Stream Guide · 2026

Law Courses, Colleges & Career Paths

Law is studied through the 5-year integrated BA/BBA LLB or the 3-year LLB for graduates. Admission to the National Law Universities is through CLAT (AILET for NLU Delhi). Specialisations include Corporate, Criminal, Constitutional, IP and Cyber Law. Graduates enter litigation, corporate law, judiciary and policy, with corporate firms offering ₹10–20 LPA to top-NLU graduates.

Duration

5 Years (Integrated) / 3 Years (LLB)

Eligibility

10+2 (5-year) / Graduation (3-year LLB)

Popular Entrance Exams

CLAT, AILET, LSAT India

Average Fees

₹1,00,000 – ₹15,00,000 / year

Specializations

Explore Law Specializations

Click any specialization to see what you'll study, career scope, salary ranges, skills, and top hiring companies.

Rankings

Top Law Colleges in India 2026

Ranked by reputation, outcomes and student ratings. Tap a college to see full details.

  • 10

    IIMT Group of Colleges

    Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

    BA LLB (Hons)₹0.0L / year4.0
  • 11

    GNIOT Group of Institutions

    Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

    BA LLB (Hons)₹0.0L / year4.0
  • 12

    SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST)

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    BA LLB (Hons)₹0.5L / year5.0
  • 13

    Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS)

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    BA LLB (Hons)₹1.5L / year5.0
  • 15

    Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University

    Bhubaneswar, Odisha

    BA LLB (Hons)₹1.7L / year5.0
  • 16

    Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University

    Bhubaneswar, Odisha

    BA LLB (Hons)₹17.6L / year5.0
  • 16

    Vellore Institute of Technology

    Vellore, Tamil Nadu

    BA LLB (Hons)₹0.5L / year4.0
  • 28

    SRM Institute of Science and Technology

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    BA LLB (Hons)₹0.5L / year5.0

Admissions

Top Law Entrance Exams

Key exams, their schedule and format for the upcoming admission cycle.

  • CLAT

    National
    Date
    December 2026
    Mode
    Offline (Pen & Paper)
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  • AILET

    National
    Date
    December 2026
    Mode
    Offline (Pen & Paper)
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  • LSAT India

    National
    Date
    January & May 2026
    Mode
    Online
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Career Scope

Career Opportunities after Law

Popular roles graduates move into, with indicative salary ranges in India.

  • Corporate Lawyer

    Advise companies on transactions and compliance.

    ₹10–25 LPA

  • Litigator

    Represent clients in courts and tribunals.

    ₹4–15 LPA

  • Legal Advisor

    In-house counsel for firms and organisations.

    ₹8–20 LPA

  • Judicial Services Officer

    Serve as a judge via state judicial exams.

    ₹7–15 LPA

  • Legal Analyst

    Research, draft and support legal teams.

    ₹5–12 LPA

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

The 5-year integrated LLB requires 10+2 with around 45% marks; the 3-year LLB requires a bachelor’s degree. Admission is via CLAT, AILET or LSAT India.

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