Best LLB College in Kolkata

#1

₹1,764 approx 5 - year integrated B.A. LL.B., plus LL.M. - IMPORTANT: offers only the integrated route; no standalone 3 - year LLB at this campus. fees

Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta (Hazra Law College)

The Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta, commonly known as Hazra Law College, is one of India's oldest legal education institutions (est. 1909) and the most affordable option on this list - total course fee is reported around just Rs 8,820 for the full 5 - year integrated programme, an extraordinarily low figure reflecting its government - subsidised status. IMPORTANT: this campus offers only the 5 - year integrated B.A. LL.B., not a standalone 3 - year LLB. Intake is around 120 - 162 seats depending on the year and source. Alumni include India's first President and several Chief Justices. Admission is via CULET - UG, the university's own law entrance test.

Near Hazra

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Near Kalighat
Near Rashbehari Avenue
The Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta (Hazra Law College), founded in January 1909 as the University College of Law, is one of the oldest law schools in India, affiliated with the University of Calcutta (founded 1857) and approved by UGC and the Bar Council of India. It offers a 5 - year integrated B.A. LL.B. programme (roughly 120 - 162 seats depending on year) and a 2 - year LL.M. with specialisations in Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Human Rights, IPR, and Cyber Law. Admission is via CULET - UG, the university's own entrance test. Facilities include a law library, moot court hall, and limited hostel accommodation for outstation students.

CULET - UG (Calcutta University Law Entrance Test), a university - level exam covering legal aptitude, logical reasoning, general knowledge, and English comprehension.

5 - year integrated B.A. LL.B., plus LL.M. - IMPORTANT: offers only the integrated route; no standalone 3 - year LLB at this campus. — Reported average/median salary around Rs 8.6 LPA per one source (unusually high for a government college - treat with some caution and verify against more recent placement data).

Placement rate 91%

Avg package 93%

Course rating 95%

5 - year integrated B.A. LL.B., plus LL.M. - IMPORTANT: offers only the integrated route; no standalone 3 - year LLB at this campus.

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#2

₹17,430 approx 5 - year B.A. LL.B. and B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), plus LL.M. - IMPORTANT: offers only the integrated route; no standalone 3 - year LLB. fees

South Calcutta Law College

South Calcutta Law College is repeatedly cited as offering the best value - for - money legal education in Kolkata, with one aggregator crediting it the highest ROI (979.6%) of any law college in the city given its very low fees and a reported median package around Rs 4.8 LPA. Total course fee is reported around Rs 60,000 - 87,150 for the full 5 - year programme (aggregator figures vary; some student reviews cite figures as low as Rs 9,600 - 12,000/year) - confirm the current fee directly with the college given this spread. IMPORTANT: like the other government colleges on this list, South Calcutta Law College offers only the 5 - year integrated B.A. LL.B./B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) routes, not a standalone 3 - year LLB. Combined intake across both integrated programmes is around 135 seats. Admission is via a Calcutta University - conducted entrance exam.

Near Ballygunge

Nearby:

Near Gariahat
Near Rashbehari Avenue
South Calcutta Law College, established in 1970, is a government law college affiliated with the University of Calcutta and approved by the Bar Council of India, located in Ballygunge, South Kolkata. It offers 5 - year B.A. LL.B. and B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programmes with a combined intake of around 135 seats, plus a 2 - year LL.M. Widely recognised for its very low fees relative to outcomes, it has ranked among India's top law colleges in India Today rankings (37th nationally in 2024). Facilities include a gymnasium, canteen, and common rooms, alongside active legal aid clinics and community engagement programmes.

Entrance exam conducted by the University of Calcutta (CULET), covering English, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, and Mathematics; highly competitive relative to seat count (ranked among the toughest CU - affiliated law colleges to get into).

5 - year B.A. LL.B. and B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), plus LL.M. - IMPORTANT: offers only the integrated route; no standalone 3 - year LLB. — One aggregator cites the highest ROI of any Kolkata law college (979.6%) with a median package around Rs 4.8 LPA against the college's very low fee.

Placement rate 94%

Avg package 96%

Course rating 97%

5 - year B.A. LL.B. and B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), plus LL.M. - IMPORTANT: offers only the integrated route; no standalone 3 - year LLB.

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#3

₹4.3 lakh approx 3 - year LL.B. (standalone, post - graduation), plus 5 - year integrated B.A./B.B.A./B.Com LL.B. - one of the few colleges on this list offering the standalone 3 - year LLB route. fees

Techno India University, School of Law

Techno India University's School of Law is one of the few colleges in Kolkata offering a genuine standalone 3 - year LL.B. (as opposed to the 5 - year integrated route that dominates the government college options on this list), with a reported intake of 60 seats for the programme. Admission is via the university's own TNJEE entrance test or a valid CLAT score. LLB - specific fee figures were not separately and reliably confirmed - general university programme fees span a wide range (roughly Rs 1.5 - 4.3 lakh depending on course), so confirm the current LLB - specific fee directly with the university. Placement figures cited (~Rs 5 LPA average, Rs 25 LPA highest) are university - wide rather than Law - specific.

Near Salt Lake Sector V

Nearby:

Near Karunamoyee
Near Chingrighata
Techno India University (TIU), established in 2012, is a large private university under the Techno India Group with 11 schools of study across engineering, management, science, and law. Its School of Law is approved by the Bar Council of India and offers both a standalone 3 - year LL.B. (60 seats, admission via TNJEE or CLAT) and 5 - year integrated B.A./B.B.A./B.Com LL.B. programmes. The university is associated with international partner institutions including Northwestern Polytechnic University and ISUGA (France). Located in the Sector V IT corridor of Salt Lake.

TNJEE (Techno National Joint Entrance Examination, the university's own test) or CLAT score; 60 seats reported for the 3 - year LLB programme.

3 - year LL.B. (standalone, post - graduation), plus 5 - year integrated B.A./B.B.A./B.Com LL.B. - one of the few colleges on this list offering the standalone 3 - year LLB route. — Reported average package across the university overall is around Rs 5 LPA (highest reported Rs 25 LPA) - not LLB - specific, so treat as a general university - wide indicator only.

Placement rate 91%

Avg package 93%

Course rating 95%

3 - year LL.B. (standalone, post - graduation), plus 5 - year integrated B.A./B.B.A./B.Com LL.B. - one of the few colleges on this list offering the standalone 3 - year LLB route.

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#4

₹3.36 lakh approx 5 - year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) / B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.), plus LL.M. - IMPORTANT: NUJS is an integrated - only National Law University; it does not offer a standalone 3 - year LLB. fees

West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS)

NUJS Kolkata (also known as NLU Kolkata) is the single most prestigious law institution in the city and one of India's top 4 National Law Universities per NIRF 2025. IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION: NUJS offers only the 5 - year integrated B.A./B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) - it does NOT have a standalone 3 - year LLB programme, so students specifically seeking a post - graduate 3 - year LLB should look elsewhere on this list. Total course fee is reported around Rs 16.8 lakh for the full 5 - year programme, at the high end for Kolkata but reflecting exceptional placement outcomes - average UG package around Rs 20 LPA. Admission is exclusively via CLAT and is extremely competitive.

Near Salt Lake Sector III

Nearby:

Near Karunamoyee
Near City Centre I, Salt Lake
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), established in 1999, is one of India's premier National Law Universities, located in Salt Lake City, Kolkata. NAAC A+ accredited, it offers the 5 - year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) programmes at the UG level, plus LL.M. and Ph.D. Admission is through CLAT (Common Law Admission Test), among the most competitive law entrance routes in the country. The Wi - Fi enabled campus includes a well - equipped library, moot court hall, and facilities supporting research, debate, and legal aid activities.

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) for UG (CLAT - UG) and PG (CLAT - PG); highly competitive, among the toughest law entrance cutoffs in India.

5 - year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) / B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.), plus LL.M. - IMPORTANT: NUJS is an integrated - only National Law University; it does not offer a standalone 3 - year LLB. — Average package for UG students reported around Rs 20 LPA; PG students around Rs 10 LPA. Top recruiters include Khaitan & Co., Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, and Trilegal.

Placement rate 95%

Avg package 96%

Course rating 98%

5 - year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) / B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.), plus LL.M. - IMPORTANT: NUJS is an integrated - only National Law University; it does not offer a standalone 3 - year LLB.

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