Law Colleges in West Bengal - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2025, Cutoff, Placements

Hi, there are 70+ best Law colleges in West Bengal of which 30+ colleges are owned privately,  20+ colleges are owned by the government and 1 is owned by semi government institutions. AUAT and CLAT are the top entrance exams for admission to best West Bengal Law colleges. NUJS, University of Calcutta, Amity University Kolkata, Kingston Law College and Hooghly Mohsin College and Sister Nivedita University are the top Law colleges in West Bengal.

Hi, please refer to the table below for the best Law colleges in West Bengal with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
NLU Kolkata	INR 10,000 - INR 3.66 lakh	CLAT and Merit-Based
Burdwan University	INR 3,600 - INR 6,000	Merit-Based
Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law	INR 2.8 lakh	Merit-Based
North Bengal University	INR 5,280 - INR 16,000	Merit-Based
IIM Calcutta	INR 2.65 lakh	Merit-Based

Hope this helps!

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

Pursuing law in West Bengal is a great choice given the state's rich legal history and opportunities. Here's a general roadmap to guide you:  

• For 3-year LLB: A bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum percentage (varies by college).
• For 5-year integrated BA LLB: Completion of 10+2 with a minimum percentage.
   

Admission Process

1. Choose your program: Decide whether you want a 3-year LLB (after graduation) or a 5-year integrated BA LLB.
2. Entrance exams: Prepare for law entrance exams like CLAT, AILET, or state-level exams if required.
3. Application: Fill out applications for law colleges in West Bengal. Some popular options include:
   • University of Calcutta
   • West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS)
   • University of North Bengal
   • Various private law colleges 
      
4. Counseling and admissions: Participate in counseling rounds and secure a seat in your preferred law college based on your rank and preferences.

Hi, you can refer below for the top Law colleges in West Bengal that offer the highest placements to their students:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Annual Median Package
NUJS	INR 10,000 - INR 3.66 lakh	INR 10 LPA - INR 16 LPA
Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law	INR 2.8 lakh	INR 9 LPA - INR 12 LPA
Faculty of Law University of Calcutta	-	INR 7.84 LPA - INR 9.2 LPA
Bikash Bharati Law College	INR 2 lakh	INR 7.92 LPA
North Bengal University	INR 5,280 - INR 16,000	INR 3.27 LPA - INR 6 LPA

Hope this answered your question!

For many aspiring lawyers, getting into one of the best National Law Universities (NLUs) in India via CLAT is their goal. Although the procedure is competitive, you can improve your chances of getting a seat if you prepare well and follow instructions. Below is a summary of the admissions procedure:

• Eligibility Criteria: Students must have passed Class 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate marks.
• CLAT: The exam consists of  sections; Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Techniques and Current Affairs. Each section carries 20 marks, making the total score 100.
• Application: Candidates are required to fill the online application form available on the official CLAT website and pay the application fee that varies depending on your category (General/SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS).
• CLAT Scorecard: It will indicate your overall rank and your section wise score.
• Counselling: Based on candidates' rank and preferences, candidates will be eligible for counselling rounds and can choose their preferred NLUs and programs. Seat allotment will be based on your rank and availability of seats in your preferred colleges.
• Document Verification: After allotment of seat in NLU you will need to report  the designated centre for document verification. After verification and payment of fees you will be officially admitted to the NLU.

Candidates can click below for help regarding CLAT:

• How to Prepare for CLAT?
• CLAT Exam Preparation Tips
• How to Clear CLAT in First Attempt?
• How to Prepare for CLAT without Coaching?
• CLAT6 Tips from CLAT Toppers
• CLAT7 CLAT with Tips from Past Years Toppers

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 AILET for UG, PG and Ph.D. programs. Further many other private university consider CLAT score for admission in law courses.

It is impossible to say with certainty whether or not it is difficult for law graduates to get job in India because there are too many variables involved:

• High Competition: There is intense competition for entry level jobs due to high population.
• Demand: Job opportunities in the legal field is increasing day by day.
• Limited Quality Jobs: Not many job profiles offer satisfactory salaries, career growth etc.
• Diverse Fields: Law graduates can go into various fields and not just limited to law fiels.
• Lack of Skills: Fresh graduates lack the practical skills and experiences desire by the employers.

Law graduates can still find employment in India, but success in this field demands perseverance, smart planning, and ongoing skill development. To improve your prospects of securing a rewarding legal career, concentrate on developing your practical abilities, accumulating pertinent experience, and identifying the appropriate possibilities.

 

Apart from LLB there are many integrated Law programs being offered these days like BA LLB, B.com LLB, B.tech+LLB, BBA LLB etc . Universities like UPES have incorporated great specializations in ther Law program curriculum to make it more industry oriented. Below are the specialized Law programs available at UPES: B.Com LLB (Hons.) with specialization in Taxation Law B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering + LLB (Hons.) with Specialization in Cyber Laws B.Tech Energy Technology + LLB (Hons.) with Specialization in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) BA LLB (Hons.) with specialization in Energy Laws BA LLB (Hons.) with specialization in Criminal Laws/ Labor Laws BBA LLB (Hons.) with specialization in Corporate Laws BBA LLB (Hons.) with specialization in International Trade & Investment/ Banking,Finance & Insurance You can pursue any as per your area of interest. Good luck :)

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