CLAT · KLEE · LSAT India · 2026
Eligibility differs between the integrated 5-year LLB and the post-graduation 3-year LLB. Check all four criteria before applying.
BA LLB and BBA LLB (5-year): Passed 10+2 in any stream with minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST). Age ≤ 22 years (27 for SC/ST/OBC) on 1 July 2026.
LLB (3-year): Graduation in any discipline with minimum 45% aggregate from a UGC-recognised university. No age cap after Bar Council of India's 2017 ruling was revised.
CLAT score for NLU Bangalore and top private colleges. KLEE (Karnataka Law Entrance Exam) for Karnataka state university-affiliated colleges. LSAT India accepted by some private law schools.
The college must be approved by the Bar Council of India for the degree to be valid for legal practice. NLU Bangalore and all listed colleges below are BCI-approved.
Fees vary widely by quota, college type, and programme. All BCI-approved colleges listed below.
| Quota / College type | Annual fee (2026) | Eligibility | Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore (CLAT / State) | ₹1.05 lakh | 25% Karnataka state | CLAT rank · NLSIU portal |
| KLEE Government College | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | Karnataka domicile | KLEE score · KEA counselling |
| Private CLAT College | ₹1.5 lakh – ₹3 lakh | All-India open | CLAT rank · direct application |
| Management Quota (Private) | ₹2 lakh – ₹5 lakh | 15% of intake | Direct · college contact |
| NRI / Foreign National Quota | $3,000 – $8,000/yr | 15% NRI seats | Direct application · NRI certificate |
* Fees are sourced from BCI disclosures, college websites, and Karnataka state fee fixation orders for 2026. Verify directly with the institution before payment.
Ranked by CLAT acceptance, NAAC grade, and placement record. All colleges listed here are BCI-approved.
CLAT ranks are shown only when linked to an approved official allotment document; unverified values are withheld.
Answers sourced from BCI, Consortium of NLUs, and Karnataka Education Department publications.
NLSIU Bangalore (National Law School of India University) typically admits students with CLAT All-India ranks within the top 100–150 for general category through the all-India quota. The Karnataka state quota (25% seats) closes at a higher rank — around 400–600. For 2026, expect similar cut-offs depending on total registrations.
Yes. KLEE (Karnataka Law Entrance Exam) is the alternative for Karnataka-affiliated law colleges. Several private colleges including REVA University, CMR, and Jain University also conduct their own entrance tests or accept direct applications based on 10+2 or graduation marks. Management quota seats are also available without CLAT.
The current law programme fee by institution and admission route is shown only after College2U links it to a current official document and a human reviewer approves the evidence. No verified record is available in this release, so College2U will not estimate the figure. Check the relevant official counselling authority or request evidence-backed human guidance.
The 5-year BA LLB or BBA LLB is ideal if you decide on law immediately after 10+2 — you save a year and get an integrated legal education. The 3-year LLB is better if you already hold a graduation degree and want to pivot to law. For top NLUs and elite firms, the 5-year programme from an NLU is preferred.
Yes. Any LLB from a Bar Council of India (BCI)-approved college is valid for enrolment in any state bar council and for practice across India. After LLB, enroll with the Karnataka State Bar Council (KSBC) if practising in Karnataka, or with the relevant state bar council otherwise.
LLB graduates from Bangalore colleges can practise in the Karnataka High Court, specialise in corporate law, join law firms on MG Road and Lavelle Road, pursue LLM (at NLSIU or abroad), or join judicial services via KJSE (Karnataka Judicial Service Exam). Average starting salary at top Bangalore law firms: ₹6–₹12 lakh per year in 2026.
College2U is an independent, source-backed admissions intelligence platform for KCET, NEET, and COMED-K in Bangalore and Karnataka.
It is built for students and parents seeking verified cutoffs, fee structures, and probability maps across state, private, management, and NRI quotas.
College2U is NOT a commission-based agent network or a generic directory site.
It works by aggregating official data from KEA, COMEDK, NMC, and AICTE to provide rank-based recommendations and personalized admissions timelines via its Admissions Flight Deck.