After Engineering, Medical and Management studies, Law is the most sought after course in India. The popularity of law schools and universities has been steadily on the rise ever since the private sector started recruiting law professionals at a high rate for their legal teams.
Here is a compilation of the top 20 law schools in India. It is for you to decide which one works best for you.
1. NLSIU Bangalore – National Law School of India University
National Law School of India University or NLSIU Bangalore is the top NLU on our list. It was ranked the number one law university by NIRF in 2020.
This University offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree programs in the field of law. The full-time courses offered by the University are BA LLB (Hons), LLM, PhD, MPhil and LLD.
Admission
- Selection to BA LLB and LLM programmes is done through Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)
- A candidate for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) Degree Course should have passed the Higher Secondary School Examination (10+2) system or an examination equivalent thereto securing in the first attempt, not less than 45% (General) and 40% (in the case of SC / ST candidates and persons with disability) in the aggregate.
- A separate admission test is conducted by the University for admission to research degree programmes
- NLSIU conducts an entrance test named PAT for MA admissions
Application
- Register on the official website of the University
- Select a course and fill the application form
- Submit the application form along with the required documents
- Pay the application fee online via net banking, debit/credit cards
2. NLU Delhi (NLUD) – National Law University
National Law University, Delhi, also known as NLU Delhi is one of the leading law universities in India. The University was ranked 2 for Law by the NIRF in 2020 and 2019.
National Law University Delhi (NLUD) offers various courses like 5-year integrated BA-LLB (Hons), 2-year LLM programme, PG Diploma courses & a PhD programme in the field of law.
Admission
- Selection to BA-LLB (Hons), LLM, PG Diploma will be solely on the basis of the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET)
- Eligibility criteria for the BA-LLB (Hons) five-year programme are that he/she must have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination (10+2 System) or Equivalent Examination with 45% marks (40% in case of SC/ST/Persons with Disability).
- The candidates appearing for the 12th standard annual examination in 2021 are eligible to apply.
Application
- Candidates can apply through the official website of NLUD
3. SIU Pune, Viman Nagar Campus
SIU Pune, Viman Nagar Campus was ranked 7th for law in 2019 by NIRF. Some of the popular courses on offer are BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), etc.
Admission
- For admission to LLB, it is important that candidates appear for Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT)
- The candidate must have passed XII (10+2) examination from any recognized Board with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates).
Application
- For admission, applicants are required to visit the SIU official website
- Candidates must complete the SLAT (Symbiosis Law Admission Test) online registration process
4. NLU Hyderabad – NALSAR University of Law
The National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, also known as NALSAR University of Law is a National Law University that is located in Secunderabad, Hyderabad. The University was ranked 3rd for Law In 2020 as per the NIRF ranking framework.
NALSAR University of Law offers full-time UG, PG, doctorate and diploma programmes in various fields of Law and Management.
Admission
- Selection to BA LLB (Hons) & LLM will be done on the basis of CLAT scores
Application
- Admission to all the programmes is done online through the official website of the university
5. NLU Jodhpur (NLUJ) – National Law University
National Law University Jodhpur, also known as NLU Jodhpur, is one of the top five NLUs in the country. It was ranked 4th for law by NIRF in 2020.
The University offers BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLM, MBA, PhD, DLitt and LLD programmes in various departments of law such as Constitutional Law, Business Law, Trade Law, International Law, Criminal Law and Intellectual Property Rights Law.
Admission
- Admission to BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons) and LLM programmes are based on the CLAT exam
Application
- Candidates can apply both online and offline for the admission process
6. GNLU Gandhinagar (NLU) – Gujarat National Law University
Gujarat National Law University, also known as GNLU is one of the top law universities established by the Government of India.
It offers UG, PG and doctorate programmes in the field of Law.
Admission
- BA LLB, BCom LLB, BBA LLB, BSc LLB, BSW LLB, LLM admissions are based on CLAT scores
Application
- Visit the official website of CLAT, www.consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on “Click Here” to fill the registration form
- Register yourself by clicking on the register button
- Fill the application form by entering the required details
- Submit the application form along with your passport-size photograph
- Pay the CLAT application fee online via debit/credit cards or through net banking
7. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences – NUJS
NUJS was ranked 6th for law by NIRF in 2020. It offers a 5 Year BA LLB course.
Admission
- Admission is based on the score in CLAT
Application
- Candidates can apply online/offline
8. NLU Lucknow (RMLNLU) – Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University
RMLNLU offers BA-LLB, LLM, PhD and PG Diploma courses.
Admission
- Admission to LLB & LLM programmes are based upon the scores obtained by the students in CLAT
- To be eligible for admission for BA LLB (Hons.) the candidates should have passed, the Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Examination (10+2) or an equivalent Examination from a University/recognized Board, securing in the aggregate not less than 50% of the total marks (for SC/ST category candidates – 45% of the total marks)
- No candidate shall be admitted to the LLM Degree Course, unless he has secured in the aggregate not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in all papers in the qualifying LLB (Hons) (five years integrated programme) or LLB (three years programme) of a recognized University.
Application
- All the Admissions in University are made through Common Law Admission Test.
- Visit (CLAT) website for more information
9. NLU Patiala (RGNUL) – Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law
RGNUL offers UG, PG and doctorate programmes in the field of Law.
Admission
- BA LLB (Hons) and LLM admissions are based on Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) scores
- The University conducts a PhD Entrance Test for admission to the PhD programme
- Admission to LLD is done through another entrance test conducted by the university
Application
- Candidates can apply online through the official website of the University
10. KIIT School of Law (KSOL)
It offers courses including BA LLB, BBA LLB, BSc LLB (Hons), LLM and PhD in several specialisations.
Admission
- For UG courses, candidates will be required to appear for the KIIT Entrance Exam (KIITEE). Admissions after that will take place through counselling based on the rank obtained in the KIITEE
- Admission to PG courses is done through an All India Admission Test which is conducted by the University every year. Candidates intending to secure admission in the said course should have an LLB degree from a recognised university and must have passed the All India Admission Test
Application
- Open KIIT website http://www.kiitee.ac.in or http://www.kiit.ac.in
- Select Online Application or Download option. If you want to download, take a printout of the downloaded Application Form
- Go through the instructions mentioned there to fill the form
- Fill up the form and submit it
- Upload your photograph, signature along with the passing certificate and mark sheet of class 10th
11. NLU Odisha (NLUO) – National Law University
NLUO offers UG, PG and doctorate programmes in the field of Law. The courses offered by the University are BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLM, PhD and MPhil.
Admission
- Admission to BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) is based on CLAT scores
- BVoc (Bachelor of Vocation) admissions are merit-based
- A valid score in CLAT is required for admission to the LLM programme
- Admission to MPhil and PhD courses is based on UGC NET/ JRF/ NLUO Research Entrance Test (NLUORET) scores
Application
- The application process of BVoc, MPhil and PhD programmes is conducted offline, whereas the application process of other courses is conducted online through the official website of CLAT
12. BHU – Banaras Hindu University
BHU offers an LLB course among numerous other courses.
Admission
- Admission to LLB is based on the BHU UET entrance exam score
Application
- BHU application process is conducted in online mode through the official website of the University.
13. NLIU Bhopal – The National Law Institute University
The University offers the following courses-BA LLB (Hons), LLM, Master of Cyber Law & Information Security (MCLIS) and PhDs in law specializations like Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence and Research Methodology.
Admission
- BA LLB (Hons) admissions are based on CLAT scores
- A valid score in CLAT is required for admission to the LLM programme as well
- PhD admissions are based on an entrance test conducted by the University
- Admission to PG Diploma is done on merit basis
Application
- Application can be done online by visiting the official website of the University
14. Indian Law Institute – ILI
Indian Law Institute (ILI) offers degree, diploma and online certificate programmes to aspirants in the law stream at postgraduate (PG) and doctorate (PhD) levels. The online certificate programmes offered at ILI are Intellectual Property Rights & Information Technology in Internet Age as well as Cyber Law.
Admission
- Aspirants are offered admission in the LLM programme offered at ILI on the basis of their performance in the Indian Law Institute Common Admission Test (ILICAT). This law entrance exam is conducted at the national level
Application
- Candidates can fill ILICAT application form either online or offline
15. New Law College, Bharati Vidyapeeth
New Law College, Bharati Vidyapeeth offers UG, PG, doctorate and diploma programmes in several specialisations of Law.
Admission
- Admission to BA LLB and BBA LLB programmes is based on the LLB Entrance Test conducted by the College
- Admission to LLM programme is based on the All India PG Law Entrance Test conducted by BVDU (Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University) Pune
- Admission to the PhD programme is based on the PhD Entrance Test conducted by BVDU Pune
- Admission to diploma courses is merit-based
Application
- Candidates applying for UG and PG programmes need to register online through the official website of New Law College, Bharati Vidyapeeth
- Candidates applying for the PhD programme need to register online through the official website of BVDU Pune
16. School of Law, Christ University
The courses on offer are BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLM, MPhil and PhD.
Admission
- Eligible candidates need to appear for the Entrance test conducted by Christ University
Application
- Interested candidates can apply online/offline
17. MDU Rohtak – Maharshi Dayanand University
MDU Rohtak – Maharshi Dayanand University offers a 5 year BA LLB course among other law courses.
Admission
- MDU LLB Admissions are carried out on the basis of academic merit
Application
- Candidates can apply online for the LLB course. The application form can be acquired through the official website of the university
18. Jindal Global Law School
Jindal Global Law School offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes such as BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLM and PhD.
Admission
- Admission to BA LLB and BBA LLB is done through LSAT
Application
- Admission to all the programmes is done online through the official website of the institute
19. GGSIPU – Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
The University offers undergraduate courses like BA LLB and BBA LLB. It also offers postgraduate programmes like LLM.
Admission
- CLAT scores are considered for admission to BA LLB, BBA LLB and LLM courses
Application
- IPU admission to all the above-mentioned programmes is done through online mode. Candidates, fulfilling the eligibility criteria need to apply online through the admission portal of the University
20. Symbiosis Law School, Noida
Symbiosis Law School, Noida offers 5 years BA LLB, 5 years BBA LLB and 2 years LLM programmes.
Admission
- Admissions to the mentioned courses take place through SLAT
Application
- Application is through online mode
Conclusion
As you must have realized, it is not easy to get admission to these top law schools or Universities. You need proper coaching to crack exams like CLAT, AILET, SLAT, etc. Manu Law Classes through their online courses can help you in this regard. You can also motivate yourself by checking out the Success Stories shared by some of the students on the portal.
