Best Law colleges in Kerala 2026
47 Law colleges in Kerala charge between ₹2,000 and ₹5.02 L in the first year, and National University of Advanced Legal Studies - [NUALS] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Law colleges in Kerala — at a glance
| Law colleges | 47 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,000 – ₹5.02 L |
| Government / Private | 17 / 30 |
| NIRF-ranked | 12 of 47 |
| Highest package reported | ₹25.16 L |
| Top rated | National University of Advanced Legal Studies - [NUALS] |
Top 25 Law colleges in Kerala
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National University of Advanced Legal Studies - [NUALS]
Ernakulam, Kerala · Government · est. 2005
10.0 Fees from ₹22,000 NIRF #2025 13 courses -
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Government Law College - [GLC]
Thrissur, Kerala · Government · est. 1992
9.7 Fees from ₹15,340 3 courses -
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Cochin University of Science and Technology, School of Engineering -[SOE] Thrikkakara
Ernakulam, Kerala · Government · est. 1979
9.7 Fees from ₹1.35 L NIRF #178 Highest ₹20 L 63 courses -
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Bharata Mata School of Legal Studies - [BSOLS]
Aluva, Kerala · Government · est. 2013
9.7 Fees from ₹3.61 L Highest ₹9 L 7 courses -
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Kerala Law Academy - [KLA]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1966
9.7 Fees from ₹2.08 L 7 courses -
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CSI Institute Of Legal Studies - [CSIILS]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 2013
9.7 Fees from ₹90,000 4 courses -
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Nehru Academy of Law - [NAL]
Palakkad, Kerala · Government · est. 2015
9.7 Fees from ₹75,000 3 courses -
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CSI College for Legal Studies - [CSICLS]
Kottayam, Kerala · Government · est. 2013
9.7 Fees from ₹1.04 L 4 courses -
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Ambookan Ittoop Memorial (AIM) College of Law - [AIM]
Thrissur, Kerala · Government · est. 2014
9.6 Fees from ₹1.86 L 1 courses -
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Cochin University of Science and Technology - [CUSAT]
Kochi, Kerala · Government · est. 1971
9.3 Fees from ₹2.17 L NIRF #116 Highest ₹20 L 126 courses -
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Kerala University - [KU]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Government · est. 1937
9.2 Fees from ₹1.05 L NIRF #42 281 courses -
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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Kochi Campus
Kochi, Kerala · Government · est. 2003
9.0 Fees from ₹4.01 L Highest ₹25.16 L 181 courses -
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Calicut University - [CU]
Calicut, Kerala · Private · est. 1968
8.9 Fees from ₹5,755 NIRF #38 274 courses -
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Cochin University of Science and Technology, School of Legal Studies - [SLS]
Kochi, Kerala · Private · est. 1962
8.5 Fees from ₹3.61 L Highest ₹20 L 8 courses -
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Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies - [KUFOS]
Kochi, Kerala · Private · est. 2010
7.9 Fees from ₹1.6 L NIRF #31 57 courses -
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St. Peter's College Kolenchery
Ernakulam, Kerala · Private · est. 1964
7.8 Fees from ₹7,070 NIRF #201 28 courses -
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Kannur University - [KU]
Kannur, Kerala · Private · est. 1996
7.4 Fees from ₹19,420 NIRF #51 Highest ₹10 L 131 courses -
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Central University of Kerala - [CUK]
Kasaragod, Kerala · Private · est. 2009
7.3 Fees from ₹29,280 NIRF #151 65 courses -
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Government Law College
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Private · est. 1875
7.0 Fees from ₹19,500 4 courses
Showing 25 of 47. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 47 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Kerala the published first-year fee runs from ₹2,000 to ₹5.02 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 17 of these are government-run and 30 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. 12 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 Kerala?
There are 47 Law colleges listed in Kerala on this page, of which 17 are government and 30 are private.
What is the fee for Law colleges in Kerala?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,000 to ₹5.02 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Kerala for Law?
National University of Advanced Legal Studies - [NUALS] has the highest student rating among the Law colleges listed here, in Ernakulam.
What is the highest package from Law colleges in Kerala?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹25.16 L. Packages vary by course and year.