TOP LAW COLLEGES IN INDIA
Shaping Legal Minds: India's Elite Law Schools
India's legal education landscape has been transformed by institutions that blend traditional legal studies with modern practices. The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, established in 1986, was the first to introduce the five-year integrated law program, setting a benchmark for legal education in the country.
Innovative Programs and Global Opportunities
Top law colleges offer a spectrum of programs including BA LLB (Hons), LLM, and PhD courses. NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, is acclaimed for its specialized courses in cyber law, environmental law, and space law. These institutions emphasize moot court competitions, internships, and international exchange programs to provide practical exposure.
Career Prospects and Financial Aid
Graduates secure positions in leading law firms, corporate houses, and international organizations. Colleges like NLU Delhi have impressive placement records with top recruiters such as Amarchand Mangaldas and AZB Partners. Merit-based scholarships and need-based financial assistance programs are available to support students throughout their academic journey.
| Rank | College | Location | Notable Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Law School of India University (NLSIU) | Bengaluru | BA LLB (Hons), LLM, MPP |
| 2 | National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) | Hyderabad | BA LLB (Hons), LLM, MBA |
| 3 | National Law University (NLU) | Delhi | BA LLB (Hons), LLM, PhD |
| 4 | The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS) | Kolkata | BA LLB (Hons), LLM |
| 5 | Symbiosis Law School | Pune | BA LLB, BBA LLB, LLM |
National Law School of India University - [NLSIU]
| Rank: | 1 |
| Approved: | BCI |
| Address: | Gnana Bharathi Main Rd, Opp NAAC, Teachers Colony, Naagarabhaavi, Bengaluru, Karnataka India |
| Website: | http://www.nls.ac.in |
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National Law University - [NLU]
| Rank: | 2 |
| Approved: | |
| Address: | Sector 14, Dwarka India |
| Website: | http://www.nludelhi.ac.in/ |
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NALSAR University of Law - [NALSAR]
| Rank: | 3 |
| Approved: | BCI UGC |
| Address: | Post Box No.1,Justice City, Shameerpet, Medchal District India |
| Website: | http://www.nalsar.ac.in |
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The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences - [NUJS]
| Rank: | 4 |
| Approved: | BCI UGC |
| Address: | Dr. Ambedkar Bhavan 12, LB Block, Sector III, Salt Lake City India |
| Website: | http://www.nujs.edu/ |
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Symbiosis Law School - [SLS]
| Rank: | 5 |
| Approved: | BCI UGC |
| Address: | Survey No 227, Plot 11, Rohan Mithila, Opp. Pune Airport, New Airport Road, Viman Nagar India |
| Website: | http://www.symlaw.ac.in/ |
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Jamia Millia Islamia University-[JMI]
| Rank: | 6 |
| Approved: | AICTE UGC |
| Address: | Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Marg, Jamia Nagar India |
| Website: | http://jmi.ac.in/ |
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IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITKGP]
| Rank: | 7 |
| Approved: | AICTE UGC NBA |
| Address: | Kharagpur India |
| Website: | http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/ |
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Gujarat National Law University - [GNLU]
| Rank: | 8 |
| Approved: | BCI UGC |
| Address: | Attalika Avenue, Knowledge Corridor, Koba, Koba (Sub P. O.) India |
| Website: | https://gnlu.ac.in/GNLU/Home |
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Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University - [SOA]
| Rank: | 9 |
| Approved: | AICTE MCI ICAR UGC NBA |
| Address: | Siksha O Anusandhan Khandagiri India |
| Website: | https://www.soa.ac.in/ |
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Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University - [BBAU]
| Rank: | 10 |
| Approved: | UGC MHRD |
| Address: | Vidya Vihar, Raibareli Rd, Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226025 India |
| Website: | http://www.bbau.ac.in/ |
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Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology - [KIIT]
| Rank: | 11 |
| Approved: | DCI AICTE INC MCI BCI UGC NBA |
| Address: | Patia, Bhubaneswar India |
| Website: | http://www.kiit.ac.in |
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Aligarh Muslim University - [AMU]
| Rank: | 12 |
| Approved: | |
| Address: | AMU Campus India |
| Website: | https://www.amu.ac.in/ |
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Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS]
| Rank: | 13 |
| Approved: | UGC |
| Address: | 162,Poonamalle High Road, India |
| Website: | http://www.saveetha.com/ |
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Shanmugha Polytechnic College
| Rank: | 14 |
| Approved: | AICTE |
| Address: | Tirumalaisamudram India |
| Website: | http://sptc.sastra.edu/ |
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Christ University
| Rank: | 15 |
| Approved: | UGC NBA |
| Address: | Hosur Road,Near Diary Circle India |
| Website: | http://www.christuniversity.in/ |
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Andhra University, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar College of law
| Rank: | 16 |
| Approved: | |
| Address: | Waltair Junction, Visakhapatnam India |
| Website: | https://www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/college/college-of-law/law-home.html |
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Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University - [GGSIPU]
| Rank: | 17 |
| Approved: | AICTE UGC |
| Address: | Sector - 16C, Dwarka India |
| Website: | http://www.ipu.ac.in/ |
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Alliance University
| Rank: | 18 |
| Approved: | AICTE BCI UGC AACSB |
| Address: | Chikkahagade Cross, Chandapura - Anekal Main Road India |
| Website: | https://alliance.edu.in/ |
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Lovely Professional University - [LPU]
| Rank: | 19 |
| Approved: | NCTE COA PCI IAP BCI ICAR UGC |
| Address: | Jalandhar - Delhi G.T. Road, Phagwara, India |
| Website: | http://www.lpu.in |
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Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University - [RMLNLU]
| Rank: | 20 |
| Approved: | BCI UGC |
| Address: | Sec- D1, LDA Colony, Kanpur Road Scheme India |
| Website: | http://www.rmlnlu.ac.in/ |
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National Law Institute University - [NLIU]
| Rank: | 21 |
| Approved: | BCI UGC |
| Address: | Kerwa Dam Road India |
| Website: | http://www.nliu.ac.in/ |
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National University of Study and Research in Law - [NUSRL]
| Rank: | 22 |
| Approved: | BCI UGC |
| Address: | Nagri, PO: Bukru, PS: Kanke Kanke Pithoria Road, Kanke India |
| Website: | https://nusrlranchi.ac.in/index.html |
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University of Lucknow - [LU]
| Rank: | 23 |
| Approved: | AICTE UGC |
| Address: | University Rd, Babuganj, Hasanganj India |
| Website: | http://www.lkouniv.ac.in |
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Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law - [RGNUL]
| Rank: | 24 |
| Approved: | BCI UGC |
| Address: | Sidhuwal - Bhadson Road, Patiala (PUNJAB) India |
| Website: | https://www.rgnul.ac.in/ |
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Banaras Hindu University - [BHU]
| Rank: | 25 |
| Approved: | UGC AIU |
| Address: | Ajagara India |
| Website: | http://www.bhu.ac.in |
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National Law University Odisha - [NLUO]
| Rank: | 26 |
| Approved: | BCI UGC |
| Address: | Kathajodi Campus, SEC - 13, CDA India |
| Website: | https://www.nluo.ac.in/ |
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National Law University and Judicial Academy - [NLUJAA]
| Rank: | 27 |
| Approved: | BCI UGC AIU |
| Address: | Assam, Hajo Road,Amingaon India |
| Website: | http://www.nluassam.ac.in/ |
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University of Petroleum and Energy Studies - [UPES]
| Rank: | 28 |
| Approved: | BCI UGC AIU |
| Address: | P.O. Kandoli Via-Prem Nagar India |
| Website: | http://www.upes.ac.in/ |
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Manipal University - [MUJ]
| Rank: | 29 |
| Approved: | AICTE COA BCI UGC NBA |
| Address: | Dehmi Kalan, Off Jaipur-Ajmer Expressway India |
| Website: | http://jaipur.manipal.edu/muj.html |
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Army Institute of Law - [AIL]
| Rank: | 30 |
| Approved: | BCI |
| Address: | Sector - 68 India |
| Website: | https://www.ail.ac.in/ |
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Chanakya National Law University - [CNLU]
| Rank: | 31 |
| Approved: | BCI UGC |
| Address: | Near Jakkanpur Polica Station Nyaya Nagar, Mithapur India |
| Website: | http://www.cnlu.ac.in |
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Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai - [MNLU]
| Rank: | 32 |
| Approved: | BCI UGC |
| Address: | 2nd Floor, CETTM MTNL Building, Technology St, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai India |
| Website: | http://mnlumumbai.edu.in/ |
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Amity University
| Rank: | 33 |
| Approved: | AICTE RCI COA PCI INC BCI UGC AIU |
| Address: | Amity Education Valley, Gurugram (Manesar) India |
| Website: | http://amity.edu/gurgaon/ |
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Maharashtra National Law University - [MNLU]
| Rank: | 34 |
| Approved: | BCI UGC |
| Address: | Near Village Waranga, PO: Dongargaon (Butibori) India |
| Website: | https://www.nlunagpur.ac.in/ |
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Indian Law Institute - [ILI]
| Rank: | 35 |
| Approved: | BCI |
| Address: | Bhagwan Das Rd, opp. Supreme Court of India |
| Website: | https://ilidelhiadmissions.in/ |
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ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education - [IFHE]
| Rank: | 36 |
| Approved: | UGC |
| Address: | Donthanapally, Shankarapalli Road India |
| Website: | http://www.ifheindia.org/ |
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GITAM School of Technology
| Rank: | 37 |
| Approved: | AICTE |
| Address: | Gandhi Nagar, Rushikonda India |
| Website: | https://vspgit.gitam.edu/ |
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National University of Advanced Legal Studies - [NUALS]
| Rank: | 38 |
| Approved: | BCI UGC AIU |
| Address: | NUALS Campus, H.M.T. Colony P.O. Kalamassery, Ernakulam India |
| Website: | http://www.nuals.ac.in |
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Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University - [DSNLU]
| Rank: | 39 |
| Approved: | BCI UGC |
| Address: | NYAYAPRASTHA, Sabbavaram India |
| Website: | https://dsnlu.ac.in/ |
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Amity University
| Rank: | 40 |
| Approved: | UGC |
| Address: | Major Arterial Road, Action Area II, Rajarhat, New Town India |
| Website: | http://amity.edu/kolkata/ |
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