CLAT PG Exam 2025: Registration (Started), Exam Date (Dec 1), Syllabus, Preparation Tips, Question Papers
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About CLAT PG 2025
The Consortium of NLUs has opened the CLAT PG 2025 registration on July 15, 2024. Candidates can submit the CLAT PG application form 2025 through the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The last date to submit the application form of CLAT PG 2025 is October 15, 2024. The CLAT PG 2025 application form fee is Rs 4000 for general/OBC candidates and Rs 3500 for SC/ST candidates. Candidates who fulfil the CLAT PG eligibility criteria must visit the official website and create a CLAT candidate login to register online. The consortium had earlier issued the CLAT PG 2025 notification on July 7, 2024. It will conduct CLAT PG 2025 on December 1, 2024 from 2 pm to 4 pm in offline mode. The number of CLAT PG seats is 1373 in CLAT 2025.
The CLAT PG 2025 will be conducted at 139 CLAT PG exam centres spread across the country. Candidates who have a valid score in CLAT PG 2025 would be able to participate in the centralised CLAT 2025 counselling for admissions into LLM programmes of participating NLUs. In addition to the NLUs, CLAT 2025 scores are also accepted by 60+ private colleges.
CLAT LLM 2025 - Test details
The national-level law entrance exam, CLAT LLM is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) in offline (pen and paper) mode. It is a common entrance test for admission into LLM programmes of participating national law universities. CLAT PG is one of the most competitive law entrance exams in India. The intensity of the competition is high owing to big number of registered candidates and the coveted status enjoyed by NLUs.
As per the exam pattern of CLAT PG 2025, the test includes MCQs from various areas of law. There are 120 questions. Each question will carry one mark and each incorrect answer will invite a penalty of -0.25 marks. Candidates should check the CLAT 2025 syllabus for PG before starting the exam preparation. For preparatory purposes, candidates can refer to the previous year's CLAT PG question papers.
Frequency
CLAT PG Is held once a year. The Consortium of NLUs conducts the CLAT PG exam in offline mode along with its undergraduate counterpart at close to 130 test centres across the country.
Purpose of CLAT PG exam
The purpose of CLAT PG exam is to admit candidates into the postgraduate LLM courses at participating NLUs. It must be noted that NLU Delhi, and NLU Meghalaya do not participate in CLAT. CNLU Patna has its own admission process for its LLM programme.
CLAT PG exam eligibility
In order to be eligible for CLAT PG, candidates must have completed a five year or a three year LLB. The minimum passing marks is 50% for general and OBC candidates and 45% for SC and ST candidates. Final year LLB candidates are also eligible to apply provided that they submit their qualifying certificates at the time of admission.
Applicable for JAG
Indian Army will conduct Indian Army JAG recruitment through CLAT 2025 examination. The CLAT 2025 PG scores will will be used for SSC (NT) JAG entry scheme 33rd course. It is to be noted that the previous year's CLAT score is considered for recruitment of Judge Advocate General Indian Army.
CLAT previous year highlights
Particulars | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
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CLAT Registration | Will be updated | CLAT PG - 10948 (93.92% appeared (10,282) | Around 10,000 | 9,000 | No of appeared candidates
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Number of seats offered | 1300+ | Around 1300 | Around 1,072 | LLM program - 808 seats | LLM program - 808 seats | |
Participating institutes | 24 NLUs + 60+ affiliated college | 22 NLUs + 60 + affiliated colleges | 19 NLUs + 60+ affiliated colleges | CLAT PG - Postgraduate courses are available at nineteen (19) NLUs. | ||
Highest marks | 104.25 marks | 95.25 | 94 | CLAT PG - 85.75/120 | CLAT PG - 72/120 |
CLAT PG 2025 Seat Intake
NLUs | PG Intake | Domicile% |
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120 | 25% | |
66 | 25% | |
100 | 33% | |
60 | 50% | |
50 | 25% | |
90 | - | |
57 | 25% | |
33 | 25% | |
48 | 50% | |
60 | - | |
60 | 49% | |
50 | 25% | |
60 | 50% | |
40 | 50% | |
69 | - | |
60 | 50% | |
50 | 66% | |
60 | 62% | |
60 | 62% | |
80 | 25% | |
50 | 50% | |
50 | 30% | |
Total | 1373 |
CLAT PG Books
As the syllabus of CLAT PG covers different areas of law, the CLAT PG books pertain to various law subjects, that the candidates might have studied during their LLB programme. Candidates can find some of the best CLAT PG books here. The factors to be considered when selecting the books for CLAT PG include the following:
- Based on latest syllabus
- Availability of sample question papers and pratice questions
- Publication by well known authors
- Online reviews and ratings for the book
- Cost/affordability of the book
CLAT PG Helpdesk
Particulars | Details |
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Address | P.O. Bag 7201, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 Karnataka, India |
clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
CLAT PG 2025 Highlights
Full Exam Name | Common Law Admission Test for LLM |
Short Exam Name | CLAT PG |
Conducting Body | Consortium of NLUs |
Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Languages | English |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee (General) | 4000 Rs [Online] |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Mode of Counselling | Online |
Participating Colleges | 15 |
Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
Number of Seats | 742 Seats |
CLAT PG 2025 Important Dates
Upcoming Dates and Events
15 Jul, 2024 - 15 Oct, 2024
Application - CLAT PG 2025 application form window | Mode: Online Ongoing
01 Dec, 2024
Exam - CLAT PG 2025 | Mode: Offline
Past Dates and Events
07 Jul, 2024
Advertisement - CLAT PG 2025 notifcation | Mode: Online
The NLU consortium provides official CLAT PG 2025 eligibility criteria on its official website. The eligibility criteria of CLAT PG 2025 provides information such as qualifying exam passed, marks obtained in the qualifying exam, and age limit of candidates required before filling the CLAT 2025 application form. Only those candidates who meet the CLAT PG eligibility criteria 2025 requirements will be able to apply for the exam.
Eligibility criteria of CLAT PG 2025
- Educational Qualification - Candidates should have completed LLB graduation (3-year LLB or 5-year integrated LLB) from any recognized institute by the Bar Council of India.
- Qualifying exam : All candidates must have minimum 50% marks in the qualifying exam. However, candidates belonging to the SC and ST category will be given 5% relaxation and can apply for CLAT PG 2024 with 45% marks in graduation (qualifying exam).
- Upper age limit : There is no upper age limit.
- Appearing in qualifying exam : Candidates who are in their final year of the qualifying exam can also apply for the CLAT PG 2024 exam.
You may also check - Important Topics in CLAT PG 2025
Mode of Application : Online
Mode of Payment : Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card
The Consortium of National Law Universities has opened the CLAT PG application form 2025 on July 15, 2024. Candidates would be able to apply online from the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The last date to apply is October 15, 2024. The application form of CLAT LLM 2025 has to be filled out by following the steps mentioned below.
How to fill CLAT PG application form 2025:
- Online Registration - To register online, the candidate has to create an applicant account by entering details like name, phone number, and email id. On successful registration, a password will be generated for the new account.
- Filling of application form - Next fill in various sections like personal details, correspondence, and address details. Also, select the course of study.
- Providing NLU preferences: One of the important steps when submitting the CLAT PG application form 2025 is providing NLU preferences. Candidates must provide their NLU preference list in the order of priority. They can get admission in only those NLUs which are part of their preference list.
- Uploading of documents - In this step, candidates have to upload scanned photographs, signatures, and domicile certificates as per the format specified in the table below:
Document specifications
Document | Image size (maximum) | Format |
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Photograph | 500 KB | JPG |
Signature | 100 KB | JPG |
State of domicile certificate | 2 MB |
Payment of application fee - After confirming the details, proceed to make payment of the application fee. The online payment options through which fees can be paid are net banking, credit, or debit cards. The CLAT PG application fee 2025 for general/OBC candidates is Rs 4000. The CLAT PG 2025 application fee for SC/ST categories is Rs 3500.
Application Fees
Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
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General, OBC | Online | Male, Female, Transgender | ₹ 4000 | |
ST, SC | Online | Male, Female, Transgender | ₹ 3500 |
Constitutional law
Jurisprudence
Administrative law
Law of contract
Torts
Family law
Criminal law
Property law
Company law
Public international law
Tax law
Environmental law
Labour & industrial law
CLAT PG exam pattern 2025 is officially provided by the consortium. The exam pattern of CLAT 2024 PG includes details such as the number of questions asked, mode of exam, marking scheme, question type and related information. Last year, when the Consortium revised the CLAT exam pattern, it left the CLAT PG exam pattern unchanged.
CLAT PG 2025 Exam Pattern
Sections | Number of Questions |
Marks |
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Constitutional law |
120 |
120 |
Administrative law, law of contract, jurisprudence torts, family law, criminal law, company law, property law, public international law, tax law, environmental law, labour and industrial law. |
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Total |
120 |
120 |
Important Points for CLAT PG 2025 exam
- There are no descriptive section
- Only multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are asked
- There are 120 MCQs
- +1 mark is awarded for correct, while -1/4 mark is deducted for an incorrect answer
- Exam will be conducted in offline mode for a duration of 2 hours.
Also check - CLAT PG Mock Test 2025
The Consortium of NLUs will issue the CLAT PG admit card 2025 on the official website tentatively two weeks before the exam. Candidates would be able to download the admit card through their login. The CLAT PG admit card 2025 is an important document that all candidates need to carry during the national-level exam day . Candidates must safely keep the admit card even after the exam day, as it is also required for post-exam events like counselling.
How to download CLAT PG admit card 2025?
Candidates need to download the admit card of CLAT PG 2025 online. The consortium will not send physical copies of the CLAT PG 2025 admit card.
- Go to the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Entering the registration number and password to log in
- The admit card will be displayed on the screen for download
- Download and take a printout of CLAT PG 2025 admit card
- Keep safe it for future reference
How to address discrepancies in CLAT PG 2025 admit card?
It is vital for candidates to check that the details mentioned in the CLAT PG 2025 admit card such as the name is correctly spelled, the right photo is included and that the information is legible. In case it is not so, candidates need to get in touch with exam officials immediately and get the error rectified.
Details mentioned on the CLAT PG admit card
- Name
- Roll number
- Date and time of CLAT PG 2024 exam
- Name and address of exam centre
- Exam day guidelines
Items to be carried on the exam day
On the day of exam, along with the admit card, the candidate also needs to bring with them a valid photo id proof, including Aadhaar card/PAN card/driving license/passport, etc.
You may also check - How To Prepare For CLAT PG 2025
CLAT PG 2025 Exam Centers
State | City |
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Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad |
Ghaziabad | |
Kanpur | |
Lucknow | |
Noida | |
Varanasi | |
Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
Indore | |
Jabalpur | |
Odisha | Bhubaneswar |
Punjab | Chandigarh |
Patiala | |
Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
Tiruchirapalli | |
Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
Delhi | New Delhi |
Haryana | Faridabad |
Gurgaon | |
Hisar | |
Gujarat | Gandhinagar |
Assam | Guwahati |
Telangana | Hyderabad |
Rajasthan | Jaipur |
Jodhpur | |
Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu |
West Bengal | Kolkata |
Maharashtra | Mumbai |
Nagpur | |
Pune | |
Aurangabad | |
Bihar | Patna |
Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
Jharkhand | Ranchi |
Himachal Pradesh | Shimla |
Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram |
Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada |
Visakhapatnam | |
Karnataka | Bangalore |
Documents Required at Exam
- CLAT PG admit card
- A valid photo id proof
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will release the CLAT PG provisional answer key 2025 a day after the exam. The CLAT PG answer key 2025 will be released on the consortium's official website. Candidates would be given the opportunity to raise their objections against the provisional answer key of CLAT PG 2025.
How to download CLAT PG 2025 answer key
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Visit the official website of NLU Consortium - consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
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Click on CLAT 2025
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Next, click on CLAT PG 2025 answer key and master question paper
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Click on the CLAT answer key PDF link
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Download and save the answer key for your reference
The CLAT PG 2025 provisional answer key can be used by candidates to calculate their probable scores. For calculating marks, refer to the official marking scheme. In case the candidate feels like there is any discrepancy in any of the keys, they may challenge the provisional key(s) within a given time frame on payment of a fee. Exam officials will notify a window during which challenges can be filed.
All objections are considered by the consortium before officials release the final answer key of CLAT PG 2024. An important distinction between the final and provisional keys is the keys mentioned in the provisional key can be challenged, but no challenges to the final keys are entertained.
The exam conducting authority will declare the CLAT PG 2025 result in online mode. The result of CLAT PG 2025 will be declared tentatively one week after the exam. Candidates would be able to check the CLAT PG result 2025 through their login. CLAT 2025 result is available at the official consortium website in the form of scorecards, which includes details like the score obtained by the candidate, AIl India Rank (AIR), and category of the candidate.
How to check CLAT PG 2025 result
- Click on the result link
- A login window will open
- Enter registration/application number and date of birth
- The CLAT PG result 2024 will be displayed on the screen
- Download and take a print of the result.
Preparation of CLAT PG merit list
The marks obtained by candidates in the CLAT PG exam will later be used to prepare the CLAT PG merit list. This merit list will be further used for counselling and seat allotment process. In cases where two or more candidates will score the same marks in CLAT PG 2025 exam, the consortium of NLUs will use a tie-breaking procedure to decide the merit rank.
The CLAT PG 2025 cutoff is the minimum rank or score that a candidate will have to secure in order to get admission to the LLM course at any of the participating NLUs. The CLAT PG cutoff 2024 will be category-specific and released separately for the NLUs. The CLAT PG 2025 cut off would be available through the CLAT PG merit list published by the consortium.
Candidates will be required to meet the cutoff criteria (on the basis of their categories) for the applied institute to be considered for admission. Candidates failing to meet the cutoff will not be considered qualified for further admission process.
Factors affecting CLAT PG 2025 cutoff
- The number of candidates appearing in CLAT PG 2025
- The performance of applicants in the exam
- The number of applicants to the college in question
- Number of sanctioned seats
- The category of the candidate.
NOTE: If any of the above parameters change, the CLAT PG cutoff will also be changed.
CLAT LLM Cut Off 2024 (Upto Round 5)
NLU | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | |||||
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Open rank | Closing rank | Open rank | Closing rank | Open rank | Closing rank | Open rank | Closing rank | Opening | Closing rank | |
14 | 239 | 302 | 940 | 165 | 1236 | 385 | 1642 | 2253 | 3663 | |
119 | 298 | 884 | 990 | 531 | 1432 | 699 | 2247 | 4313 | - | |
300 | 651 | - | - | 1217 | 1992 | 2749 | 3721 | 4726 | 5970 | |
158 | 620 | - | - | 1952* | 11255* | 805 | 2732 | 3263 | 5555 | |
290 | 638 | - | - | 1236 | 2039 | 2209 | 3465 | 3880 | 5562 | |
564 | 1094 | - | - | 1939 | 3428 | 3815 | 5056 | 5562 | 7718 | |
125 | 627 | 851 | 1205 | 1177 | 2757 | 2976 | 3815 | 5555 | 6372 | |
634 | 1267 | 1083 | 2237 | 2145 | 3858 | 3779 | 6459 | - | - | |
19 | 261 | 562* | 1307* | |||||||
90 | 987 | 1883 | 5971 | 5417 | 6881 | |||||
486 | 1707 | 4815 | 9708 | - | - | 6171 | 8179 | 9811 | - | |
494 | 1358 | - | - | - | - | 4010 | 5215 | 6881 | 8575 | |
827 | 1623 | 1343 | 3062 | 1778 | 3234 | 4860 | 6869 | 5241 | 6097 | |
1321 | 2195 | - | - | 4205* | 11821* | 6383* | 9703* | 8483 | 9702 | |
754 | 2033 | 1700 | 2420 | 2771 | 3929 | 5118 | 6890 | 6196 | 9326 | |
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (Corporate and Securities law) | 660 | 1578 | - | - | 1818 | 4028 | 4162 | 5338 | 11187* | - |
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (Intellectual Property law) | 641 | 1011 | - | - | 1956 | 3236 | 4753 | 6848 | - | - |
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (Natural Resources Law) | 1006 | 2246 | - | - | 3019 | 4108 | 5401 | 7072 | - | - |
242 | 727 | 2705* | 4227* | 2000* | 3683* | 5070* | 5242* | 5368* | 9388* | |
1 | 1808 | 6366* | 9403* | 5499* | 9083* | 4731* | 9822* | 7928* | 10923* | |
924 | 2250 | 2833* | 8514* | 5454* | 9280* | 6051* | 9876* | 10127* | - | |
623 | 2132 | - | - | - | - | 4191 | 6997 | 6614 | 8575 | |
1216 | 2278 | 1618 | 2532 | 2777 | 3299 | 4569 | 5545 | 8418 | 9145 | |
1619 | 2530 | - | - | - | - | 9760* | 11928* | 9326* | 9637* |
*state category reservation
Documents Required at Counselling
- CLAT PG admit card
- CLAT PG application form
- CLAT PG score card
- Class 12th marksheet (academic qualification/ eligibility criteria)
- Class 10th marksheet (date of birth proof)
- Domicile certificate (if applicable)
- Sponsored NRI certificate (if applicable)
- NRI certificate (if applicable)
- Specially-abled certificate (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate (If applicable)
- L.L.B marksheet
The syllabus of CLAT PG covers topics from different areas of law. The Consortium of NLUs has prescribed the important topics for CLAT PG on its official website. Given below are some of the CLAT PG books that candidates can refer to while preparing for CLAT PG.
CLAT PG Books
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Labour and industrial law |
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Administrative law |
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Environment law |
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Family law |
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Property law |
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Tax law |
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General Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: How many students appeared for CLAT PG 2024
Answer:
Around 10282 candidates appeared for CLAT PG 2024 exam.
Question: Is there any upper age limit for appearing in CLAT PG 2025?
Answer:
No, there is no upper age limit for appearing in the postgraduate exam.
Question: What is the full form of CLAT PG?
Answer:
The full form of CLAT PG is Common Law Admission Test - Post Graduate.
Question: Will CLAT PG scores used for admission to NLUs only?
Answer:
There are 24 NLUs that are participating institute of CLAT PG exam and use CLAT PG 2025 scores for admission purposes. In addition to this, over 60 law colleges across the country accept the CLAT LLM scores.
Question: When will CLAT PG 2025 entrance exam be conducted?
Answer:
The offline-based CLAT PG 2025 exam will be conducted on December 1, 2024.
Question: Were there any changes to the exam pattern for the last session?
Answer:
The consortium did not make any changes in the CLAT PG exam pattern in the last session. CLAT PG question paper consists of 120 multiple choice questions on different areas of law.
Question: Can candidates who haven't yet appeared in their qualifying exam still appear in CLAT PG 2025?
Answer:
As per the CLAT PG eligibility criteria, any candidate who will be appearing in the final LLB or any equivalent exam in April/May 2025 will be eligible to take CLAT PG 2025.
Question: When will CLAT LLM application form be released?
Answer:
The CLAT PG 2025 application form will be released on July 15, 2024.
Questions related to CLAT PG
may I enquire if a diploma in mechanical is eligible for giving clat?
No, a diploma in mechanical engineering does not qualify you to appear for the CLAT (Common Law Admission Test).
CLAT is an entrance exam primarily for undergraduate law programs in India. The basic eligibility criteria usually require a 10+2 qualification or its equivalent.
To be eligible for CLAT, you typically need to have completed your 12th standard or an equivalent examination.
If you're interested in pursuing law, you might consider alternative entrance exams or law programs that accept diploma holders.
I hope this information helps you.
for clat pg 2025-26 we will be having new criminal acts or old one?
Hello there,
For CLAT PG 2025-26, the exam will primarily focus on current legal principles, including updates and recent developments in the law. This means you should be prepared for both new criminal acts and significant amendments to existing ones. Keeping up-to-date with recent legal changes and judicial decisions will be crucial for your preparation.
I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.
Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.
final year LLB students can appear for clat pg 2025 26
Hello there,
Yes, students of final year LLB ( 3years or 5 years integrated course) are also eligible in appearing CLAT PG 2025. Also there is no upper limit for appearing in the exam.
The application forms for CLAT PG 2025 are open till 15 October, 2024. The exam will be held in the month of December, 2025. The tentative result date is yet to be announced.
To know more details, kindly check out the following link.
https://law.careers360.com/exams/clat-pg
All the best.
when the lawcet2024 notification published
Hey,
APSCHE has notified the AP LAWCET 2024 exam date. AP LAWCET 2024 will be conducted on June 9, 2024. APSCHE will issue the detailed AP LAWCET 2024 notification soon on its official website. Interested candidates would be able to apply online and appear for AP LAWCET 2024.
The authorities will conduct Andhra Pradesh Law Common Entrance Test to admit students into 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programmes of participating colleges in Andhra Pradesh. The AP LAWCET 2024 exam will be held in offline mode in English and Telugu versions.
Candidates desirous of appearing for AP LAWCET 2024 must keep track of the dates. It must be noted that all the dates are tentative and will be updated upon release of official AP LAWCET 2024 notification.
For more details please visit : https://law.careers360.com/articles/ap-lawcet-2024
Hope this helps you.
My AIR clat PG rank is 6259 and state OBC rank is 8 with west bengal domicile.Can I get WBNUJS or any other NLU??
Hello,
The rank scored by you is really impressive and the college which you are looking for is also one of the top college with a good academic record, so you should definitely give a try though it is quite tough due to very high cutoffs and competition but as you have mentioned about OBC, hence you can apply in that category as well which might increase your chance. There are few more colleges mentioned below so you can research about them as well.
National Law School,Banglore
NLU,Delhi
NALSAR,Hyderabad
The West Bengal National University,Kolkata
NLU,Bhopal
This are top most choices and also there are many good number of colleges about which you can research.
Thank you..