The NLUs in India are among the top choices of every law aspirant. NLUs like NLU Bangalore, NLU Delhi and NALSAR are the top law schools in the country
NLUs In India The National Law University was established in the year 1986 in Bangalore and was called the National Law School of India University (NLSIU). Considered to be the epitome of Law schools NLUs in India were established by the act of the state government. Hence, although they are termed as National University, they are recognized as state-level law colleges by UGC (University Grants Commission). All the Law colleges established under NLU fall under the Chief Justice of the High Court of the particular state. Currently, there are 23 National law schools in India affiliated with the Bar Council of India (BCI)
NLUs in India are single-discipline universities. The NLUs offer integrated honors and law degree programs. NLUs are the most desired law schools in India.
The NLUs in India are among the most sought-after law schools in the country. NLSIU Bangalore, NLU Delhi, and NALSAR Hyderabad have successfully secured the top three positions for law colleges. Finding information about the NLUs in India is another challenge for law Aspirants. It is very important for the student to have detailed information about all the 23 National Law Universities in India.
Admission to any NLU Law college is done via the Common Law Admission Test i.e. CLAT. However, NLU Delhi does not accept the CLAT score to enroll students for the programs offered by the college rather, it accepts AILET (All India Law Entrance Test )ranks to offer seats in law programs offered by it.
The LST team presents to you all the relevant in-depth information about the National Law Universities of the Country.
Name of National Law Universities |
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National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru |
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NALSAR University of Law (NALSAR), Hyderabad |
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National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal |
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The WB National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata |
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National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur |
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Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur |
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Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar |
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Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow |
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Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala |
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Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna |
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National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi |
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National Law University (NLU), Delhi |
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National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack |
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National University of Study and Reaserach in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi |
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National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Guwahati |
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Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Vishakhapatnam |
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Tamil Nadu National Law School (TNNLS), Tiruchirapalli |
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Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai |
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Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur |
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Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla |
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Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Aurangabad |
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Dharamshastra National Law University, Jabalpur |
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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonipat |
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NLUs in India | NIRF Ranking 2021 |
National Law School of India University, Bangalore |
1 |
National Law University, Delhi |
2 |
National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad |
3 |
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
4 |
National Law Institute University, Bhopal |
14 |
National Law University, Jodhpur |
8 |
Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar |
6 |
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow |
15 |
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala |
16 |
Chanakya National Law University Patna |
- |
National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi |
26 |
National Law University Odisha, Cuttack |
18 |
National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi |
- |
National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam |
20 |
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam |
28 |
The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli |
- |
Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai |
- |
Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur |
- |
Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad |
- |
Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla |
- |
Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur |
- |
Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University Sonipat, Haryana |
- |
Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur |
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Please Note: The serial order of NLUs given above is in the order of year of their establishment