Law Colleges in Punjab - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Cutoff, Placements

No, there is no Bar Council of India-approved online BA LLB course in India. You can rather pursue Diploma or certificate courses in various specialisations in law.   

LLM or Master of Law is a postgraduate degree awarded to law students who have completed 2 years of higher studies after law graduation. It is a two year program with four semesters. The LLM course is recognized by UGC. Career prospects: A person with a Master of Law (LLM) degree has several opportunities in various undertakings. The work profiles may vary according to the chosen specialization There are various job profiles for an LLM graduate include the following. 1) Advocates 2) Attorney General 3) Public Prosecutor 4) Oath Commissioner 5) Sub-Magistrate 6) Magistrate 7) District and Sessions Judge 8) Legal advisor 9) Law Teacher 10) Law Reporters 11) Legal Experts 12) Legal Manager 13) Law Officer 14) Legal Reporter 15) Legal Assistants Law graduates can get good salary packages along with being in reputed positions in various Public and private Sector Organizations.

In India, the best branches for LLM are corporate law and commercial law. There are 99 LLM colleges that offer corporate law, and around 75+ institutes offering LLM in commercial law. These are considered more profitable with median packages ranging between INR 5 to 20 LPA. 

Yes, you can study law after 12th, by pursuing 5 year integrated LLB course,  right after completing your schooling and scoring well in class 12th exam. You can look forward to clearing entrances like CLAT, SLAT, MHCET LAW, etc for the same.

LPU does not offer direct admission. However, admission to few courses is merit-based.  Aspirants scoring a 65% aggregate have a good chance of getting admission in LPU. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the university to apply online. To apply for LPU, aspirants need to register for LPUNEST for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses. LPU admission to most of the courses is based on LPUNEST score. However, national-level entrance exam scores are also accepted for admission to BA LLB (Hons), MBA, BTech, etc. Candidates must complete Class 12 for UG courses and graduation for PG courses. The selection rounds are followed by counselling and document verification.

Some of the top law colleges in India along with their cut-offs for the year 2025 are mentioned in the table below:

Course	General
NLSIU Cut Off 2025
BA LLB (H)	102
LLM	239
NALSAR Cut Off 2025
BA LLB (H)	167
LLM	298
NLU Kolkata Cut Off 2025
LLM	620
BA LLB (H)	279

Source - Multiple external /official sites on the web, data may vary.

The LLB course duration is 3 years; however, if you plan to pursue a BA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB, or a BBA LLB, then the course duration will be 5 years, that is, 3 years general course + 2 years LLB.
Now, talking about the structure, you'll study almost every Law specialisation on a basic level. For instance, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Contract Law, Property Law, Tort Law, Family Law, Jurisprudence (legal theory), International Law, etc. 

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According to the old data available on the official website, Computer Science and Engineering course offer good salary package during placements. In 2022, the highest package offered during CSE placements was INR 3 LPA. Further, 21 students were placed during CSE placements 2022.

ST. Soldier Institute of Law has been rated 3 on Infrastructure parameter. ST. Soldier Institute of Law offers good infrastructure such as Hostel, Labs, Library, Shuttle Service, Sports Complex to students. ST. Soldier Institute of Law has also been rated 3.3 for Campuslife.

CTU has developed a recognisable goodwill in the industry and has made some amazing connections over the years with Amazon, Paytm, Tata Motors, HDFC Banks, etc., In return, CTU received placement opportunities last year from the top brands in the market. The highest international package offered by the CTU Placement department in 2023 was INR 51 LPA while the domestic package was INR 44 LPA.

Yes, ofcourse, Chandigarh University's rise in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026 strengthened its global reputation as well. When a university performs well in the regional rankings, it gains higher visibility among international evaluators and employers. The improvement from 271–280 in 2022 to 109 in 2026 shows consistent progress in parameters like academic and employer reputation, faculty-student ratio, and research output, which are also considered in the global rankings. Due to this continuous rise in Asia, Chandigarh University improved its global standing too. 

Punjab University Patiala offers various courses to students at UG, PG, and PhD levels. The university offers BTech and MBA programmes to students as its popular programmes. These courses are offered for a duration of 4 and 2 years, respectively. 

Yes, GNDU Amritsar has a QS ranking. Look at the below table for the QS rankings of Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar:

Ranking Body	Category	Ranks
QS Ranking 2025	QS WUR Ranking By Subject	401-475
QS Ranking 2026	QS Sustainability Ranking	1501+
QS Ranking 2026	Asian University Rankings	329
QS Ranking 2026	Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia	77

Department of Law, Panjab University has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
LL.M.	Candidates completed LL.B. 3 Year Degree/ B.A. LL.B. / B.Com. LL.B. 5 Year degree from any recognised institute/university are eligible to apply.OR Candidates completed graduation/bachelor's degree from any recognised institute/university are eligible to apply.
LL.B.	Candidate who have completed Master degree in any discipline with 45% marks in aggregate from Panjab University or any other University recognised by Bar Council of India and Panjab University are also eligible to apply. 5% concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD candidate.

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Punjab rankings 2025 will be updated here once out. Over the past few years, the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Punjab has been ranked under multiple streams namely Law, and others. A few of the important Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	NLU Patiala Ranking
NIRF 2024 under the Law category	24
NIRF 2023 under the Law category	20
NIRF 2022 under the Law category	18

Yes, there are security protocols in place for the students of CGC University. Before joining any university/college, students priority is placed on the safety and security. CGC University takes care of the students' safety needs so that students can stay and study in peace. The college has CCTV cameras installed everywhere in the campus. Security guards are installed everywhere in the university. The university has made the safety and security of students an utmost priority. 

Chitkara University, Chandigarh is famous for its UG, PG, & PhD programmes. Chandigarh Chitkara University was established in the year 2010. Chitkara University Chandigarh is approved by UGC (University Grants Commission), COA, PCI, NCTE, Indian Nursing Council, BCI, and others. Chitkara University Rajpura is accredited by NAAC (National Assessment & Accreditation Council) A+ Grade. Chitkara University, Chandigarh is quite famous for its infra. 

No, you cannot become a lawyer without a Law degree. You mandatorily need to obtain degrees such as BA/BCom/BSc/BBA LLB or LLB in order to be a lawyer in India. To become a lawyer, one must first complete three-year or five-year LLB from a recognised university and possess degree certificate. Then, they must enrol themselves in local Bar Council of the concerned state and enrolled as an advocate. Within two years of the enrolment, they must appear and clear AIBE in order to be eligible to practise anywhere in India. 

Khalsa College of Law has been rated 4 on Infrastructure parameter. Khalsa College of Law has also been rated 5 for Campuslife.

No, there is no entrance exam required for admission at Rayat Bahra University. The university accepts admisison based on merit. The university accepts application through online and offline mode. 

The fees for UG Courses at UILS Chandigarh Courses are - 

1. Ba LLB. ( HONS ) - 4.8 L ( Eligibility -12th Examination Passed with minimum 50% Marks . And also Supports Entrance - PU UGLAW
2. B.Com LLB - 4.8 L, Eligibility - 10+2 with minimum 50% and in entrance -PU UGLAW
3. LLM - 1.1L, Eligibility - Graduation with 55% marks and Exams passed - PU-CET (PG) 

The total Course fees of each Courses are mentioned in the top . 

The Amity University Mohali fee structure for the available hostels is given below:

• For AC Rooms – INR 1.85 LPA
• For Non-AC Rooms – INR 1 LPA. (For Boys Only)

One-time Hostel Security Deposit of INR 15,000 which has to be paid along with the total Hostel fee.

The hostel fee is inclusive of the boarding & also the laundry charges. There are multi cuisine cafeterias that are available in the campus.

Placements are good, approximately 90% of students get placed. Top companies come and recruit the students. It is the top recruiting university. The highest package offered here was 7 LPA and Average package is around 2-3 LPA and good packages are offered. Roles such as marketing are offered in the agriculture course.

GNDU Amritsar is the main campus with a longer history and likely more resources. GNDU RC Jalandhar is a regional campus that may have specific strengths in certain disciplines. The perceived "better" campus depends on the individual's academic programme and preferences. Check specific details, faculty, and facilities for your chosen field before deciding.