BCI Approved Law Colleges in India

This article lists some of the best law colleges in India approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI) across the country to ensure quality education for aspiring lawyers.

TN Education Desk

Updated Aug 25, 2025 | 10:08 AM IST

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India has a thriving legal education ecosystem, with many institutions regarded as prestigious, all recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI). Law colleges offer degrees such as BA LLB, BBA LLB, and LLM across various disciplines, combining theoretical and practical approaches. This enables students to gain exposure to both legal theory and real-world practice through structured placement systems in a competitive and regulated environment.

Law graduates may become advocates practicing in courtrooms, associates in law firms, or counsel with Fortune 500 companies. Many also pursue careers in the judiciary, civil services, or academia. The legal market has expanded, particularly with the emergence of law firms specializing in corporate counsel, intellectual property, and legal consultancy. Some graduates also explore international opportunities in arbitration, human rights, and policy-making for NGOs.

The following table provides the list of BCI Approved law colleges in India, along with their location.

S.no .	College Name	Location
1	National Law School of India University (NLSIU)	Bangalore, Karnataka
2	NALSAR University of Law	Hyderabad, Telangana
3	The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS)	Kolkata, West Bengal
4	National Law University (NLU)	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 (MNLU)	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, Maharashtra
17	Gujarat National Law University (GNLU)	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, 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 (BHU)	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

When a student chooses to pursue law at a BAR (BCI) approved college of law, he or she is pursuing a degree with a pathway into a respected and influential profession. Most students who graduate from law schools walk away with a recognized education, mentored worthwhile experiences, and practice. If a student is educated and mentored properly, he or she can handle complex problems and advise clients as well as the community and society in general.