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Top Law Colleges in Bangalore: Ranking 2024, Admissions, Fees, Courses, Placements

There are around 3 top law colleges in Bangalore. Of which, 2 are privately owned and one is owned by the government. CLAT, AUSAT and CUET are the popular entrance exams for admission to top Law colleges in Bangalore. National Law School of India University Bangalore, School of Law Christ University and Alliance School of Law are the top Law colleges in Bangalore.

Top Law Colleges in Bangalore: Highlights 2024

Students looking forward to a career in Law have a wide range of options at both UG, PG, PhD and dual/integrated degrees. Students can choose to pursue courses such as BA LLBBBA LLBBSc LLB LLBLLM and PhD in a variety of Law branches/ specialisations at some of the prestigious Law colleges in Bengaluru like National Law School of India University, (NLSIU), Christ University, etc.

Particulars

Parameters

No. of Colleges

2 colleges

Fee

> INR 5 lakh: 1 college

Admission Process

Entrance Based: CLAT

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

Top Law Colleges in Bangalore: Admissions 2024

In Bangalore, institutes or colleges offer Law courses in a variety of formats and levels. And, for every type of course, the eligibility changes. Given below is the general eligibility criteria for admissions to the law colleges:

  • Eligibility for UG Law Courses: Candidates who have passed the Higher Secondary School/Intermediate (10+2) or its equivalent exam from a recognised board with not less than 45 per cent in aggregate are eligible for admission to UG law programmes.
  • Eligibility for PG Law Courses: For admission to LLB (3 years) course, aspirants need to be graduate from a recognised university. Also, for admission to LLM course candidates need to possess an LLB or equivalent degree from a recognised university.

The duration of the programmes varies as per the type of programme opted, a brief about the same is given below:

  • Degree law courses: After graduating Class 12, candidates can pursue an integrated law degree (such as BA LLB, BBA LLB, BSc LLB, BCom LLB, and so on) or a regular LLB degree after graduation. An integrated LLB degree typically lasts five years, while a traditional LLB degree lasts three years.
  • Diploma law courses: Candidates can enrol in diploma programmes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Diploma or post-graduate diploma legal studies normally last one to three years.
  • Certificate law courses: Certificate law programmes are essentially short-term programmes that last anywhere from two to six months.

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

Top Law Colleges in Bangalore NIRF Ranking 2024

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges every year. The ranking is based on various parameters and rankings change year on year depending on college universities and performances. NLSIU Bangalore has been the top-ranked law college by NIRF for past three years.

Following is a list of top law colleges in Bangalore ranked by NIRF over the past three years:

College Name

NIRF 2022

NIRF 2023

NIRF 2024

NLSIU Bangalore Ranking

1

1

1

School of Law, Christ University Ranking

16

13

15

Alliance School of Law Ranking

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25

18

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

List of Top Private Law Colleges in Bangalore

Given below is the table showing list of best private Law colleges in Bangalore with their annual fees:

Private Colleges

Total Tuition Fee

School of Law, Christ University Admission

INR 13.60 lakh

Alliance School of Law Admission

INR 15 lakh

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

List of Top Government Law Colleges in Bangalore

Below table shows the list of best government Law colleges with their annual fees:

Public Colleges

Total Tuition Fee

NLSUI Bangalore Admission

INR 11.08 lakh

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

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Highest Salary Offered by Top Ranked Law Colleges in Bangalore

The students can check the ROI to know how beneficial a particular course is for them. ROI tells students the benefit of pursuing a course in terms of the return they will get. In the case of popular courses, choosing a college or university based on the ROI factor can be great. This is helpful when it becomes tough to select between two or more colleges.

The best of top law colleges in Bangalore with the average annual fee and average placement package are tabulated below:

College Name

Total Tuition Fee

Average Placement Package

NLSUI Bangalore

INR 16.39 lakh

INR 16 LPA

School of Law, Christ University

INR 13.60 lakh

INR 4.83 LPA

Alliance School of Law

INR 15 lakh

INR 5 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Top Recruiters for Law Students

Below is the list of a few top companies that recruit Law students along with their placement ratings:

College Name

Shiksha Rating

Top Recruiters

NLSUI Bangalore

INR 16 LPA

Deutsche bank, Luthra and Luthra, Amarchand Mangaldas, etc.

School of Law, Christ University

INR 4.83 LPA

Singh and Singh Associates and Amarchand Mangaldas, Das and Roy, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Top Law Colleges in Bangalore: Comparison 2024

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Location

Total Fees

Rating

Ownership

Specialization

Exams Accepted

1
NIRF ' 24
(All India)
National Law School of India University, Bangalore
4.5

Placements

4.7

Infrastructure

4.1

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.5

Crowd & Campus Life

4.7

Value for Money

4.6

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(10)
Fees: 13.45 Lakh
Salary : 16.00 Lakh
1
India Today ' 23
1
The Week ' 24
15
NIRF ' 24
(All India)
School of Law, Christ University
4.2

Placements

3.7

Infrastructure

4.6

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.0

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(22)
Salary : 6.00 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 23
Not Ranked
The Week ' 24
18
NIRF ' 24
(All India)
Alliance School of Law, Alliance University
3.8

Placements

3.3

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.0

Crowd & Campus Life

3.9

Value for Money

3.7

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(32)
Fees: 15.00 Lakh
Not Ranked
India Today ' 23
Not Ranked
The Week ' 24

Other popular Law colleges in Bangalore

1.72 L - 14.15 L
3.7 - 6 LPA

#15 NIRF

1.2 L - 7.5 L
3.2 - 4 LPA

#8 The Week

7 Courses
9 K - 8 L
3.7

#10 Outlook

1.1 L - 3.25 L
4.56 L - 11.35 L
2.25 L - 5 L
0.5 LPA

#11 Outlook

5.0
5.0

#12 Outlook

5 Courses
24 K - 1.2 L
5.6 - 5.7 LPA

#35 The Week

1.2 L - 7.5 L
5 Courses
1.25 L - 7.5 L
4.98 LPA
2 L - 6.05 L
4.0

Top 10 in Karnataka

2 L - 12.5 L
25.18 L
26.4 K - 1.1 L
5.6 - 5.7 LPA

#25 India Today

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75 K - 12.5 L
1.13 L - 15 L
3.6 - 8.9 LPA
1 K - 5 K
2.8

Top 10 in Karnataka

25 K - 3.25 L
4.0
2 Courses
8 L
13 LPA

Top 5 in Bangalore

4 Courses
2.7 L - 5.25 L
3.3

Top 5 in Bangalore

2.25 L - 3.75 L
4.5 LPA

Top 10 in Karnataka

4.56 L - 11.35 L
5 Courses
10 L
8 LPA
3.6 L - 10 L
3.18 - 4.8 LPA
2 Courses
4.5 L - 10 L
4.89 - 5.7 LPA

#7 Outlook

3 Courses
3.0
3.0
4.2
3.8

Top 5 in Bangalore

Top Law Colleges in Bangalore: FAQs

Q. How many top ranked Law colleges in Bangalore?

A. Hi, there are around 2 top ranked Law colleges in Bangalore of which one is owned privately and the other is owned by the government. CLAT is the top entrance exam for admission to top ranked Law colleges in Bangalore.

Q. Which is the No.1 Law college in Bangalore?

A. NLSIU is the top Law college in Bangalore according to NIRF 2024 under the Law category.

Q. Which is the top private law college in Bangalore?

A. Hi, you can refer below for the top private Law colleges in Bangalore:

Private Colleges

Total Tuition Fee

School of Law, Christ University

INR 13.60 lakh

Alliance School of Law Admission

INR 15 lakh

Q. What is the fee for studying law in Bangalore?

A. It is estimated that studying law in Bangalore is expensive. As, both the colleges have their annual fee ranging > INR 5 lakh and they are:

  • NLSUI Bangalore
  • School of Law, Christ University

Q. Which is the most popular exam accepted by top law college in Bangalore?

A. The most popular exam accepted by top law colleges in Bangalore are CLAT. CLAT is ticket to NLSIU Bangalore.

Q. Is Bangalore a good place to study law?

A. Bangalore has been a popular destination for law graduates as the city is home to some of the best law colleges in India and also offers excellent career opportunities.

Q. What are the placements like for top Law colleges in Bangalore?

A. Hi, please refer below for the the highest return on investment offered by best Law colleges in Bangalore in the form of placement package:

College Name

Total Tuition Fee

Average Placement Package

NLSUI Bangalore

INR 16.39 lakh

INR 16 LPA

School of Law, Christ University

INR 13.60 lakh

INR 4.83 LPA

Alliance School of Law

INR 15 lakh

INR 5 LPA

Q: What are the most reputable Law schools in Bangalore?

A: The most reputable colleges in Bangalore are National Law School of India University Bangalore with a NIRF 2024 ranking of 1, School of Law, Christ University with a NIRF 2024 ranking of 15  and Alliance School of Bangalore with a NIRF 2024 ranking of 18.

Q: What are the top government Law colleges in Bangalore?

A: Hi, please refer below for the top government Law colleges in Bangalore:

Public Colleges

Total Tuition Fee

NLSUI Bangalore Admission

INR 11.08 lakh

Q: What is the admission process for top NLUs in India through CLAT?

A: 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:

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