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.

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Duration

5 Years (Integrated) / 3 Years (LLB)

Eligibility

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

Entrance Exams

CLAT, AILET, LSAT India

Average Fees

₹1,00,000 – ₹15,00,000 / year

About Law

Law colleges in India offer integrated 5-year BA LLB and BBA LLB programmes and 3-year LLB degrees for graduates. The 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) — including NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, and NLU Delhi — are the most prestigious, admitting students through CLAT. NLU Delhi uses the separate AILET exam. Notable private law institutions include Symbiosis Law School, Jindal Global Law School, and Amity Law School. Annual tuition fees range from ₹1–3 lakh at NLUs to ₹5–15 lakh at private law colleges. Graduates pursue careers in litigation, corporate law, judiciary, legal consulting, and civil services. Key comparison factors include Bar Council approval, moot court culture, international exchange programmes, faculty profiles, and placement success in litigation and corporate law sectors.

Specializations

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Rankings

Top Law Colleges in India 2026

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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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