
Students looking for law admission without an entrance exam can consider colleges that offer admission based on qualifying exam marks or their own admission process. Depending on the course, eligibility may be based on Class 12 marks for 5-year LLB programmes or graduation marks for 3-year LLB and LLM programmes.
This page covers law colleges in India without entrance exams, including private and government colleges, along with LLB and LLM eligibility, direct admission options, admission process, and required documents.
Some law colleges offer admission through merit or their respective admission process instead of a national law entrance exam. The colleges listed in this guide include:
|
No. |
College Name |
Type |
|
1 |
Amity University |
Private |
|
2 |
Manipal University, Jaipur |
Private |
|
3 |
Gujarat University |
Government |
|
4 |
Karnataka State Law University |
Government |
|
5 |
TNDALU |
Government |
|
6 |
GNDU Amritsar |
Government |
|
7 |
Kanpur University |
Government |
|
8 |
Punjabi University |
Government |
|
9 |
UPES Dehradun |
Private |
|
10 |
Alliance University |
Private |
|
11 |
Bishop’s Cotton Women’s Christian Law College |
Private |
|
12 |
Graphic Era University |
Private |
|
13 |
BILS Bangalore |
Private |
|
14 |
KLE Society’s Law College |
Private |
Students should check the latest admission notification of the respective college before applying because eligibility, selection criteria, and admission procedures can vary.
Eligibility depends on the law programme a student wants to pursue. The basic requirements covered in this guide are:
|
Particulars |
5-Year LLB |
3-Year LLB |
LLM |
|
Educational Qualification |
10+2 or equivalent |
Graduation in any stream |
3-year LLB or 5-year LLB degree |
|
Minimum Passing Marks |
40–50% |
50–60% |
— |
|
Age Limit |
No upper age limit |
No upper age limit |
No upper age limit |
Students should verify the exact eligibility requirements with the college before applying.
The following private law colleges are included in the supplied list:
Type: Private
Programmes: 3-year LLB, 5-year integrated LLM
The supplied information states that Amity University offers 3-year LLB and 5-year integrated LLM programmes.
Type: Private
Programmes: 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB, LLM
Manipal University, Jaipur offers 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB, and LLM programmes according to the supplied page information.
Type: Private
Programmes: 5-year LLB, LLM
Alliance University offers 5-year LLB and LLM programmes according to the supplied content.
Type: Private
Programmes: 5-year LLB, 3-year LLB, LLM
UPES Dehradun is included in the list of private law colleges without entrance exams and offers 5-year LLB, 3-year LLB, and LLM programmes.
Type: Private
Programmes: 5-year BBA LLB, 3-year LLB
The college is listed as a women-only institution and offers 5-year BBA LLB and 3-year LLB programmes.
Type: Private
Programme: 5-year BA LLB
BILS Bangalore offers a 5-year BA LLB programme. The supplied content states that admission is based on Class 12 marks.
Type: Private
Programmes: BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB, 3-year LLB, 2-year LLM
KLE Society’s Law College offers undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes, including BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB, 3-year LLB, and LLM.
Type: Private
Programmes: BA LLB, BBA LLB, LLM
Graphic Era Hill University offers BA LLB, BBA LLB, and LLM programmes.
The supplied list also includes government institutions offering law programmes:
TNDALU offers 5-year LLB, 3-year LLB, and LLM programmes through its admission process.
Gujarat University offers LLB and LLM programmes. Students can apply through the university's admission process.
GNDU offers 5-year LLB, 3-year LLB, and LLM programmes.
Karnataka State Law University offers LLB and LLM programmes through its university law school and affiliated law colleges.
CSJMU Kanpur offers 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programmes.
Punjabi University offers BA LLB, LLB, and LLM programmes.
Students should check the latest admission notification of each university to confirm whether an entrance test is required for the specific programme and academic year.
Students who have completed graduation can explore 3-year LLB programmes. The supplied list includes colleges such as:
Amity University
Manipal University, Jaipur
UPES Dehradun
TNDALU
Guru Nanak Dev University
Kanpur University
KLE Society’s Law College
Eligibility and selection methods can differ between institutions, so students should check the current admission criteria before applying.
Students who want to pursue a 5-year integrated law programme after Class 12 can explore BA LLB colleges listed in the supplied content, including:
BILS Bangalore
KLE Society’s Law College
Punjabi University
Graphic Era Hill University
Students should check whether admission is based on Class 12 marks, an institutional selection process, or an entrance examination for the current admission cycle.
Students who have completed an eligible LLB programme can explore LLM admission options. The supplied list includes institutions such as:
Manipal University, Jaipur
Alliance University
UPES Dehradun
KLE Society’s Law College
TNDALU
Gujarat University
Guru Nanak Dev University
Karnataka State Law University
Punjabi University
The admission process and eligibility requirements may vary by university.
Direct LLB admission generally refers to admission without appearing for a national-level law entrance examination, where the institution permits admission through its own eligibility and selection process.
For a 5-year LLB, students generally apply after Class 12. For a 3-year LLB, students apply after graduation.
Students should confirm whether the college offers merit-based admission or conducts its own selection process before applying.
Students who have completed Class 12 can apply for a 5-year integrated LLB programme. Depending on the college, admission may be based on Class 12 marks or another selection process.
Before applying, students should check:
Class 12 eligibility
Minimum marks
Whether an entrance exam is required
Application dates
Required documents
Counselling or seat-allotment process
Graduates can apply for 3-year LLB programmes. The basic eligibility listed in the supplied content is graduation in any stream, subject to the requirements of the institution.
Students should check the college's admission notification for the minimum marks, application process, and selection criteria.
Students who do not want to appear for CLAT can explore law colleges that offer admission through other routes. The supplied content includes institutions such as SRM University, GITAM University, Banasthali Vidyapith, ICFAI Law School, KL University, and others.
However, admission requirements can vary by institution and programme. Students should check the latest college admission notification before applying.
The admission process can vary from one college to another. A typical process may include:
Check the eligibility requirements.
Fill out the college or university application form.
Submit academic and other required documents.
Wait for the merit list or selection result, where applicable.
Complete counselling or seat allotment, if applicable.
Complete document verification.
Pay the required admission fee to confirm the seat.
Students may need the following documents when applying for law admission:
Government-issued identity proof
Class 10 marksheet or certificate
Class 12 marksheet or certificate
Graduation marksheets, where applicable
School leaving certificate, where applicable
Recent passport-size photographs
Caste certificate, if applicable
Certificates related to achievements or activities, if required
The exact document requirements depend on the college and programme.