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Top Government Law Colleges in India 2024

Due to the rising popularity of law courses among students, there has been a big surge in the number of government law colleges in India. There are numerous choices available for a law aspirant when it comes to government law colleges cutting across the ranking hierarchy. 

Government law colleges offer a variety of law programmes which include 5-year LLB, 3-year LLB, LLM and PhD. Some of the popular law entrance exams to get into some of the best government law colleges in India include CLAT, AP LAWCET, MH CET LAW and TS LAWCET.

LLB Eligibility Criteria 

Before applying for the law programmes, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for the respective law programmes.

  • 5-year LLB: Candidates must have cleared class 12. Students appearing for their class 12 exams can also apply provided they submit their qualifying certificates at the time of admission. The minimum passing marks required in class 12 may vary from one institute to another.

  • 3-year LLB: Candidates must have cleared graduation in any stream. Final year students can also apply provided they submit their qualifying certificates at the time of students. The minimum passing marks varies as prescribed by the exam authorities. 

  • LLM: Candidates must have completed either a 3-year LLB or a 5-year LLB course with a certain minimum percentage of marks. Final year LLB students are also eligible to apply. However they must submit their degree certificate at the time of admission.

Top Government Law Colleges in India

College Name

City

Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh

University of Allahabad

Allahabad

Bundelkhand University

Jhansi

University of Delhi

Delhi

Government Law College, Mumbai

Mumbai

DDU Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur

CCSU Meerut

Meerut

GNLU Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar

CNLU Patna

Patna

University of Calicut

Kozhikode



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Q. Which govt College is best for law in India?

A. The national law universities which have been set up by the government are some of the best govt colleges for law in India. These include names such as NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, GNLU Gandhinagar, and others. 

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NLSIU Bangalore - National Law School of India University, Bangalore

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NLSIU Bangalore - National Law School of India University, Bangalore

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NLU Hyderabad (NALSAR) - NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad

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NUJS Kolkata - The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata

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NUJS Kolkata - The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata

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JMI New Delhi - Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

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GNLU Gandhinagar - Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar

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GNLU Gandhinagar - Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar

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BBAU Lucknow - Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow

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AMU Aligarh - Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

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ILI Delhi - Indian Law Institute, New Delhi

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NLIU Bhopal - National Law Institute University, Bhopal

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RGNUL Patiala - Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala

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NLU Lucknow (RMLNLU) - Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow

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BHU Varanasi - Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

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NUSRL Ranchi - National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi

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NLU Assam - National Law University and Judicial Academy, Guwahati

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NLU Odisha - National Law University, Cuttack

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Sikkim Government Law College, Gangtok

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Deshabandhu Chittaranjan School of Legal Studies, Silchar

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Deshabandhu Chittaranjan School of Legal Studies, Silchar

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Department of Law, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati

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Department of Law, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati

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The Law School, University of Jammu, Jammu

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The Law School, University of Jammu, Jammu

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Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

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Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

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Institute of Legal Studies, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut

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Institute of Legal Studies, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut

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Department of Law, University of Calcutta, Kolkata

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Department of Law, University of Calcutta, Kolkata

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University School of Law and Legal Studies, New Delhi

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University School of Law and Legal Studies, New Delhi

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Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

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Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

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Telangana University, Nizamabad

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Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh

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3.9/5 13 Reviews

Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh

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CNLU Patna - Chanakya National Law University, Patna

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CNLU Patna - Chanakya National Law University, Patna

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NLU Visakhapatnam - Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam

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3.5/5 10 Reviews
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MNLU Nagpur - Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur

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MNLU Nagpur - Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur

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HNLU Raipur - Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur

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3.5/5 42 Reviews

HNLU Raipur - Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur

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NLU Kochi - National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi

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3.7/5 34 Reviews

NLU Kochi - National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi

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3.7/5 34 Reviews
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Lucknow University - University of Lucknow, Lucknow

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4.3/5 393 Reviews

Lucknow University - University of Lucknow, Lucknow

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4.3/5 393 Reviews
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GLC Mumbai - Government Law College, Mumbai

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3.6/5 14 Reviews

GLC Mumbai - Government Law College, Mumbai

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3.6/5 14 Reviews
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Faculty of Law University of Allahabad, Allahabad

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3.5/5 6 Reviews

Faculty of Law University of Allahabad, Allahabad

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3.5/5 6 Reviews
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University College of Law, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur

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Careers360 Rating: AAA Ownership: Public/Government
4.0/5 1 Reviews

University College of Law, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur

Careers360 Rating: AAA Ownership: Public/Government
4.0/5 1 Reviews
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Punjab School of Law, Punjabi University, Patiala

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4.0/5 2 Reviews

Punjab School of Law, Punjabi University, Patiala

Careers360 Ranking: 66 Ownership: Public/Government
4.0/5 2 Reviews
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KSLU Hubli - Karnataka State Law University, Hubli

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4.5/5 2 Reviews

KSLU Hubli - Karnataka State Law University, Hubli

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4.5/5 2 Reviews
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Dr BR Ambedkar College of Law, Visakhapatnam

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Careers360 Rating: AAA Ownership: Public/Government

Dr BR Ambedkar College of Law, Visakhapatnam

Careers360 Rating: AAA Ownership: Public/Government
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Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh

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Careers360 Rating: AA+ Ownership: Public/Government
3.6/5 13 Reviews

Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh

Careers360 Rating: AA+ Ownership: Public/Government
3.6/5 13 Reviews
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RTMNU Nagpur - Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur

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4.0/5 18 Reviews

RTMNU Nagpur - Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur

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BU Jhansi - Bundelkhand University, Jhansi

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BU Jhansi - Bundelkhand University, Jhansi

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NLU Shimla (HPNLU) - Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla

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NLU Shimla (HPNLU) - Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla

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NLU Jodhpur - National Law University, Jodhpur

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4.1/5 37 Reviews

NLU Jodhpur - National Law University, Jodhpur

Careers360 Ranking: 8 Ownership: Public/Government
4.1/5 37 Reviews
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University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh

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3.6/5 49 Reviews

University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh

Careers360 Ranking: 12 Ownership: Public/Government
3.6/5 49 Reviews
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School of Law, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore

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School of Law, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore

Careers360 Ranking: 88 Ownership: Public/Government
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MLB Gwalior - Maharani Laxmibai Arts and Commerce College, Gwalior

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4.0/5 7 Reviews

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Careers360 Rating: AA+ Ownership: Public/Government
4.0/5 7 Reviews
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University Institute of Legal Studies, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

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University Institute of Legal Studies, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

Careers360 Ranking: 64 Ownership: Public/Government
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