How many NLU are there in India?

India has 26 national law universities. The new NLUs are NLU Tripura (2022), NLU Meghalaya (2023), and GNLU Silvassa (2022).

Which are the top 5 NLU?

The most prestigious NLUs in India are NLSUI Bangalore, NLU Kolkata, NLU Delhi, GNLU Gandhinagar, NLU Jodhpur, NLIU Bhopal, NLU Patiala (RGNUL), NLU Odisha (NLUO), NLU Assam (NLUJAA), NLU Kochi (NUALS), and many others.

The fee for undergraduate courses at NLUs ranges from INR 3 lakh to INR 1 lakh, while postgraduate degrees might cost anywhere from INR 2.80 lakh and 0.80 lakh.

List of NLU in India, Admission Process, Rankings, Courses, Fees, Placements

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NLU in India

Each law aspirant dreams about getting into the top NLU in India (National Legal University). To kick start a good law career best NLUs in India play an important role. They must take the CLAT exam to be admitted to NLUs, except NLU Delhi. NLU of Delhi holds the AILET Entrance Exam separately for admission.

However, entrance to the NLUs is more difficult, particularly for the older ones, many of which are among the best law schools in the country. The CLAT 2025 exam will be held on December 1, 2024. Successful legal Students will get admission to 26 NLUs around the country. In this post, we will look at the list of best NLUs in India according to NIRF rankings, Courses, admissions process, eligibility, and much more.

India now has a total of 26 National law Universities, the new additions are – NLU Tripura (2022), NLU Meghalaya (2023), and GNLU Silvassa (2022).

NLU in India: About National Legal Universities

Best Law Institutes like NLSUI Bangalore, NALSAR, WBNUJS Kolkata, and NLU Delhi are the flag-bearers of law education in the country. They produce some of the most brilliant legal minds every year. So, there is a huge rush to get into the NLUs.

So these universities receive a large number of applications, and the NLU entrance exam is not easy. Every year, the Ministry of Education produces the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings, which help many aspirants decide which college to go to study law.

List of Top NLU in India

According to the NIRF Ranking 2023, NLUs continue to dominate in law schools. The top 5 law colleges in the country are National Law Universities – NLSIU Bengaluru, NLU Delhi, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata, NLIU Bhopal.

Jamia Millia Islamia of New Delhi, a non-NLU occurred the 5th place in the top law schools in India. check the full list of best NLUs in India.

	List of NLUs based on NIRF Rankings
Sl No	NLUs in India	Rankings
1	National Law School of India University, Bangalore	1
2	National Law University, Delhi	2
3	National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad	3
4	The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata	4
5	National Law Institute University, Bhopal	18
6	National Law University, Jodhpur	–
7	Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar	7
8	Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow	21
9	Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala	20
10	Chanakya National Law University Patna	–
11	National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi	–
12	National Law University Odisha, Cuttack	30
13	National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi	24
14	National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam	28
15	Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam	–
16	The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli	–
17	Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla
18	Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai	–
19	Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur	–
20	Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad	–
21	Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur	–
22	Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur	–
23	Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University Sonipat, Haryana	–
24	NLU Tripura (2022)	–
25	NLU Meghalaya (2023)	–
26	GNLU Silvassa (2022)	–

Top NLUs in India: Courses Offered

Top National Law University of India offered multiple UG and pg courses. Know about them below.

UG courses

BA LLB (Hons.) (Five-year Integrated Law course)
BBA LLB (Five-year Integrated Law course)
BSc LLB (Five-year Integrated Law course)
BLS LLB (Five-year Integrated Law course)
BCom LLB (Five-year Integrated Law course)
BBA LLB (Hons.)

PG courses

LLM
LLD
PhD in Law
PG Diploma in Urban Environmental Management and Law (NLU Delhi)
Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Environmental Law (NLU Delhi)
Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law and Policy (NLU Delhi)
Three-year LLB Course at NLSIU Bangalore

NLUs Seat Matrix

In this table we have discussed the seat matrix for LLB and LLM courses in our 24 law schools.

NLUs Seat Intake in UG Courses
NLUs	Domicile %	UG Intake
NLSIU Bengaluru	25%	300
NLU Delhi (Admission through AILET 2025)	–	120
NALSAR Hyderabad	25%	132
WBNUJS Kolkata	33%	132
NLIU Bhopal	50%	202 (BA LLB 134, B.Sc LLB 68)
NLU Jodhpur	25%	120
HNLU Raipur	50%	180
GNLU Gandhinagar	25%	172 (total seats for all the courses)
GNLU Silvassa Campus	25%	66
RMLNLU Lucknow	45%	169
RGNUL Patiala	10%	180
CNLU Patna	50%	138( 69 seats each for BA LLB and BBA LLB
NUALS Kochi	49%	60
NLUO, Odisha, Cuttack	25%	180 (BA LLB 120, BBA LLB 60)
NUSRL Ranchi	50%	134
NLUJA Assam, Guwahati	50%	60
DSNLU Visakhapatnam	48%	138
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli	48%	120 (BA LLB 60 , B.Com LLB 60)
MNLU Mumbai	62%	100
MNLU Nagpur	62%	120 (BA LLB 60, BBA LLB 60)
MNLU Aurangabad	62%	120 (BA LLB 60, BBA LLB 60)
HPNLU Shimla	25%	120 (BA LLB 60, BBA LLB 60)
DNLU Jabalpur	50%	120+14 superannuary seats
DBRANLU, Sonipat, Haryana	25%	120
NLUT Agartala	30%	60
NLU Meghalaya
RPNLU Prayagraj	43%	60

NLUs Seat Intake in PG Courses
NLUs	Domicile	Intake
NLSIU Bengaluru	25	120
NLU Delhi		80
NALSAR Hyderabad	25	66
WBNUJS Kolkata	33	100
NLIU Bhopal	50	60
NLU Jodhpur	25	50
HNLU Raipur	–	90
GNLU Gandhinagar	25	57
GNLU Silvassa Campus	25	33
RMLNLU Lucknow	50	48
RGNUL Patiala	–	60
CNLU Patna	–	60
NUALS Kochi	49%	60
NLUO, Odisha, Cuttack	25%	50
NUSRL Ranchi	50%	60
NLUJA Assam, Guwahati	50%	40
DSNLU Visakhapatnam	–	69
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli	50%	60
MNLU Mumbai	66%	50
MNLU Nagpur	62%	60
MNLU Aurangabad	62%	60
HPNLU Shimla	25%	80
DNLU Jabalpur	50%	50
DBRANLU, Sonipat, Haryana	–	–
NLUT Agartala	30%	50
NLU Meghalaya
RPNLU Prayagraj	–	–

NLU Admission Eligibility Criteria

Academic criteria for NLU Admission for undergraduate and Postgraduate courses are listed below.

What is the Age criteria for NLU Admission?

The Bar Council of India no longer imposes age restrictions for admission to legal courses. Check CLAT eligibility in 2025.

LLB Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have passed or are taking the Class 12 qualifying exam are eligible to apply for NLU admissions.
They must earn at least 45 percent marks in the qualifying examination if they belong to the General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI categories.
Candidates from the SC/ST categories are granted a 5% reduction in the minimum qualifying marks, requiring them to score at least 40% in the Class 12 qualifying test.

LLM Eligibility Criteria

To apply for LLM courses at NLUs, candidates must hold an LLB degree or equivalent from a recognized legal institution or university.
If they fall into the General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI category, they must have at least 55% in their qualifying law degree.
For applicants in the SC/ST categories, the minimum mark required is 50% or an equivalent grade.
Candidates in the last year of their legal degrees are also able to apply.