universities. The following universities have been listed in order of their ranking under the same. 

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru

About the college

The National Law School of India University was the first ever national law university that was established in the country and its establishment goes back to the year 1986. It was the first university in the country to introduce the 5-year integrated law course in the year 1988. Over the years, it has transformed into the best when it comes to imparting legal education. They credit their success to the strong coordination between their faculty, the Bar Council, the state judiciary, and the government of Karnataka. To further substantiate its supremacy in the field of legal education, it has maintained its No-1 NIRF ranking among law colleges in the country continuously for the past 5 years. 

Courses offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)

The most sought-after course this university offers is the undergraduate 5-year B.A. LL.B (Hons) course. Admission to this program is highly competitive and students have to write the Common Law Admission Test for Undergraduate students(CLAT UG) that is organised every year and only the top performers get a chance to be part of this course. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th education with at least 45% of marks if he belongs to the General, Other Backward Classes (OBC) or Persons With Disability (PWD) category and at least 40% marks if he belongs to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. Apart from this, attempting CLAT UG is a mandatory requirement. Students who are yet to appear in the class 12th final examinations are also allowed to attempt CLAT UG to secure admissions to the university provided they secure the minimum marks as stipulated. Most importantly, any individual irrespective of their age can seek admission to this course. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is 180 students. This number is subject to change based on the policies of the university. Also, there is a reservation of seats for the students falling under multiple categories and also a special reservation of 25% for Karnataka domiciled students. 

Foreign nationals

Any person who qualifies as a Person of Indian Origin or as an Overseas Citizen of India can apply for admission to this course, provided they have appeared for the CLAT UG examination. Such students will be admitted based on their academic records (at least 45% marks in 12th standard final examinations) and CLAT scores. It is mandatory that these students should have had English as a compulsory subject in their 12th standard. 

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the yearly tuition fee stands at ₹2,21,590. This is in exclusion of the admission fee of ₹10,000, hostel fee of ₹36,650, mess fee of ₹43,575 and refundable deposits of ₹16,000 and ₹12,000 for general and SC/ST categories respectively. 

3-year LL.B. (Hons.)

This is a new course that has been launched by the university in 2022. Any individual who has graduated from any stream can apply for this course. The qualifying exam herein is the National level test conducted by the university, i.e., the National Law School Admissions Test (NLSAT). Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his graduation with at least 45% marks if he belongs to the General, OBC, or PWD categories and at least 40% marks if he belongs to the SC or ST category. Appearing in NLSAT is mandatory. Successful candidates will be then subject to a personal interview. The consolidated marks of the examination and the interview will be used for determining admission into the course.

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is limited to 60 students. This number is subject to change based on the policies of the university. The reservations herein are identical to the B.A., LL.B course as discussed above.

Fee structure

The fee structure is also identical to the B.A., LL.B course as discussed above and amounts to ₹3,27,815.00 per annum for the general category and ₹3,23,815.00 per annum for SC/ST category. 

Other courses

The university also offers a one-year LL.M programme and admission for the same is regulated through the CLAT PG exam. The total student intake herein is limited to 75. It also offers a Master’s Programme in Public Policy, a PhD in Law programme, and Post Graduate Diplomas in several law subjects including Human Rights law, IPR, Cyber laws, etc. 

Scholarships

The university offers three types of financial aid to students. Firstly, the university itself provides merit-based scholarships to its students irrespective of the course in which the student is enrolled. Secondly, the university offers external scholarships that are funded by third parties based on merit and lastly, it provides the students with the details of multiple national-level scholarships and facilitates their application process for the same. The university has also collaborated with Payed and Punjab National Bank to facilitate short-term and long-term education loans to the students.  

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at 15 lakhs per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at 6 lakhs per annum. The premium law firms of the country take part in the recruitment process at this university. This includes the likes of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Trilegal, AZB Partners, Khaitan, Luthra and Luthra, etc. Companies like Bajaj Allianz, Reliance, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors, etc. also take part in the recruitment process. Also, the Big 6, i.e., the likes of Ernst & Young, Deloitte, KPMG, etc., are also known to recruit students from this university. There is also a scope for students to be placed in foreign law firms.  

National Law University, Delhi

About the college

This is one of the most revered universities in the national capital. The National Law University, Delhi aims at imparting interdisciplinary education that can help law students find their place in the practical world. It also aims at spreading legal awareness within and beyond the legal community and imbibing the principles of social and economic justice in its students. 

With the vision of making legal education an instrument of social, political and economic change, the university aims to train its students to uphold the principles under the Constitution at all times. These practices have led to the university being ranked 2nd for the 5th year in a row in the NIRF 2022 rankings. 

Courses offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)

The only undergraduate course this university offers is the 5-year B.A. LL.B (Hons) course. Admission to this program is highly competitive and students have to appear in the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) that is organised every year by the university itself. It does not consider the scores secured in CLAT UG or any other examination for admission purposes. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th education with at least 45% of marks if he belongs to the General, OBC or PWD category and at least 40% marks if he belongs to the SC or ST category. Apart from this, appearing in the AILET is a mandatory requirement. Students who are yet to appear in the class 12th final examinations are also allowed to attempt the AILET to secure admissions to the university provided they secure the minimum marks as stipulated. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is 123 students. This number is subject to change based on the policies of the university. Also, there is a reservation of seats for the students falling under multiple categories with a total of 60 seats being reserved for the SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories. There is also a special reservation for Kashmiri migrants, the residents of Jammu and Kashmir, and international students. 

Foreign nationals

Any person who qualifies as a Person of Indian Origin or as an Overseas Citizen of India can apply for admission to this course. However, appearing in the AILET is not a mandatory requirement and they can directly apply to the university for admission. Such students will be admitted based on their academic records (at least 65% marks in 12th standard final examinations). 

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the yearly tuition fee stands at ₹85,000 for Indian nationals and $10,000 for international students. This fee is in exclusion of other charges like admission fees, campus development charges, moot court fees, mess and hostel charges, etc, that add up to an additional sum of ₹83,000 per annum.  

One-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a one-year master’s programme in 5 different specialisations, i.e., constitutional law and environmental law, constitutional law and criminal law, human rights and humanitarian law, personal laws and business laws. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his law graduation with at least 45% of marks if he belongs to the SC or ST category and at least 50% marks for the rest. For enrolling in this course, students have to appear in the AILET examination conducted by the college. International students are also eligible and they can apply directly to the college and are waived the obligation to appear in the AILET. They need to have secured at least 50% marks in law and their bachelor of laws degree. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is limited to 81 students. This number is subject to change based on the policies of the university. Also, there is a reservation of seats for the students falling under multiple categories with a total of 38 seats being reserved for the SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories. There is also a special reservation for Kashmiri migrants, the residents of Jammu and Kashmir and international students. 

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the yearly tuition fee stands at ₹1,00,000 for Indian nationals and $10,000 for international students. This fee is in exclusion of other charges like admission fees, campus development charges, moot court fees, mess and hostel charges, etc, that add up to an additional sum of ₹38,000 per annum.  

Other courses

Apart from the aforesaid courses, the university also offers a Professional LL.M course that is equivalent to a postgraduate diploma in law, a PhD course in law, post graduate diplomas in urban environmental management, tourism and environmental laws and environmental law & policy. It also offers a diploma in Law and Practice of Arbitration, Insolvency and Bankruptcy and a 3-months online certificate course in Business and Commercial laws. 

Scholarships

In terms of scholarship schemes, the university has 12 different scholarship schemes on offer. Some of these scholarship schemes cover the entire educational expenses of the student. A detailed list and eligibility criteria for the scholarships can be found here. 

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at 18 lakhs per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at 9 lakhs per annum. The premium law firms of the country take part in the recruitment process at this university. This includes the likes of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Trilegal, AZB Partners, Khaitan, etc. Companies like OYO, Steel Authority of India, BALCO, etc. also take part in the recruitment process. International law firms, commonly referred to as the magic circle law firms that include the likes of Allen and Overy, Clifford Chance, Linklaters, etc, also recruit students during campus placement drives. 

Symbiosis Law School, Pune

About the college

The Symbiosis Law School, Pune has been ranked 3rd in the 2022 NIRF rankings. This also makes it the highest-ranking private law college in the country. Established in the year 1977, it was associated with the University of Pune before it became part of the Symbiosis International Universities in the year 2002. In 2013, it was awarded the Gold-Star award for the quality of legal education by the Bar Council of India. It is also part of the Erasmus Mundus Consortium of Global Law Colleges. Further, the Ministry of Social Welfare of the Government of India has authorised the college to provide scholarships to SC and ST students. 

Course offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) 

These are the two undergraduate integrated courses that are offered to students wanting to pursue law. Admission into these courses is highly competitive. However, this college does not take into account the marks secured by the students in CLAT UG and conducts its own entrance exams, i.e., the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) for admitting students into this course. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th education with at least 40% of marks if he belongs to the SC or ST category and at least 45% marks for the rest. Apart from this attempting CLAT UG is a mandatory requirement. Students who are yet to appear in the class 12th final examinations are also allowed to attempt SLAT to secure admissions to the university provided they secure the minimum marks as stipulated. Based on the merit list of SLAT, students have to undergo an online Writing Ability Test (WAT) and a personal interview before confirming their admission into the course. 

Intake and reservation

The total intake for the academic year 2022-23 was limited to 300 students with 180 seats for BB.A-LL.B (Hons.) and 120 seats for B.A-LL.B (Hons.). Also, some percentage of seats are reserved for the students of the SC category (15%), ST category (7.5%), PWD category (3%) and children of defence personnel (5%). Apart from these, 2 seats are reserved for Kashmiri migrants, if any and 15% of seats are reserved for foreign nationals.

Fee structure

The course fee for both the courses is the same and stands at ₹3,80,000 per annum for Indian students and ₹5,70,000 per annum for foreign nationals. Also, at the time of admission, a ₹20,000 refundable deposit has to be made by both Indian and foreign students. The fee structure is subject to change as per the policies of the college. 

One-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a one-year master’s programme in the areas of business law, IPR, Constitutional law, Criminal law, Human Rights, Family law, International law and Law, Policy and Good Governance. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his law graduation with at least 45% of marks if he belongs to the SC or ST category and at least 50% marks for the rest. For enrolling in this course, students have to appear in the All India Admission Test (AIAT) conducted by the college. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is limited to 80 students. This number is subject to change based on the policies of the university. The reservations herein are identical to the B.A.-LL.B and BB.A-LL.B courses as discussed above.

Fee structure

The course fee for the courses stands at ₹1,70,000 per annum for Indian students and ₹2,55,000 per annum for foreign nationals. Also, at the time of admission, a ₹10,000 refundable deposit has to be made by both Indian and foreign students. 

Other courses

Apart from the aforesaid course, the institute also offers a 3-year LL.B programme that has an intake of 60 students. Students have to appear for the AIAT to secure admission in this course. It also offers a one-year Diploma course in International Business Law and Corporate laws of India. Further, a PhD programme is also on offer for which students have to appear in the PhD. Entrance Test (PET) that is conducted by the college. 

Scholarships

The college has various scholarship schemes for students pursuing both UG and PG degrees. These scholarships are awarded for the performance of students in the entrance exam and also to some specific categories of students, i.e., students from the North-East region, Students who are domiciled residents of Nagpur, and girl students from adopted villages, et. During the course, students can receive scholarships based on their rank in the semester exams and also for their performances in sports. The college has also partnered with multiple banks including the likes of Bank of Maharashtra, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, etc, to provide educational loans to the students at concessional rates. 

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at 11 lakhs per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at 6 lakhs per annum. As per the placement report of the 2020-21 batch, 58% of the students were placed in law firms followed by 27% of the students being placed in companies. 7% of students were also placed in banks. Top companies who recruit from the college include the likes of Bajaj Alliance, CIPLA, Wipro, Bharati Airtel, Aditya Birla Group, Coco-Cola, etc. Law firms like Luthra and Luthra, AZB Partners, Crawford Bayley & Co, Tatva Legal, etc, recruit students from this college. A few of the Big 6 like Deloitte and Ernst & Young and Multiple banks like ICICI, HDFC and Indusland bank also take part in the recruitment process. 

National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR)

About the college

The National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) is one of the very few colleges in the country that was established through a statute. The institute aims at educating and training law students in such a manner that they protect and uphold the rule of law in the country and contribute to the development of legal culture in the country. Situated in Hyderabad, this university is one of the dream colleges for students wishing to pursue law and has been ranked 4th in the 2022 NIRF ratings. Apart from the quality of legal education, the college was also recently in the news for creating the first-ever gender-neutral campus by creating spaces, including hostel wings for students who recognised themselves to be part of the LGBTQ+ community. With specialised faculty and a lush green campus spreading over 55 acres, this university has been at the centre of attention for law students countrywide. 

Courses offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)

The undergraduate 5-year B.A. LL.B (Hons) course offered by this organisation is highly competitive and goes beyond the industry standards. Students are assigned tasks of conducting live interviews, creating moot problems, drafting petitions, etc, to provide them with a wholesome approach to the practical world. To secure admission into this program, students have to appear in the CLAT UG examination that is organised every year and only the top performers get a chance to be part of this course. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th education with at least 45% of marks if he belongs to the General, OBC or PWD category and at least 40% marks if he belongs to the SC or ST category. Apart from this, attempting CLAT UG is a mandatory requirement. Students who are yet to appear in the class 12th final examinations are also allowed to attempt CLAT UG to secure admissions to the university provided they secure the minimum marks as stipulated. Most importantly, any individual irrespective of their age can seek admission to this course. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is 108 students. This number is subject to change based on the policies of the university. Also, there is a reservation of seats for the students falling under multiple categories and also a special reservation of 20% for Telangana domiciled students. It also has a 30% reservation for female students.  

Foreign nationals

Any person who qualifies as a Person of Indian Origin or as an Overseas Citizen of India can apply for admission to this course by making an application in this regard directly to the university. Appearing and qualifying for the CLAT UG examination is not a necessity. However, the student has to maintain a minimum score of at least 45% marks in his 12th standard final examination. A total of 15 seats are reserved for international students.  

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the yearly tuition fee stands at ₹1,45,000. This is in exclusion of the academic fee of ₹15,000, hostel and mess fee of ₹67,000, and a refundable deposit of ₹10,000.

One-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a one-year LL.M programme. There are two variants of this program that the students can opt from, i.e., the general LL.M programs that cover all areas of law in general and the specialised LL.M program wherein the students can opt from a series of specialisations like Corporate law, IPR, Legal Pedagogy and Research, Personal laws, Criminal laws, Public law and Legal Theory and International Trade laws. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his law graduation with at least 45% of marks if he belongs to the SC or ST category and at least 50% marks for the rest. For enrolling in this course, students have to appear in the CLAT PG examination that is conducted by the Consortium once every year. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is limited to 50 students. This number is subject to change based on the policies of the university. Out of these 50 seats, 15% and 7.5% seats are reserved for students of SC and ST categories respectively, 10 seats are reserved for domiciled students of Telangana and 2 seats are reserved for the PWD category.

Foreign nationals

Any person who qualifies as a Person of Indian Origin or as an Overseas Citizen of India can apply for admission to this course by making an application in this regard directly to the university, provided he has completed his graduation in law. Appearing and qualifying in the CLAT PG examination is not a necessity. A total of 10 seats are reserved for international students.  

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the yearly tuition fee stands at ₹65,000. This is in exclusion of the academic fee of ₹13,000, hostel and mess fee of ₹67,000, a one-time payment of ₹10,000, and a refundable deposit of ₹20,000.

Other courses

Apart from the aforesaid legal course, the university offers a broad range of one-year advanced diploma courses that students can enrol in parallelly while pursuing their graduation. This includes subjects like Cyber laws, Humanitarian law, Aviation, Taxation, Maritime laws, etc. Also, it provides exclusive two-year M.A courses for graduates in Aviation laws, Defence laws, Space law, Maritime law, Criminal law, International taxation and Animal protection law. These courses are distance-based courses.  

Scholarships

The university has introduced its own financial aid policy under which students can seek scholarships based on their merit. To apply for these scholarships, the annual income of the parents should be less than ₹8 lakhs and the student should maintain a minimum CGPA throughout the tenure of the course. The detailed scholarship regulations can be found here. 

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at 16 lakhs per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at 8 lakhs per annum. The premium law firms of the country take part in the recruitment process at this university. This includes the likes of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, J. Sagar Associates, AZB Partners, Khaitan, Luthra and Luthra, etc. Companies like Bajaj Allianz, IIfco Tokio, Future Generali, etc. also take part in the recruitment process. Also, the Big 6 and multiple PSUs recruit from this university on a regular basis. There is also a scope for students to be placed in foreign law firms.  

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS)

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences was established in Kolkata in the year 1999. It was granted a permanent affiliation with the Bar Council of India in 2005. Although it was established in 1999, the present campus only came to life in 2002. The position of the Chancellor of this university is reserved for the serving Chief Justice of India.  

Over time, it has lived up to the reputation of being one of the best law schools in the country and has been ranked 5th in the 2022 NIRF rankings. The university has a state-of-the-art library, online databases, and IT labs that are accessible to students at all times. Apart from Indian students, the courses offered by this university have attracted students from over 17 countries to date. 

Courses offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)

The undergraduate 5-year B.A. LL.B (Hons) course on offer is the only UG course that is offered by this college and to secure admission into this program, students have to appear in the CLAT UG examination that is organised every year by the Consortium of NLUs and in terms of the popularity of this course, it is third most sought after course after the likes of the UG degrees offered by NLSIU and NALSAR. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have obtained the minimum passing marks in his class 12th final examinations. Apart from this, attempting CLAT UG is a mandatory requirement. Students who are yet to appear in the class 12th final examinations are also allowed to attempt CLAT UG to secure admissions to the university provided they secure the minimum passing marks as stipulated. This university accepts students of all ages. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is limited to 130 students. This number is subject to change based on the policies of the university. Also, there is a reservation of seats for the students falling under multiple categories. Also, 41 seats are reserved for West Bengal domiciled students. There are also 20 seats reserved for students who are sponsored by NRI.  

Foreign nationals

Any person who qualifies as a Person of Indian Origin or as an Overseas Citizen of India can apply for admission to this course, provided they have appeared for the CLAT UG examination. Such students will be admitted based on their academic records and CLAT scores. A total of 2 seats are reserved for them in the university.

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the yearly tuition fee stands at ₹73,200. This coupled with other forms of fees collected by the university takes the total sum to ₹1,96,200 per annum. In the case of international students, the tuition fee stands at $5000. The rest of the fee structure remains the same. 

One-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a one-year LL.M programme. There are 3 LL.M specialisations offered by this university in the fields of Corporate and Commercial law, International and Comparative law and Criminal and Security law.

Eligibility

The student should have completed his graduation in law and should have secured minimum qualifying marks. For enrolling in this course, students have to appear in the CLAT PG examination that is conducted by the Consortium once every year. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is limited to  85 students. This number is subject to change based on the policies of the university. Out of these 85 seats, a total of 15 and 6 seats are reserved for students of SC and ST categories respectively, 6 seats are reserved for the OBC category, 4 seats are reserved for the PWD category, and 29 seats are reserved for domiciled students of West Bengal.

Foreign nationals

Any person who qualifies as a Person of Indian Origin or as an Overseas Citizen of India can apply for admission to this course by appearing in the CLAT PG examination, provided he has completed his graduation in law and has obtained minimum passing marks. A total of 2 seats are reserved for international students.  

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the yearly tuition fee stands at ₹34,000. This coupled with other forms of fees collected by the university takes the total sum to ₹1,45,000 per annum. In the case of international students, the tuition fee stands at $1,500. The rest of the fee structure remains the same. 

Other courses

Apart from the UG and PG courses mentioned above, the university offers an M.Phil programme, a PhD programme and an LL.D programme. Coming to certificate courses, it also offers a 3-month online certificate course in Business and Commercial laws. It also offers a virtual course on Criminal law occasionally. 

Scholarships

The university offers a merit-based scholarship to all students who maintain a prescribed grade point. Apart from this, the university helps the students to get external third-party scholarships by providing them with information and the means to apply for and secure such scholarships. These include the Swami Vivekananda merit-cum-means Scholarship, Aditya Birla Scholarship and multiple National Level Scholarships as well.

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at ₹15,50,000 per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at ₹7,00,000 per annum. In 2021, it recorded the highest package of 22 lakhs being awarded to one of its students. Law firms like Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, AZB Partners, Trilegal, Bharucha & Partners, Khaitan, etc. visit the campus for recruitment. Coming to corporate houses, companies like the ITC Limited, Tata AIG, Gas Authority of India Limited, ICICI Bank, etc, recruit students during campus placements. 

Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

About the college

Long gone are the days when being an IITian was reserved for students who wanted to pursue engineering. The Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property is a one-of-a-kind law school that is run by IIT Kharagpur in the state of West Bengal. The law school was established in 2006 with an aim of creating a techno-centric law school. Thus, to date, IPR is the only subject that is being taught in this college and yet, the quality of legal education being imparted by this college has brought it to the 6th position in the NIRF law school rankings of 2022.

Apart from focusing on the theoretical aspects of law, this college believes in providing its students with interdisciplinary strength. In furtherance of the same, it conducts multiple workshops, clinical courses, and moot courts from time to time. However, it does not offer an integrated 5-year course. It only offers a 3-year LL.B course with IPR (Hons.) and an LL.M with specialisation in IPR. So if you are looking to specialise in IPR post your graduation and learn from specialist faculties in this area of law, this is the best college you could opt for.

Courses offered   

3-year LL.B. (Hons.)

The 3-year LL. Hons course offered by this college comes with a specialisation in Intellectual Property Rights. Students do not get the option to choose any other elective as their Hons. subject. Only graduates can apply to secure admission to this course. 

Eligibility

Any individual who wants to enrol in this course has to satisfy any one of the following eligibility conditions:

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology or medicine or any other equivalent degree. 
2. Masters’ degree in science or pharmacy or any other equivalent degree. 
3. An MBA degree along with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the aforesaid areas. 

It is mandatory that the student has passed the aforesaid courses with at least first class marks, i.e., 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA, whichever is applicable.

Application procedure

Students who want to pursue this course can apply online by clicking here. Students belonging to the SC, ST, OBC or PWD categories have to upload a certificate regarding the same along with the application. Also, the degree certificates have to be uploaded on the portal. The application fee stands at ₹3,000 for male students of general and OBC categories and at ₹1,500 for all other students. 

Examination details

The selection for this course is conducted in two stages. The first stage is a computer-based test consisting of MCQ questions. The syllabus of this examination includes math, science, English, logical reasoning and legal aptitude. Any candidate who secures 35% marks in this examination will be selected for the second stage, i.e., the personal interview round. The weightage for both stages stands at 70% and 30% respectively.

Fee structure

The current fees for this course stand at ₹55,750 per semester along with any other additional charges that may be applicable. 

One-year LL.M Programme

The one-year LL.M programme offered by this college is restricted to the specialisation in intellectual property rights. However, they are planning to introduce a specialisation in international law as well in the near future. 

Eligibility

The students seeking admission to this program should possess a 3-year LL.B degree that is received after the completion of graduation in the areas of humanities, science, commerce or any other equivalent areas. Students who possess a 5-year integrated bachelor’s degree in law are also eligible. 

It is mandatory that the student has passed the aforesaid courses with at least first class marks, i.e., 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA, whichever is applicable. Final year students who are pursuing LL.B from the college, having a CGPA of 8.5 or higher are directly eligible for admission into the course without any examination. 

Application procedure

The application procedure for this course is identical to the procedure discussed above for the 3-year LL.B (Hons.) course.

Examination details

The selection for this course is conducted in two stages. The first stage is a computer-based test consisting of MCQ questions. The syllabus of this examination is based on the syllabus of LL.B. Any candidate who secures 35% marks in this examination will be selected for the second stage, i.e., the personal interview. The weightage for both stages stands at 70% and 30% respectively.

Fee structure

The current fees for this course stand at ₹75,750 per semester along with any other additional charges that may be applicable. 

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at ₹7,00,000 per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at ₹6,00,000 per annum. Most companies that recruit from this college have an IP-centric job profile. The companies recruiting from this college include General Electric, Bajaj Auto, Wipro, Infosys, Cognizant, Tata Consultancy Services, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Johnson and Johnson, etc. Apart from these companies, multiple tier-1 firms also participate in the recruitment drives. This includes the likes of Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Anand & Anand, Remfry & Sagar, Lall Lahiri & Salhotra, Lakshmi Kumaran & Sridharan, Nishith Desai Associates, etc. 

Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi

About the college

The establishment of the Faculty of Law at Jamia Millia Islamia University dates back to 1989. Initially, the college only offered a 3-year bachelor in law programme. With time, with the intent of equipping their students with the state of the art legal education, they introduced the 5-year integrated B.A-LL.B course in the year 2002, a 2-year post-graduate program in areas of personal laws, corporate laws and criminal laws. A PhD program was also introduced in the same year. 

Apart from legal education, the institution focuses on imparting practical knowledge to the students. In furtherance of the same, it has established a legal services clinic through which students extend legal aid to others. Several students have also undergone training as para-legal volunteers under the National Legal Services Authority. Intra-college and National level moot courts are organised from time to time along with national seminars and conferences for the development of the students. All these attributes have resulted in ranking 7th in the 2022 NIRF law school rankings. 

Application procedure

Applications for all the courses are to be submitted online at the website of the university. The application fee for admission into the faculty of law is ₹700 and has to be paid online. The application procedure is divided into two stages. Firstly, the student will have to log on to the website and create his profile. Thereafter, in stage two, the student will have to choose the course that he wants to opt for and pay the application fee. 

Courses offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)  

There are two types of this integrated course that is offered by this university to its undergraduate students, i.e., some students can opt for a subsidised cost based on their economic condition while others can opt for a self-financed course. Students who wish to secure their admission in this program have to appear in the Jamia Millia Islamia entrance examination that is conducted every year. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria.

Eligibility

The student should have obtained at least 50% or above marks in his class 12th final examinations. Apart from this, appearing in the university entrance examination is a mandatory requirement. Students who are yet to appear in the class 12th final examinations are also allowed to appear in this examination to secure admissions to the university provided they secure the minimum passing marks as stipulated.

Examination details

The university conducts its own entrance exam for admission to its undergraduate and postgraduate courses. It is an offline examination. For undergraduate students, the syllabus includes the concepts of legal aptitude, English language, current affairs, elementary math and general studies. Centres for this examination are present in multiple states including Delhi, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, etc. 

Intake and reservation

The intake of both the courses taken together is limited to 60 students. The university has several seats that are reserved for special categories of students. This includes a 30% reservation for Muslim applicants, 10% reservation each for women Muslims and OBCs or STs who are Muslims, 5% reservation for the PWD category, and 5% reservation for those students who had completed their intermediate education in the schools run by Jamia Millia Islamia. 

Fee structure

The fees for the university subsided course stands at ₹10,400 per annum and the fee for the self-financed course stands at ₹40,500 per annum.

Two-year LL.M Programme

The university offers two types of LL.M programmes. Firstly, it offers a Regular LL.M wherein students can opt to specialise in Corporate law, Criminal law or Personal law. Secondly, it offers an Executive LL.M with a special focus on Comparative law and Legal Process. This course focuses on all streams of law and qualifies as a general LL.M degree. Both these courses are divided into two parts and students can opt either for a subsidised cost based on their economic condition or for a self-financed course.

Eligibility

The students should have completed their graduation in law with a minimum of 50% marks. Apart from this, appearing in the Jamia Millia Islamia entrance examination is a mandatory requirement.

Application procedure

The application procedure is identical to the procedure discussed above for the undergraduate course.

Examination details

For postgraduate students, the syllabus includes the portion covered in the bachelor of laws degree. Examination centres remain the same as discussed above.

Intake and reservation

Both the LL.M courses have a limited intake of 30 students each. In the Regular LL.M course, the seats are equally distributed between the three specialisations, i.e., 10 seats per specialisation. The reservation criterion is the same as discussed for undergraduate students.

Fee structure

The fees for the university subsided course stands at ₹8,700 per annum and the fee for the self-financed course stands at ₹62,500 per annum.

Other courses

Apart from the courses discussed above, the university offers a PhD programme in law, and postgraduate diplomas in two subjects, i.e., Labour law and Air & Space law.  

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at ₹4,80,000 per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at ₹5,40,000 per annum. The university is usually visited by advocates who practice in the High Court or Supreme Court of India and includes the likes of AOR Ashok Kumar, AOR Fuzail Ahmad Ayyubi, Senior Advocate Harish Salve, AOR Harris Beeran, Advocate Tariq Siddiqui, etc. A few law firms also visit the campus for recruitment and this includes the likes of Karanjawala & Company, Lex Meridian, Lex Alliance, Vaish Associates, Link Legal India Law Services, Singhania & Partners LLP, etc.  

Gujarat National Law University (GNLU)

About the college

The Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) was established in 2003 under the Gujarat National Law University Act. Apart from being part of the consortium of national law universities in the country, it is also a part of international communities like the United Nations Academic Impact, International Association of Law Schools, Asian Law Institutes and Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute. This university is one of the few universities in the country to offer 5 different undergraduate courses in law. 

Apart from imparting legal education, this university has a lush green campus of over 50 acres and it encourages the principles of sustainability among the students and promotes a green lifestyle within the campus. Although it was established in 2003, it only became functional in 2004 and with time, it became the hub of moot court and legal aid clinic activities. All these things have culminated in it being ranked 8th by the NIRF 2022 law school rankings. 

Courses offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A-LL.B (Hons.), BSc-LL.B (Hons.), BCom-LL.B (Hons.) and BSW-LL.B (Hons.)

This university offers 5 different undergraduate courses. Admission to this program is highly competitive and students have to appear in the CLAT UG examination that is organised every year by the Consortium. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th education with at least 45% of marks if he belongs to the General, OBC or PWD category and at least 40% marks if he belongs to the SC or ST category. Apart from this, appearing in the CLAT UG is a mandatory requirement. Students who are yet to appear in the class 12th final examinations are also allowed to attempt the CLAT UG to secure admissions to the university provided they secure the minimum marks as stipulated. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is 198 students. This number is subject to change based on the policies of the university. Also, there is a reservation of seats for the students falling under multiple categories with a total of 108 seats being reserved for the SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories. There is also a special reservation for the residents of Jammu and Kashmir (2 seats), the residents of northeast India (5 seats) and a sports quota reservation (4 seats).  

Foreign nationals

Any person who qualifies as a Person of Indian Origin or as an Overseas Citizen of India can apply for admission to this course. However, appearing in the CLAT UG is not a mandatory requirement and they can directly apply to the university for admission by filling the ‘expression of interest’ form that is available on the website during the time of admissions. Such students will be admitted based on their academic records, i.e., at least 50% marks in the 12th standard final examinations. 

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the yearly fee stands at ₹1,70,000. This fee is inclusive of other charges like admission fees, campus development charges, moot court fees, mess and hostel charges, etc.

One-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a one-year master’s programme in 8 different specialisations, i.e., Corporate laws, International law, IPR, Constitutional and Administrative law, Criminal law, Sports law, the law of Public Policy & Governance, and Maritime laws.  

Eligibility

The student should have completed his law graduation with at least 45% of marks if he belongs to the SC or ST category and at least 50% marks for the rest. For enrolling in this course, students have to appear in the CLAT PG examination conducted by the Consortium. International students are also eligible and they can apply directly to the college and are waived from the obligation to appear in the CLAT PG examination. They need to have secured at least 50% marks in their bachelor of laws degree. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is 66 students. This number is subject to change based on the policies of the university. Also, there is a reservation of seats for the students falling under multiple categories with a total of 33 seats being reserved for the SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories. There is also a special reservation for the residents of Jammu and Kashmir (1 seat), and the residents of north-east India (2 seats). 2 seats are also reserved for foreign nationals. 

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the yearly fee stands at ₹1,52,000. This fee is inclusive of other charges like admission fees, campus development charges, moot court fees, mess and hostel charges, etc.

Other courses

Apart from the aforesaid courses, the university also offers post-graduate diplomas in Biotechnology law and policy and Intellectual Property Rights. It also offers a certificate course on financial market laws in association with the International Financial Services Centres Authority. It also has a PhD programme for research scholars. 

Scholarships

In total, the university offers 10 different scholarships to students. These scholarships are awarded to SC students who rank the highest in merit, students who participate in national and international competitions, students who undertake the best research, students who secure international internships, etc. A detailed list of all available scholarships and their eligibility criterion can be found here. 

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at ₹14,00,000 per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at ₹3,60,000 per annum. Law firms like Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co., Kangna & Company. J.Sagar Associates, IndusLaw, etc. visit the campus for recruitment. London-based law firm Linklaters is also known to recruit students from this university during their campus recruitment drives. 

Siksha `O` Anusandhan University, Odisha

The Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University was established in the year 2007 in the city of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Although the university is still new, it has found its way into the area of imparting quality education. It has been accredited with a NAAC A++ grade and has also been ranked among the QS and World university rankings. It also ranked 3rd in the list of clean campuses in the country.

Apart from accepting the scores under CLAT UG and the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), the university conducts its own entrance exam for admitting students as well. An outcome-based education curriculum coupled with project-based learning and other achievements has resulted in the university being ranked 9th under the 2022 NIRF law university rankings. 

Courses offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and 5-year B.B.A-LL.B (Hons.)

This university offers both 5 years of integrated BA-LLB and BBA-LLB courses. Students are admitted to this program through the marks secured in the CLAT or LSAT. Students may choose to appear for the SOA Admission Test (SAAT) for admission instead of the CLAT UG or LSAT. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th education with at least 45% of marks. However, this is further relaxed to 40% marks for SC and ST category students and to 40% for OBC students. Apart from this, appearing in either CLAT UG, LSAT or SAAT is a mandatory requirement. Even if the students have appeared in CLAT UG or LSAT, filling out the application form for SAAT is a necessity.  Students who are yet to appear in the class 12th final examinations are also allowed to attempt SAAT for securing admissions to the university provided they secure the minimum marks as stipulated. 

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the yearly tuition fee stands at ₹1,25,000. This hostel fee ranges from ₹50,000 to ₹1,20,000 per annum based on the type of occupancy being opted for by the student and the mess fee is ₹35,000 per annum.

One-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a one-year master’s programme with a specialisation in corporate and commercial laws.  

Eligibility

The student should have completed his bachelor of laws with at least 45% of marks. However, this is further relaxed to 40% marks for SC and ST category students and to 40% for OBC students. Apart from this, appearing in either CLAT PG, LSAT or SAAT is a mandatory requirement. Even if the students have appeared in CLAT UG or LSAT, filling out the application form for SAAT is a necessity.  Students who are yet to appear in the final semester examinations of their graduation are also allowed to attempt SAAT for securing admissions to the university provided they secure the minimum marks as stipulated. 

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the yearly fee stands at ₹1,25,000. The mess and hostel fee is the same as discussed above.

Other courses

Apart from the aforesaid courses, the university also offers a 3-year LL.B (Hons.) degree with a program fee of ₹95,000 per annum. 

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at ₹5,40,000 per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at ₹4,80,000 per annum. Corporates, law firms and multiple litigation chambers visit the university for campus recruitments. 

National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ)

About the college

The National Law University Jodhpur (NLUJ) is situated in the state of Rajasthan and has been listed time and again among the top law schools in the country. Established in 1999, the university is known for pushing boundaries and overcoming challenges in the area of legal education, research and development. The graduates from this university have the reputation of securing scholarships in leading law colleges like Oxford, Yale, Harvard, etc, for their post graduation. 

Apart from this, it has a dynamic faculty that guides the students in all matters and it also receives visiting faculties from international colleges like Harward and Max Planck who guide the students in their research assignments. The experienced faculty and the knowledge-hungry students have contributed to the success of this university which has resulted in it being ranked 10th in the 2022 NIRF law university rankings. 

Courses offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A-LL.B (Hons.)

This university offers 2 different undergraduate courses. It also allows the students to choose from a variety of honours electives. This includes Constitutional law, Business law, International law, Trade law, IPR and Criminal law. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th education with at least 45% of marks if he belongs to the General, OBC or PWD category and at least 40% marks if he belongs to the SC or ST category. Apart from this, appearing in the CLAT UG is a mandatory requirement. Students who are yet to appear in the class 12th final examinations are also allowed to attempt the CLAT UG to secure admissions to the university provided they secure the minimum marks as stipulated. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is 120 students. This number is subject to change based on the policies of the university. Also, 15% of seats are reserved for the SC category, 7.5% of seats are reserved for the ST category and 5% of seats are reserved for the PWD category. There is also a special reservation for NRI/NRI sponsored students with a total of 16 seats being allocated to them. 

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the yearly fee stands at ₹1,44,000 for Indian students and ₹3,92,00 for NRI/NRI sponsored students. This fee is inclusive of other charges like student welfare fees, gym fees, moot court fees, mess and hostel charges, etc.

One-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a one-year master’s programme in 2 different specialisations, i.e., IPR and technology laws and corporate laws. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his law graduation with at least 45% of marks if he belongs to the SC or ST category and at least 50% marks for the rest. For enrolling in this course, students have to appear in the CLAT PG examination conducted by the Consortium. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is limited to 50 students. This number is subject to change based on the policies of the university. The reservation of seats is the same as discussed above for the undergraduate courses. However, there is no reservation for NRI/NRI-sponsored students. 

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the yearly fee stands at ₹1,14,000. This fee is inclusive of other charges like student welfare fee, gym fees, moot court fee, mess and hostel charges, etc.

Other courses

Apart from the aforesaid courses, the university also offers PhD programmes for research scholars in law. 

Scholarships

The university offers scholarships to its students based on the following eligibility criterion. 

1. The student should be pursuing a UG degree.
2. The admission should not be under the NRI/NRI sponsored category.
3. The annual income of the parents should be below 6 lakhs. 
4. The CGPA of the student in all previous semesters should be above 6. 

For more details regarding the application procedure, mode of payment, form of scholarship, etc, click here.  

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at ₹14,50,000 per annum. However, there have been no post-graduate placements at the university for the last 3 years. International law firms like Allen and Overy LLP, Herbert Smith LLP, and Simmons & Simmons alongside premier national law firms like Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, AZB Partners, Anand & Anand, Juris Corp,  Khaitan & Co., etc. visit the campus for recruitment. PSUs like National Thermal Power Corporation, Indian Oil Corporation, Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation and even regulatory bodies like SEBI recruit students during campus placements. 

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)

About the college

The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology was established in the year as a vocational training centre and it transformed into a full-grown university in the year 1997. The faculty of law at this university is fairly new and was started in the year 2007. However, even in this short span of time, the KIIT Law School has outdone several law schools in the country and has been ranked 11th in the 2022 NIRF law universities rating. Moreover, the university itself has been ranked 20th in the country in the 2022 NIRF universities ratings. 

This college makes moot courts its priority and trains students vigorously in the same. In furtherance of the same, the college keeps organising national and international moot court competitions and its students have won several prestigious awards in this area.  

Course offered

5-year B.A-LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A-LL.B. (Hons.) and BSc-LL.B (Hons.) 

These are the three undergraduate integrated courses that are offered to students wanting to pursue law. This college considers CLAT UG marks for admission and also conducts its own entrance examination called the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Entrance Examination (KIITEE) for admission into the undergraduate course. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th education with at least 45% of marks for admission into the BA-LLB or BBA-LLB courses. In the case of BSc-LLBA, the student should have secured at least 45% marks in the science stream. Apart from this, attempting CLAT UG or KIITEEis a mandatory requirement. Students who are yet to appear in the class 12th final examinations are also allowed to attempt KIITEE to secure admissions to the university, provided they secure the minimum marks as stipulated. 

Fee structure

The course fee for all three courses is the same and stands at ₹3,09,000 per annum and is inclusive of all other charges. The fee structure is subject to change as per the policies of the college. 

One-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a one-year master’s program with specialisations in International law, Corporate and Commercial law, Criminal law, Family law, Constitutional law and Legal Pedagogy and Research.

Eligibility

The student should have completed his law graduation with at least 55% of the marks. For enrolling in this course, students have to appear in either the CLAT PG examination or KIITEE.

Fee structure

The course fee for the courses stands at ₹2,39,000 per annum and is inclusive of all other charges. The fee structure is subject to change as per the policies of the college. 

Other courses

Apart from the aforesaid course, the institute also offers a PhD programme as well. Selection for this course is done through the national level PhD examination or through KIITEE. Individuals should have scored at least 55% marks in their post-graduation to be eligible for the course. 

Scholarships

The college has various scholarships of its own and also facilitates the provision of external scholarships to the students. Primarily, it offers a merit-based scholarship to the student who secures the first rank in the semester examinations. It also offers to poor and needy students based on merit. The full details of the different scholarships that are available can be found here. 

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at 5 lakhs per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at 8 lakhs per annum. In 2021, the highest package received by an undergraduate student was 12 lakhs per annum. Law firms like Khaitan, Luthra and Luthra, Remfry and Sagar, Phoenix Legal, and companies like Kotak Mahindra, and IFCL participate in the campus recruitment drives. 

Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh

About the college

The Aligarh Muslim University is one of the oldest universities in the country. Moreover, the department of law, established in 1891 is also considered one of the oldest in the country. As of today, the department has experienced faculty with almost 90% of professors holding a PhD degree. It publishes two peer-reviewed journals that are highly revered in the legal community. In the last 5 years, the faculty was involved in publishing over 100 research articles, 3 books, and over 10 chapters in different books. 

Apart from the quality faculty, the university is known for imbibing research skills in the students and encourages students to write and publish research papers throughout the year. All these attributes have led to it being ranked 12th in the 2022 NIRF law universities rankings. 

Course offered

5-year B.A-LL.B. (Hons.)

This is the solitary integrated undergraduate course that is offered to students wanting to pursue law. This college considers CLAT UG marks for admission and also conducts its own entrance examination called the AMU BA-LLB Entrance Exam for admission into the undergraduate course. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th education with at least 50% of marks for admission into the BA-LLB course. Apart from this, attempting and clearing AMU BA-LLB Entrance Exam is a mandatory requirement. Students who are yet to appear in the class 12th final examinations are also allowed to attempt the AMU BA-LLB Entrance Exam to secure admission to the university, provided they secure the minimum marks as stipulated. The portion of this exam is similar to that of CLAT UG. 

Intake

The total intake in this program is limited to 120 students. 

Fee structure

The course fee for all the three courses is the same and stands at ₹2,03,400 per annum and is inclusive of all other charges. The fee structure is subject to change as per the policies of the college. 

Two-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a two-year master’s programme with specialisations in Commercial law, Criminal law, Family law, Constitutional law and Labour law.

Eligibility

The student should have completed his law graduation with at least 50% of the marks. For enrolling in this course, students have to appear in AMU LLM Entrance Examination conducted by the college. The syllabus for the same is in line with the subjects studied in graduation.

Intake

The total intake in this program is limited to 35 students. 

Fee structure

The course fee for the courses stands at ₹2,05,000 per annum and is inclusive of all other charges. The fee structure is subject to change as per the policies of the college. 

Other courses

Apart from the aforesaid course, the institute also offers a PhD programme as well. Selection for this course is done through the national level PhD examination or through KIITEE. Individuals should have scored at least 55% marks in their post-graduation to be eligible for the course. 

Scholarships

The college has various scholarships of its own and also facilitates the provision of external scholarships to the students. The full details of the different scholarships that are available can be found here. 

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at ₹10,20,000 per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at ₹10,20,000 lakhs per annum. Law firms like Khaitan, Luthra and Luthra, Tatva Legal, Argus Partners, and companies like Concilio participate in the campus recruitment drives. 

Lovely Professional University, Punjab

About the college

With its core values as integrity and professional ethics, the Lovely Professional University was established in the year 2005. It focuses on providing the students with an outcome-oriented learning ecosystem so that the students thrive in the practical world by relying on their strong analytical and leadership skills. The university is a proud member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, UK.  

The faculty of law is experienced and encourages the students to participate in co-curricular activities along with academics. The placement cell and alumni contacts help students in securing internships in leading law firms in the country. All these factors have contributed to it being ranked 13th under the 2022 NIRF law universities rankings.

Courses offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A, LL.B (Hons.)

This university offers two undergraduate courses, i.e, BA-LLB (Hons.) and BBA-LLB (Hons.) with an option to choose from four honour electives namely Constitutional law, Corporate law, Criminal law and International law. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th education with at least 60% marks. There is a 5% relaxation for SC and ST students, students from north-eastern states and Sikkim, wards of Kashmiri migrants and defence personnel. Apart from this, students may choose to appear in either CLAT UG, or Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or the entrance examination conducted by the university, i.e., the LPU National Entrance and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST) for securing admission into these courses. Students who are yet to appear in the class 12th final examinations are also allowed to attempt the CLAT UG. LSAT or LPUNEST to secure university admission provided they secure the minimum marks as stipulated. 

Study abroad

Students are given the opportunity to apply to programs for studying abroad during the course for increased exposure. The details of the study abroad program can be found here. 

Fee structure

The yearly fee for both the UG programs stands at ₹2,40,000. This is inclusive of all other charges. 

One-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a one-year master’s programme in 5 specialisations namely Business law, IPR, Constitutional law, Criminal law and International law. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class law graduation with at least 50% marks. It is also mandatory to write the LPUNEST examination. Scores from other entrance examinations are not considered. For admission into the course, 70% weightage is given to the marks secured in LPUNEST and 30% weightage is given to the work experience, statement of purpose, publications, etc.  

Fee structure

The yearly fee for the program stands at ₹2,40,000. This is inclusive of all other charges.  

Other courses

Apart from the aforesaid courses, the university also offers a 3-year LL.B program. Admission to the same is through LPUNEST or LSAT. 

Scholarships 

The scholarship structure for the undergraduate program is based on the cut-off scores in LPUNEST or equivalent scores in CLAT UG or LSAT and the marks secured by the individual in class 12th. The same has been enumerated below:

• A score of 160 or more in LPUNEST and a score of 95% or above in class 12th; 

Scholarship: ₹57,600 per semester. 

• A score of 135 or more in LPUNEST and a score between 90-95% in class 12th; 

Scholarship: ₹45,600 per semester.

• A score of 105 or more in LPUNEST and a score between 80-90% in class 12th; 

Scholarship: ₹33,600 per semester.

The scholarship structure for the postgraduate program is based on the cut-off scores in LPUNEST and the marks secured by the individual in his law graduation. The same has been enumerated below:

• A score of 110 or more in LPUNEST and a score of 90% or above in graduation; 

Scholarship: ₹66,000 per semester. 

• A score of 100 or more in LPUNEST and a score between 80-89% in graduation; 

Scholarship: ₹54,000 per semester.

• A score of 85 or more in LPUNEST and a score between 70-79% in graduation; 

Scholarship: ₹42,000 per semester.

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at ₹6,00,000 per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at ₹6,30,000 per annum. Companies like No Broker Association, Planet Spark, Tag and Bench Association, etc, recruit students from the campus.

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai

About the college  

The Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, School of Law boasts of state of the art facilities and uses information and communication-enabled tools in the classroom for teaching students. It is one of the oldest private law schools in Chennai and was established in the year 2009. It follows an integrated curriculum and provides its students access to an automated library. It also has multiple centres for the students including skill development centres, gender sensitisation centres, research and innovation centres, etc.

Having a campus as large as 180 acres, the students and faculty are provided residential spaces within the campus. It also brings in over 100 international faculties every year to provide guest lectures to the students. All these factors have contributed to it being ranked 13th under the 2022 NIRF law universities rankings.

Courses offered

5-year BA.LLB (Hons), BBA.LLB (Hons), B.Com.LLB (Hons) & BSc LLB (Hons).

This university offers four different undergraduate courses with an option to choose from a wide range of honour electives.  Students are allowed to undertake transferable credit courses with several universities like Queens Mary University, UK and Dundee University, UK and use the credits for early completion of their 5-year course.

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th education with at least 60% marks. For admission, the students have to fill out the application form on the official website by providing details regarding themselves. The selection of students for these courses is based on the performance of the students in group discussions and personal interview rounds. There is no entrance examination for admission to this university. 

Fee structure

The yearly fee for both the UG programs stands at ₹2,40,000. This is inclusive of all other charges. 

One-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a one-year master’s programme in 6 specialisations namely Business law, IPR, Constitutional law, Criminal law, International law and Labour laws. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class law graduation with at least 50% marks. The application procedure is identical to that of the UG courses discussed above. There is no entrance examination for admission.  

Fee structure

The yearly fee for the program stands at ₹1,75,000. This is inclusive of all other charges.  

Other courses

Apart from the aforesaid courses, the university also offers a 5-year integrated LLM-PhD course, a 3-year full-time PhD course and a 4-year part-time PhD course. 

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at ₹5,80,000 per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at ₹6,00,000 per annum. Law firms like Anand and Anand, Abdul & Vinod Partners, SNS Partners along with corporates like HDFC, etc, recruit students from the campus.

National Law Institute University, Bhopal (NLIU)

About the college

The National Law Institute University was established in Bhopal in the year 1997 with the aim of training law students so as to transform them into informed lawyers who would act toward the development of the legal community. Since its establishment, it has focused on adopting a multidisciplinary approach to imparting legal education and on the scholastic development of the students. 

In furtherance of its aim, it has established multiple centres of excellence in the university wherein students can engage in research and development activities. National and international level moot courts and conferences are organised around the year for providing the students with practical experience. All these efforts have led to it being ranked 15th in the 2022 NIRF law universities rating. 

Courses offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and BSc-LL.B (Hons.)

This university offers 2 different undergraduate courses. The first is the B.A-LL.B (Hons.) course where students can opt from a wide array of honour subjects and the second is the BSc-LL.B (Hons.) course where students have only one Honour elective of Cyber Security laws. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th education with at least 45% of marks if he belongs to the General, OBC or PWD category and at least 40% if he belongs to the SC or ST category. For the BSc-LL.B (Hons.) course, the student should have opted science stream in his intermediate. Apart from this, appearing in the CLAT UG is a mandatory requirement. Students who are yet to appear in the class 12th final examinations are also allowed to attempt the CLAT UG to secure university admission provided they secure the minimum marks as stipulated. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is 65 students in the B.A-LL.B (Hons.) course. Along with the general reservations for the SC, ST, OBC and PWD categories, there is a special reservation of 25 seats and 18 seats for Madhya Pradesh domiciled students and NRI/NRI sponsored students respectively. Coming to the BSc-LL.B (Hons.) course, the total student intake in the current academic year is limited to 60. There is no reservation for Madhya Pradesh domiciled students. 9 seats are reserved for NRI/NRI sponsored students along with other reservations for the SC, ST, OBC and PWD categories.

Foreign nationals

Any person who qualifies as a Person of Indian Origin or as an Overseas Citizen of India can apply for admission to this course. However, appearing in the CLAT UG is not a mandatory requirement and they can directly apply to the university for admission. Such students will be admitted based on their academic records, i.e., at least 50% marks in the 12th standard final examinations. 

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the sum of the yearly tuition fee, exam and facilities fee, hostel charges and refundable deposits amounts to ₹2,79,250.  

One-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a one-year master’s programme in 3 different specialisations, i.e., IPR and Business laws, Constitutional and Administrative law, and Human rights and Criminal law. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his law graduation with at least 45% of marks if he belongs to the SC or ST category and at least 50% for the rest. For enrolling in this course, students have to appear in the CLAT PG examination conducted by the Consortium. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is limited to 60 students. This number is subject to change based on the policies of the university. 30 seats are reserved for Madhya Pradesh domiciled students and 5 seats are reserved for international students along with other reservations for the SC, ST, OBC and PWD categories.

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the sum of the yearly tuition fee, exam and facilities fee, hostel charges and refundable deposits amounts to ₹2,44,250.  

Other courses

Apart from the aforesaid courses, the university also offers another post-graduate programme called Master of Cyber Law and Information Security with an intake of 66 students, a PhD programme for research scholars, postgraduate diploma courses and certificate courses in various areas of law. 

Scholarships

The university offers scholarships to two students in the first year of the undergraduate course based on their economic condition. For more details regarding the eligibility criterion, application procedure, mode of payment, etc, click here.  

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at ₹16,00,000 per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at ₹3,60,000 per annum. Premier national law firms like Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, AZB Partners, Desai & Diwanji, Majmudar & Partners, Trilegal, etc. visit the campus for recruitment along with international law firms like Linklaters and Herbert Smith Freehills. ICICI Bank also recruits students during campus placements. 

Christ University, Bengaluru

About the college

The Christ University was established in 1969 as Christ College. It was granted autonomy by the UGC in 2004 and was recognised as an institution with potential for excellence in 2006. The Ministry of Human Resource Development granted it the status of Deemed-to-be university in the year 2016. It was also accredited with NAAC ‘A’ grade in the same year.  

The university follows a multi-disciplinary approach to imparting legal education and has a total of 25,000 students spread across all branches. It offers its courses at 3 locations, i.e., the main campus in Bengaluru, and two subordinate campuses in Pune and Delhi. Its research-oriented education system is evidenced by the 6 peer-reviewed journals that are published by the university annually. The experienced faculty has published over 300 books to date. All these factors have contributed to it being ranked 16th under the 2022 NIRF law universities rankings.

Courses offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A, LL.B (Hons.)

This university offers two undergraduate courses, i.e, BA-LLB (Hons.) and BBA-LLB (Hons.) with an option to choose from a wide range of honour electives including Sports law, Telecommunication law, Artificial Intelligence law, etc. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th education with at least 45% marks. It conducts its own entrance examination, i..e, the Christ University Entrance Test (CUET) for admitting students to these courses. The entrance exam syllabus is similar to that of CLAT UG and includes English language, Reasoning, General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Data Analysis and Interpretation. The details of the selection process and the important dates are accessible on the dedicated app of the university which can be accessed here. 

Fee structure

The annual fees for Karnataka domiciled students amount to ₹1,70,000. For students of all other states, the annual fee stands at ₹1,95,000. The annual fee for NRI/NRI sponsored students and international students is ₹2,50,000 and $4000 respectively. This is in exclusion of the hostel, mess or transport fee that is charged by the university. 

One-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a one-year master’s programme in 2 specialisations Corporate and Commercial law and Intellectual Property and Trade law.

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class law graduation with at least 50% marks. Students have to appear in the CUET to secure admission in this course. The details of the selection process and the important dates are accessible on the dedicated app of the university which can be accessed here. 

Fee structure

The yearly fee for the program stands at ₹2,40,000. This is inclusive of all other charges.  

Other courses

The annual fees for Karnataka domiciled students amount to ₹1,25,000. For students of all other states, the annual fees stand at ₹1,35,000. The annual fee for NRI/NRI sponsored students and international students is ₹2,25,000 and $5000 respectively. This is in exclusion of the hostel, mess or transport fee that is charged by the university.

Scholarships 

A wide range of scholarships is awarded to the students at this university. These scholarships are in the form of merit scholarships, financial assistance scholarships, and alumni association scholarships. It also allows the students to pay their fees in instalments. More details regarding the scholarships can be found here. 

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at ₹4,93,000 per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at ₹3,62,000 per annum. Law firms like King and Partridge, Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan, Trilegal, V.J Mathew, Universal Legal, etc, along with corporate houses and NGOs like Justice and Care, GMR Infrastructure, Hewlett Packard Sales India Limited, etc, recruit students from the campus.

Dr.Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow

About the college

Dr Ram Manohar Lhiya National Law University was established in 2005 in the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and classes commenced there in the year 2006. Named after one of the activists of the Indian independence movement, this university boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure and a learning environment. It aims to train students in professional skills and sees it as a way the development of the legal community in India and for the promotion of good and ethical practices in advocacy. 

The university has a lush green campus of over 40 acres and it provides for the accommodation of both the staff and the students within the campus itself. The university has a history of producing some of the best mooters with several of them participating and bringing laurels to the university in both national and international moot court competitions. All these factors have contributed toward it being ranked 17th under the 2022 NIRF law universities rankings. 

Courses offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) 

This university offers one undergraduate course, i.e., the B.A-LL.B (Hons.) course where students can opt from a wide array of honour subjects including the likes of International Environmental law, Media law, IPR, Emigration law, Air & Space law, etc. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th education with at least 45% of marks if he belongs to the General, OBC or PWD category and at least 40% if he belongs to the SC or ST category. Apart from this, appearing in the CLAT UG is a mandatory requirement. Students who are yet to appear in the class 12th final examinations are also allowed to attempt the CLAT UG to secure university admission provided they secure the minimum marks as stipulated. The candidates should be below 20 years or below 22 years in the case of SC or ST category at the time of enrolment into the course. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is 160 students along with 16 additional seats under the NRI quota. Out of the 160 seats available, 43 seats for the OBC category students, 34 seats for the SC category and 3 seats for ST students are reserved. However, this reservation is only applicable to the students who are domiciled residents of Uttar Pradesh. There is also a horizontal reservation for PWD, wards of freedom fighters or defence personnel of UP and women candidates. 

Foreign nationals

Any person who qualifies as a Person of Indian Origin or as an Overseas Citizen of India can apply for admission to this course. However, appearing in the CLAT UG is not a mandatory requirement and they can directly apply to the university for admission. Such students will be admitted based on their academic records, i.e., at least 50% marks in the 12th standard final examinations. 

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the total fee for Indian students amounts to ₹1,68,000 per annum and for international students or students of the NRI quota amounts to ₹1,00,000 + $10000. 

One-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a one-year master’s programme in 10 different specialisations. This includes specialisations in Human rights, IPR, Jurisprudence, Environmental law, Labour law, etc.  

Eligibility

The student should have completed his law graduation with at least 50% of the marks. For enrolling in this course, students have to appear in the CLAT PG examination conducted by the Consortium. International students are also eligible to enrol in this course and they have to apply directly to the university for the same. Appearing in CLAT PG is not mandatory.

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is limited to 20 students. This number is subject to change based on the policies of the university. Out of the 30 seats available, 5 seats for the OBC category students, 4 seats for the SC category and 1 seat for ST students are reserved. However, this reservation is only applicable to the students who are domiciled residents of Uttar Pradesh. There is also a horizontal reservation for PWD, wards of freedom fighters or defence personnel of UP and women candidates. 

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the total fee for Indian students amounts to ₹1,03,000 per annum and for international students or students of the NRI quota amounts to ₹50,000 + $10000.  

Other courses

Apart from the aforesaid courses, the university also offers a PhD programme for research scholars. The enrolment in this program is through the Research Entrance Test conducted by the university. 

Scholarships

The university offers scholarships to 10 students in the undergraduate course and to 1 student in the postgraduate scores. This is a merit-cum-means scholarship that amounts to ₹50,000 per annum. For the first year UG students, rank secured in CLAT UG and the marks secured in class 12th is taken into consideration for awarding the scholarship and for first-year PG students, rank secured in CLAT PG along with the CGPA (8.5 or higher) secured in graduation is taken into consideration. For more details regarding the scholarships, click here. 

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at ₹5,00,000 per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at ₹5,00,000 per annum. In 2021, this average had increased to 10 lakhs per annum with the highest package of 18 lakhs per annum. Premier national law firms like Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, AZB Partners, Singh & Associate, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan, etc. visit the campus for recruitment along with companies like International Institute of Financial Markets, Digiversal Pvt. Ltd., Deloitte, etc. 

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab

About the college

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, in the year 2006 and became functional in the year 2007. It was accredited with NAAC ‘A’ grade in 2015 and received autonomy under UGC in 2018. Even after having a campus spread over 50 acres, it is ranked first in the list of cleanest campuses in the country. It boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities that are provided to the students. The voluminous library consists of over 39000 sources of legal knowledge. 

Apart from this, the university has established 17 research centres to inculcate the habit of legal research in every student from the very beginning. This includes centres for Consumer protection law, International Humanitarian law, Criminal law, ADR, etc. These centres organise workshops and conferences at both the national and international levels. It also has a Legal Aid clinic that is fully functional and has a strength of over 100 volunteers in the form of advocates and paralegals. All these factors have contributed toward it being ranked 18th under the 2022 NIRF law universities rankings. 

Courses offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) 

This university offers one undergraduate course, i.e., the B.A-LL.B (Hons.) course where students can opt for 4 different honour subjects, i.e., Business law, Criminal law, Constitutional law and International law. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th education with at least 45% of marks if he belongs to the General, OBC or PWD category and at least 40% if he belongs to the SC or ST category. Apart from this, appearing in the CLAT UG is a mandatory requirement. Students who are yet to appear in the class 12th final examinations are also allowed to attempt the CLAT UG to secure university admission provided they secure the minimum marks as stipulated. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is 180 students. Out of the 180 seats available, 9 seats for the PWD category, 27 seats for the SC category and 14 seats for ST category students are reserved. There is also a horizontal reservation of 18 seats for students who are domiciled residents of Punjab. There is also a special reservation for Kashmiri migrants, J&K residents and NRI. 

Foreign nationals

Any person who qualifies as a Person of Indian Origin or as an Overseas Citizen of India can apply for admission to this course. However, appearing in the CLAT UG is not a mandatory requirement and they can directly apply to the university for admission. Such students will be admitted based on their academic records, i.e., at least 50% marks in the 12th standard final examinations. 

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the total fee for Indian students amounts to ₹2,16,000 per annum and for international students or students of the NRI quota amounts to ₹96,000 + $12000. 

One-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a one-year master’s programme in 4 different specialisations, i.e., Business law, Criminal law, Constitutional law and International law.  

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class law graduation with at least 55% of marks if he belongs to the General, OBC or PWD category and at least 50% if he belongs to the SC or ST category. For enrolling in this course, students have to appear in the CLAT PG examination conducted by the Consortium. International students are also eligible to enrol in this course and they have to apply directly to the university for the same. Appearing in CLAT PG is not mandatory.

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is limited to 44 students. This number is subject to change based on the policies of the university. Out of the 44 seats available, 3 seats for the PWD category, 9 seats for the SC category and 5 seats for ST category students are reserved. There is also a horizontal reservation for Kashmiri migrants, J&K residents and students belonging to the EWS category.

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the total fee for Indian students amounts to ₹1,68,000 per annum and for international students or students of the NRI quota amounts to ₹98,000 + $3540.  

Other courses

Apart from the aforesaid courses, the university also offers an Executive LLM in the form of a postgraduate diploma for working professionals, an MBA (Law) programme for graduates, a PhD programme for research scholars and also an LL.D programme. 

Scholarships 

The university offers scholarships to students in both UG and PG courses. The details of the same can be found here. 

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at ₹7,50,000 per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at ₹5,00,000 per annum. Premier national law firms like Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Jyoti Sagar Associates, Singh and Associates, Spiceroute Legal, etc, visit the campus for recruitment along with firms like Ernst & Young and Deloitte who are part of the Big 6.

Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy, Chennai

About the college

The Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) was established in 1984 in Chennai. With time, it has grown to be one of the best private law colleges in the city and has attracted students from across the country. The Ministry of Human Resource Development granted it the status of Deemed-to-be university in the year 2001. The university believes in the holistic development of the students and encourages them to participate in national and international level moots and also includes vigorous research assignments in the academic curriculum. The students of this university have time and again used their mooting kill to win multiple national-level moots. 

The university has been accredited with NAAC ‘A++’ grade in 2018 and is recognised as a Category-1 university by the UGC. All these factors have contributed to it being ranked 16th under the 2022 NIRF law universities rankings.

Courses offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A, LL.B (Hons.) and BCom, LL.B (Hons.)

This university offers two undergraduate courses, i.e, BA-LLB (Hons.), BBA-LLB (Hons.), and BCom-LLB (Hons.) with an option to choose from a wide range of honour subjects.  Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th education and should have obtained passing marks. The students have to appear in CLAT UG for being admitted into this course. The marks secured in class 12th and CLAT UG are weighted together at the time of admission. For more information regarding the admission criterion, click here. 

Fee structure

The yearly fee for both the UG programs stands at ₹1,37,000. This is exclusive of mess, hostel and transport charges that the college may apply. 

Scholarships

The university offers scholarships based on merit to the top 10% of performers in the batch. The details of the scholarship can be accessed here. 

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at ₹4,00,000 per annum. Corporates like Tata Consultancy Services, Union Bank, etc,  recruit students from the campus.

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 

About the college

The Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University is almost a century old. Over the years, it has gained a reputation as one of the best law colleges in the country and attracts students across the country to its undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The faculty attempts to bring real-world scenarios into classroom education and this system sets the education quality of this university a cut above the rest. 

The university has produced a series of alumni who have gone on to become judges and partners in law firms. The quality of legal education and the research-based academic curriculum helps the students grow into knowledgeable and ethical lawyers.  All these factors have contributed to it being ranked 16th under the 2022 NIRF law universities rankings.

Courses offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) 

This university offers a solitary undergraduate course, i.e, the BA-LLB (Hons.) course. It conducts its own entrance examination for admitting students to this course. The exam is highly competitive and is given by thousands of students every year. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th with at least 50% of marks if he belongs to the General category, 45% marks if he belongs to the OBC category and 40% marks if he belongs to the SC or ST category. For enrolling in this course, students have to appear in the Under-graduate Entrance Test (UET) that is organised by the university. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is limited to 120 students. These seats are reserved for SC (15%), ST (7.5%) and OBC(25%) categories.   

Foreign nationals

Any person who qualifies as a Person of Indian Origin or as an Overseas Citizen of India can apply for admission to this course. However, appearing in the UET is not a mandatory requirement and they can directly apply to the university for admission along with a statement of purpose. Such students will be admitted based on their academic records. There is a special supernumerary reservation of 15% for international students.  

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the total fee for Indian students amounts to ₹6316 per annum and the total fee for international students amounts to ₹7850 per annum.     

One-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a one-year master’s programme. Admission to this course is through an entrance exam conducted by the university. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class law graduation with at least 50% of marks if he belongs to the General category, 45% marks if he belongs to the OBC category and 40% marks if he belongs to the SC or ST category. For enrolling in this course, students have to appear in the Post-graduate Entrance Test (PET) that is organised by the university. International students are also eligible to enrol in this course and they can directly apply to the university for the same. They are not mandated to appear in the UET examination. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is limited to 20 students. These seats are reserved for SC (15%), ST (7.5%) and OBC(25%) categories. Also, there is a special supernumerary reservation of 15% for international students.  

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the total fee for both Indian and international students amounts to ₹60,000 per annum. 

Other courses

Apart from the aforesaid courses, the university also offers a 3-year LLB (Hons.) program, a PhD programme for research scholars who have completed their master’s degree with at least 55% or above marks a 2-year LLM program with a specialisation in Human Rights and Duties Education, and a post-graduate diploma in law with an intake of 60 students. 

Scholarships 

The university offers scholarships to students in the UG course based on their merit and financial conditions. annually. The details of the same can be found here. 

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at ₹7,10,000 per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at ₹8,00,000 per annum. Corporates like Tata Consultancy Services, OLA, etc,  recruit students from the campus.

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun

About the college

The Faculty of Law, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies was established in Uttarakhand in the year 2003 with the aim of forming a university that is industry-focused and result-oriented. It has a big campus that is spread over 44 acres and offers state-of-the-art technology in classrooms for making learning more interactive and interesting. It trains students in an all-around manner and has a placement record of over 90%. 

The university has an in-house moot court and constantly engages industry experts to provide guest lectures to the students. It has an industry alliance with Surana and Surana International Attorneys and provides placement assistance to students up to 5 years after their graduation. All these factors have contributed to it being ranked 21st under the 2022 NIRF law universities rankings.

Courses offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A, LL.B (Hons.) and BCom, LL.B (Hons.)

This university offers three undergraduate courses, i.e, BA-LLB (Hons.), BBA-LLB (Hons.), and BCom-LLB (Hons.) with an option to choose from a wide range of honour subjects that include Business law, Labour law, Energy law, Constitutional law, Criminal law, Banking and Finance, etc.  Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th with at least 50% marks. For enrolling in this course, students have to appear in either CLAT UG, LSAT, or the UPES Law School Aptitude Test (ULSAT) that is organised by the university. Students holding a rank below 15000 in CLAT UG or students holding above 60% in LSAT are exempted from appearing in ULSAT. 

Study abroad

The university has an academic alliance with the University of Law, UK, the University of Adelaide, Australia, University of Calgary, Canada and the meritorious students can opt to study for a semester at these universities with a full tuition fee waiver. 

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the total fee amounts to ₹3,40,00 per annum. This is excluding the hostel, mess and transport fee charged by the university.      

One-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a one-year master’s programmem with specialisations in International Business Law, Corporate and Securities law, Environment law, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cyber laws and Energy Law.

Eligibility

The student should have completed his 12th standard and law graduation with at least 50% marks each. For enrolling in this course, students have to appear in either CLAT PG or the ULSAT-PG examination that is organised by the university.   

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the total fee per annum amounts to ₹2,46,000. 

Other courses

Apart from the aforesaid courses, the university also offers a 3-year LLB (Hons.) programme and a PhD programme for research scholars.

Scholarships 

The university offers scholarships to students in the UG course based on their merit in the entrance exam. Some students are even offered a 100% scholarship on their tuition fees. 50% of scholarships are reserved for girl students.  There is also a 33% fee concession for Uttarakhand domiciled students. The details of the same can be found here. 

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at ₹3,30,000 per annum. However, no placements are offered for PG students. Corporates like EATON, Factum Legal, Pramata, HCL, Sterlite Power, etc,  recruit students from the campus.

National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi

About the college

The National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL) was established in Ranchi in the year 2010 by a statute of the Jharkhand state legislature. The institute was established with the aim of imparting holistic legal education to students so as to develop judicial and legal institutions in the future. It focuses on a multi-disciplinary approach by giving equal importance to academics and co-curricular activities for the overall development of the students. 

It has established centres of excellence in law and Panchayat Raj system, law and natural resources, human rights advocacy, etc. It also focuses on laws of the modern era and has included subjects like Biotechnology law, IPR, Genome law, Genetic engineering law, the law of medicine, etc, in its curriculum. All these factors have contributed to it being ranked 22nd under the 2022 NIRF law universities rankings. 

Courses offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) 

This university offers one undergraduate course, i.e., the B.A-LL.B (Hons.) course where students can opt for 5 different honour subjects, i.e., Corporate law, Criminal law, Constitutional law, IPR, and International law. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th education with at least 45% of marks if he belongs to the General, OBC or PWD category and at least 40% if he belongs to the SC or ST category. Apart from this, appearing in the CLAT UG is a mandatory requirement. Students who are yet to appear in the class 12th final examinations are also allowed to attempt the CLAT UG to secure university admission provided they secure the minimum marks as stipulated. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is limited to 60. Out of the 60 seats available, 8 seats for the OBC category, 6 seats for the SC category and 16 seats for ST category students are reserved. There is also a horizontal reservation for students who are domiciled residents of Jharkhand. 

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the total fee amounts to ₹2,27,000 per annum. 

One-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a one-year master’s programme with specialisations in IPR, Corporate and Commercial law and Constitutional and Administrative law.  

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class law graduation with at least 55% of marks if he belongs to the General, OBC or PWD category and at least 50% if he belongs to the SC or ST category. For enrolling in this course, students have to appear in the CLAT PG examination conducted by the Consortium. I

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is limited to 10 students. This number is subject to change based on the policies of the university. Out of the 10 seats available, 1 seat for the OBC category, 1 seat for the SC category and 2 seats for ST category students are reserved.

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the total fee amounts to ₹2,03,000 per annum.   

Other courses

Apart from the aforesaid courses, the university offers a PhD programme for research scholars.

Scholarships 

The university offers 2 scholarships based on merit for UG students from the 2nd to 5th year. It also offers 32 support scholarships to students of all categories based on their family income level. The details and the application form can be accessed here. 

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at ₹7,00,000 per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at ₹4,80,000 per annum. Premier national law firms like Khaitan and Co, Singh and Associates, Luthra and Luthra, etc, visit the campus for recruitment along with companies like All India Reporter, L&T Finance, etc.

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi

About the college

The University School of Law and Legal Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University was established in 2001 and was the first university to be established in close proximity to the Supreme Court and the Delhi High Court among other tribunals. This university sets standards of legal education for itself and follows an example-driven approach to educating young minds. They train students in both, in-court litigation and outside the court settlement systems.

The university has established several legal centres for the holistic development of students. This includes the legal aid centre, children and family counselling centre, documentation and internet connectivity centre and a human rights centre. The students undertake multiple community development programmes like the jail awareness program, legal literacy campaigns and lok adalats.  All these factors have contributed to it being ranked 23rd under the 2022 NIRF law universities rankings.

Courses offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A, LL.B (Hons.) 

This university offers two undergraduate courses, i.e, BA-LLB (Hons.) and BBA-LLB (Hons.), with an option to choose from a wide range of honour subjects. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th with at least 50% marks. For enrolling in this course, students have to appear in the CLAT UG examination. 

Intake

The intake for the BA-LLB (Hons.) course is limited to 40 students and for the BBA-LLB (Hons.) course, the intake is limited to 20 students for the current academic year.

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in both the courses, the total fee amounts to ₹89,400 per annum. This is excluding the hostel, mess and transport fee charged by the university.      

One-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a one-year master’s programme with specialisations in Corporate law, Human Rights law, IPR and Alternate Dispute Resolution.  

Eligibility

The student should have completed his law graduation with at least 50% marks. For enrolling in this course, students have to appear in the CLAT PG examination.   

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the total fee per annum amounts to ₹1,20,000. 

Other courses

Apart from the aforesaid courses, the university also offers a PhD programme for research scholars and a 2-year LLM programme that is conducted on weekends with specialisations in IPR and Cyber laws. 

Scholarships 

The university offers multiple scholarships to the students and releases notifications in this regard on their website. The details of the same can be found here. 

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at ₹5,0,000 per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at ₹4,00,000 per annum. Law firms like JSA Advocates, Bharucha and Partners, Vaish Associates, etc,  recruit students from the campus.

National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam

About the college

The National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam was established in 2009 with the aim of providing legal education, especially to students of different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds in the northeastern part of the country. The campus is situated on the northern bank of the river Brahmaputra and is spread over 50 acres. Apart from being part of the Consortium of national law universities in the country, it is also part of several prestigious international academic institutions like the International Association of Law Schools. Asian Law Institute Singapore, etc. 

The university is equipped with a voluminous library that has access to online databases like Manupatra and LexisNexis and has state-of-the-art digital classrooms. It follows a wholesome curriculum and focuses on legal research being part of it throughout. It hosted its first convocation for the UG course in 2018 wherein 7 students were awarded gold medals. All these factors have contributed toward it being ranked 24th under the 2022 NIRF law universities rankings. 

Courses offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) 

This university offers one undergraduate course, i.e., the B.A-LL.B (Hons.) course where students can opt for 5x different honour subjects, i.e., IPR & Business law, Criminal law, Constitutional law, Consumer Protection & Environmental law, and International law. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th education with at least 45% of marks if he belongs to the General, OBC or PWD category and at least 40% if he belongs to the SC or ST category. Apart from this, appearing in the CLAT UG is a mandatory requirement. Students who are yet to appear in the class 12th final examinations are also allowed to attempt the CLAT UG to secure university admission provided they secure the minimum marks as stipulated. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is 60 students. Out of the 60 seats available, there is a reservation for SC (7%), ST (15%), and OBC (27%) category students who are domiciled residents of Assam. 5 seats are also reserved in the general category for permanent residents of Assam. 

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the total fee amounts to ₹2,24,000 per annum.   

One-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a one-year master’s programme in 7 different specialisations, i.e., Business law, IPR, Constitutional law, Personal law, Human Rights law, Environmental law and International law.  

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class law graduation with at least 55% of marks if he belongs to the General, OBC or PWD category and at least 50% if he belongs to the SC or ST category. For enrolling in this course, students have to appear in the CLAT PG examination conducted by the Consortium. International students are also eligible to enrol in this course and they have to apply directly to the university for the same. Appearing in CLAT PG is not mandatory.

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is limited to 40 students. The reservations herein are identical to that of the UG course discussed above. 

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the total fee amounts to ₹1,94,500 per annum.  

Other courses

Apart from the aforesaid courses, the university also offers a PhD programme for research scholars who have completed their master’s degree with at least 55% or above marks.  

Scholarships 

The university offers a merit-cum-means scholarship to students in the UG course whose family income is less than 8 lakhs per annum. The details of the same can be found here. 

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at ₹7,63,200 per annum. However, the university does not offer placements in the PG course as of now. In 2021, the highest salary package offered was 12 lakhs per annum. National law firms like Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, AZB Partners, Fox Mandal, etc, visit the campus for recruitment along with organisations like Rajasthan Commission for Women, Rural Litigation & Entitlement Kendra, Tagore Society for Rural Development, Oil India Limited, etc. 

National Law University Odisha (NLUO)

About the college

The National Law University Odisha (NLUO) is one of the recent additions to the national law universities in the country. In a short span of time, the university has recruited experienced faculties who prioritise legal research and inculcate the same in the students. The university offers clinical legal education courses like moots courts, professional ethics, mediation, etc, as part of the undergraduate course curriculum. 

It also has a fully functional legal aid clinic within the university that is run by advocates and other professionals on a contractual basis. Students participate and learn from the activities organised by the clinic. Students themselves have filed PILs as part of these activities. All these factors have contributed toward it being ranked 25th under the 2022 NIRF law universities rankings.

Courses offered

5-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A, LL.B (Hons.)

This university offers two undergraduate courses, with an option to choose from multiple honour subjects. Let us now look at some other important admission criteria. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class 12th education with at least 45% of marks if he belongs to the General, OBC or PWD category and at least 40% if he belongs to the SC or ST category. Apart from this, appearing in the CLAT UG is a mandatory requirement. Students who are yet to appear in the class 12th final examinations are also allowed to attempt the CLAT UG to secure university admission provided they secure the minimum marks as stipulated. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 in the BA-LLB course is limited to 106 students and 13 seats are reserved for ST students and 8 seats are reserved for SC students. In the BBA-LLB course, the total intake is limited to 53 students. Herein, 6 seats are reserved for ST students and 4 seats are reserved for SC students. Also, there is a 25% horizontal reservation in both the courses for students who are domiciled residents of Odisha.  

Foreign nationals

Any person who qualifies as a Person of Indian Origin or as an Overseas Citizen of India can apply for admission to this course. However, appearing in the CLAT UG is not a mandatory requirement and they can directly apply to the university for admission along with a statement of purpose. Such students will be admitted based on their academic records, i.e., at least 50% marks in the 12th standard final examinations. 4 seats in the BA-LLB course and 2 seats in the BBA-LLB course are reserved for them.

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the total fee for Indian students amounts to ₹2,01,000 per annum and the total fee for international students amounts to ₹80,000 + $6000 per annum.     

One-year LL.M Programme

The university also offers a one-year master’s programme in 2 specialisations namely Corporate & Commercial law and Constitutional & Administrative law. 

Eligibility

The student should have completed his class law graduation with at least 55% of marks if he belongs to the General, OBC or PWD category and at least 50% if he belongs to the SC or ST category. For enrolling in this course, students have to appear in the CLAT PG examination conducted by the Consortium. International students are also eligible to enroll in this course and they can directly apply to the university for the same. 

Intake and reservation

The total student intake for the current academic year, i.e., 2022-23 is limited to 50 students. It is divided into 25 seats per specialisation with a reservation of 3 seats for ST category students and 2 seats for SC category students in each specialisation. Also, there is a 25% horizontal reservation in both the courses for students who are domiciled residents of Odisha. % seats in each course are also reserved for foreign nationals. 

Fee structure

As per the current fee structure for students getting enrolled in this course, the total fee for Indian students amounts to ₹1,41,000 per annum and the total fee for international students amounts to ₹69,000 + $4000 per annum.  

Other courses

Apart from the aforesaid courses, the university also offers a PhD programme for research scholars who have completed their master’s degree with at least 55% or above marks.  

Scholarships 

The university offers a merit-cum-means scholarship to students in the UG course annually. The details of the same can be found here. 

Placements

As per information available in the NIRF rankings, the average package for the students in the UG program stands at ₹6,00,000 per annum and the average package for the students enrolled in the PG program stands at ₹4,80,000 per annum. National law firms like Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Singh & Associates, MNSA Legal, Luthra and Luthra, Fox Mandal, etc, visit the campus for recruitment.

Conclusion

The aforesaid list provides details of all the universities and courses in brief. If you want to look into the courses and have a broader understanding of the curriculum, you should visit the official websites of the universities. The list is also subject to change based on the NIRF rankings in the coming years. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

What is the cut-off for top 3 NLUSs?

The cut-off for the top 3 NLUs varies according to the level of the examination. In 2022, the cut-off for the top 3 universities for the UG program was between 100-105 marks and for the PG program was between 85-95 marks. 

Which entrance exams are available for UG courses in law?

Students can appear for CLAT UG for admission to NLUs and other institutions, AILET for admission to NLU Delhi, LSAT-India for admission to multiple private law colleges, SAAT for admission to the Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, AMU BA-LLB for admission to the Aligarh Muslim University, CUSAT for admission to the Cochin University of Science and Technology, KIITEE for admission to the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, SET for admission to the Symbiosis Law Schools, BHU UET for admission to the Banaras Hindu University, DU-LLB entrance exam for admission to the 3-year LLB course offered by Delhi University, LPU NEST for admission to the Lovely Professional University and LFAT for admission to the Allahabad university. 

References

1. https://law.careers360.com/colleges/ranking 
2. https://www.collegesearch.in/law-colleges-india 
3. https://www.collegedekho.com/articles/llb-placements-in-india/ 
4. https://firsthand.co/best-companies-to-work-for/law/top-100-law-firms-rankings 
5. https://www.iflr1000.com/Jurisdiction/india/Rankings/112 

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