National Law School of India University
National Law School of India University
National Law School of India University
of India. NLSIU is an autonomous institution with a "Deemed University" status from the UGC.
The institute came into existence in 1987 and the first batch of students joined on July 1, 1988 in
the integrated five year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) Course.The management of the National Law School
Bangalore rests with the organized legal profession of the country. The Chief Justice of India is
Visitor of the NLSIU and the Chairman of the Bar Council of India is the Chairman of the General
Council of the School. A large number of retired Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts
as well as Senior Advocates assist the school in its teaching programs.
Courses
Besides the above programs, NLSIU Bangalore also conducts Distance Education Programs.
The courses available are:
Facilities:
FeeStructure:
Hostel Applications
Rs. 100/-
Fee
Candidates seeking admission to the B.A., LL.B. (Hons) Degree Program have to appear for an
Common Law Admission Test (CLAT 2011). All admissions to National Law School of India
University take place before 30th June of every year.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to appear for CLAT-2011, a candidate should have passed his/her Higher
Secondary School/Intermediate Examination (10+2) or its equivalent examination with not less
than 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST/OBC and persons with Disability)*. Age of
candidate should not be more than 20 years in case of General/OBC candidates (22 years in
case of SC/ST and persons with Disability)* as on 1st July, 2011
Intake
B.A., LL.B. (Hons.): The intake capacity of the program is 80 with the following reservations:
Scheduled Caste - 15%, Scheduled Tribe - 7.5%, Foreign Nationals 5 seats (SAARC and other
Developing Countries).
Established in 1998, NALSAR University of Law was started under the National Academy of
Legal Studies and Research University Act (Andhra Pradesh Act 34 of 1998) of the Andhra
Pradesh State Legislature.
Courses Offered
Facilities
• NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad has established separate residential halls for
boys and girls, with a common dinning hall. Facilities like common room with indoor
games, TV and telephones (only for incoming calls) are available in the hostels. There is
a common mess that serves non-vegetarian food three days a week. Two private
telephone booths have been provided for the students. Other amenities offered include
Bank Extension Counter, Health Centre, Sports & Games Stadium, Internet Centre and
Conferences/Seminars facilities.
Fee Structure
B.A., LL.B.(Hons.)
Tuition Fee Rs. 85,000/- p.a US $ 5,000 or its equivalent in Rupees p.a. for the
candidates of SAARC Countries and US $ 10,000 for candidates of
other countries (Payable in one installment)..
Campus Development FundRs. 5,000/- (one time)
Fee
Admission Fee Rs. 1,000/- (one time)
Student Welfare Fund Rs. 1,000/- p.a.
Examination Fee Rs. 2,000/- p.a.
Reading Material Fee Rs. 1,000/- p.a.
Library Fee Rs. 2,000/- p.a.
Internet Fee Rs. 5,000/- p.a.
Electricity Charges Rs. 3,000/- p.a.
Sports facilities fee Rs. 3,000/- p.a
Journals Fee Rs. 2,000/- p.a.
Room Rent Rs. 12,000/- p.a.
Mess Charges Rs. 1,500/-p.m. approximately
Library Deposit* Rs. 5,000/-
Hostel Deposit* Rs. 5,000/-(Rs.2,000/-for SC/ST candidates)
Mess Deposit* Rs. 3,000/-
• The students are admitted to NALSAR University through CLAT 2011(Common law
Admission Test) on the merit basis.
• To be eligible to appear for CLAT-2011, a candidate should have passed his/her Higher
Secondary School/Intermediate Examination (10+2) or its equivalent examination with not
less than 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST/OBC and persons with
Disability)*. Age of candidate should not be more than 20 years in case of General/OBC
candidates (22 years in case of SC/ST and persons with Disability)* as on 1st July, 2011
B.A., LL.B.(Hons)
National Law Institute University was established in 1997 to provide legal education through
multidisciplinary teaching and training of newer skills needed for the profession. The University
launched its first academic programme in 1998.
National Law Institute University, known also as NLIU Bhopal, is one of the leading law institutes
in India, known for providing high quality legal education, research and training. It puts in sense of
broad perspective and challenging capabilities in its students. This university was established in
1997 by an Act of the Madhya Pradesh Legislature. The university, which started out with humble
beginnings, has, over the years, distinguished itself as one of the most academically and
professionally recognized university.
Courses:
The University is loyal to the use of modern methods of teaching and evaluation. It underlines the
advantages of learning through small groups in proven setting. The courses have been designed
to familiarize the students with black letter law in an interdisciplinary context and to make the
students learn the basic skills needed by modern legal profession.
The university offers BA LLB, five year integrated course, and LLM program wherein reservation
quota is available under the rules of Government of India. In addition, MP domicile quota is also
provided to the respective candidates.
Facilities:
The University offers separate residential facilities for students. There is a Gyan Mandir building
wherein library and cyber network center with faculty chambers are situated. The library is well
equipped with over 30,000 volumes consisting of reference books, back volumes of journals and
law reports, current legal periodicals and a wealth of statistical material and rare collections.
Guest house, Cafeteria, Healthcare center, Banking, Transport and Sport facilities are the other
facilities by the university. The university also provides placement to successful candidates.
Fee Structure:
B.A.LL.B (Hons.)
Total 86,000/-
Note: Fees once paid shall not be refunded by the university under any circumstances. The
University has the power to
revise the fee structure from time to time.
Hostel Charges
1 Mess Charges 20,000/-
2 Room Rent, Water and Electricity Charges 9,000/-
To be eligible to appear for CLAT-2011, a candidate should have passed his/her Higher
Secondary School/Intermediate Examination (10+2) or its equivalent examination with not less
than 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST/OBC and persons with Disability)*. Age of
candidate should not be more than 20 years in case of General/OBC candidates (22 years in
case of SC/ST and persons with Disability)* as on 1st July, 2011
The WB National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS) is one of the premiere national law
schools of India. It has constantly been ranked as one of the top law schools of India. NUJS, in its
short existence, of about a decade or so has produced outstanding lawyers and legal scholarship.
NUJS has a very rich faculty, with diverse backgrounds, drawn from almost all corners of India.
NUJS faculty has been trained in top universities in India and abroad and has been constantly
involved in delivering quality teaching and research. The faculty members of NUJS have made a
name for themselves, in their respective fields, by publishing research in reputed journals in India
and abroad and with renowned publishing houses and are playing a key role in pushing the
frontiers of legal knowledge and expertise. NUJS has also attracted leading academicians, as
visiting faculties, from top universities such as University of Sydney, University of London,
National University of Singapore, Freiburg University and others.
Students that have passed out from NUJS are working in top law firms in India and abroad, some
are practicing in courts and some have entered the field of legal academics and are teaching in
India and abroad. Many of the NUJS students have been awarded prestigious scholarships such
as Rhodes, Felix and Chevening for higher studies in the United Kingdom and also in the United
States and other leading universities.
NUJS under the inspiring leadership of its Vice Chancellor, Professor M P Singh, one of the most
respected and renowned legal scholars of India, is striving to become a centre of excellence. It is
keen to attract talented faculties and students and further enrich its academic environment for
cutting edge teaching and research.
Course :
B.A,LL.B.(Hons.)
Eligibility:
To be eligible to appear for CLAT-2011, a candidate should have passed his/her Higher
Secondary School/Intermediate Examination (10+2) or its equivalent examination with not less
than 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST/OBC and persons with Disability)*. Age of
candidate should not be more than 20 years in case of General/OBC candidates (22 years in
case of SC/ST and persons with Disability)* as on 1st July, 2011
General-78
Schedule Cast-15
Schedule Tribes-8
Physically handicapped-02
Foreign Nationals-04
Sponsered by Non Resident Indians-18
The dream for establishing a premier law school had been initiated as far back as the year 1992
but it became a reality only with the passing of the National Law University, Jodhpur Act in 1999.
The founding fathers dreamt of an institution, which would not only cater to the requirements of
the Bar but also fulfill the needs of newly liberalized trade, commerce and industry,
simultaneously keeping the internationalization of the profession in perspective. It was resolved
that the University shall develop a holistic approach towards understanding law and justice from a
multi-disciplinary perspective. The institution started work with the blessings of many legal and
social luminaries from 1st July, 2001.
Courses:
NLU, like the other top law schools in the country offers the integrated 5 year law program. The
standard 5 year course however has certain draw backs, as it ignores the growing influence of
science and technology in today's world. Taking these needs into consideration, NLU is one of
the few universities that provide multidisciplinary undergraduate programs to meet this challenge.
The 5 year course is divided into 10 semesters, during which student will have to take 65 courses
in order to attain one of the following degrees.
The students shall be taught 34 compulsory law courses including the 17 mentioned by the Bar
Council. There shall be in addition five clinical courses, four optional courses, and six courses for
each Honors subject
Facilities:
Vice Chancellor Dr. N.L.Mitra was the director of National Law School of India University,
Bangalore from 1998- 2001. Having steered NLSIU through its growth period Dr Mitra is keenly
aware of the need for requisite infrastructure and has equipped NLU appropriately. The campus
is 55 acres in size. The university has a well stocked and with Indian, English and American law
reporters, as well as books covering a variety of subjects, including Information Technology, IPR,
trade, economics, biotechnology and bioinformatics. All students are equipped with their own PCs
or laptops and remain connected to the University Local Area Network to which even the library
and academic blocks are attached. Internet connections are provided to all rooms. The University
has also subscribed to national and international online libraries like Manupatra and Westlaw. In
addition to this the University network is slowly being converted to a wireless network.
Fee Structure:
Keeping in mind the need of the hour i.e. to provide legal education affordably to all the cross
sections of the civil society, the University has adopted a well balanced fee-structure wherein the
University constantly strives to facilitate various institutional supports for the students at the
threshold stage and during the whole course of their educational pursuit.
Default Charges
Miscellaneous Fees
Eligibility:
To be eligible to appear for CLAT-2011, a candidate should have passed his/her Higher Secondary
School/Intermediate Examination (10+2) or its equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in
aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST/OBC and persons with Disability)*. Age of candidate should not be more
than 20 years in case of General/OBC candidates (22 years in case of SC/ST and persons with
Disability)* as on 1st July, 2011
Hidayatullah National Law University Raipur is one of esteemed national Law schools in India.
It stands with its motto Dharma Sansthapanartham (for the sake of establishing the primacy of the
laws of eternal value). Established in 2003 by the Government of Chhattisgarh, HNLU is a
residential university. It has been included in the list of the Universities maintained by the
University Grants Commission, UGC Act, 1956.
Courses
• Hidayatullah National Law University offers LLB, LLM and PhD Programs in Law.
Admission to the LLB programme is made on the basis of merit in the Common Law
Entrance Test. LLM program of two years tenure is of four semesters. Candidates for
LLM course are selected by the Admission Committee appreciating their performance in
an interview.
• PhD programme in Law is provided to the candidates who possess minimum 55% marks
in qualifying exam. Relaxation of 5% marks is applicable for SC/ST candidates. The
university offers internship to give effective professional training as per the Bar Council of
India regulation regarding legal education, emphasizing the need for professional training
and to expose the students to the practical aspects of law.
Facilities
The library at Hidayatullah National Law University has large treasure of law books, case law
reports and journals. The library has adopted an open access system so as to make it easier for
the students to access to the library resources. Photocopying facility is also available in the
library. Facilities like Computer lab with internet, Mess, Canteen and playgrounds are also
provided by the HNLU Raipur.
Fee Structure
Default Charges
• Admission to the B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) Programme is made strictly on the basis of merit as
assessed through a Common Law Entrance Test(CLAT)
The intake capacity for the Degree Programme shall ordinarily be eighty (80) with the following
reservations. However, it shall be at the discretion of the Vice Chancellor to proportionately
increase/decrease the total number of seats.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to appear for CLAT-2011, a candidate should have passed his/her Higher Secondary
School/Intermediate Examination (10+2) or its equivalent examination with not less than 50% marks in
aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST/OBC and persons with Disability)*. Age of candidate should not be more
than 20 years in case of General/OBC candidates (22 years in case of SC/ST and persons with Disability)*
as on 1st July, 2011
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar was established under Gujarat National
Law University Act, 2003 enacted by Gujarat State Legislative; and it was formally inaugurated on
17th July 2004. GNLU is one of the National Law Universities in India which has substantially
contributed in uplifting the standards of legal education, research and training in India. From a
modest beginning, the University has achieved many worthy milestones in the short span of its
existence. The University has been rated as one of the premier law universities in India and is
committed to transforming legal education to professional education in the real sense of the term.
The University is recognized by the University Grants Commission and the Bar Council of India.
Courses:
LL.B.programme
GNLU is the only national law university in India to offer interdisciplinary legal course in all the
three streams. It offers five year integrated degree course leading to the award of following
degrees:
LL.M. Programme
The LL.M. programme is devised with a view to producing competent teachers and researchers.
The syllabus is based on the UGC’s Model Syllabus on Law 2001. The Course is of two year
duration with four semesters.
The system is devised in such as way as to offer number of specializations. The core subjects
which all students have to study are:
• Law of Obligations
Specializations would be offered in the area of Criminology, International Law and Intellectual
Property Rights.
Facilities:
GNLU academic blocks and halls of residence are fully equipped with internet facility. Computer
laboratory is also equipped with a complete set of database of the journals such as the All India
Reporter and Supreme Court Cases online.
The university has a rich library and other facilities for the purpose of overall development of the
students. It very well encourages co-curricular activities amongst the students.
Fee Structure:
Eligibility:
To be eligible to appear for CLAT-2011, a candidate should have passed his/her Higher
Secondary School/Intermediate Examination (10+2) or its equivalent examination with not less
than 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST/OBC and persons with Disability)*. Age of
candidate should not be more than 20 years in case of General/OBC candidates (22 years in
case of SC/ST and persons with Disability)* as on 1st July, 2011
Intake: