24 NLUs
National Law Universities
CLAT
NLU Entrance Exam
5 Yrs
BA LLB / BBA LLB
Top Law Colleges in India 2026 — NLU Rankings
A law degree from a top NLU (National Law University) can open doors to top law firms, corporate legal departments, judiciary, and public policy. India has 24 NLUs admitting students through CLAT, plus hundreds of private law colleges. Here's your complete guide to the best law colleges in India 2026.
Top 10 NLUs by NIRF 2025
| Rank | NLU | Location | CLAT Cutoff | Fee (5 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | NLSIU Bangalore | Bengaluru | Top 100 (AIR) | ₹3.5 Lakhs |
| #2 | NALSAR Hyderabad | Hyderabad | Top 200 | ₹3.2 Lakhs |
| #3 | WBNUJS Kolkata | Kolkata | Top 250 | ₹3.0 Lakhs |
| #4 | NLU Jodhpur | Jodhpur | Top 400 | ₹2.8 Lakhs |
| #5 | Symbiosis Law (SLAT) | Pune | SLAT exam | ₹6.5 Lakhs |
Career Paths After LLB
- Corporate Lawyer: ₹8–50 LPA at top law firms (AZB, Khaitan, Trilegal)
- Judicial Services: District Judge, High Court — via state judicial exams
- Public Prosecutor: State government positions after judicial exam
- In-house Counsel: ₹10–30 LPA at corporates (TCS, Infosys, banks)
- Academics/Research: LLM + PhD → Professor at NLU
- IAS/Civil Services: Law graduates have advantage in UPSC optional subjects
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