Law is one of the most popular options for students after 10+2 and Mumbai is home to few of the best Law schools in the country. Aspirants choose to study in Mumbai for various reasons such as opportunity, lifestyle, possibility, and more.
After 10+2, students might get confused deciding which course they want to study, colleges they want to get into, which entrance exam to sit for, what’s the admission process, and so on. So, in this article, we’re going to get into the details and answer all of your questions one by one.
Law is a stream that can be pursued as a degree at Under-graduate (UG), Post-graduate (PG), or doctorate (PhD) level to practice legal profession. Many students also opt for integrated courses.
Here are some of the most popular Law courses that students seek after their 10+2 or graduation:
There are about 90 Law schools in Mumbai out of which around 80% are private and 20% are government.
Parameters | Details |
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Number of Law colleges in Mumbai | 90 |
Types of Colleges | Public: 10 Private: 40 |
College Affiliated to | Bar Council of India (BCI) University Grants Commission (UGC) National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) |
Annual Fees | Anywhere between 50K to 1 Lakh |
Admission Process | Colleges in Mumbai accept MH CET Law, CLAT, SLAT, and LSAT India |
Specialization Offered | Corporate Law, Cyber Law, Business Law, Intellectual Property Law, etc. |
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India Today releases ranking of colleges for different streams every year. Infrastructure, faculty, and placements are a few criteria on which these colleges are being ranked.
Top Colleges in Mumbai | India Today 2021 Ranking |
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20 | |
38 | |
56 |
Here’s a list of top private Law colleges in Mumbai:
Name of the College | Examination |
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Kriti P. Mehta School of Law, NMIMS | CLAT |
Kishinchand Chellaram Law College | MH CET Law |
Smt. Kamlaben Gambhirchand Shah Law College | MH CET Law |
MH CET Law | |
MH CET Law |
Here’s a list of top government law colleges in Mumbai:
Name of the College | Examination |
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CLAT | |
MH CET Law | |
MH CET Law | |
TISS NET | |
MH CET Law |
Here’s the compilation of top Law Colleges in Mumbai with their average fee structure
College Name | Average Annual Fee (in Rs.) |
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Kriti P. Mehta School of Law, NMIMS |
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Kishinchand Chellaram Law College |
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Smt. Kamlaben Gambhirchand Shah Law College |
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences |
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Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law |
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Dr.DY Patil College of Law |
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SNDT Women’s University |
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The admission process in the colleges of Mumbai is rather simple. Most colleges in Mumbai accept the score for MH CET Law i.e. Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Law while the other either accept CLAT (Common Law Entrance Test) or LSAT (Law School Admission Test).
The shortlisted candidates who pass the entrance exam are further called for the counselling process. Candidates can select the course and universities during their counselling, and they’ll be assigned seats based on their ranks.
Here’s the list of top government law colleges in Mumbai with their fee structure for different courses.
Colleges | Course Fee (Approx.) |
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Government Law College |
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Maharashtra National Law University |
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University of Mumbai |
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Tata Institute of Social Science |
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Here’s the list of top government private law colleges in Mumbai with their course fee.
Colleges | Course Fee (Approx.) |
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Kriti P. Mehta School of Law, NMIMS |
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Kishinchand Chellaram Law College |
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Smt. Kamlaben Gambhirchand Shah Law School |
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Amity University Mumbai |
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SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College |
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There are various factors that determine the cutoff of Mumbai Law Colleges. Some of the factors are as follows:
The following table will show you the cutoff of different law colleges across Mumbai.
College Name | Cutoff for General Category | Cutoff for Reserved Category |
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Government Law College | Opening: 144 Closing: 127 | Opening: 129 Closing: 127 |
Gopaldas Jhamatmal Advani Law College | Opening: 139 Closing: 101 | Opening: 108 Closing: 65 |
Dr. Ambedkar College of Law | Opening: 139 Closing: 101 | Opening: 103 Closing: 61 |
Kishinchand Chellaram Law College | Opening: 133 Closing: 101 | Opening: 100 Closing: 51 |
Opening: 138 Closing: 88 | Opening: 104 Closing: 45 | |
New Law College | Opening: 139 Closing: 112 | Opening: 108 Closing: 61 |
Opening: 121 Closing: 56 | Opening: 99 Closing: 49 | |
Opening: 129 Closing: 98 | Opening: 102 Closing: 61 |
Many law colleges hold placement drives every year for their students. Several corporate companies and government organization recruit law students for their firms. Some of the top recruiters include Khaitan & Co, Wadia Ghandy, Legasis, IC Legal, Namura, Deloitte, DLF, and more.
Here are few colleges with placement package:
Colleges | Average Placement Packages |
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Government Law College, Mumbai | 4-8 LPA |
Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) | 6 LPA |
Amity University | 2.4 – 3.5 LPA |
Kriti P. Mehta School of Law, NMIMS | 7-9 LPA |
Any eligible candidate wanting to pursue Law in Mumbai must give an entrance exam which will further determine their college on the basis of the rank secured by the candidates. To study in Maharashtra, a candidate should apply for either MH CET Law, CLAT, or LSAT India.
MH CET Law:
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law is a state level entrance exam. Students from all over Maharashtra apply for this exam and thus it has become one of the largest exams in India. Students, through this exam, can get admitted into 5-years integrated LL. B course or 3-years LL. B course at any participating colleges.
Colleges accepting MH CET Law marks in Mumbai:
Rizvi Law College |
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Government Law College |
Dr. Ambedkar College of Law |
St. Wilfred’s College of Law |
Manikchand Pahade College of Law |
CLAT:
CLAT or Common Law Admission Test is a national level examination which provides admission to 22 National Law University (NLU) of India. The test can be taken by 10+2 pass students for getting admitted into integrated law programs or by graduates to get into 3-years LL. B program. It is considered to be one of the toughest entrance exams in India.
Colleges accepting CLAT marks in Mumbai:
Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai |
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Kriti P. Mehta School of Law, NMIMS |
SVKM’s NMIMS School of Law |
Vijaybhoomi University |
LSAT India:
The Law School Admission Test or LSAT score is accepted by various public and private law colleges in Maharashtra. It tests the critical thinking skills of candidates that is necessary to become a successful lawyer. Unfortunately, there are very few colleges in Mumbai accepting LSAT India score.
Some of the colleges accepting LSAT India score in Mumbai are:
Kriti P. Mehta School of Law, NMIMS |
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Amity Law School, Mumbai |
These were few of the many Law school in India accepting MH CET Law, CLAT, and LSAT India score.
As the name suggests, ROI or Return on Investment is a metric that can be used to determine how advantageous it is to pursue a course from a specific institute or university. In other words, the amount invested to enhance their employment prospectus and income earning capacity.
Institute | Fees | Average Salary Package |
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University of Mumbai | Rs. 8,700 | 2.65-9.75 LPA |
Amity University, Mumbai | Rs. 1.55 LPA | 2.4-3.5 LPA |
Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) | Rs. 68,500 | 6 LPA |
Kriti P. Mehta School of Law, NMIMS | Rs. 1.50 LPA | 7-9 LPA |
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