Looking for an affordable path to a law degree? The India Today Best Colleges Rankings 2025 highlight the top 10 law schools in India that balance quality education with budget-friendly fees.
ЁЯПЫя╕П Why Fee Matters
With rising educational costs, many students and parents now prioritize affordability without compromising on academic reputation, faculty, or placement outcomes.
ЁЯУЪ Top 10 Affordable Law Colleges for 2025
| Rank | College | City | Total Fee (тВ╣) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | Varanasi | 7,971 |
| 2 | Kishinchand Chellaram Law College | Mumbai | 29,101 |
| 3 | Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) | Aligarh | 32,625 |
| 4 | Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law (VVMтАЩs) | Margao, Goa | 58,596 |
| 5 | South Calcutta Law College | Kolkata | 64,400 |
| 6 | Manikchand Pahade Law College | Aurangabad | 64,500 |
| 7 | Bihar Institute of Law | Patna | 67,254 |
| 8 | VM Salgaocar College of Law | Panaji, Goa | 84,024 |
| 9 | Shri Girraj Maharaj College of Law & Prof. Studies | Mathura | 95,888 |
| 10 | NIMT College of Law | Kotputli | 1,09,954 |
ЁЯФН Highlights From the List
- BHU Law, Varanasi leads the list with just тВ╣7,971 in total fees.
- Kishinchand Chellaram, located near MumbaiтАЩs High Court, offers strong moot court exposure for under тВ╣30,000.
- AMU Law, Aligarh, balances its long-standing academic heritage with modern legal training at тВ╣32,625.
- Smaller institutions such as VVMтАЩs Kare Law (Goa) and South Calcutta Law College offer credible curricula for mid-range fees.
- The list spans both central universities and private/affiliated colleges, ensuring diversity.
ЁЯУИ About the Rankings
Conducted jointly by India Today and MDRA, the 29th Best Colleges Survey received entries from 1,865 institutions. It evaluates teaching quality, infrastructure, placement records, and now includes subject-specific rankings.
Data comes directly from colleges for the current year, making this a credible tool for cost-conscious students.
ЁЯОУ Final Thoughts
Quality legal education can still be affordable. These top 10 budget-friendly law colleges offer credentials, exposure, and placement supportтАФall without high fees. If you’re aiming for value-driven education, add these institutions to your shortlist.
