Discover NIRF Ranking 2025 for top 25 law colleges in India. Explore all you need to know about best NLUs, private universities, placements, faculty, and legal education.
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NEW DELHI: Choosing the right law college is the first big step toward a successful legal career. The Ministry of Education’s NIRF rankings highlight India’s top law institutions, from legacy National Law Universities to emerging private universities, helping aspirants make informed choices.
The Ministry of Education has published the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 for law colleges across India, giving aspirants a clear idea of where to aim. From the prestigious National Law School of India University in Bengaluru, which continues to hold the top spot, to reputed private universities steadily climbing up the charts, this year’s rankings highlight both legacy and rising institutions.
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The ranking is based on several parameters, including teaching, learning, research, graduation outcomes, outreach and perception. These ensure that students can evaluate institutions not just by reputation, but also by quality of education, placements, and inclusivity.
Top 25 Law Colleges in India (NIRF 2025):
- National Law School of India University, Bengaluru (Karnataka)
- National Law University, Delhi (Delhi)
- NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad (Telangana)
- The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata (West Bengal)
- Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar (Gujarat)
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (West Bengal)
- Symbiosis Law School, Pune (Maharashtra)
- Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi (Delhi)
- Aligarh Muslim University (Uttar Pradesh)
- Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Odisha)
- Shanmugha Arts Science Technology and Research Academy, Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu)
- Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)
- Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi (Kerala)
- Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar (Odisha)
- National Law University, Cuttack (Odisha)
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar College of Law, Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh)
- Chanakya National Law University, Patna (Bihar)
- University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun (Uttarakhand)
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
- Alliance University, Bengaluru (Karnataka)
- Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)
- Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi (Delhi)
- Central University of South Bihar, Gaya (Bihar)
- Christ University, Bengaluru (Karnataka)
- S R M Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
The NIRF rankings play a crucial role in guiding students who want to pursue law. Instead of relying only on what people say or popular perceptions, these rankings offer clarity by evaluating institutions based on key factors such as faculty, placements, research, and inclusivity.
- Faculty Expertise & Research Output
- Placement Records & Graduation Outcomes
- Teaching and Learning Environment
- Inclusivity and Outreach
While the National Law Universities continue to dominate the top positions, the presence of institutions like Jamia Millia Islamia, Symbiosis Law School, and Christ University reflects the growing diversity and quality of legal education in India.
For students preparing for CLAT, AILET, LSAT India, or other law entrance exams, this list serves as a roadmap to decide the right college that aligns with their career goals. Whether you aim for a legacy NLU or a dynamic private university, understanding the strengths of these institutions will help you make an informed choice.
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