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    CLAT 2025: Are Low-Ranked NLUs Better Than Private Law Colleges?

    CLAT 2025: Are Low-Ranked NLUs Better Than Private Law Colleges?

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 25 Feb 2025, 10:56 AM IST

    Candidates with a low score in CLAT 2025 might be faced with a dilemma of whether to opt for a low-ranked NLU or look for admissions into private law colleges. The good news is that there are plenty of college options to choose from. Candidates can also appear for other law entrance exams accepted by private law colleges to maximise their chances of admission. The quality of education offered by top private law colleges in India is on par with premier NLUs and as per global industry standards. Many of the private law colleges also feature in the NIRF law rankings 2024 alongside top NLUs in the country. In this article find out which are the top private law colleges to look at instead of low-ranked NLUs.

    CLAT 2025: Are Low-Ranked NLUs Better Than Private Law Colleges?
    CLAT 2025: Are Low-Ranked NLUs Better Than Private Law Colleges?

    Other than the National Law Universities (NLUs), over 60+ private law colleges are participating in CLAT 2025. Besides, some other entrance exams such as the Symbiosis Law Admission Test, JGLS LNAT UK, and the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Law offer good alternatives for admission into private law colleges.

    When Should You Look at Private Law Colleges?

    Candidates with a good score in CLAT will sail through the CLAT 2025 admissions process and secure a seat in the premier NLUs such as NLSIU Bengaluru and NALSAR Hyderabad. A score of 90+ for reserved category candidates and a score of 100+ for general candidates is enough to achieve this.

    However, candidates who do not have a high score in the Common Law Admission Test should widen their college options and start looking at private law colleges instead of low-ranked NLUs.

    CLAT 2025 Score Range to Look at Private Colleges Instead of Low-Ranked NLUs

    Category

    Expected Score range

    General

    Below 90

    EWS

    Below 85

    OBC

    Below 80

    SC

    Below 70

    ST

    Below 70

    Top Private Law Colleges Instead of Low-Ranked NLUs

    Given below is a list of private law colleges that candidates can consider for admission instead of opting for a low-ranked NLU. The table also includes the entrance exams accepted by these colleges, courses offered, and their place in the NIRF rankings.

    Top Private Law Colleges in India

    Sl. no

    College Name

    Exams Accepted

    Courses Offered

    NIRF Rank 2024

    1

    Jindal Global Law School, Sonepat

    JGLS LNAT

    BA LLB Hons, BCom LLB Hons, BBA LLB Hons

    -

    2

    Symbiosis Law School, Pune

    SLAT

    BA LLB Hons., BBA LLB Hons.

    5

    3

    Nirma University, Ahmedabad

    CLAT

    BA LLB, BCom LLB, BBA LLB

    -

    4

    ILS Law College, Pune

    MH CET Law

    BA LLB, BBA LLB

    -

    5

    Christ University, Bengaluru

    CULEE

    BA LLB Hons., BBA LLB Hons.

    15

    6

    NMIMS School of Law, Mumbai

    NMIMS LAT, CLAT

    BA LLB Hons, BBA LLB Hons.

    -

    7

    Alliance University, Bengaluru

    CLAT, CUET law

    BA LLB Hons, BBA LLB Hons.

    18

    8

    BITS Law School, Mumbai

    CLAT, AILET, LNAT, SLAT, MH CET Law

    BA LLB Hons, BBA LLB Hons.

    -

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    Questions related to CLAT

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    Hello Dear Student,


    Could you provide more information on which vacancies you would like more information on!
    Hope it helps!

    Hello Dear Student,

    Yes, with a CLAT UG CRL of around 7,400 and Outside Delhi EWS category , you have a reasonable chance of getting admission to Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (VIPS), Delhi for BA LLB or BBA LLB through GGSIPU counselling.

    Recent GGSIPU law counselling data shows that

    Hi,

    If you're sure that you want to pursue law, then CLAT is generally the better option. It is the gateway to most National Law Universities (NLUs), which are among the top law colleges in India.

    However, CUET is also worth considering as it can help you get admission to