Top Law colleges who accept CLAT scores for admissions

11. National Law University Odisha, Cuttack

The National Law University Odisha (NLUO) is at the 25th rank in NIRF. NLUO is one of the fastest growing Law institutions in India. NLUO offers the undergraduate programmes name BA-LLB, and BA-LLB honours. At postgraduation level it offers. LL.M. Degree Programme for students committed to make career in law teaching. The University offers LL.M. (one year) programme with specializations in (i) Corporate Law & Commercial Law (CCL) (ii) Constitutional Law & Administrative Law (CAL). Ph.D. Degree Programmes are also the part of the University courses.

 

10. National Law University and Judicial Academy, Kamrup

The National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA) stand at the rank of 24th in NIRF rankings of Law institutions in India. It has been established by the Government of Assam by way of enactment of the National Law School and Judicial Academy, Assam Act, 2009 (Assam Act No. XXV of 2009). The word 'School' was replaced by the word 'University' by amending the National Law School and Judicial Academy, Assam (Amendment) Act, 2011. The Hon'ble Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court is the Chancellor of the University. NLUJAA promotes and makes available modern legal education and research facilities to students and scholars drawn from across the country, including the North East, coming from different socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds.

9. National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi

The National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi (NUSRL) stands at the rank of 22 in NIRF Rankings in 2022. The institution was established in 2010. The University has subsequently been recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bar Council of India (BCI). The University started functioning in September 2010. At present, more than 600 students are enrolled here in various courses like LLB, LLM, pgD, etc. The University became a member of the CLAT in 2012 and since then it continues to select the students through CLAT exam. University offers the courses like Five-year Integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) also.

8. The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab secured the 18th rank in NIRF 2022. It was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The Act incorporated a University of Law of national stature in Punjab, thereby fulfilling the need for a Centre of Excellence in legal education in the modern era of globalisation and liberalisation. RGNUL started functioning from its Headquarters-Mohindra Kothi, The Mall, Patiala w.e.f. 26 May 2006. The University acquired approval of the Bar Council of India (BCI) in July 2006. The University also got registered with the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi under Section 2(f) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 and has been declared fit to obtain grant from the (UGC) under Section 12-B of the UGC Act, 1956.

7. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University stands at 17th rank in the chart of NIRF Rankings. The institution was established by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in 2005 and came into being on 4th of January 2006. Originally incorporated as 'Dr.Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law Institute, Uttar Pradesh'. later it got recognition from UGC as the Law University. University offers the courses like B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. (One Year) Programme along with the pHD programmes.

6. National Law Institute University, Bhopal

National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal is a law school and centre for research located in the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. Currently it is at the 15th position in all India rankings of law institutions in India. It was established in 1997 by the State of Madhya Pradesh, it is one of the first three law schools to have been established under the National Law School system. Since its establishment, NLIU has consistently been rated among the three best law schools in India. The University launched its first academic programme in 1998, with eminent Indian jurist Prof. V.S. Rekhi, as the Director. Recognised by the Bar Council of India, the university admits 100 undergraduates each year through the Common Law Admission Test, who complete 15 trimesters before being awarded a combined BA, LLB (Hons.) degree.The post-graduate course offered at the university is the LLM degree.

5. National Law University, Jodhpur

National Law University National Law University-Jodhpur (NLUJ) stands at 10th position in all over India Rankings by NIRF in 2022. It is one of India's leading national law universities based in the vibrant and colourful city of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. NLUJ has constantly been ranked as one of the top law schools in India. Since its establishment in 1999, NLUJ has endeavored to produce exceptional lawyers and legal scholarships, which aimed at pushing and challenging the existing boundaries of knowledge. NLUJ attracts top quality students coming from diverse social, cultural and religious backgrounds from all corners of India. Students passing out from NLUJ work in top law firms in India and abroad, some practice in courts and while some have entered the field of legal academics.

4. Gujarat National Law University

Being at the 8th position in All India Rankings in NIRF 2022, Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is performing at an excellent level in the state. It is the statutory university established by the Government of Gujarat under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003. The University is recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and University Grants Commission (UGC) (2f & 12b). The University is also member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and the University is functioning as nodal agency to uplift the legal education in the State of Gujarat. Since its inception, the University has been holding regular in-house Moot Court competitions where-in meritorious students are sent abroad for participating in Moot Court jamborees. The hub of activity happens to be University's Moot Court Committee and the Legal Aid Clinic, which have developed a workable and efficient interface with the industry and the judiciary to the satisfaction of us all.

3. The West Bengal National University of Juridicial Sciences, Kolkata

The WB National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS) is one of the premiere national law schools of India. University Ranked No. 4 in NIRF 2022. It has constantly been ranked as one of the top law schools of India. NUJS, in its short existence, of about a decade or so has produced outstanding lawyers and legal scholarship. NUJS has a very rich faculty, with diverse backgrounds, drawn from almost all corners of India. NUJS faculty has been trained in top universities in India and abroad and has been constantly involved in delivering quality teaching and research. The faculty members of NUJS have made a name for themselves, in their respective fields, by publishing research in reputed journals in India and abroad and with renowned publishing houses and are playing a key role in pushing the frontiers of legal knowledge and expertise. NUJS has also attracted leading academicians, as visiting faculties, from top universities such as University of Sydney, University of London, National University of Singapore, Freiburg University and others.

2. Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad

NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad is one of the fastest growing Law institutions in India, Institution secured 4th rank in NIRK Rankings 2022 by Ministry of Education, Government of India. This is an institution of national eminence in the field of legal education and research, is a residential University established in 1998 under the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University Act of the Andhra Pradesh State Legislature.

The University provides an opportunity to explore limitless options in legal profession and is setting new standards in legal education. The University has as its primary mission to create a generation of able, competent and humane lawyers who will not only enter the Bar and Bench but will also be equipped to address effectively the imperatives of the new millennium and to engage in community services.

1. National Law School of India University, Bengaluru

The National Law School Of India University came into existence through a notification under the National Law School Of India University Act (Karnataka Act 22 of 1986). It is No. 1 Law University as per the NIRF Rankings.

It signified the culmination of efforts by the Judiciary, the Bar Council of India, the Karnataka Bar Council, the Bangalore University and the Government of Karnataka to reform legal education and to establish a centre of excellence for legal education and research in India.

The Chief Justice of India is the Chancellor of the University. The Chairman, Bar Council of India, is the Chairman of the General Council. These connections lend a stature and prestige to the School which is unparalleled in the history of legal education in India. The Karnataka Act confers complete administrative and academic autonomy which facilitates innovation and experimentation in the pursuit of excellence in legal education.