There are 78 LLB Colleges in Karnataka, of which 67 are privately owned, and 9 are government-owned. NLSIU Bangalore ranks 1st in India, with an Overall Score of 1960 out of 2000. The fee for LLB Colleges in Karnataka ranges from INR 60,000 (Dr B.R. Ambedkar Law College, Bangalore) to INR 15.57 Lakh (NLSIU Bangalore).
Top LLB Colleges in Karnataka
| Rankings in Karnataka | College Name | CD Rankings (India) | Overall Score out of 2000 | Total Course Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NLSIU Bangalore | 1 | 1960 | INR 15.57 Lakh |
| 2 | KLE Society's Law College, Bangalore | 47 | 1294 | INR 3.6 Lakh |
| 3 | SDM Law College Kodialbail Mangalore | 68 | 656 | INR 87,000 K |
| 4 | VBCLAW Udupi | 85 | 500 | INR 66,420 K |
| 5 | The Oxford College of Law Bangalore | 94 | 500 | INR 1.5 Lakh |
| 6 | Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Law College , Bangalore | 102 | 500 | INR 60,000 K |
| 7 | MAHE Manipal | 226 | - | INR 4.6 Lakh |
| 8 | St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University), Mangalore | 242 | - | INR 2.33 Lakh |
| 9 | Alliance University, Bangalore | 295 | - | INR 9 Lakh |
| 10 | DSU Bangalore | - | - | INR 5.31 Lakh |
Ques. What is the Admission Process in Karnataka for LLB courses?
Ans. There are two main routes to pursue an LLB: one is through an entrance examination and the other through direct admission.
- Entrance Exam-Based Admission requires clearing exams like CUET, AILET, and LSAT, followed by a counselling process and Personal Interview (PI) for shortlisted candidates. This method is the most common and competitive.
- Alternatively, Direct Admission allows students to secure a seat based on academic performance or management quotas, often without an entrance exam. This route, available at select institutions, may come with higher fees or different eligibility requirements. Mostly Private institutions in Karnataka offer direct admission, such as S.E.A. Law College, Bangalore; BES College of Law, Bangalore; Acharya School of Law; and so on.
Ques. Which LLB Colleges in Karnataka offer admission without CLAT?
Ans. Several LLB colleges in Karnataka offer admission to law programs without requiring a CLAT score. Here are the 05 such colleges:
- Christ University Bangalore
- Presidency University
- KLE Society's Law College
- BILS
- The Oxford College of Law
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CLAT College Predictor 2026LLB Colleges in Karnataka: Placement
| College Name | Median Package | Total Course Fee (BA/BBA LLB) | ROI % | Top Recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDM Law College Kodialbail Mangalore | INR 4.2 LPA (2024) | INR 2.15 Lakh | 195.35% | Aditya Birla Finance Group, Fox Mandal, Tatva Legal |
| MSRCL Bangalore | INR 6 LPA | INR 8 Lakh | 75% | EY, Indus Law, Trilegal, ALMT Legal, Bosch, American Express |
| CMRU Bangalore | INR 5.50 LPA | INR 7.5 Lakh | 73.33% | Blowhorn, Kinara Capital, Acuvate Software |
| NLSIU Bangalore | INR 16 LPA | INR 22.93 Lakh | 69.78% | Luthra & Luthra, Khaitan & Co., Trilegal, AZB |
| SLCU Bangalore | INR 6 LPA | INR 14.23 Lakh | 42.17% | Khaitan& Co., Trilegal, Harsha & Co., King and Patridge, Narasappa Doraswamy & Raja |
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Top-Ranked LLB Colleges in Karnataka by Various Agencies
Multiple agencies, including Collegedunia, IIRF, and India Today, rank the Top LLB Colleges in Karnataka. Below is the list of LLB colleges in Karnataka along with IIRF, India Today, Collegedunia rank & score, and NAAC grades.
| College Name | Collegedunia (2025) | IIRF (2025) | India Today (2025) | NAAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore | 1 | 1 | 1 | A |
| KLE Society's Law College, Bangalore | 47 | 32 | 21 | A |
| SDM Law College Kodialbail Mangalore | 68 | 11 | 39 | - |
| VBCLAW Udupi | 85 | - | 59 | - |
| The Oxford College of Law Bangalore | 94 | - | 69 | - |
| Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Law College , Bangalore | 98 | 10 (2024) | 65 | - |
| MAHE Manipal | - | - | - | A++ |
| St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University), Mangalore | - | - | - | A++ |
| Alliance University, Bangalore | - | - | - | A+ |
| DSU Bangalore | - | 27 | - | A+ |
Student Perception of LLB Colleges in Karnataka
The students' perception regarding LLB colleges in Karnataka, 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 | Academic Ratings | Placement Ratings | Most Loved Things | Areas of Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore | 4.4 (28 Reviews) | 4.5 | 4.5 | Faculty, Campus Life, and Placement | Administration and Network Connectivity |
| KLE Society's Law College, Bangalore | 3.6 (22 Reviews) | 3.7 | 3.3 | Library, mentorship, moot court, and competitions | Campus size, mandatory 75% attendance, and a rigid dress code |
| SDM Law College Kodialbail Mangalore | 3.8 (15 Reviews) | 4.0 | 3.8 | Teaching method, moot trainings, and fee structure | Infrastructure, parking facilities, and students' behaviour |
| VBCLAW Udupi | 3.5 (6 Reviews) | 3.6 | 3.1 | Faculty, teaching method, and social life | Small campus and college facilities |
| The Oxford College of Law Bangalore | 3.4 (1 Review) | 4.0 | 3.5 | Management and Course Curriculum | - |
| Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Law College , Bangalore | 3.7(2 Reviews) | 3.5 | 3.8 | Admission process and faculty | - |
| MAHE Manipal | 4.2(1642 Reviews) | 4.2 | 4.0 | Placement, course curriculum, and security | Hostel curfew and strict timing |
| St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University), Mangalore | 3.8(266 Reviews) | 3.9 | 3.8 | Faculty, scholarships, and hostel facilities | Strict attendance rules |
| Alliance University, Bangalore | 4.0(337 Reviews) | 4.0 | 3.7 | Infrastructure, course curriculum, and management | Classes timing and placement |
| DSU Bangalore | 4.1(227 Reviews) | 4.2 | 4.0 | Campus, placement, and faculty | No fests, no active clubs, and high hostel fees |
Government LLB Colleges in Karnataka 2026
| College Name | Total Course Fee |
|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore | INR 15.57 Lakh |
| KSLU Hubli | INR 21,740 K |
| BES College of Law, Bangalore | INR 31,200 K |
| BU Bangalore | - |
| M Krishna Law College, Hassan | - |
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List of Top Government LLB Colleges in KarnatakaPrivate LLB Colleges in Karnataka 2026
| College Name | Total Course Fee |
|---|---|
| MAHE Manipal | INR 4.6 Lakh |
| St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University), Mangalore | INR 2.33 Lakh |
| KLE Society's Law College, Bangalore | INR 3.6 Lakh |
| Alliance University, Bangalore | INR 9 Lakh |
| SDM Law College Kodialbail Mangalore | INR 87,000 K |
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List of Top Private LLB Colleges in KarnatakaCheapest 3-year LLB Colleges in Karnataka
| College Name | Total Course Fee |
|---|---|
| KSLU Hubli | INR 21,740 K |
| S.E.A Law College, Bangalore | INR 22,800 K |
| Sri Kengal Hanumanthaiya Law College, Kolar | INR 22,800 K |
| S.C. Nandimath Law College, Bagalkot | INR 30,180 K |
| Sri. C.Bhimsen Rao National College of Law, Shimoga | INR 30,180 K |
FAQ’s
Ques. Which LLB college in Karnataka offers admission to women only?
Ans. There is only 01 women’s Law College in Karnataka, which is Bishop Cotton Women's Christian Law College, situated in Bangalore. Courses offered in this college are BBA LLB total fee amounting to INR 3.17 Lakh, and LLB fee amounting to INR 2.07 Lakh.
Ques. Which LLB colleges in Karnataka offer direct admission to law programs?
Ans. Here is the list of 05 LLB colleges offering direct admission to law programs in Karnataka:
![National Law School of India University - [NLSIU] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1411995789Capture3211.png?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch)
2025
![Vaikunta Baliga College of Law - [VBCLAW] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/14685805562.jpg?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch)
![Manipal Academy of Higher Education - [MAHE] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1617277594image2.png?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch)
2025
![Dayananda Sagar University - [DSU] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/16178789821.png?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch)
2025
![Karnataka State Law University - [KSLU] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1463487133logo (1).png?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch)
![Bangalore University - [BU] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1434363527bangalore university.jpg?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch)
![JSS Law College - [JSSLC] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1762682591Screenshot20251109153256.png?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch)
![Raja Lakhamgouda Law College - [RLLC] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1423043712bel.png?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch)
2023
![BMS College of Law - [BMSCL] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1476360510Capture.JPG11.jpg?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch)
2023
![Bishop Cotton Women's Christian Law College - [BCWCLC] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1604556090logo.jpg?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch)
![Khaja Bandanawaz University - [KBNU] logo](https://image-static.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1560409505yoyo.jpg?h=43&w=43&mode=stretch)
