Top LLM Colleges in India September 2023

The National Law School of India University is located in Bangalore. The university was established in 1986. The NLSIU Bangalore offers a diverse range of law courses. NLSIU courses  specialises on human rights and corporate law. NLSIU courses  offers master of public policy, a PhD programme, an MPhil degree programme, a certificate course, and a doctor of law degree (LLD). NLSIU Bangalore fees structure for LL.M. is Rs 1,26,200 per annum..For admission to NLSIU accepts CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) to law courses.  NLSIU Bangalore has also implemented distance education for specific courses. On campus, NLSIU provides students with facilities such as hostels, ATMs, libraries, meal halls, canteens, guest houses, computer labs, and medical facilities.

National Law University Delhi is one of the well-known national law schools established by the Bar Council of India to provide a five-year law degree in India. NLU Delhi was established in 2008. NLU Delhi is accredited with an “A” grade by NAAC. The National Law University Delhi is located in the capital city of India. NLU Delhi has been ranked at 2nd position for Law by as per the NIRF Ranking 2022. NLU Delhi offers various courses like an integrated B.A. LL.B. program, LL.M., LL.M. (Professional), PG Diploma as well as certificate and diploma programmes. NLU Delhi also offers Ph.D programmes in various specialisations. NLU Delhi admission to UG and PG courses is based on the scores obtained in AILET. The B.A.LLB students are generally offered a median CTC of Rs 18 LPA. The median salary package offered to the LL.M students is Rs 8 LPA.

NALSAR University of Law is a public state university certified by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and recognised by the University Grants Commission. It was founded in 1998 by the Andhra Pradesh State Legislature. The NAAC has given the university an 'A++' grade with a score of 3.60. In the NIRF 2021 Ranking, NALSAR University of Law Hyderabad, is ranked 3rd in the law category. NALSAR University courses include B.A. L.L.B (Hons), L.L.M, M. Phil. Law, and Ph.D. Law programmes. NALSAR University of Law accepts CLAT and CLAT PG scores for admission to B.A. L.L.B (Hons) and L.L.M programmes, respectively. The NALSAR University of Law cutoff is the minimum score required to enrol in the B.A. L.L.B (Hons) and L.L.M programmes of the university. NALSAR University of Law placement cell actively recruits students and provides employement opportunities in various top notch law firms.

National Law Institute University, Bhopal was established in 1997 by the Madhya Pradesh government.NLIU Bhopal is recognised by UGC and BCI. NLIU Bhopal courses offers BA+LLB ,LLM, PGD, MSc and PhD. NLIU Bhopal courses offers BA.LLB hons with a duration of 5 years. The university provides specialisations in business law & IPR, criminal & HR, public law and policy, international dimensions of law and so on. Admission to the NLIU is based on CLAT scores or written tests conducted by the university. CLAT scores are required for entrance into bachelor's and master's programmes in law. NLIU provides assistance in good placements of the students. NLIU Bhopal provides various Government scholarship schemes available for the students.

Symbiosis Law School, Noida is a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and was established in 2010. SLS Noida is recognised by UGC. SLS Noida provides undergraduate and postgraduate courses in law.SLS Noida offers BBA+LLB, BA.LLB and LLM programmes. SLS Noida admission process is both online and offline mode. SLS Noida admission criteria is based on entrance exam cum merit based. For BA LLB and BBA LLB courses, candidates have to appear in the SLAT examination conducted by the university itself. SLS Noida placement cell goes beyond final placements by collaborating with top advocates, lawyers, law firms, and corporations on a variety of fronts, including internship drives for students and placement assistance for students from all programmes. Companies like AZB Partners, Astral legal, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas etc are recuiting partners.

Jagran Lakecity University is located in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh and is very popular institute for law aspirat accross India. JLU Bhopal is a private institution that offers more than 50 courses. It was established in the year 2013. JLU Bhopal offers about 29 undergraduate courses, 17 postgraduate courses and eight PhD courses. JLU ranking in India is 30th among private educational institutions all over the country. Jagran School of law has won many awards and is on the list of the top 10 emerging law colleges of India. It is awarded as the ‘Featured Law School’ at the 2nd national symposium and awards organised by Droit Penale. It is also recognised as one of the 10 best legal aid clinics in India.

ILS Law College was established in 1924 ILSLC is a private college. ILSLC is one of the top law colleges in India. The college is recognised by UGC, accredited by NAAC, approved by AICTE. ILS law College courses includes LLB, BA+LLB, LLM, and diploma. Admission at Indian Law Society's Law College is based on merit and entrance both. The students applying for BA.LLB have to appear for MH-CET-LAW and also have to clear the exam with a good rank.ILS Law College has an active training and placement cell. For ILS Law College students, many college interviews and campus placement drives are organised. There are various facilities provided to students studying at ILS Law College like library, cafeteria, gym, sports, hostel etc.

The Gujarat National Law University, GNLU is located in Gandhinagar, in the Gujarat and is amongst the top law colleges in India. The university was established in 2003 and is recognised by BCI (Bar Council of India) and UGC (University Grants Commission). The Gujarat National University offers undergraduate and post-graduate courses in the stream of law and also provides additional facilities like hostels, academic zone, computer lab, auditorium and theatre.

SAGE University Indore commonly known as SAGE Indore, was established in 2017. SAGE University Indore is one of the top private universities led by the Sagar Group of Educational Society. The institute has been approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). SAGE University Indore is recognised by UGC, approved by BCI. SAGE University Indore offers over 130+ courses across several streams at diploma, UG, PG, and research levels, including the most popular courses like law, business administration and so on. SAGE University Indore uses a merit-based admissions process. SAGE University Indore placement drives are conducted for students who are in the final year of their studies. Companies like HCL, Red Hat Linux, Google, Amazon Web Services, Apple, etc. marked their presence during the placement drives at SAGE University Indore.

OP Jindal Global University is a private institution establised in 2009. OP Jindal Global University courses offers underfraduate and post graduate levels like bachelor of arts in LL.B. (hons), bachelor of business administration in LL.B, bachelor of vommerce in LL.B, LLM. Jindal Global Business School admission offers a five-year dual degree programme in law. JGU offers scholarships like merit scholarships, Shallu Jindal Outstanding Women scholarships, Naveen Jindal Young Global scholarships and so on. JGU placement cell is varied and provides 100% placement to its students. Some of the companies that visited JGU are American Express, Ernst & Young, ICICI Prudential, GoLorry, HDFC Bank, Edelweiss, ICICI Bank, Policybazaar etc.

 National Law University Jodhpur was founded in 1999 and is a state university in Rajasthan. According to  NIRF 2022, NLU Jodhpur ranks at10th position out of 30 law schools in India. NLU Jodhpur courses includes BA LLB, BBA LLB, LLM, MBA, and PhD/ LLD programmes at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Jodhpur National Law University a dmission to integrated and postgraduate programmes is based on CLAT and CAT/MAT/CMAT scores. NLU Jodhpur admission to doctoral programmes is based on performance in university entrance exams.

BHU full form is Banaras Hindu University. Banaras Hindu University Varanasi previously known as Central Hindu College is a central university recognised by the UGC and accredited with an ‘A-Grade by the NAAC. BHU was established in 1916. BHU Varanasi is a Government university. BHU Varanasi offers 352 courses at undergraduate and post graduate levels. The top popular BHU Varanasi courses are LLB and LLM. The campus of this university is spread across 300 acres. BHU Varanasi NIRF ranking 2022 in India is 29 for overall category. Bhu Varanasi admission is completely online. BHU Varanasi has a dedicated training and placement cell. Some of the major companies participating in the BHU placement recruitments process include Chegg, Parle Biscuits, Pragya, Anthroplace Consulting, Astro Research Society, Tech Mahindra, Idea, Coal India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bisleri International, Enerstrong Technology Pvt Ltd, Gopi Line Education Services, Hindustan Unilever, Phoenix Medical Systems, Bosch, Polaris, IDBI Bank, Zee Media, Concentrix, etc.

Rajiv Gandhi National Law University Punjab was founded in 2006 with the adoption of the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law , Punjab Act. In 2019, RGNUL was ranked 10th for Law by NIRF. The University is registered with the UGC with the goal of serving society by reforming legal services and generating the most competent and capable administrators, judicial officers, and competent lawyers. Currently, the University provides a five-year integrated undergraduate course (B.A.LL.B) as well as LL.M, Ph.D, and LL.D degrees. The RGNLU offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programmes in law. RGNUL accepts both national and international students. The RGNLU admissions procedure is completed online through the university's official website.

Hidayatullah National Law University Raipur was established in 2003 by the Government of Chhattisgarh under the Hidayatullah National University of Law, Chhattisgarh Act (Act No.10 of 2003). Hidayatullah National Law University Raipur offers admission to the dual degree BA LLB programme and the master level LLM programme are available at the college. CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) scores are used to determine admission for the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Previously the college was based on national level entrance exams. HNLU Raipur also offers scholarships to candidates from the state's scheduled tribes, scheduled castes, other backward classes, PWDs, and minorities.

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University is a public law school and a National Law University located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. RMLNU was established in 2005. The various courses offered for RMLNU admission are BA+LLB, LLM,PhD. CLAT exam scores are considered.

Faculty of Law, Jamia Milia Islamia University is situated in Delhi. Faculty of Law, Jamia Milia Islamia University was established in 1989. Jamia Milia Law is a private college. The college is recognised by UGC and accredited by NAAC, and approved by BCI. Faculty of Law, Jamand Milia Islamia University offers 2 courses across 1 streams namely law. Popular degrees offered at Faculty of Law, Jamia Milia Islamia University include BA+LLB, LLM. Faculty of Law, Jamia Milia Islamia admission to LLM and PG Diploma is done through an entrance examination conducted by the university followed by personal interview.

The Army Institute of Law Mohali was established in 1999 by the Indian Army. Army Institute of Law rankings by the NIRF 2022 are 26th out of the Top 30 institutes of India and 10th by India Today in the Top Emerging Colleges category. The Army Institute of Law course admissions are done in two courses namely BA LLB and LLM. The institution provides a 5-year integrated BA LLB programme as well as a 1-year postgraduate LLM programme with an emphasise on Family Law or Criminal Law. The Bar Council of India has approved both of the institution's programmes.The institution provides numerous job opportunities to students through campus recruitment and has a strong placement record.Students can apply for scholarships by completing the Army Institute of Law scholarship form, which is available at the institute. In the year 2021, the highest package offered to Army Institute of Law Mohali students was around Rs 12 lakhs per annum.Top companies like Bajaj Allianz, ICICI Lombard, Bharucha and Partners Advocates and Solicitors, Wipro, IFFCO - TOKIO General Insurance visited Army Institue of Law for placement.

Post Graduate College of Law, Osmania University or PGCL Hyderabad, is one of India's oldest and most prestigious law schools. It has a history of more than 115 years and is located in the princely state of Hyderabad. Post graduate college of law, Osmania University was established in the year 1923. PGCL Hyderabad is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It is also affiliated to Osmania University. The college offers law courses across programmes like LLM, BA LLB, post graduate diploma course and PhD. Candidates are offered admission at PGCL Hyderabad, BA+LLB course on the basis of merit. PGCL Hyderabad's infrastructure offers world-class facilities to both staff and students. The college has large classrooms, seminar halls, banking facilities, a library, a cafeteria, and a post office. Both girls and boys have separate hostel facilities at PGCL Hyderabad. The PGCL Hyderabad health care centre provides free medical treatment to staff, students, and their families. Wi-Fi is available throughout the campus, including the halls and classrooms.

GITAM School of Law was established in the year 1980, it is an institute that provides law courses. GITAM School Of Law is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). GITAM School Of Law is recognised by UGC. GITAM School Of Law provides undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes in law. GITAM School of Law admission process is based on the entrance exam conducted by GITAM i.e GAT (GITAM Entrance Test) . GITAM School of Law placement cell has partnerships with multiple universities such as Stanford University of Medical, Lancaster University, Florida International University etc. GITAM School of Law campus provides many facilities such as WiFi on the whole campus, student clubs, a food court & canteens, a cricket stadium and ATM centres.

Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College is situated in Pune. Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College was established in 1978. BVNLC is a private college. The college is accredited by NAAC, approved by BCI. Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College offers 20 courses across 1 streams namely law. Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College couses offers LL.B., integrated courses such as B.A. LLB and BBA LL.B., two-year and one-year LLM programmes, and a Ph.D in law. Admission to the LL.B. programme is based on the results of an entrance exam conducted by the Bharati Vidyapeeth University. Admission to one of the two LLM programmes is based on the results of Bharati Vidyapeeth University's Combined All India PG Law Entrance Test, which is followed by a group discussion. The placement at Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College is varied, with recruitment options both in corporates and public sector as well as entrepreneurship.

Faculty of Law of Calcutta University was established in the year 1909. The Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta is one of the leading law colleges in the country with many notable achievements credited to its name.The Calcutta University, Faculty of Law is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI). Faculty of Law University of Calcutta offers courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, as well as doctorate level and there are specialisations for each degree.The courses offered at the Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta are B.A. LL.B., LL.M., and Ph.D. Faculty of Law of Calcutta University is among the oldest and most reputed legal institutes all over India. Faculty of Law of Calcutta University admission is entrance based.

Cochin University of Science and Technology is a state government university. The university has been re-accredited by NAAC with an A grade and is also recognised by UGC. The college was established in 1971 and was originally known as University of Cochin and later reorganised as Cochin University of Science and Technology. CUSAT offers offers courses in law specially for BBA+LLB, B.Com+LLB, LLB and LLM respectively. Cochin University of Science and Technology admission in UG courses is based on the minimum qualifying marks in 10+2 examination and marks secured in CUSAT Common Admission Test. The CUSAT placement cell works to develop strong and mutually beneficial relationships between corporations and students. The university's placement record has been impressive, with multiple recruiters coming forward to select students for various roles and profiles at attractive compensation packages. Among the top recruiters who visited CUSAT Kochi for placements are ONGC, Snapdeal , AFCON Ltd , HCL , Info-systems , Oracle, IBM.

Amity University Punjab was established in 2021 by the not-for-profit Amity Foundation. The university is recognised by UGC (University Grants Commission). It is Asia's only not-for-profit university to get the highest accreditations by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), the USA, and the QAA (Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education), UK. The university is also accredited with an A+ grade by NAAC and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities. Amity University Punjab is a multidisciplinary university offering more than 90 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. Amity University Punjab. Amity University Punjab offers BA+LLB programme.

School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology is one of the top law colleges in India. School of Legal Studies Cochin University was established in 1962. SLSCUST is a private college. School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of science and Technology recognised by UGC and approved by BCI. School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology offers 4 courses across 1 streams namely law. School of Legal Studies, Cochin University courses offered are LLB, B.Com+LLB, BBA+LLB and LLM. School of Legal studies , Cochin University admission to these programmes are based on the CUSAT CAT exam. School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of science and Technology facilities include auditorium, boys hostel, canteen, computer lab, counselling, library, medical facilities, sports, wifi etc.School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of science and Technology placement cell is varied and actively recruits students for placement drive. Companies like TCS, INFOSYS, Tech Mahindra are top recruiters of School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of science and Technology.

Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University is a public state university in Chennai. It is recognised by the University Grant Commission and the Bar Council of India. TNDALU offers BA LLB, BCA LLB,B.Com LLB and other courses. This university has 7 affiliated colleges which include Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai, Government Law College, Madurai, Government Law College, Coimbatore, Government Law College, Tiruchirapalli, Government Law College, Tirunelveli, Government Law College, Chengalpattu, Government Law College, Vellore, and Saraswathi Law College, Tindivanam. Admission is done here on the basis of the last qualifying examination. This university has an excellent academic record.