BCI Approved Law Colleges in India

This article lists some of the BCI approved law Colleges in India, for those who wish to pursue a career in Law.
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Updated Sep 25, 2025 | 11:00 AM IST

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The Bar Council of India (BCI) approves some of the top law colleges in the country. Students pursuing law at BCI-approved colleges get access to revised curricula, and improved prospects in courts, firms, and corporate houses. Ranging from premier national law schools to respected private law schools, they ensure students acquire significant skills like critical thinking, research, and advocacy skills. Graduates enjoy a plethora of career prospects. Most of them become members of the judiciary or lawyers practicing in courts.
Others find employment with corporate law firms, multinational companies, NGOs, or legal consultancy. With globalization, corporate and cyber law specialists too are being sought after. Law graduates are also opting for careers in academics, policymaking, government service, or studying abroad. A degree from a premier BCI-approved college provides access to both domestic and international opportunities.
The following table lists 30 such BCI-approved law colleges in India for aspirants aiming to start their journey in the legal field.
S.no . College Name Location (City, State)
1 National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bangalore, Karnataka
2 NALSAR University of Law (NALSAR) Hyderabad, Telangana
3 The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS) Kolkata, West Bengal
4 National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur Jodhpur, Rajasthan
5 Symbiosis Law School (SLS) Pune, Maharashtra
6 Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) Gandhinagar, Gujarat
7 National Law Institute University (NLIU) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
8 Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai (MNLU Mumbai) Mumbai, Maharashtra
9 Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
10 Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU) Raipur, Chhattisgarh
11 National Law University Odisha (NLUO) Cuttack, Odisha
12 Government Law College (GLC) Mumbai, Maharashtra
13 National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) Ernakulam, Kerala
14 O.P. Jindal Global University, Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) Sonepat, Haryana
15 Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) Patiala, Punjab
16 Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur Nagpur, Maharashtra
17 Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Silvassa Silvassa, Gujarat
18 Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) Patna, Bihar
19 National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL) Ranchi, Jharkhand
20 Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU) Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
21 Maharashtra National Law University (MNLUA), Aurangabad Aurangabad, Maharashtra
22 National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJAA) Guwahati, Assam
23 Army Institute of Law (AIL) Mohali, Punjab
24 Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, School for Legal Studies Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
25 Lloyd Law College Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
26 Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
27 Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
28 Manipal University (MUJ) Jaipur, Rajasthan
29 Saveetha School of Law Chennai, Tamil Nadu
30 Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia University New Delhi, Delhi NCR
Pursuing law at a premier BCI-approved law college guarantees quality education, skill enhancement, and exposure to practical legal procedures. Be it a judge, a corporate lawyer, or a legal advisor, these colleges are the right place to build a foundation for your career.

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