Best Law Schools and Colleges in India 2023

With the advancement of time, the demand for Law as a career is also increasing. In recent times, the study of Law has proliferated into several new branches including Admiralty Law, Criminal Law, Environmental Law, Business Law, Intellectual Property Law, etc.

With the increasing number of branches of Law, the need for more and more Lawyers is also increasing to meet the demand for the future law market. Thus, it has now become evident for students to go to a highly ranked Law school/college in order to outshine their career as a Lawyer. To deal with today’s world, law schools in India are also trying to become better prepared to deal with the challenges. Quite a lot of law schools and colleges are introducing specialised courses and subjects to tune with today’s problems.   

Law aspirants can find the best Law Schools and Colleges in India 2023 enlisted in this article. Before getting admission to the law schools/ colleges, check out the courses offered by them, fee structure, entrance exam, admission process and selection process. 

List of Best Law Schools and Colleges in India

The section will include all the details pertaining to Law schools and colleges including courses offered, fees, and the Law entrance exam accepted for these colleges.

NOTE - The fee structure mentioned above is subject to change.

Also Read:Private Law Colleges in India Accepting CLAT Scores

Admission Process of Law Schools/Colleges in India

The admission and selection process for various Law schools /colleges in India are:

National Law School of India (NLSIU)

Admission into NLSIU is done on the basis of the score obtained by the student in CLAT, followed by a personal interview.

Nalsar University of Law (NLU)

Admission for NALSAR is based on the CLAT score. After the score evaluation, the students will have to clear the group discussion and personal interview round.

Symbiosis Law School

For admission into law courses, students will have to apply online for Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT). Further, they have to appear for the test, and based on the score obtained by the students in SET, admissions will be done.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

For admission into BHU law courses, the students will have to clear the BHU PET and BHU UET tests conducted by the university. After clearing the admission test, students will attend group discussions and personal interview rounds, followed by the counselling round.

ILS Law College

For UG law courses, the admission is done on the basis of MH CET test counselling. For PG courses, the admission is done on the basis of a personal interview conducted by the university.

Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU)

Admissions into HNLU law UG and PG courses is done on the basis of counselling for the CLAT score of the student.

Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU)

Admission into UG law courses is done on the basis of the score obtained by the student in CLAT. Admissions into PG law courses are done based on the personal interview performance.

Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia

For admission into UG and PG law courses, the students will have to fill out the application process online or offline mode. Further, the students will have to attend the entrance test conducted by Jamia Millia Islamia University. The admission will be done on the basis of the score obtained in the entrance exam as well as graduation.

Also Read: Law from NLU Vs Non-NLU - Pros and Cons

New Law College, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University

Students will have to appear for the entrance test conducted by the university. Based on the score obtained, the admissions into law degrees will be done.

Christ University

For admission into Law programs, the student will have to appear for the group discussion and micro presentation round. Based on the score obtained by the student in these rounds, a written test will be conducted based on which, the student will be eligible for the admissions.

Army Institute of Law

Admission into the Army Institute of Law is done on the basis of the AIL LET entrance test score and counseling.

Institute of Law, Nirma University

After the online application, admission into the law degree of the university is based on the CLAT score of the student.

M.S. Ramaiah College of Law

Students will have to fill out the application form in online or offline mode. The admission for Law programs of the university will be based on the score obtained by the student in CLAT and 10+2.

Lloyd Law College

After the online application for admission, the student needs to appear for the Lloyd Entrance test. Based on the score obtained by the student in the entrance test, the final interview round will be conducted for admission.

Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (VIPS)

The admission into law courses of VIPS is done on the basis of merit obtained by the student in the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (GGSIPU CET) test.

CMR University (CMRU)

The admission into the university is done on the basis of CLAT score of the student. If the student has not obtained a valid score in CLAT, he/she will have to appear for the entrance test conducted by the university based on which, the admissions will be done.

Indore Institute of Law

After the online application, admission into the law course for the Indore Institute of Law will be done on the basis of the score obtained in the IILET.

K.L.E. Society’s Law College

The admission for the law courses will be done on the basis of LSAT score followed by a personal interview.

Amity University- Lucknow Campus

Students need to apply through online or offline mode by filling a form. The student will have to appear for the written test conducted by the college. Based on the score obtained by the student in the test, a final interview will be conducted for the admissions.

Also Read:Private Law Colleges in India Accepting AILET Scores

New Law Courses Introduced in Law Schools/ Colleges 2023

To deal with the ever-changing world, law schools and colleges have introduced some new courses. With the introduction of new courses, law schools are strictly paying attention to training law students by conducting frequent moot sessions, mandatory internships and journal writing, competitive legal events, etc. The new programmes that have been introduced are:

• Public Policy at NLSIU
• Aviation Law at NALSAR
• Entrepreneurship Administration at NUJS
• Labour welfare laws at Symbiosis Society's Law College

Other Top Colleges in India

Few other top-notch colleges in India that are known for their Law courses are as follows:

Before opting for a college, one must research well about the courses and the faculty offered. You can also read our article on Tips to Avoid Choosing a Wrong College to make sure you choose the correct law college for your studies. Going through Key Features to Be Considered Before Taking Admission in a Law School will help you with the factors you should keep in mind while shortlisting a college.

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