Best Law colleges in Kanpur 2026
8 Law colleges in Kanpur charge between ₹12,283 and ₹9.76 L in the first year, and Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University - [CSJMU] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Law colleges in Kanpur — at a glance
| Law colleges | 8 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹12,283 – ₹9.76 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 6 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 8 |
| Highest package reported | ₹51 L |
| Top rated | Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University - [CSJMU] |
Top 8 Law colleges in Kanpur
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Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University - [CSJMU]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 1966
9.3 Fees from ₹1.66 L NIRF #101125 Highest ₹12.5 L 379 courses -
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Rama University
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Government · est. 2014
9.1 Fees from ₹9.76 L Highest ₹45 L 140 courses -
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Shri Pramod Charan Dwivedi Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Kanpur
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
7.1 Fees from ₹45,000 3 courses -
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Dr. Atar Singh Kailash Kumari Vidhi Mahavidyalaya
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2014
7.1 Fees from ₹4.86 L 1 courses -
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Dr.Govind Prasad Rani Devi Patel Mahavidyalaya
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2004
7.0 Fees from ₹75,000 9 courses -
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Axis Colleges
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
2.0 Fees from ₹1.65 L Highest ₹51 L 44 courses -
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Showing 8 of 8. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 8 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Kanpur the published first-year fee runs from ₹12,283 to ₹9.76 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 6 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 1 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Law colleges are there in Kanpur?
There are 8 Law colleges listed in Kanpur on this page, of which 2 are government and 6 are private.
What is the fee for Law colleges in Kanpur?
Published first-year fees range from ₹12,283 to ₹9.76 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Kanpur for Law?
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University - [CSJMU] has the highest student rating among the Law colleges listed here, in Kanpur.
What is the highest package from Law colleges in Kanpur?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹51 L. Packages vary by course and year.