If you’re looking for a quality law education without draining your savings, the India Today Best Colleges Rankings 2025 highlights the top 10 law colleges with the lowest total fees. These institutions prove that affordable legal education can still offer excellent value.
1. Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University (Varanasi)
Total Fee: ₹7,971
A top-tier institution offering prestigious, budget-friendly legal education. Alumni include top judges and civil servants.
2. Kishinchand Chellaram Law College (Mumbai)
Total Fee: ₹29,101
Located in South Mumbai, known for its vibrant moot court culture and proximity to High Court internships.
3. Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University (Aligarh)
Total Fee: ₹32,625
A historic college with a strong curriculum and ongoing popularity across India.
4. VVM’s Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law (Margao, Goa)
Total Fee: ₹58,596
Offers UG and PG courses, backed by experienced faculty and modern infrastructure.
5. South Calcutta Law College (Kolkata)
Total Fee: ₹64,400
Affiliated with Calcutta University, known for its rigorous academics and competitive admissions.
6. Manikchand Pahade Law College (Aurangabad)
Total Fee: ₹64,500
One of Maharashtra’s oldest law schools, offering extensive academic and practical courtroom exposure.
7. Bihar Institute of Law (Patna)
Total Fee: ₹67,254
Favored by future state judiciary candidates, with solid placement support in local legal services.
8. V.M. Salgaocar College of Law (Panaji, Goa)
Total Fee: ₹84,024
Part of Goa University, featuring modern facilities and access to coastal legal internships.
9. Shri Girraj Maharaj College of Law (Mathura)
Total Fee: ₹95,888
Offers BA LLB and LLB programs, emphasizing ethical and value-based legal education in a spiritual setting.
10. NIMT College of Law (Kotputli)
Total Fee: ₹1,09,954
A private law college with growing infrastructure and strong emphasis on practical legal training.
Why These Rankings Matter
These colleges made the top 10 due to their low total fees (including tuition and other charges) over the full duration of the law course. It proves that high-quality legal education can be budget-friendly.
The India Today Best Colleges Survey 2025, conducted with MDRA, evaluated 1,865 colleges across India. The survey assessed factors like teaching quality, physical infrastructure, industry connects, and placements—making it a trusted resource for students balancing cost with career goals.
