Which Law School to Target this year for UG courses? List of Top 10 NLUs

Reader's Digest: Several law schools across the country offer various law programs to interested candidates. The courses in the field of Law are divided into undergraduate, postgraduate, Integrated, Diploma, Ph.D., and short-term programs. 

Are you a 12th pass-out candidate or a high school student desiring to pursue a career in the field of Law? Here is a list of information you should be aware of.

To begin with, learn about the relevant UG law programs offered and entrance exams to prepare for studying in the top colleges that provide high-quality education. 

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This article brings you a list prepared to help you target the Best Law Schools in India for the academic year 2026.

Quick Answer: Your target law school should match your realistic CLAT/AILET rank band, not just brand name. Broadly: a rank under ~100 opens NLSIU Bangalore or NLU Delhi (AILET); ranks up to ~500 cover NALSAR, NLU Jodhpur, and WBNUJS; ranks up to ~2,500 open GNLU, RMLNLU, and HNLU. Use a college predictor with your mock scores to narrow this before you "target" a specific NLU.

How We Ranked These Law Schools

This list is ordered by year of establishment and consistent placement among India's oldest, most recruited NLUs (NIRF Law rankings, CLAT Consortium seat share, and top-tier law firm/judiciary recruitment). It is not a strict NIRF mirror — some newer NLUs with strong placement records are prioritized over older, lower-recruitment ones.

List of Best Law Schools for Undergraduate Programs 2026

Picking the right college to study law or any course for instance is crucial. You get to pick the law schools based on academic interest and performance at the school level. 

The list of the top 10 Law colleges in India, along with important information, is developed as follows:

1. National Law School of India University, Bangalore

• Established: 1987
• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
• Notable Programs: BA LLB (Hons)
• No. of seats: 300

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2. National Law University, Delhi

• Established: 2008
• Location: Delhi
• Notable Programs: BA LLB (Hons)
• No. of seats: 110

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3. National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad

• Established: 1998
• Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
• Notable Programs: BA LLB (Hons)
• No. of Seats: 132

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4. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata 

• Established: 1999
• Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
• Notable Programs: BA LLB (Hons), B.Sc. LLB (Hons)
• No. of Seats: BA LLB - 132; B Sc LLB - 64

5. National Law University, Jodhpur

• Established: 1999
• Location: Jodhpur, Rajasthan
• Notable Programs: BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons)
• No. of Seats: BA LLB - 90; BBA LLB - 30

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6. National Law Institute University, Bhopal 

• Established: 1997
• Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
• Notable Programs: BA LLB (Hons), B Sc LLB (Hons)
• No. of Seats: BA LLB - 134; B Sc LLB - 68

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7. Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar

• Established: 2003
• Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat
• Notable Programs: BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), B Com LLB (Hons), BSc LLB (Hons), BSW LLB (Hons)
• No. of Seats: 197

8. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow

• Established: 2005
• Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
• Notable Programs: BA LLB (Hons)
• No. of Seats: 191

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9. Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai

• Established: 2014
• Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Notable Programs: BA LLB (Hons)
• No. of Seats: 100

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10. Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur

• Established: 2003
• Location: Raipur, Chhattisgarh
• Notable Programs: BA LLB (Hons)
• No. of Seats: 180

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How to Shortlist Your Target NLU

Don't pick a target NLU by name recognition alone. Use your mock test percentile to estimate your likely CLAT/AILET rank, then match it against each college's recent cutoff band using a college predictor. A student aiming for a rank around 50 has a very different target list from one around 1,500 — both can get into a strong NLU, but only if the target matches the rank realistically. Revisit your target list every 2–3 mock tests as your rank trend becomes clearer.

Conclusion

•  Law schools in India offer various programs, including undergraduate, postgraduate, integrated, diploma, Ph.D., and short-term courses for aspiring law students.
• Candidates interested in pursuing a career in law should start by learning about relevant undergraduate programs and the entrance exams required for admission to top law colleges.
• The article lists the top 10 law schools in India for undergraduate programs in 2025, highlighting the National Law School of India University (Bangalore) and NALSAR (Hyderabad), among others.
• Each listed law school includes details about its notable undergraduate programs, such as BA LLB (Hons) and B.Sc. LLB (Hons), along with the number of available seats for each program.
• Selecting the right law school is crucial based on academic interests and performance, as it significantly impacts the quality of education and future career opportunities in law.