Law
You can study law straight after Class 12 through a five-year integrated programme (BA LLB and similar), or after graduation through a three-year LLB. National Law Universities admit through CLAT, NLU Delhi through AILET, and many private law schools through their own tests.
The usual admission route
- Class 12
- CLAT, AILET or a university test
- Counselling or merit list
- Admission
Courses and how long they take
| Course | Level | Duration | Who can apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA LLB / BBA LLB / B.Com LLB / B.Sc LLB | Undergraduate | 5 years | Class 12 in any stream |
| LLB | Undergraduate | 3 years | A bachelor's degree in any subject |
| LLM | Postgraduate | 1 year at NLUs and many universities (2 years at some) | LLB |
Entrance exams
Also used: SLAT (Symbiosis); MH CET Law (Maharashtra); University entrance tests for the three-year LLB.
Eligibility
- Integrated LLB: Class 12 in any stream, usually with 40–45% minimum marks depending on category.
- Three-year LLB: a bachelor's degree in any subject.
- To practise as an advocate, your law degree must come from a college approved by the Bar Council of India.
Where it can lead
- Litigation
- Corporate law firms
- In-house legal teams
- Judicial services
- Policy and research
- Legal journalism
Law colleges in our directory
21 institutions offer law programmes.
NLSIU Bengaluru
National Law School of India University
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Type
- Government, est. 1987
- Main entrance
- CLAT
- Law
NLU Delhi
National Law University Delhi
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 2008
- Main entrance
- AILET
- Law
IP University (GGSIPU)
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1998
- Main entrance
- Depends on the programme
- Engineering
- Management
- Law
- Computer applications
- +3 more
Amity Noida
Amity University, Noida
- Location
- Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Private, est. 2005
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Engineering
- Management
- Law
- Commerce
- +7 more
KIIT
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
- Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Type
- Private, est. 1992
- Main entrance
- KIITEE
- Engineering
- Medical
- Law
- Management
- +1 more
NMIMS Mumbai
SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Type
- Private, est. 1981
- Main entrance
- NPAT (UG) or NMAT (MBA)
- Management
- Engineering
- Commerce
- Law
- +1 more
NALSAR Hyderabad
NALSAR University of Law
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Type
- Government, est. 1998
- Main entrance
- CLAT
- Law
WBNUJS Kolkata
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Type
- Government, est. 1999
- Main entrance
- CLAT
- Law
NLU Jodhpur
National Law University, Jodhpur
- Location
- Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- Type
- Government, est. 1999
- Main entrance
- CLAT
- Law
GNLU
Gujarat National Law University
- Location
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Type
- Government, est. 2003
- Main entrance
- CLAT
- Law
SLS Pune
Symbiosis Law School, Pune
- Location
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Type
- Private, est. 1977
- Main entrance
- SLAT
- Law
Jindal Global University
O.P. Jindal Global University
- Location
- Sonipat, Haryana
- Type
- Private, est. 2009
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Law
- Management
- Arts
Law: common questions
Is CLAT needed for every law college?
No. CLAT is used by the participating National Law Universities and some other colleges. NLU Delhi uses AILET, and many private universities use their own tests or Class 12 marks.
Can I study law after B.Com or B.Sc?
Yes, through a three-year LLB, which is open to graduates of any discipline.
Five-year or three-year LLB: which is better?
Both let you practise. The five-year route saves a year if you are sure about law after Class 12; the three-year route suits graduates who decide later.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.