Top 10 Non-NLUs You Can Target Amid CLAT 2026 Merit List Revision Row

SLS Pune

Symbiosis Law School (SLS) Pune is one of the most prominent law schools under the Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Out of the four campuses of SLS, Pune is the most preferred campus. It has a strong placement record. Top-tier corporate law firms such as Trilegal, Vedanta Limited, AZB & Partners, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, and more participated and hired candidates at SLS Pune. The placement report of academic year 2024-25 recorded the highest salary package of Rs 22 Lakhs per annum; whereas the average salary was recorded as Rs 13.31 Lakhs per annum.

To get admitted to SLS Pune, candidates are required to appear for the SLAT (Symbiosis Law Admission Test) exam. If shortlisted, they will be required to appear for the PI (Personal Interview) round. SLS Pune selects the candidates based on both SLAT scores and PI round performance.

Jindal Global Law School

Candidates waiting for the CLAT 2026 merit list revision can aim for Jindal Global Law School. It is a private institution offering a globally focused legal education. Jindal offers the following LLB programs:

• BA LLB

• BBA LLB

• BCom LLB

• BA Legal Studies

• BA Criminology and Criminal Justice

• BA in AI & Law

This law school offers great placement opportunities with leading firms such as Amarchand Mangaldas, IDFC, Fox Mandal, Economic Laws Practice, AVIVA, and more. Candidates who wish to apply for law programs at Jindal Global Law School must appear for the Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) exam.

Nirma University

Nirma University has been ranked at the 33rd position in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 law rankings. The university has an NAAC 'A+' grade and is recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Government of Gujarat. The Institute of Law at Nirma University is a premier non-NLU that accepts CLAT scores for admission. It is an affiliated university with the Consortium of National Law Universities. It offers BA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB (Hons), and LLM programs. The average annual salary of candidates placed in the academic year 2024-25 was Rs 6.7 LPA, with the highest salary as Rs 20 LPA. This indicates the strong placement opportunities offered by Nirma.

GLC Mumbai

Government Law College (GLC) Mumbai is one of the oldest law colleges in Asia. The college offers both a 5-year integrated BA LLB course and a 3-year LLB program. As a government institution, GLC offers quality education at affordable fees with an average annual fee ranging between Rs. 6000 - 7000. Despite the low fee structure, the college has maintained a strong placement record. Several Tier-1 law firms recruit from the campus. This makes GLC Mumbai an excellent return-on-investment (ROI) option for law aspirants.

For admission, candidates must appear for the MH CET Law examination. Depending on their chosen program, they need to take either the 3-year or the 5-year MH CET Law exam, followed by the centralised admission process conducted by the Maharashtra authorities.

ILS Pune

Indian Law Society’s (ILS) Law College, Pune, is a renowned law institution in India. They offer BBA LLB, 5-year BA LLB, 3-year BA LLB, LLM, and PhD courses. Top recruiters hiring law graduates at ILS include Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., AZB & Partners, Bharucha & Partners, Chambers of Anay Banhatti, and more. They offer high-quality education and have an established alumni network. Some of the alumni of ISL Pune have achieved the following positions:

• Former Chief Justices of India

• Judges of various High Courts

• Advocate Generals

• Members of the Law Commission of India and Maharashtra

• Members of the Bar Council of India

• Former Deputy Prime Minister of the country

• Former Governor of Maharashtra

• Chief Ministers

Law aspirant must appear for the MH CET Law exam, depending on their preferred program.

Christ University

Christ University offers BA LLB and BBA LLB programs to law aspirants. It is a great alternative for candidates who are waiting for the CLAT 2026 merit list revision. The university is accredited by ‘A+’ grade by NAAC, the School of Law. It offers a mandatory internship for students during the law program. Christ University conducts its own university-level entrance exam for admission to its law programs. The Christ University Law Entrance Exam (CULEE) scores are mandatory to apply to the university.

NMIMS Mumbai Campus

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai, is another affiliated university with the consortium. They might not be a part of the centralised counselling process of CLAT 2026, but it is one of the top 10 non-NLUs offering quality legal education in the country. The Kirit P. Mehta School of Law (KPMSOL) require the CLAT scores or NMIMS-LAT scores for admission to their law programs. It offers BA LLB and BBA LLB law programs. Law students of KPMSOL secure top internships with an average stipend of Rs 15,000 and a maximum stipend of Rs 50,000.

Delhi University

Delhi University offers admission to its 5-year integrated LLB program through a valid CLAT score. The Faculty of Law, DU, is a great alternative law institution for candidtes who appeared for the CLAT exam and are currently waiting for the CLAT 2026 merit list revision. DU, being a government institution, offers affordable legal education in the country.

Bits Law School

BITS Pilani is a renowned educational institution in India. BITS Law School offers law courses, including a 5-year integrated BA LLB and BBA LLB programs. They offer flexible options for admission to their law programs. They accept scores from multiple law entrance exams, such as CLAT, SLAT, LNAT, AILET or MH CET Law. BITS Law School also conducts its own entrance exam, BITS Law Admission Test (BLAT).

SLS Noida

Another preferred SLS after the Pune campus is SLS Noida. It is also a great alternative for candidates waiting on the CLAT 2026 merit list revision. SLS Noida has a record of tier-1 law firms participating in the placement drives. Recruiters at SLS Noida include firms such as EY, Trilegal, and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. In the latest placement drive, SLS Noida recorded 67 placements with an average salary of Rs 8+ LPA. The highest salary package recorded was Rs 19.5 LPA.

Candidates are required to appear for the SLAT exam to get into the law programs. SLS Noida will admit a candidate based on both SLAT scores and PI round performance.

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CLAT 2026 Merit List Revision Update

Avneesh Gupta, a minor, had filed a petition in the Allahabad High Court against the CLAT 2026 final answer key. He argued that three of his objections against the CLAT 2026 answer key were not considered in the final answer key. As a result, Allahabad HC directed the Consortium to revise the CLAT 2026 merit list on February 3, 2026. The consortium has postponed the CLAT 2026 third merit list. In its defence, the consortium has filed an urgent Listing Application. The Allahabad HC had scheduled the special appeal regarding the revision of the CLAT 2026 merit list for February 20, 2026. The single-judge bench’s decision has now been stayed and the CLAT 2026 merit list will not be revised. The case is next scheduled for hearing on March 9, 2026.