NIRF 2025 law rankings: NLSIU Bengaluru retains top spot, check list of top 10 here

The Ministry of Education has released the NIRF 2025 rankings for law institutes, and once again National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bengaluru has claimed the number one spot. This is the 8th year in a row that the institute has been named the best law school in India. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) evaluates colleges based on factors such as teaching quality, research output, placements, inclusivity, and overall reputation. National Law University Delhi and NALSAR University of Law Hyderabad have secured the second and third places. While national law schools continue to dominate, a few private and central universities like Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Symbiosis Law School Pune, and Jamia Millia Islamia have also made it to the top 10 list, showing that India offers a broad range of high-quality legal education.NLSIU Bengaluru remains the top choice for law aspirants, winning first place once again. Check the full top 10 list here:The top 10 list is still largely dominated by national law universities, with five of them securing positions in the top 10. Institutes like NALSAR Hyderabad and WBNUJS Kolkata continue to demonstrate strong growth, while NLSIU Bengaluru and NLU Delhi maintain their leadership positions.Also See: NIRF 2025 medical rankings: AIIMS Delhi tops the list for the tenth year in a row, check top 10 hereNLSIU Bengaluru has consistently scored high on all NIRF parameters, including teaching quality, research output, student placements, and national and international reputation. Its rigorous curriculum, moot court exposure, and alumni network continue to set it apart from other law schools.This year, private and central universities like Symbiosis Law School Pune and Jamia Millia Islamia have emerged as the best non-national law school options, ranking 7th and 8th respectively. Their presence highlights the growing competitiveness of private and central institutions in legal education.Also See: NIRF rankings 2025: IIT Madras No.1; check India’s top 10 engineering colleges hereFor law aspirants, the NIRF 2025 rankings provide a clear guide to India’s leading legal institutions. From strong academics to research contributions and placements, the list shows where students can access world-class legal education and training.