NIRF Rankings 2024: NLSIU Bengaluru Ranks First Among Law Colleges, Top 10 Revealed

Law is increasingly becoming a preferred career choice among Indian youth, offering diverse opportunities in areas like Corporate Law, Family Law, Criminal Law, and the Judiciary. Selecting the right law institute is crucial for a successful career in this field. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, released by the Ministry of Education (MoE) on August 12, provides valuable guidance by listing the top law institutes in India.

Top 10 Law Institutes in India (NIRF 2024 Rankings):

1. National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru

   • Continues to hold the top spot, reaffirming its status as the premier law institution in India.

2. National Law University (NLU), New Delhi

   • Secures the second position, maintaining its reputation as a leading legal education provider.

3. NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad

   • Ranked third, consistently recognized for its excellence in legal education.

4. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata

   • Maintains the fourth position, known for its strong academic environment.

5. Symbiosis Law School, Pune

   • Ranked fifth, emerging as a popular choice among law aspirants.

6. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

   • Secures the sixth position, offering a robust law program.

7. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur

   • Ranked seventh, recognized for its unique law courses integrating technology and law.

8. Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar

   • Holds the eighth position, known for its comprehensive law curriculum.

9. Siksha O Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar

   • Ranked ninth, gaining prominence for its legal education offerings.

10. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow

    • Secures the tenth spot, recognized for its law programs.

Insights from NIRF 2024 Rankings:

• The top four law institutes have retained their positions from the previous year, reflecting their consistent performance and dominance in the field of legal education.
• While National Law Universities remain the most sought-after, institutions like Symbiosis Law School, Jamia Millia Islamia, and IIT Kharagpur are also gaining popularity and have been featured in the top 10 for several years.

NIRF 2024: Evaluation Criteria

The NIRF 2024 rankings evaluated higher education institutions across 16 categories, including law, based on various factors such as:

• Teaching, Learning, and Resources
• Research and Professional Practice
• Graduation Outcome
• Outreach and Inclusivity
• Overall Perception