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LLB also known as Bachelor of Laws degree is a professional UG program that basically prepares the students for a career in the legal field.

Moreover, some of the common areas where graduates can find various opportunities after LLB include law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, judiciary, legal consultancy, and academia.  

Top LLB Careers

Some job profiles that candidates can pursue after securing an LLB degree are mentioned below:

LLB Job Profile

Job Description

LLB Average Salary

Lawyer

In this job profile, one needs to advise and represent clients in civil as well as criminal cases. 

INR 8-10 LPA

Legal Advisor

Candidates opting to work in such a job profile are also lawyers who specialise in a specific field of law. 

INR 8-12 LPA

Advocate

In such a job profile, one needs to do a lot of research work to gather factual data as well as physical evidence to support their claim.

INR 5-8 LPA

Solicitor

A solicitor is an individual who is specialised in a specific area of law like tax, litigation, family, or property. Solicitors offer legal advice to private as well as commercial clients.

INR 7-10 LPA

Lecturer

After completing an LLB degree, candidates can also teach law at the college or university level.

INR 6-10 LPA

NoteThe above salaries are collated from multiple sources and are likely to vary.

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 Specialisation-Wise LLB Salary in India

The table covers some of the most common specializations in India, but there are many other LLB specializations available with diverse job opportunities and salary ranges. The below table covers the after-LLB career options in India:

LLB Specialisation

Job Options

Entry Level Salary (INR)

Mid Level Salary (INR)

Senior Level Salary (INR)

Litigation

Advocate, Public Prosecutor, Legal Aid Lawyer

3 - 6 Lakhs

7 - 12 Lakhs

12 Lakhs + 

Corporate Law

Legal Advisor, In-House Counsel, M&A Specialist

1.5 - 5 Lakhs

5 - 15 Lakhs

15 - 22 Lakhs

Tax Law

Tax Consultant, Transfer Pricing Specialist, Tax Litigation Lawyer

4 - 7 Lakhs

7 - 14 Lakhs

14 Lakhs + 

Criminal Law

Criminal Defense Lawyer, Public Prosecutor, Forensic Lawyer

3 - 6 Lakhs

6 - 10 Lakhs

10 Lakhs + 

Intellectual Property Law

Patent Attorney, Copyright Lawyer, Trademark Specialist

5 - 8 Lakhs

8 - 14 Lakhs

14 Lakhs + 

Cyber Law

Data Privacy Specialist, Cybercrime Lawyer, Cyber Security Advisor

4 - 8 Lakhs

8 - 12 Lakhs

12 Lakhs + 

Environmental Law

Environmental Consultant, Litigation Lawyer, Policy Analyst

4 - 7 Lakhs

7 - 10 Lakhs

10 Lakhs + 

Family Law

Divorce Lawyer, Child Custody Lawyer, Mediation Specialist

3 - 6 Lakhs

6 - 9 Lakhs

9 Lakhs + 

NoteThe above salaries are collated from multiple sources and are likely to vary.

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LLB Top Recruiters

Here are some of the top recruiters for LLB Passouts in India:

Key Employment Sectors

Law Firms

Corporate Legal Departments

Government Agencies

Legal Consultancy

LLB graduates in India are recruited in various sectors, including:

Law Firms

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas

AZB & Partners

Khaitan & Co

Corporate Legal Departments

Tata

Infosys

Reliance

Wipro

Government Agencies

Ministry of Law and Justice

Judiciary

Public Prosecutor Offices

Legal Departments of Government Bodies

Legal Consultancy
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Top LLB  Colleges: Jobs and Salary

Many reputed law colleges have strong placement cells that work towards connecting students with potential employers. Top law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and consulting firms often visit these campuses to recruit talented LLB graduates. Some of the top colleges that provides good placements are given in the table:

College Name

Average Package

Symbiosis Law School, Symbiosis International, Pune

INR 8.2 LPA

GNLU Gandhinagar (NLU) - Gujarat National Law University

INR 15.4 LPA

LPU - Lovely Professional University

INR 8.04 LPA

Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University

INR 8.5 LPA

Amity University, Noida

INR 4.5 LPA

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Poonamallee

INR 9.3 LPA

SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan

INR 5.4 LPA

NOTE: This information is sourced from official website/ counselling body and may vary.

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LLB Jobs in the Government and Private Sector

LLB Jobs in the Government Sector 

Here are the Jobs available in Government sector:

Job Profiles

Description

Average Salary

Public Prosecutor

Represent the government in criminal cases        

INR 5-8 lakhs

Legal Advisor

Provide legal counsel to government departments 

INR 4-7 lakhs

Judge  

Preside over court proceedings and deliver judgments

INR 15-25 lakhs 

Law Officer 

Assist in legal matters and provide legal advice  

INR 4-6 lakhs 

Assistant Public Prosecutor

Assist the public prosecutor in criminal cases

INR 3-5 lakhs

NoteThe above salaries are collated from multiple sources and are likely to vary.

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LLB Jobs in the Private Sector

Here are the Jobs available in Private sector:

Job Profiles

Description

Average Salary (in INR)

Corporate Lawyer

Provide legal advice to businesses and handle corporate matters

INR 6-10 lakhs  

Legal Consultant

Offer legal guidance and support to clients on various legal issues

INR 5-8 lakhs  

Intellectual Property (IP) Lawyer

Protect and manage intellectual property rights

INR 6-12 lakhs

Legal Analyst 

Conduct legal research, analyze cases, and provide legal opinions

INR 4-7 lakhs 

Compliance Officer

Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements

INR 4-8 lakhs

NoteThe above salaries are collated from multiple sources and are likely to vary.

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Table of contents
  • Popular LL.B. Colleges in India
  • Popular Private LL.B. Colleges in India
  • Popular LL.B. Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Popular LL.B. Colleges in India

Following are the most popular LL.B. Colleges in India. Learn more about these LL.B. colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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#1 NIRF

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6 L
16 LPA

#5 NIRF

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10.17 L
4.5

#7 NIRF

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4.5

#10 NIRF

LL.B. Applications open. Apply Now

1 Course
1.16 L
2.4 LPA

#13 NIRF

1 Course
3.6 L

#15 NIRF

Popular Private LL.B. Colleges in India

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LL.B. Applications open. Apply Now

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4.77 L
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LL.B. Applications open till Jan 31, 2026. Apply Now

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13.36 L
4.0

#18 NIRF

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Popular LL.B. Specializations

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Popular Specializations

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for LL.B. based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).
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Both are equally good.

MBA after BBA is more relevant but it must be done from a branded college or if not from good college then better do it online with low fees.

 

What I can suggest is LL.B after BBA from a good law college with low fees ( if have time and money). And then an MBA from distance / on

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The minimum eligibility requirement for LLB at Department of Law, Punjab University is passing Bachelors/ Masters Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 45% aggregate from Panjab University or any other University recognised by Bar Council of India and Panjab University. The selection criteria i

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heau mishr

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The minimum duration of a bachelor's degree for LLB admissions at NLSIU Bangalore is not mentioned. Generally, LLB courses are done after clearing a three year UG level course at other NLSIUs.

Candidates can expect that the LLB course at NLSIU Bangalore is only available to candidates who cleared an

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 4 days ago

No, the CLAT score is not accepted for LLB admissions at NLSIU Bangalore. The institute accepts the score of NSLAT-LLB for LLB admissions. 

The CLAT score is accepted for admissions into the BA LLB integrated course offered by NLSIU Bangalore. The CLAT-PG score is accepted for LLM admissions at NLSIU

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 4 days ago

NLSIU Bangalore LLB students are required to pay INR 5.64 Lacs as their hostel fees. The aforementioned hostel fees is charged on per annum basis in three instalments of INR 1.88 Lacs each.

This fees remains the same for both on and off campus hostels offered to LLB students of NLSIU Bangalore.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

The NLSIU Bangalore LLB fees in 2026 is INR 15.19 lakh. This fees is paid on per annum basis in three instalments.

Aside from the aforementioned fees, candidates are also required to pay INR 13,900 as admission fees as well as a security deposit of INR 23,700. The security deposit is refunded to LLB

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 4 days ago

Candidates will require digital copies of the required documents to complete the LLB admissions at NLSIU Bangalore. During document verification process, candidates are required to bring physical copies of the below mentioned documents:

Passing certificate and marksheet of Class 10 and Class 12

Gradua

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

Yes, candidates who are still waiting for the final exam results of their UG course can still apply for NLSIU Bangalore LLB admissions.

These candidates are also eligible to appear for the NLSAT-LLB. However, these candidates will be granted provisional admission into the LLB course.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

The NSLAT-LLB 2026 for NLSIU Bangalore LLB admissions is scheduled to take place on April 26th 2026. The registrations for the NSLAT-LLB 2026 have begun from the month of Novemeber. The last date to register for the aforementioned exam is March 23rd 2026.

Candidates need to go to the portal of NSLAT-

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, the NSLAT-LLB is a mandatory entrance exam for any candidates who wish to gain admissions into the LLB course offered by NLSIU Bangalore.

The NSLAT-LLB exam is comprised of two parts where Part-A is comrpised of 75 MCQs. Part-B of NSLAT-LLB is comprised of subjective questions.

If two candidates

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

No, candidates who have cleared an UG Diploma course at NLSIU Bangalore are not eligible to apply for LLB admissions. 

Candidate need to clear a Bachelors level course from a recognised institute to be considered for NLSIU Bangalore LLB admissions, provided they secured a minimum aggregate of 45% or

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 5 days ago

There are no mentions of refunds offered to candidates who decide to cancel their admissions into the IMS Law College BCom LLB course.

The only mention of refunds on the IMS Law College's website is regarding the registration fees which is mentioned as non refundable.

Thus, candidates can expect to no

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 5 days ago

Yes, IMS Law College provides a relaxation of 3 - 5% in eligibility criteria for candidates who are recognised under special categories. These canddiates need to provide supporting documents for their recognition under these categories to avail the relaxation benefit.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 5 days ago

The IMS Law College accepts necessary documents in both online and offline mode for BA LLB admissions. The following documents will be required to complete the IMS Law College BA LLB admission process:

  • 10th & 12th Class Mark Sheet and Certificate.
  • Graduation Documents (for LL.B. applicants only).
  • Trans

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

Yes, the candidates who are applying for BA LLB courses at IMS Law College in offline mode are charged a higher application fees. The application fees for offline applications is INR 1,050. 

This amount is onlu INR 50 higher than online application mode which is INR 1,000 at IMS Law College.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

Yes, CLAT is a mandatroy entrance exam for BA LB admissions at IMS Law College. The LSAT scores used to be accepted for BA LLB admissions, . However, the LSAT has been discontinued since the year 2025.

Thus candidates only have the option of appearing for the CLAT entrance exam to qualify for IMS Law

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 5 days ago

The IMS Law College BA LLB eligibility criteria does not require candidates to clear Class 12 board exams with law as a mandatory subject. Candidates who wish to apply for BA LLB admissions at IMS Law College are not required to have any specific course as a mandatory part of the board exams.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 6 days ago

Yes, You are eligible for LLB at Asian Law College if you've scores 80% aggregate in Graduaytion from a recognised university. The minimume eligibility for the programme is having a Bachelor's degree with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ ST/ OBC). 

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heau mishr

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Answered 6 days ago

The minimum eligibility requirement for BA LLB at Asian Law College is passing Class 12 in any discipline with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ ST UP Domicile). The selection criteria is entrance based with the institute accepting CLAT/ LSAT/ ALCAT scores for the same.

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heau mishr

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Answered 6 days ago

The fee for the LLB programme at CCSU is 12 K - 6.3 L. This LLB course fee is exclusive of various charges such as transportation fee, tuition fee, admission fee, & several other fee elements. The CCSU LLB programme fee can change over time, hence keeping visiting the site for complete details. 

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Neha Pradhan

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Answered a week ago

The admission fees for the BBA LLB (Hons) course at VITSOL, Chennai has not been revealed. Usually, the institute only reveals the admission fees to the candidates selected for final admissions.

The admission fees for BBA LLB (Hons) courses is usually a small portion of the first instalment of tuitio

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

VITSOL, Chennai BBA LLB (Hons) fees in 2026 is INR 10 Lacs in total. This is the tuition fee for the BBA LLB (Hons) course at VITSOL, Chennai. It is paid in 5 instalments of INR 2 Lacs per annum. Candidates are also required to submit a caution deposit of INR 5,000. 

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The minimum eligibility for BBA LLB at Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, NMIMS, Mumbai is passing Class 12 from a recognised Board / University with a minimum of 50% aggregate score. The selection criteria is entrance based with teh institute accepting NMIMS LAT / CLAT/ LSAT scores for the same.

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heau mishr

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC/ ST) to apply for BBA LLB programme at MIT School of Law. Aspirants also need to pass an entrance exam for admission to BBA LLB programme.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered a week ago

The total tuition fees for BBA LLB is INR 9.5 lakh at MIT School of Law. Candidates who are selected have to pay the programme fees to confirm their seat in the school. Aspirants must pay the fees in the mode accepted by the school.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered a week ago

VITSOL, Chennai BA LLB (Hons) course fees in 2026 is INR 10 Lacs in total. This is the tuition fee for the BA LLB (Hons) course at VITSOL, Chennai. It is paid in 5 instalments of INR 2 Lacs per annum.

Candidates are also required to submit a caution deposit of INR 5,000. The hostel fees for the BA LL

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The course fees for BA LLB or BBA LLB at Chanakya National Law University Patna depends on the fee structure which has many constituents. Though generally one will find that the CNLU Patna UG course fees ranges around INR 2.72 Lakhs for the first year.

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Chikat Marchang

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Answered a week ago

Admissions for the BA LL.B program at Lords University for the 2026 session are now open. Students can apply online through the university's website or offline at the admissions office. Eligibility requires passing class 12th from a recognized board with minimum marks specified by the university.

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Mitali Goyal

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No you certainly cannot finish your LLB in 2 years. LLB is a 3-year course. You can pursue LLB after completing your graduation of at least 3 years. Other than that you can opt for an integrated 5-year LLB course, which you can pursue just after class 12.

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Diya Nihalani

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The age limit for General Category students applying for LLB programme of ISBR Law College is 30 years. The age limit is 35 years for SC/ ST candidates of Karnataka as on Date of academic year (June 1 of every year). Aspirants must also meet the academic eligibility to apply for LLB.

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Nishtha Shukla

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