Law Colleges in Kerala 2026: Fees, Ranking, Government, Private, Admission

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Content Writer | Updated on - Oct 30, 2025

NUALS Ernakulam, Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram, and Government Law College, Kochi, are the top three law colleges in Kerala, as per the Collegedunia Law Rankings 2025. NUALS Ernakulam ranks 17th across India, with a CD Score of 1691 out of 2000. The admission process to these law colleges is based on the scores of the KLEE, AILET, MGU CAT, CUET PG, CLAT, CUSAT CAT, ILICAT, and CLAT PG.

The most in-demand stream in Kerala is the General Law programme, offered by 36 law Colleges in Kerala, followed by Human Rights with 9 law Colleges and Civil Law with 5 law colleges. The total course fee of integrated LLB ranges from INR 6,610 (GLC Thrissur) to INR 12.09 Lakh (NUALS Ernakulam), and the total course fee of LLM ranges from INR 6,000 (Government Law College, Kozhikode) to INR 1.63 Lakh (NUALS Ernakulam).

Note: The CD Score Calculated is based on the summation of Academic and Placement scores. The academic scores are calculated based on the State exam Cutoff or All India Entrance exam cutoff, along with Student reviews, NAAC, and Agency rankings, while the placement scores are calculated based on the Average Package or median package for that college.

Top 10 Law Colleges in Kerala 2026

The best law colleges in Kerala include NUALS Ernakulam, Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram, and Government Law College, Kochi. The course duration may differ from course to course, as an integrated course, such as BA/BBA LLB, offers a 5-year duration, and LLB offers a 3-year duration. Below is the list of law colleges in Kerala, along with their top courses, duration, and course fees.

College Name Courses Offered Total Course Fee
NUALS Ernakulam BA LLB (H.) INR 12.09 Lakh
Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram BA LLB INR 32,500 K
LLB INR 19,500 K
Government Law College, Kochi BA LLB -
GLC Thrissur BBA LLB (H.) INR 6,610 K
LLB INR 2.7 Lakh
Government Law College, Kozhikode BA LLB INR 1 Lakh
Mar Gregorios College of Law, Thiruvananthapuram BA/BBA/B.Com LLB INR 2.59 Lakh
BSOLS Aluva BA/BBA LLB (H.) INR 2.64 Lakh
LLB INR 1.83 Lakh
Sree Narayana Law College, Ernakulam BA/BBA LLB (H.) INR 2.85 Lakh
LLB INR 1.5 Lakh
Markaz Law College, Kozhikode BBA LLB INR 1.8 Lakh
LLB INR 1.1 Lakh
KLA Thiruvananthapuram BA/B.Com LLB INR 3.4 Lakh
LLB INR 2.08 Lakh

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LLM Colleges in Kerala 2026

The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to the LLM are a graduation degree. The fee ranges from INR 6,000 (Government Law College, Kozhikode) to INR 1.63 Lakh (NUALS Ernakulam). Below is the list of Law colleges in Kerala for LLM.

College Name Courses Duration Total Course Fee
NUALS Ernakulam 1 Year INR 1.63 Lakh
Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram 2 Years INR 17,755 K
Government Law College, Kochi 2 Years -
GLC Thrissur 2 Years INR 6,110 K
Government Law College, Kozhikode 2 Years INR 6,000 K
Mar Gregorios College of Law, Thiruvananthapuram 2 Years INR 87,965 K
BSOLS Aluva 2 Years INR 1.29 Lakh
KLA Thiruvananthapuram 2 Years -
Al Azhar Law College, Idukki 2 Years -
CSI College for Legal Studies, Kottayam 2 Years INR 1.3 Lakh

Top-Ranked Law Colleges in Kerala by Various Agencies

Only Collegedunia rankings for the Top Law Colleges in Kerala is mentioned here, along with the NAAC grades. 

Student Perception of Law Colleges in Kerala

The students' perception of law colleges in Kerala, along with overall ratings on a scale of 5, also includes the most loved aspects and areas for improvement, as summarised from reviews given by students or alumni of the respective colleges.

College Name Overall Ratings Most Loved Things Areas of Improvement
NUALS Ernakulam 3.9 (24 Reviews) Debates, Sports, Quizzing, moot culture, and library Infrastructure and accommodation
Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram 3.6 (24 Reviews) Alumni network, teaching method and faculty Hostel facilities and political parties influence
Government Law College, Kochi 4.1 (18 Reviews) Campus life, minimal academic stress, and extracurricular activities Delay in semester exams and results, placements, and sanitation
GLC Thrissur 3.3 (9 Reviews) Admission process and course curriculum Accommodation and infrastructure
Government Law College, Kozhikode 3.9 (11 Reviews) Moot courts/debates clubs, academic, and sport/art facilities Placement, management, and the need for permanent faculties
Mar Gregorios College of Law, Thiruvananthapuram 4.1 (6 Reviews) Infrastructure, huge collections of books, and campus life Teaching methods, tough academics, and a grading system
BSOLS Aluva 3.7 (27 Reviews) Faculty, teaching method, and seminars/workshops No Extracurricular activities, placement, or hostel facilities
Sree Narayana Law College, Ernakulam 2.8 (3 Reviews) Infrastructure and social life Np placement and hostel facilities
Markaz Law College, Kozhikode 3.9 (5 Reviews) Course curriculum, academic resources, and library -
KLA Thiruvananthapuram 3.8 (28 Reviews) Moot courts/NCC/NSS, faculties, and sports facilities No proper canteen facility placements, and internships

Student Rating of Law Colleges in Kerala

Below are the current student and alumnus reviews on various parameters, including Academics, Faculty, Infrastructure, Accommodation, Social Life, and Placement, compiled into one table on a scale of 5.

College Name Academics Faculty Infrastructure Accommodation Social Life Placements
NUALS Ernakulam 3.9 4.0 3.7 3.4 4.0 4.2
Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.5 3.5 3.0
Government Law College, Kochi 4.0 4.0 4.4 4.0 4.7 3.5
GLC Thrissur 4.0 3.6 3.4 2.6 3.4 3.0
Government Law College, Kozhikode 3.9 4.3 3.6 3.9 4.3 3.4
Mar Gregorios College of Law, Thiruvananthapuram 3.9 4.3 4.0 - - 4.0
BSOLS Aluva 3.8 3.0 3.5 3.6 3.5 3.8
Sree Narayana Law College, Ernakulam 2.5 3.9 3.5 1.0 4.2 1.6
Markaz Law College, Kozhikode 3.6 3.9 4.5 3.9 3.8 3.9
KLA Thiruvananthapuram 3.9 4.2 3.5 3.5 4.0 3.7

Law Colleges in Kerala: Highlights

Details Statistics
Total Law Colleges in Kerala 46
Private (28) Government (18)
Total LLB Colleges 24
Private (13) Government (11)
Total BA/BBA LLB Colleges 30
Private (21) Government (9)
Total LLM Colleges 21
Private (14) Government (07)
Top Law College NUALS Ernakulam
Top Law Specialisation General, Human Rights, Civil Law
Total Fee Range The course fee of integrated LLB ranges from INR 6,610 (GLC Thrissur) to INR 12.09 Lakh (NUALS Ernakulam)
Accepted Entrance Exam KLEE, AILET, MGU CAT, CUET PG, CLAT, CUSAT CAT, ILICAT, CLAT PG

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Law Colleges in Kerala: Admission 2026

Important Dates

Exam Name Registration Dates Exam Dates Result Dates
CLAT Aug 1, 2025 Oct 31, 2025 Dec 7, 2025 Third week of December 2025 (Tentative)
SLAT Aug 1, 2025 Nov 30, 2025 Dec 20, 2025 Jan 15, 2026
Dec 28, 2025
AILET Aug 7, 2025-Nov 25, 2025 Dec 14, 2025 Third week of December 2025 (Tentative)

The admission to the law colleges in Kerala is based on the scores of KLEE, AILET, MGU CAT, CUET PG, CLAT, CUSAT CAT, ILICAT, and CLAT PG. Here is a list of best law schools in Kerala, along with the integrated LLB /LLB course fee and eligibility Criteria.

College Name Total Course Fee (BA/BBA LLB/LLB) Eligibility Criteria
NUALS Ernakulam INR 12.09 Lakh 10+2 with 45% + CLAT
Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram INR 32,500 K 10+2 with 45% + CLAT
Government Law College, Kochi - Graduation
GLC Thrissur INR 2.7 Lakh Graduation with 45% + KLEE
Government Law College, Kozhikode INR 1 Lakh 10+2 with 50% + AILET
Mar Gregorios College of Law, Thiruvananthapuram INR 2.59 Lakh 10+2
BSOLS Aluva INR 1.83 Lakh Graduation + CEE
Sree Narayana Law College, Ernakulam INR 1.5 Lakh Graduation
Markaz Law College, Kozhikode INR 1.8 Lakh 10+2
KLA Thiruvananthapuram INR 2.08 Lakh Graduation with 45% + KLEE

Government Law Colleges in Kerala 2026

18 Law colleges in Kerala are government-owned. The fee ranges from INR 10,010 (LLM-Kannur University, Kannur) to INR 12.09 Lakh (BALLB NUALS Ernakulam). Below is the list of government law colleges in Kerala, along with the top courses they offer and their total course fees.

College Name Top Courses Total Course Fee
NUALS Ernakulam BA / BBA LLB (H.) INR 12.09 Lakh
Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram BA LLB INR 32,500 K
Government Law College, Kochi LLB -
GLC Thrissur LLB INR 2.7 Lakh
Government Law College, Kozhikode BA/BBA LLB INR 1 Lakh
Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram LLM INR 5,160 K
CUSAT Kochi LLM INR 58,240 K
Calicut University, Calicut LLM INR 1.58 Lakh
Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod LLM INR 56,760 K
Kannur University, Kannur LLM INR 10,010 K

Private Law Colleges in Kerala 2026

Kerala has 46 law colleges, of which 28 are private law colleges in Kerala. Below is the list of private law schools in Kerala, along with the top courses they offer and their total course fees.

College Name Top Courses Total Course Fee
Mar Gregorios College of Law, Thiruvananthapuram BA/BBA LLB INR 2.59 Lakh
BSOLS Aluva LLB INR 1.83 Lakh
Sree Narayana Law College, Ernakulam LLB INR 1.5 Lakh
Markaz Law College, Kozhikode BA/BBA LLB INR 1.8 Lakh
KLA Thiruvananthapuram LLB INR 2.08 Lakh
CSI Institute Of Legal Studies, Thiruvananthapuram LLB INR 1.05 Lakh
Nehru Academy of Law, Palakkad LLB -
Al Azhar Law College, Idukki LLB INR 1.8 Lakh
KMCT Law College, Malappuram LLB INR 1.05 Lakh
CSI College for Legal Studies, Kottayam BA/BBA LLB INR 2.3 Lakh

Law Colleges in Kerala with Cheapest Fees 2026

HCCMAT Idukki is the lowest-fee college, amounting to INR 2,000, for the Certificate in Law. Below is the list of best law universities in Kerala with the fee structure.

College Name Courses Offered Duration Total Course Fee
HCCMAT Idukki Certificate in Law 6 Months INR 2,000 K
Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram LLM 2 Years INR 5,160 K
Kannur University, Kannur LLM 2 Years INR 10,010 K
ISBM Kochi Diploma in Law 1 Year INR 14,900 K
Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram LLB 3 Years INR 19,500 K
Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod LLM 2 Years INR 56,760 K
Government Law College, Kozhikode BA/BBA LLB 5 Years INR 1 Lakh
SILT Kottayam BA/BBA LLM 5 Years INR 1 Lakh
MGU Kottayam BA/BBA LLB 5 Years INR 1 Lakh
Calicut University, Calicut LLM 2 Years INR 1.58 Lakh

Top Law Colleges in Ernakulam Kerala

The city of Ernakulam has 4 law colleges. Here is a list of such colleges along with their top courses and course fees.

College Name Top Courses Total Course Fees
NUALS Ernakulam BA LLB (H.) INR 12.09 Lakh
Sree Narayana Law College, Ernakulam LLB INR 1.50 Lakh
Baselios Poulose II Catholicos College, Ernakulam Graduate Certificate in Law -
St Peter's College, Kolenchery, Ernakulam Graduate Certificate in Law -

Notable Alumni

College Name Notable Alumni
Government Law College Thiruvananthapuram Justice M.Fathima Beevi – First female SC Judge, also served as Governor of Tamil Nadu
N. R. Madhava Menon – Founder/Director of NLSIU Bangalore, WBNUJS Kolkata, and the National Judicial Academy
E. Ahamed - Former Union Minister of State for External Affairs
Ramesh Chennithala - Former Home Minister (HM) of Kerala
NUALS Ernakulam Nikhil Narendran – Partner at Trilegal
Apoorva Bose – Communication Consultant at UNEP, also an actress
Muthumani – Lawyer and cinema actress
Government Law College Kochi Justice K. G.Balakrishnan - Retired Chief Justice of India
A. K. Antony – Former Union Defence Minister and Chief Minister of Kerala
Vayalar Ravi – Former Union Cabinet Minister
Mammootty – Renowned Malayalam film actor

Law Colleges in Kerala FAQs

Ques. Which Law College in Kerala offers part-time Law Courses?

Ans. A total of 02 law colleges in Kerala offer part-time law courses. Below is the list of such 02 colleges along with their course names, fee structures, and durations.

College Name Course Name Total Course Fee
CUSAT Kochi LLM -
HCCMAT Idukki Graduate Certificate in Law INR 2,000 K

Ques. Which Law colleges in Kerala are BCI-approved?

Ans. A total of 23 Law colleges in Kerala are BCI-approved. The following is a list of 05 such colleges.

Ques. Which law colleges in Kerala offer admission through KLEE?

Ans. Here is the list of 05 law colleges offering admission through KLEE in Kerala, along with the course name and fee structure.

Ques. Which are the most popular entrance exams accepted by the Law colleges in Kerala?

Ans. KLEE, AILET, MGU CAT, CUET PG, etc., are the main entrance exams considered by most of the law schools in Kerala. Below is the list of the top entrance exams accepted by law Colleges in Kerala, along with their college count.

Entrance/Exam Accepted College Count
KLEE 22
AILET 02
MGU CAT 02
CUET PG 02
CLAT 01
CUSAT CAT 01
ILICAT 01
CLAT PG 01
NTA PhD Entrance Exam 01
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#1

National University of Advanced Legal Studies - [NUALS], Ernakulam

Ernakulam, Kerala |BCI, UGC, AIU Approved
33,000M.Phil/Ph.D in Law- Total Fees-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 24 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
#16th/98 in India 2025
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#2

Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |BCI Approved
6,500LLB- 1st Year Fees-- 3.6 / 5 Based on 24 User
Reviews
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#3

Government Law College, Kochi

Kochi, Kerala |BCI Approved
--LLB-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 18 User
Reviews
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#4

Government Law College - [GLC], Thrissur

Thrissur, Kerala |BCI Approved
9,040LLB- 1st Year Fees-- 3.3 / 5 Based on 9 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
--
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#5
10,000BA/BBA LLB- 1st Year Fees-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 11 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
--
#6

Mar Gregorios College of Law, Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |BCI Approved
98,630BA/BBA LLB- 1st Year Fees-- 4.1 / 5 Based on 6 User
Reviews
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#7
1,02,540LLB- 1st Year Fees-- 3.7 / 5 Based on 27 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
--
#8

Sree Narayana Law College, Ernakulam

Ernakulam, Kerala |BCI Approved
1,05,000BA/BBA LLB- 1st Year Fees-- 2.8 / 5 Based on 3 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
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#9

Markaz Law College, Kozhikode

Kozhikode, Kerala |BCI Approved
40,000BA/BBA LLB- 1st Year Fees-- 3.9 / 5 Based on 5 User
Reviews
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#10

Kerala Law Academy - [KLA], Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |BCI Approved
77,785LLB- 1st Year Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 28 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
--
#11

CSI Institute Of Legal Studies - [CSIILS], Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |BCI Approved
35,000LLB- 1st Year Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 12 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
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#12

Nehru Academy of Law - [NAL], Palakkad

Palakkad, Kerala |BCI, UGC Approved
--BA/BBA LLB-- 4 / 5 Based on 3 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
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#13

Al Azhar Law College, Idukki

Idukki, Kerala |BCI Approved
60,000LLB- 1st Year Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 15 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#14

KMCT Law College, Malappuram

Malappuram, Kerala |BCI Approved
35,000LLB- 1st Year Fees-- 3.4 / 5 Based on 9 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
--
#15
90,000BA/BBA LLB- 1st Year Fees-- 4.8 / 5 Based on 1 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#16

MCT College of Legal Studies, Malappuram

Malappuram, Kerala |BCI Approved
40,000LLB- 1st Year Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 4 User
Reviews
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#17

Al-Ameen Law College, Palakkad

Palakkad, Kerala |BCI Approved
--LLB-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 5 User
Reviews
Best in Accomodation
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#18

N.S.S. Law College Kottiyam, Kollam

Kollam, Kerala |BCI Approved
90,000BA/BBA LLB- Total Fees------
#19
81,965BA/BBA LLB- 1st Year Fees-- 3.1 / 5 Based on 4 User
Reviews
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#20

Divine Law College, Pathanapuram

Pathanapuram, Kerala 
--BA/BBA LLB------
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#21

V. R. Krishnan Ezhuthachan Law College, Palakkad

Palakkad, Kerala |BCI Approved
--BA/BBA LLB------
#22
40,000LLB- 1st Year Fees------
#23
--BA/BBA LLB------
#24

Co-operative School of Law - [CSL], Thodupuzha

Thodupuzha, Kerala |BCI Approved
81,890LLB- 1st Year Fees-- 1.8 / 5 Based on 3 User
Reviews
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#25

Kerala University - [KU], Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |UGC Approved
NAAC A++
5,160LLM- Total FeesCompare Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 1944 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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#26
NAAC A+
20,770LLM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees 3.7 / 5 Based on 940 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#13th/40 in India 2025
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#27

Calicut University - [CU], Calicut

Calicut, Kerala |UGC Approved
NAAC A+
85,455LLM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees-- 3.7 / 5 Based on 2746 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#28

Central University of Kerala - [CUK], Kasaragod

Kasaragod, Kerala |UGC Approved
NAAC B++
31,810LLM- 1st Year Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 47 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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#29

Kannur University - [KU], Kannur

Kannur, Kerala |UGC, AIU Approved
NAAC B++
10,010LLM- 1st Year Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 733 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#30

Mahatma Gandhi University - [MGU], Kottayam

Kottayam, Kerala |UGC Approved
NAAC A++
1,00,000BA/BBA LLB- Total FeesCompare Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 3170 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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