The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is an all-India entrance examination conducted on rotation by 17 National Law Universities (NLUs) for admissions to their Under-Graduate (LLB) and Post-Graduate(LLM) degree programs.To get admissions into law colleges and universities in India, the marks of law entrance exams such as CLAT, LSAT, and SLAT are usually considered. Some universities also conduct college-level entrance tests, but in most cases, the universities that conduct their tests exempt those students from entrance tests who have a valid score in any CLAT, LSAT, or SLAT examinations.

 NIRF or National Institute Ranking Framework released the list of 10 top law colleges in India in which admissions are possible after cracking these examinations. Numerous law universities accept the CLAT, LSAT, and SLAT scores for shortlisting deserving candidates. 

If you are looking for a career in law, check out the overview of the top law entrance exam in India. Listed below is the list of the top 10 Law Universities / Law Schools among the Best Law Colleges of India. which carry out admissions through Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)

As you aspire to become a professional law graduate, you need to pursue a legal education at one of India's best law schools/universities.The eligible students need to know about the top list of law schools/universities which give admission through CLAT.

CLAT 2022 Eligibility Criteria for integrated LLB

1.The candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board or institution.

2.Candidates appearing in the qualifying exam in March/April 2022 are also eligible to appear in CLAT 2022. Such candidates will be required to produce proof of their educational qualification at the CLAT counseling and admission process, failing which, their admission will be cancelled.

Minimum marks in required in qualifying exam

1.The candidate must have secured at least 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination (10+2) or an equivalent grade.

2.SC and ST category candidates must secure at least 40% marks or equivalent grades in their qualifying examination.

Age Limit for CLAT 2022                      

• There is no age limit for appearing in the Common Law Admission Test.

 Top 10 Clat Colleges In India

1,National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore

The National Law School of India University came into existence through a Notification under the National Law School of India University Act (Karnataka Act 22 of 1986). The Chief Justice of India is the Chancellor of the University.

2,National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad

The National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) was established in 1998 by a Statute of the State of Andhra Pradesh. Since its inception, the University has been home to vital conversations on law and justice.

3.National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal

National Law Institute University (NLIU) is a law school and center for research in Bhopal, India. Established in 1997 by the State of Madhya Pradesh, it is one of the first three law schools established under the National Law School system.

4.West Bengal National University of Judicial Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences was established under the WBNUJS Act, 1999 (West Bengal Act IX of 1999) adopted by the West Bengal Legislature in July 1999. The Chief Justice of India is the Chancellor of NUJS and is also the Chairman of the General Council, the supreme policy-making body of the University.

5.Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur.

HNLU is a Residential University and is sixth in the series of National Law Schools in India. HNLU has been included in the list of the Universities maintained by the University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) of the U.G.C. Act, 1956.

6.National Law University, Jodhpur (N.L.U.).

National Law University-Jodhpur (NLUJ) is one of India’s leading Law Schools situated in the vibrant and colorful city of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. NLUJ has constantly been ranked as one of the top law schools in India.

7.Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar.

Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is the statutory university established by the Govt. of Gujarat under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003. The University is recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the University Grants Commission (U.G.C.) (2f & 12b).

8.Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow

An Act of Govt established Dr.Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University. of Uttar Pradesh in 2005, U.P. Act No.28 of 2005. It came into being on the 4th of January 2006 to meet up the new challenges in the legal field and strengthen the vision given by the establishment of the first National Law School of the country.

9.Rajiv Gandhi National Law University (RGNUL), Patiala.

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The University acquired the approval of the Bar Council of India (BCI) in July 2006

10.Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna.

CNLU was established under the Chanakya National Law University Act, 2006 (Bihar Act No. 24 of 2006) and included in sections 2(f) &12(B) of the U.G.C. Act, 1956. Some retired Judges of the Supreme Court, High Courts, and lower Judiciary, as well as Senior Advocates & educationalists, have offered to assist the CNLU in its teaching and research programs.