List of Top Law Colleges in West India

Updated On: September 14, 2023 01:46 pm IST | CLAT

Considering the importance of the decision of choosing the right college, we have curated a list of the top law colleges in West India. Check out the state-wise list of the best law colleges offering LLB, BA LLB, BSc LLB, BBA LLB and LL.M.

Table of Contents

How to Choose the Best Law College?
List of Law Colleges in West India
List of Top Law Colleges in Gujarat
List of Top Law Colleges in Maharashtra
List of Top Law Colleges in Goa
Law Courses Eligibility Criteria

Law is a universal stream, offering courses at all levels; undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Choosing law opens a wide opportunity for students in terms of their career avenues. There are many specializations that come under laws such as criminal law, patent law, international law, cyber law, corporate law, real estate law, environment law, tax law, etc. Students these days also have the opportunity to take integrated law programs, which helps in saving time and also provides dual degrees. These include BA LLB, BBA LLB, BSc LLB, B.Com LLB, etc.

In the 21st century, 90% of the students after completing their class 12th are interested in pursuing law than any other professional course this is due to the reputation the course holds. The advantages of doing law after class 12th are comparatively low competition in the stream, and because of the ever-growing career prospects. Students after studying law are getting creative salaries and wonderful opportunities to work both in the government and private sector.

India is home to some of the best law universities worldwide. We have 26 National Law Universities across the country with some of them located in West India. West India including parts of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, etc. has many national, government, and private law universities offering more than 100+ law-related degrees at all levels. If you are someone who lives in West India or has plans to pursue law in West India, he/she can refer to some of the best law institutions situated in West India offering the best class education and industry experience.

Read the article below to get information about the list of top 10 law colleges in West India and choose the right one for yourself.

How to Choose the Best Law College?

When choosing a law college, several crucial determinants should be taken into consideration to ensure a smooth academic journey. Firstly, prospective students should meticulously review each college's brochure to gain insights into the services they offer and the advantages of selecting that institution. Additionally, candidates must meet the specific cutoff criteria set by each law school. It's essential to ascertain the accreditation and establishment date of the college, as well as stay updated on its rankings through sources like the NIRF Rankings and NAAC Grade. Investigating past placement records, available facilities, and other pertinent details is advisable. Familiarizing oneself with the faculty's qualifications and achievements can provide valuable insights into the teaching quality while keeping an eye on the college's pedagogical approach is crucial. Financial considerations are significant; therefore, candidates should evaluate the fee structures of various colleges and choose one that aligns with their budget. An understanding of the curriculum and pedagogy employed by the law school is essential for academic success. Finally, comparing multiple colleges and assessing their infrastructure should not be overlooked, as it can significantly impact the overall learning experience.

List of Law Colleges in West India

To help you land the ideal law college for you, we have provided the list of top law colleges in the different states that are part of the western part of India. This includes the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Goa.

List of Top Law Colleges in Gujarat

Check out the list of top law colleges in the state of Gujarat along with the type of college, courses offered, annual fees and the admission process.

Name of Law College	Type of College	Course(s) Offered	Annual Fees	Selection Process
Marwadi University	Private	B.ComLL.B	Rs 1,20,000	University norms
Marwadi University	Private	BA+LLB	Rs 1,20,000	University norms
Rai University, Ahmedabad	Private	B.A+LL.B/ LL.B	Rs 70,000	Merit in the Qualifying Examination and Personal Interview
V T Choksi Sarvajanik Law College (VICSLC), Surat	Private	LL.B	-	Merit in the Qualifying Examination
V T Choksi Sarvajanik Law College (VICSLC), Surat	Private	LL.M	-	Merit in the Qualifying Examination
Anand Law College (ALC), Anand	Private	LL.B/ B.B.A+LL.B/ B.A+LL.B	Rs 60,000 to Rs 1,00,000	Merit in the Qualifying Examination
Gujarat Law Society	Private	LL.B	-	Merit in the Qualifying Examination
Geetanjali Group of Colleges (GGP), Rajkot	Private	LL.B	Rs 16,000	Written Test/ Merit-Based
Sigma Group Of Institutes (SGI), Vadodara	Private	BALL.B	NA	Written Test/ Merit-Based
Grace College, Rajkot	Private	LL.B	Rs 86,100	Merit in the Qualifying Examination
Karnavati University	Private	B.B.ALL.B	Rs 2,20,000	KUAT
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU), Vadodara	Government	LL.B	Rs 39,180	Written Test Conducted by the university
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU), Vadodara	Government	LL.M	Rs 8,660	Written Test Conducted by the university

Also Read: B.B.A. LL.B. or B.Com LL.B: Which Course is Better?

List of Top Law Colleges in Maharashtra

Check out the list of top law colleges in Maharashtra. All the institutes mentioned below are either approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) or by the Bar Council of India (BCI) or by both.

Name of Law College	Type of College	Course(s) Offered	Annual Fees	Selection Process
Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai	Government	B.A.LL.B	Rs 1,11,875 to Rs 2,02,000	Through Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)
Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai	Government	LL.M	Rs 2,25,000 to Rs 2,26,000	Through Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)
National Law University, Nagpur	Government	B.A.LL.B	Rs 1,05,000	Through Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)
National Law University, Nagpur	Government	LL.M	Rs 2,05,000	Through Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)
Sandip University, Nashik	Private	LL.B/BALL.B/BBALL.B	Rs 65,000	Written Test/ Merit-Based
Sandip University, Nashik	Private	LL.M	Rs 60,000	Written Test/ Merit-Based
Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai	Government	LL.B/ Diploma	Rs 7,000	Merit-Based
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai	Private	LL.M	Rs 78,400	Written Test Conducted by TISS
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies - NMIMS, Mumbai	Private	B.A.LL.B/ B.B.A LL.B	Rs 1,00,000 to Rs 1,50,000	Written Test/ Merit-Based
	Private	LL.M	-	Written Test/ Merit-Based
Sinhgad Law College (SLC)	Private	LL.B/ B.A.LL.B	Rs 28,000 to Rs 32,000	Written Test/ Merit-Based
A.K.K. New Law Academy (AKKNLA), Pune	Private	LL.B/ B.A.LL.B	Rs 18,700	Written Test/ Merit-Based
A.K.K. New Law Academy (AKKNLA), Pune	Private	LL.M	Rs 30, 782	Written Test/ Merit-Based
ILS Law College, Pune	Private	LL.B	Rs 40,625	Written Test/ Merit-Based
ILS Law College, Pune	Private	LL.M	Rs 65,320	Written Test/ Merit-Based
Amity University, Mumbai	Private	LL.B/B.ComLL.B/BBALL.B/BALL.B	Rs 96,000	Written Test/ Merit-Based

List of Top Law Colleges in Goa

All the top colleges offering law courses in Goa are mentioned below.

Name of Law College	Type of College	Course(s) Offered	Annual Fees	Selection Process
Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law (GRKC), Goa	Private	LL.B/ B.ALL.B	Rs 14,400 to Rs 28,000	Merit-Based/ Written Exam
Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law (GRKC), Goa	Private	LL.M	Rs 39,500	Merit-Based/ Written Exam
V.M. Salgaocar College of Law (VMSCL), Panaji	Private	LL.B/ B.ALL.B/ Diploma	-	Merit-Based/ Written Exam
Goa University, North Goa	Government	PG Diploma in Law	Rs 12,000	Merit-Based/ Written Exam
Goa University, North Goa	Government	LL.M	Rs 39,452	Merit-Based/ Written Exam

Also Read: Corporate Law as a Career

As mentioned in the tables above, most of the colleges admit eligible candidates to the law courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels on the basis of merit or the score obtained in national/university level entrance exams like CLAT, LSAT India, AIBE, SLAT, MH CET Law and so on. Therefore, all candidates are advised to go through the eligibility criteria for each college that are outlined by the selected college. The basic eligibility criteria for all the law colleges can be found below:

Law Courses Eligibility Criteria

Check out the basic eligibility criteria that a candidate seeking admission to any of the above-mentioned law courses must meet:

For LL.B, candidates must have completed graduation in any discipline with not less than 45-50% marks in aggregate.
For 5-year integrated law courses, candidates are required to have qualified 10+2 with at least 45-50% marks in aggregate.
For PG law courses, candidates must have completed an LLB with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

Hope this article helps you make an informed decision when picking the ideal college for law in your state. Keep surfing through CollegeDekho for more updates on law entrance exams in India and to further explore the world of law.

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