Law Colleges in Kolkata 2026: Courses, Fees, Admissions, Cutoff, Placements

NLU Kolkata is the top ranked college in Kolkata under NIRF 2025. Listed below is the college with NIRF ranking -

College Name	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
NLU Kolkata Ranking	4	4	4

Source: Official site and may vary.

Candidates can see the table below for the top affordable Law colleges in Kolkata with their tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
NLU Kolkata Fees	INR 10,000 - INR 34,000
Amity University Kolkata Fees	INR 60,000 - INR 90,000
Aliah University, New Town Fees	INR 6,000
MAKAUT Fees	INR 72,000
NIELIT Kolkata Fees	INR 5,000

Source: Official site and may vary.

 

Yes, you can join quite a few law colleges in Kolkata without sitting for CLAT. 

• Amity University, Kolkata 
• South Calcutta Law College 
• JIS University 
• Heritage Law College

Note: All info. is from official sources and can change. 

One of the best private colleges for law in Kolkata is Amity University. It ranked  36th in India Today's top law colleges in India category. 

The life at.West Bengal National University of Juridicial Sciences ia very good.The faculty is above par for majority of the papers. As for the fees it isn't significantly higher than that of other top NLUs. Yes, the size of the campus is not much but being at the heart of Kolkata we have access to all sorts of entertainment and of course good food! In-campus infrastructure is significantly improving as I write this, with wifi throughout the campus and air-conditioning (except hostels), the Kolkata humidity won't trouble you much. Administration is also efficient and most of the communications happen through emails.

Above all West Bengal NUJS has a very good atmosphere, with consistent performance over the years and exceptional seniors it is the best in the law circuit. The brand value of WBNUJS is something to be proud of for every student studying there and I have no doubt that WBNUJS will keep on improving!

South Calcutta Law College has been rated 4.3 for faculty as per reviews by students. This shows that Institute has qualified and experienced faculty members.

Yes, Sister Nivedita University is a good university as it has more than 39 years of experience and is recognised by the UGC. The university is recognised by the UGC and is approved by the AICTE, PCI, BCI, and WBNC. In addition to this, Sister Nivedita University has a dedicated placement cell that has decent connections with top-notch companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Ashok Leyland, Bosch, HP, etc. 

At Techno India University of West Bangal, their motto is to create a progressive learning institution that goes beyond the barriers of nationality, language, cultural diversity and religion, where education and the pursuit of excellence are priority. The overall development of students, which enables them to succeed not only in their profession but in all areas of life, is the core of Techno India University of West Bangal. West Bengal Techno India University focuses on interdisciplinary research and projects to widen students horizons and enhance their experience in relevant subjects. Techno India University of West Bangla has a dedicated team of dedicated and persistent hardworking research scientists who are a great inspiration to our peers and junior high school students. Junior Research Fellows (JRFs), Senior Research Fellows (SRFs) and faculty members of Techno India University, West Bengal are working on prestigious projects funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

No, studying at Faculty of law, Calcutta University is not at all expensive. The fees structure is very reasonable and better than other law colleges of the area. Doing 5 year BA+ LLB course from this istitution costs 87.2 K - 3.2 L, which is very resonable if we see the returns on investment. The placement packages of this Institute are also very good, seeing the fees structure. The median package offered to BA LLB and PG  students during the recent placement drive were 7.84 LPA and 9.20 LPA respectively. Various scholarships are also provided to students, so that they can get some relief from the fees. So overall it can be said that, studying at Faculty of law is not very expensive. 

JIS University is a well-known university which offers quality education to the students. The university is accredited by NAAC and recognised by the UGC. The university is collaborated with various institute and motivate the students. 

Given below are the best Law colleges in Kolkata that have morning classes along with their tuition fees and accepted entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility/Exams
NUJS, NLU Kolkata	INR 34,000 - INR 3.66 lakh	CLAT and Merit-Based
Adamas University Kolkata	INR 60,000 - INR 11.1 lakh	CUET and Merit-Based
Sister Nivedita University	INR 2 Lacs - INR 5 lakh	Merit-Based
St Xavier's University	INR 7.07 lakh	Merit-Based
Adamas University	INR 1.85 Lacs - INR 8.55 lakh	CLAT, Adamas AUAT Exam

Source: Official site and may vary.

 

Please refer to the table below for some of the best private Law colleges in Kolkata with their costs:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Annual Median Package
The Neotia University	INR 4.8 Lacs - INR 5 lakh	INR 6 LPA
Sister Nivedita University	INR 2 Lacs - INR 5 lakh	INR 6 LPA
Adamas University	INR 1.85 Lacs - INR 8.55 lakh	INR 3.25 LPA - INR 3.5 LPA
JIS University	INR 2.68 Lacs - INR 5.21 lakh	INR 1.8 LPA - INR 2.64 LPA
Brainware University	INR 1.9 Lacs - INR 5.02 lakh	INR 1.71 LPA

There are about 15 best LLB colleges in Kolkata. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

LLB Colleges in Kolkata	Tuition Fee
Sister Nivedita University LLB	INR 4 lakh
Kingston Law College LLB	INR 3.02 lakh
JIS University LLB	INR 3.27 lakh
Brainware University LLB	INR 3.3 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

Hi, listed below are the top LLM colleges in West Bengal with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
NUJS	INR 34,000	CLAT
Amity University Kolkata	INR 60,000 - INR 1.16 lakh	Merit-Based
Faculty of Law University of Calcutta	-	Merit-Based
Sister Nivedita University	INR 2.5 lakh	SNUET
Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law IIT Kharagpur	INR 2.8 lakh	Merit-Based

Hope this helps!

Adamas University is a private university also known as AU and recognised by UGG and West Bengal Government. Some of the key USPs of Adamas University Kolkata are as follows:

• Rankings: The college has been ranked 1 by IIRF Rankings 2025 (School of Business- BBA category) and 2 by IIRF Rankings 2025 (BCA category).
• Approval: Adamas Kolkata has been recognised by AICTE, NCTE, BCI, PCI.
• Placements: As per the latest report, the the highest package offered during Adamas University placements 2024 stood at INR 100 LPA.

Hi, listed below are the top LLB colleges in West Bengal with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Amity University Kolkata	INR 6.66 lakh	Merit-Based
Sister Nivedita University	INR 4 lakh	SNUET
Hooghly Mohsin College	INR 3,300	Merit-Based
Burdwan University	INR 3.600	Merit-Based
Brainware University	INR 3.3 lakh	Merit-Based

Hope this helps!

Given below are the various Law courses offered in Best Law colleges in India:

Course	No. of Colleges
LLB	1103
BBA LLB	208
PG Diploma	190
BA LLB (H)	159
BCom LLB	134
Certificate	129
PhD	101
BBA LLB (H)	95
BSc LLB	66
UG Diploma	65
BLS LLB	45
MA	28
BA	24
MBA / PGDM	17
BCom	15
BBA	12
LLD	11
MSc	8
After 10 Diploma	6

Hi, you can pursue Law in West Bengal without appearing for any entrance exam as most of the colleges accept students on merit basis.

CLAT is the entrance examination conducted by consortium of NLUs for UG and PG courses. All 21 NLU except NLU Delhi take admission by way of CLAT scores in both PG and UG courses. NLU Delhi conducts it's separate examination called All India Law Entrance Test or AILET for UG, PG and Ph.D. programs. Further many other private university consider CLAT score for admission in Law courses.

Admission to Brainware University Kolkata is through the Brainware Eligibility Test (BET), which is a one-hour, 100-mark test consisting of multiple-choice questions. The eligibility criteria for the candidate include completing Class 12 for UG courses and graduation for PG courses. After clearing the BET and fulfilling the criteria, the shortlisted candidates need to confirm their seats by paying the admission fee. Admission is not directly allowed without clearing the test.

Hi, please refer to the table below for the best Law colleges in West Bengal that offer the highest Return on Investment to their students in the form of placement packages:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
NLU Kolkata Placement	INR 10,000- INR 3.66 lakh	INR 10 LPA- INR 20 LPA
Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law IIT Kharagpur Placement	INR 2.8 lakh	INR 8 LPA - INR 18.23 LPA
Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta Placement	--	INR 8 LPA - INR 9.2 LPA
Bikash Bharati Law College Placement	INR 2 lakh	INR 7.92 LPA
Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University Placement	INR 40,000	INR 6.42 LPA

Hi, it can be observed that studying Law in West Bengal can be quite inexpensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of less than INR 1 lakh.

Hi, listed below are the top Law colleges in West Bengal according to NIRF ranking 2024 under the Law category:

College Name	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
NLU Kolkata NUJS Ranking	5	4	4
IIT Kharagpur Ranking	6	9	7
Amity University Ranking	--	--	39

An LLM right after LLB is only a good option for academic or research purposes. If you want to make a career in pure litigation then you should gain some real world experience first. 

Established in 1997, the Netaji Subhas Open University is a UGC-approved University. The university offers courses in distance mode. It has been accredited by NAAC with an A grade and has also been recognised by DEC and the Gov. of West Bengal. It is also an active member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the Association of Asian Open University (AAOU), and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

Kalyani University has some of the famous alumni. Arijit Singh, one of the renowned singer of the company is one of the most famous alumni of Kalyani University.

The ease of getting admission to Aliah University (New Town) relies upon on the programme you are making use of for and your instructional credentials. Admission Process: Entrance Exams: Aliah University uses its personal entrance examination, AUAT (Aliah University Admission Test) for maximum undergraduate and postgraduate applications. Other options: For B.Tech and M.Tech programs, you may also put up WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations) or GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) scores for consideration. Factors affecting Difficulty: Program Popularity: Competitive programs like Computer Science or Engineering might have higher cutoffs and require more potent entrance examination ratings.

No, admission to MAKAUT is based on entrance exams for courses such as BTech. Candidates wanting to get admission to MAKAUT for BTech must qualify West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations (WBJEE) exam and WBJEE Counselling. Those willing to get admission in the second year must appear for JELET (for Lateral Entry). MAKAUT also accepts JEE Main exam for BTech admission. 

Surendranath Law College has been rated 3.6 for faculty as per reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Yes, the Neotia University is worth it as it was established by the Ambuja Neotia Group and is recognised by the UGC. NTU Kolkata is also approved by the AICTE, BCI, PCI, Indian Nursing Council, and the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS). TNU courses are offered to students at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels in various disciplines of Arts, Sciences, and Commerce. Further, the university also has a panel of guest lecturers to inspire students in their respective careers and to give them tips and invaluable insights in every course.