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NIRF Ranked Top Law Colleges In India 2025

Preeti Daga Sep 5, 2025 1K Reads

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2000+ Law Colleges in India are evolving expeditiously, emphasizing research, practical training & global exposure. Law is a legally obligatory and executable system that operates through courts and authorities, which can be studied at the best colleges that offer the best career prospects and opportunities for the future. It helps in enhancing regulated behavior, maintaining order, and ensuring justice, thereby distinguishing right from wrong. 

Choosing the right Law college is more important due to of good aspects of in-depth legal learning, network & vulnerability, Long-term success in the judiciary, corporate law, litigation, or policy, and placement support, which can be validated at NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework). All over India, this recognition or ranking can be considered as well.

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), recognized and launched by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and the Ministry of Education of India in September 2015, which roles to rank universities or colleges in higher education all over the country on the basis of the 5 core parameters; TLR (Teaching, Learning & Resources), RP (Research and Professional Practice), GO (Graduation Outcomes), OI (Outreach and Inclusivity), PR (Perception).

Therefore, learn about how NIRF provides rankings to the colleges with its parameters, the NIRF-ranked colleges in India 2025 list, their score, rankings, and more are mentioned further. 

How does NIRF provide Rankings to the Universities or Colleges?

The NIRF provides ranking to the universities or colleges on the basis of their five core parameters: TLR, RP, GO, OI, and PR. Each parameters have its particular weightage, which can be provided, which shares its reliability as well. Based on this, students can choose their faculty and their college easily. 

NIRF Ranking 2025 Core Parameters

Core Parameter

Weightage

Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR)

30%

Research and Professional Practice (RP)

20%

Graduation Outcomes (GO)

20%

Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)

10%

Perception (PR)

20%

Top 10 NIRF-Ranked Law Colleges in India 2025

Don’t be confused about several colleges; there is a list of the best 10 colleges in India 2025 with their parameters ranking, which can be ranked by NIRF.

Top 10 NIRF-Ranked Law Colleges in India 2025

Institute ID

Name

City

Score

Rank

IR-L-U-0238

National Law School of India University

Bengaluru

82.97

1

IR-L-U-0111

National Law University

New Delhi

80.00

2

IR-L-N-18

NALSAR University of Law

Hyderabad

79.50

3

IR-L-U-0585

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences

Kolkata

79.39

4

IR-L-U-0134

Gujarat National Law University

Gandhinagar

76.23

5

IR-L-U-0573

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Kharagpur

74.09

6

IR-L-C-19328

Symbiosis Law School, Pune

Pune

74.07

7

IR-L-U-0108

Jamia Millia Islamia

New Delhi

66.39

8

IR-L-U-0496

Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh

65.82

9

IR-L-U-0363

Siksha `O` Anusandhan

Bhubaneswar

65.36

10

*The Top 10 LAW colleges in India 2025 as per https://www.nirfindia.org/ 

NIRF-Ranked Best LAW Colleges in India 2025

There is a prompt to the NIRF-Ranked Best Law Colleges in India 2025 with their NIRF Ranking score, which helps in attaining the best college.

NIRF-Ranked Best LAW Colleges in India 2025

Institute ID

Name

City

Score

IR-L-U-0238

National Law School of India University

Bengaluru

82.97

IR-L-U-0111

National Law University

New Delhi

80.00

IR-L-N-18

NALSAR University of Law

Hyderabad

79.50

IR-L-U-0585

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences

Kolkata

79.39

IR-L-U-0134

Gujarat National Law University

Gandhinagar

76.23

IR-L-U-0573

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Kharagpur

74.09

IR-L-C-19328

Symbiosis Law School, Pune

Pune

74.07

IR-L-U-0108

Jamia Millia Islamia

New Delhi

66.39

IR-L-U-0496

Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh

65.82

IR-L-U-0363

Siksha `O` Anusandhan

Bhubaneswar

65.36

IR-L-U-0476

Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy

Thanjavur

65.29

IR-L-U-0498

Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Lucknow

65.26

IR-L-U-0253

Cochin University of Science and Technology

Cochin

65.19

IR-L-U-0356

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

Bhubaneswar

65.04

IR-L-U-0358

National Law University

Cuttack

63.66

IR-L-C-23907

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar College of Law

Visakhapatnam

63.12

IR-L-U-0063

Chanakya National Law University

Patna

62.40

IR-L-U-0564

UPES

Dehradun

61.45

IR-L-I-1441

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences

Chennai

60.90

IR-L-U-0213

Alliance University

Bengaluru

60.83

IR-L-U-0511

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow

Lucknow

60.12

IR-L-U-0099

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

New Delhi

60.05

IR-L-U-0062

Central University of South Bihar

Gaya

58.84

IR-L-U-0217

Christ University

Bengaluru

58.40

IR-L-U-0473

S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology

Chennai

58.00

IR-L-U-0379

Lovely Professional University

Phagwara

57.98

IR-L-U-0285

National Law Institute University, Bhopal

Bhopal

57.64

IR-L-U-0880

Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur

Nagpur

56.54

IR-L-U-0524

University of Lucknow

Lucknow

55.85

IR-L-U-0600

National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi

Ranchi

55.81

IR-L-U-0012

ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad

Hyderabad

55.28

IR-L-U-0749

Manipal University Jaipur

Jaipur

54.83

IR-L-U-0146

Nirma University

Ahmedabad

53.70

IR-L-U-1035

Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla

Select City

53.49

IR-L-U-0677

National Law University and Judicial Academy

Kamrup

53.39

IR-L-U-0643

Galgotias University

Gautam Budh Nagar

53.33

IR-L-C-22215

Army Institute of Law

Mohali

53.27

IR-L-U-0011

Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management (GITAM)

Visakhapatnam

53.26

IR-L-U-0155

Amity University Haryana, Gurgaon

Gurugram, Haryana

53.22

IR-L-U-0372

Central University of Punjab

Bathinda

52.70

*The NIRF-Ranked Best Law Colleges in India 2025 belong to https://www.nirfindia.org/ 

Can I be Eligible for the Top NIRF-Ranked Law Colleges in India 2025?

Yes, you are eligible for the top NIRF-Ranked Law Colleges in India 2025 if you can meet their eligibility criteria, which are mentioned below. The eligibility should be mentioned course-specific, with their fees for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

1. NIRF Rank 1: National Law School of India University

NIRF Score: 82.97

NIRF 1- National Law School of India University

Course

Fees 

Eligibility

5-Year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)

INR 24.56 Lakhs

  • Having 10 + 2 or equivalent exam
  • 45% marks for General/OBC/PWD categories
  • 40% marks for SC/ST categories.
  • CLAT scores are mandatory
  • No age Limit

3-Year LL.B. (Hons.)

INR 16 Lakhs

  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
  • The general category must have more than 45%
  • SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL/ PWD Category must have more than 40%
  • The last year of graduation is applicable

LLM 

INR 5.06 Lakhs

  • More than 50% marks for General/OBC/PWD categories and 45% marks for SC/ST categories.
  • CLAT Score required
  • No Age Limit for CLAT (PG course)

PhD (Law)

INR 85000 

  • Regular mode of a 5-year/ 10-semester/ 15-trimester bachelor’s degree in Law with 55% marks for General and 50% for SC/ ST/ OBC- NCL/ Persons with Disability

OR

  • Regular mode of a 3-year/ 6-semester/ 9-trimester bachelor’s degree in Law LLB with 55% marks for General and 50% for SC/ ST/ OBC- NCL/ Persons with Disability

OR 

  • Master’s or Law degree with 55% marks for General and 50% for SC/ ST/ OBC- NCL/ Persons with Disability

OR 

  • Master of Business Laws (MBL) degree from National Law School of India University with 4 CGPA 

*National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, also provides online law courses.

2. NIRF Rank 2: National Law University Delhi

NIRF Score: 80.00

NIRF 2- National Law University Delhi

Course

Fees 

Eligibility

B.A.LL.B. (Hons.)

INR 7.8 Lakhs

  • AILET Exam score are required 
  • More than 45% marks are required for Indian Students
  • More than 60% marks are required for International Students 

LLM 

INR 1.56 Lakhs

  • AILET Score is necessary 
  • Having an LLB degree from a recognized university 
  • Require 50% marks for the general category or 45% in case of SC/ ST/ Persons with Disability category

* The National Law University, Delhi has IP - Joint Masters/ LLM, PGIP - MA/LLM Degree in Insolvency courses.

3. NIRF Rank 3: NALSAR University of Law

NIRF Score: 79.50

NIRF 3- NALSAR University of Law 

Course

Fees 

Eligibility

5-Year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)

INR 7.8 Lakhs

  • 10 + 2 or it’s equivalent recognized board 
  • Good score in the CLAT examinations

LLM 

INR 1.87 Lakhs

  • 3-year or 5-year LL.B. degree from a recognized university.
  • Must have 50% marks for General/OBC/PWD candidates
  • For SC/ ST candidates, they must have 45% marks 
  • CLAT Examination scores are necessary.

4. NIRF Rank 4: The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences

NIRF Score: 79.39

NIRF 4- The West Bengal National University of Juridical

Course

Fees 

Eligibility

BA LLB (Hons.)

INR 22.73 Lakhs

  • 10 + 2 or equivalent examination is required from a recognized board
  • Must have 50% marks in any stream 
  • Students must require good performance in the CLAT exam

BSc LLB (Hons.)

INR 14.83 Lakhs

  • Must pass the 12th exam
  • The general category must score more than 45%
  • There is a 5% relaxation for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD or other categories
  • Appear for the CLAT exam

LLM 

INR 2.08 Lakhs

  • CLAT scores are required

PhD (Law)

INR 50,000 annually

  • LLM degree or any Master's degree with law
  • Minimum of 55% for general and minimum of 50% for SC/ ST/ OBC/ or disabled category 

5. NIRF Rank 5: Gujarat National Law University

NIRF Score: 76.23

NIRF 5- Gujarat National Law University

Course

Fees 

Eligibility

5-year BA/ BCom/ BBA/ BSc/ BSW LL.B. (Hons.)

INR 8.92 Lakhs

  • (10+2) or its equivalent examination with 45% marks in aggregate (40% in case of SC/ST)

LLM 

INR 2.62 Lakhs annually

  • LL.B. degree/equivalent degree in law from a recognized University,
  • 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST students)

*Gujarat National Law University, Gandhi Nagar has other programs like Phd or PG diploma.

6. NIRF Rank 6: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

NIRF Score: 74.09

NIRF 6- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Course

Fees 

Eligibility

3-Year LL.B. (Hons.)

INR 3.55 Lakhs

  • A graduation in Engineering, Technology, Medicine, Arts, Science, or Commerce is acceptable
  • 60% marks or 6 CGPA required for general categories and 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA for other categories.

2-Year LLM 

INR 3.27 Lakhs

  • LLB or a 5-year integrated LLB from a UGC and BCI-recognized university
  • Score more than 50% marks (general category), while scoring more than 45% marks (SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD/ other categories)
  • CLAT PG scores are considered

7. NIRF Rank 7: Symbiosis Law School, Pune

NIRF Score: 74.07

NIRF 7- Symbiosis Law School, Pune

Course

Fees 

Eligibility

5- year BA LLB (Hons.)/ 5-year BBA LLB (Hons.)

INR 4.73 Lakhs

  • Must pass 10 + 2 or equivalent examination with required of more than 45% marks for general categories and 40% marks for SC/ ST candidates

*The Symbiosis Law School, Pune, also provides LLM and LLB courses.

8. NIRF Rank 8: Jamia Millia Islamia

NIRF Score: 66.39

NIRF 8- Jamia Millia Islamia

Course

Fees 

Eligibility

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)/ B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

*Check the official website

  • Require 10 + 2 pass and having more than 50% marks.
  • English is also compulsory in 10 + 2

L.L.M. (Executive)

*Check the official website

  • LLB with 50% marks 
  • Must appear for the LLM Entrance test by JMI 

LL.M. (Regular)

*Check the official website

  • LLB with 50% marks 
  • Must appear for the LLM Entrance test by JMI 

PhD (Law)

*Check the official website

  • LLM with 55% marks 
  • 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and differently-abled candidates.
  • Pass the JMI entrance test or opt for UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, or GATE score

*The Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, offers PG Diploma in Air Space law and Labour law also.

9. NIRF Rank 9: Aligarh Muslim University

NIRF Score: 65.82

NIRF 9- Aligarh Muslim University

Course

Fees 

Eligibility

B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)

INR 2.02 Lakhs annually

  • Have Senior Secondary School Certificate (10+2)
  • Required 50% marks in the 12th 

LLM 

INR 2.07 Lakhs

  • Must pass LL.B./ B.A., LL.B.
  • Clear AMU Entrance test 
  • Must have a 55% mark in the graduation

*The Aligarh Muslim University can also provide doctoral programs, and the faculty of law offers PG diploma programs.

10. NIRF Rank 10: Siksha `O` Anusandhan

NIRF Score: 65.36

NIRF 10- Siksha `O` Anusandhan

Course

Fees 

Eligibility

5-Year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)/5-Year BBA LL.B

INR 75,000 semester-wise

  • 10 + 2 from the recognized board
  • 45% for the general category and 40% for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD category
  • Required CLAT Exam score

3-Year LL.B. (Hons.)

INR 60,000 semester-wise

  • A graduation in any discipline 
  • 45% for the general category and 40% for the SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD category

LLM 

INR 75,000 semester-wise

  • Must have a CLAT or SAAT  good score
  • Have a 3-year or 5-year LLB degree
  • 50% marks in the graduation

PhD (Law)

*Check the official website

  • LLM with 55% marks is required
  • 5% relaxation for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD
  • Appear for the university entrance exam.

NOTE: The eligibility criteria and fees of Top NIRF-Ranked Law Colleges in India 2025 should vary batch-wise or session-wise; check on the official website. 

Thus, the top Law colleges of India 2025 that are ranked by NIRF readily help you in achieving success in the Law field or attaining the best opportunities in the future. Still, if you can’t select your Law College or have confusion regarding whether it is worth pursuing a law course from a specific college, you must Calculate the ROI of your university and course. By understanding the Return on Investment in the Law course at a specific college, you are confident about your future, which has its golden gate for you in the Law Career.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

There is a list of the top 10 law colleges is ranked in NIRF 2025:

  • National Law School of India University
  • National Law University
  • NALSAR University of Law
  • The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences
  • Gujarat National Law University
  • Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
  • Symbiosis Law School, Pune
  • Jamia Millia Islamia
  • Aligarh Muslim University
  • Siksha `O` Anusandhan

The score of India’s No. 1 law college in 2025 is the National Law School of Indian University score is 82.97.

National Law School of India University is the No. 1 college of law school in India.

  • Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR)
  • Research and Professional Practice (RP)
  • Graduation Outcomes (GO)
  • Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)
  • Perception (PR)

 

The role of the NIRF ranking in choosing a Law college is to assess the institutions based on:

  • Teaching quality
  • Research
  • Placements
  • Infrastructure
  • Inclusivity 

 

You can trust NIRF ranking due to it’s an authorized government body since 2019.

Yes, you can study law online; several universities provide online law courses.

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