Apart from the conventional courses, students can also opt for law and related streams post their class 12 exams. India’s legal education landscape has evolved significantly with time and several prestigious law institutions offer world-class law programs. To secure admission to these esteemed law colleges requires clearing national-level entrance exams like CLAT, AILET, LSAT—India, and SLAT. Each exam is associated with specific universities, and knowing which colleges accept which exams can help aspirants plan their path effectively.
Read on to know more about the top law colleges in India categorized by the entrance exams they accept.
1. CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)
CLAT is the most widely accepted entrance exam for law admissions in India, especially for the National Law Universities (NLUs). It is conducted annually by the Consortium of NLUs.
Top NLUs Accepting CLAT
These institutions are government-funded and are considered the most prestigious for law education in India.
| College Name | City | State | NIRF 2024 Rank | Annual Fees (INR) | Accepted Entrance Exams |
| National Law School of India University (NLSIU) | Bengaluru | Karnataka | 1 | INR 14.5 lakh | CLAT |
| National Law University (NLU) | New Delhi | Delhi | 2 | INR 6.75 lakh | AILET |
| NALSAR University of Law | Hyderabad | Telangana | 3 | INR 6.5 lakh | CLAT |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS) | Kolkata | West Bengal | 4 | INR 3.6 lakh | CLAT |
| Symbiosis Law School (SLS) | Pune | Maharashtra | 5 | INR 4.5 lakh | SLAT |
| Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) | New Delhi | Delhi | 6 | INR 3.5 lakh | CLAT |
| Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur | Kharagpur | West Bengal | 7 | INR 2.5 lakh | JEE Advanced + Institute Test |
| Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) | Gandhinagar | Gujarat | 8 | INR 3.5 lakh | CLAT |
| Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) University | Bhubaneswar | Odisha | 9 | INR 2.5 lakh | CLAT |
| Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | 10 | INR 2.5 lakh | CLAT |
Top Private Colleges Accepting CLAT
- ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad
- UPES School of Law, Dehradun
- Amity Law School, Noida
- NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law (Mumbai and other campuses)
- Alliance School of Law, Bangalore
2. AILET (All India Law Entrance Test)
AILET is an entrance exam conducted by the National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi), and is not part of the CLAT consortium. NLU Delhi is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the country and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.
3. LSAT—India (Law School Admission Test—India)
LSAT—India, conducted by Pearson VUE, is designed to assess reasoning and reading skills rather than rote knowledge. It is widely accepted by private universities across the country.
Top Law Colleges Accepting LSAT—India
- Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), Sonipat
- UPES School of Law, Dehradun
- K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram
- VIT School of Law, Chennai
- BML Munjal University, Gurugram
- Alliance University, Bangalore
- ISBF (Indian School of Business & Finance), Delhi – Offers University of London LLB programs
4. SLAT (Symbiosis Law Admission Test)
SLAT is conducted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) and is the entrance gateway for all its law schools.
Top Symbiosis Law Schools Accepting SLAT
- Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Pune: The flagship campus, known for its strong academic culture and placements.
- Symbiosis Law School, Noida
- Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad
- Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur
Which Law Entrance Exam Should You Choose?
The best entrance exam for you depends on your target colleges:
| Exam | Best For | Type of Colleges |
| CLAT | National Law Universities (22 NLUs) | Government/Public |
| AILET | NLU Delhi (Top NLU) | Government/Public (Exclusive) |
| LSAT—India | Jindal, UPES, VIT, and other private colleges | Private |
| SLAT | Symbiosis Law Schools | Private (Deemed University) |
For maximum opportunity, students can choose appearing for multiple entrance exams, especially CLAT + LSAT India or CLAT + SLAT.