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Aneena Abraham

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India is home to about 2,000 Law colleges. Out of which 1,055 colleges are privately owned, 335 colleges are owned by the government and 110 are semi-government-owned institutions. 

Law Colleges NIRF Ranking 2025

Law colleges' NIRF ranking 2024 and 2025 is given in the table below:

College Name

NIRF 2024

NIRF 2025

NLSIU Bangalore Ranking

1

1

NLU Delhi Ranking

2

2

Nalsar University of Law Ranking

3

3

NLU Kolkata NUJS Ranking

4

4

GNLU Gandhinagar Ranking

 8

5

IIT Kharagpur Ranking 

7

6

Symbiosis Law School Ranking

5

7

JMI Ranking

6

8

Aligarh Muslim University

-

9

SOA University Ranking

 9

10

BBAU Lucknow Ranking

 10

-

Sources - Official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

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Aneena Abraham

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Environmental Law courses dives into various aspects of legal frameworks, policies, and regulations related to environmental protection in India and encompasses a specialised legal field dedicated to protecting the environment and regulating human activities that could cause harm.

It's primarily offered as a postgraduate programme (LLM. - Master of Laws) specializing in Environmental Law, though some universities might provide diploma or certificate courses in this area. LLM courses typically take one to two years to complete, while diploma/certificate courses can be shorter, ranging from a few weeks to a year.

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Aneena Abraham

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Hi, there are 25+ best Environmental Law colleges in India of which 10+ colleges are owned privately and 10 colleges are owned by the governmentCLAT, CUET PG, ULSAT and CUET are the top entrance exams for admission to best colleges for Environmental Law in India. Students can pursue LLM, LLB, BA LLB (Hons), MBA, etc., in Environmental Law courses in India. NLSIU Bangalore, NLU Assam, Amity University Kolkata, Amity University Noida, K.R. Mangalam University, School of Law UPES and Jindal Global Law School are the top Law colleges in India offering Environ

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Ravi Babu

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Generally speaking, you must fulfill the following requirements in order to study environmental law:

Bachelors Degree: An LL.B in law is required. Undergraduate law programs or hybrid programs like the B.A LL.B are options Some colleges offer a three year LLB in a different field after graduation if you don't have a foundation in law.
Postgraduate studies: After earning your Juris Doctorate, you can pursue an LLM in Environmental Law or a comparable topic, which provides specific instruction in green practices environmental laws, and regulations.
Skills: To thrive in this career, you must have critical thinking ability, research skills an

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Vaibhav Nalawade

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Education: In order to become an Environmental Lawyer, one must usually complete a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), followed by a Master of Laws (LLM) with a specialisation in Environmental Law. You may also need to clear the bar exam to practise law. You must be well-versed in environmental policies, regulations, and sustainability issues too, which will aid you finding success in this field.

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Ankit kumar

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Hi, TS LAWCET 2025 counselling is tentatively scheduled for the fourth week of July 2025.

Official notification for exact dates will be released on the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) website. Keep visiting the official website for timely updates. Counselling will be conducted online, and candidates will need to register, verify documents, and participate in seat allocation.

 

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Manori Sahni

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The candidates can choose preferred electives in the first and second semester of the course. In the first semester, one elective has to be selected. While in the second semester, candidates can choose four electives. Some of the electives included in UPES School of Law LLM Environmental Law and Policy curriculum are:

First Semester:

  • Energy Economics and Environmental Policy
  • Law and Economic Development
  • IT Governance and Regulation

Second Semester:

  • Environmental Justice
  • Environmental Jurisprudence
  • Hazardous Waste and Law
  • Biodiversity and Law
  • Law and Sustainable Development
  • Global environment law and climate change

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Pragati Singh

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No science background is not mandatory for environmental law course. Having an interest or prior knowledge in environmental issues can be beneficial. 

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Top 7 LLM Specializations in India - Law

 

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Pragati Singh

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No you cannot simply do a Diploma in Environmental Law right after completing class 12th standard, unless you have completed a bachelor's degree in law. Since most Diploma programs in Environmental Law are PG level, so this implies that they only accept students who have completed high school education and possess a bachelor's degree qualification.

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Pragati Singh

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Environmental Law is increasingly becoming an important law specialisation as saving and preserving the environment is becoming the need of the hour.  Some of the popular job profiles for Environmental Law candidates include:

Job ProfilesAverage Salary
Environmental LawyersINR 5 LPA
Environmental Policy AnalystsINR 5.7 LPA
Environmental Compliance OfficersINR 16 LPA
Sustainability ConsultantsINR 12.6 LPA
Environmental JournalistsINR 5.7 LPA
Environmental NGO LawyersINR 4 LPA
Corporate Environmental ManagersINR 14.8 LPA
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) ConsultantsINR 8.5 LPA

Note: The above salary has been taken from external sources and hence may vary.

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