Top Law Colleges in Amritsar

Updated: Dec 09, 2025 17:31 IST

Thinking about becoming a lawyer? Amritsar has some great colleges that offer a solid start in law. These colleges provide the necessary degrees like LLB (Bachelor of Laws) and integrated courses (like BA LLB), which combine a regular degree with law studies.

Popular Law Colleges in Amritsar

Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU): This is a government university and is often considered a top choice.
Khalsa College of Law (KCL): A well-established private college offering various law programs.
Amritsar Group of Colleges (AGC): This group also offers law courses through one of its institutions.
Amritsar Law College (ALC): Another private option for aspiring law students.

Eligibility

The rules for applying are set by the university and the Bar Council of India (BCI).

Course Name	Duration	Eligibility	Minimum Marks
Integrated Law (e.g., BA LLB)	5 Years	Class 12 (10+2) from any recognized board.	Usually 45% or 50% marks for the General category.
LLB (Bachelor of Laws)	3 Years	A Bachelor's Degree (like BA, B.Sc, B.Com) from any recognized university.	Usually 45% marks for the General category.

Note: The minimum marks are slightly lower for students belonging to reserved categories (like SC/ST).

Admission Process

Most law colleges in Amritsar use one of two main ways for admission:

Based on Merit/Marks: Admission is based on the marks scored by the candidates in their last qualifying exam (Class 12 for integrated courses, Graduation for LLB). The candidates with the highest marks get selected first.
Entrance Exams: Some colleges may also consider a score from a law entrance exam.

Common Exams: Candidates need to appear for national-level tests like CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) or internal college exams like AGC NEST (for Amritsar Group of Colleges).
Final Step: The selection process involves document verification and fee payment to secure a seat, typically based on marks or test scores..