M.S. Ramaiah College of Law - [MSRCL]

M.S. Ramaiah College of Law (MSRCL) was established in 1995. It is a private institute affiliated to the Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi.

The college is recognized by the Bar Council of India, New Delhi, and the University Grants Commission (UGC). It offers undergraduate, post-graduate, and certificate courses in law.

MSRCL has been ranked among the top law colleges in India by various agencies. The recent rankings are listed below.

In 2018, Outlook India ranked MSRCL 11th, and The Week ranked it 10th. India Today ranked it 18th in 2019.

MSRCL offers integrated undergraduate law programs and PG diploma courses. Admission to UG courses is through the CLAT examination.

Selection for UG courses is based on performance in the CLAT Entrance Test. CLAT is a national level test for admission to law universities and colleges in India.

The application procedure is as follows:

• Visit the official MSRCL website and download the application form.
• Fill in the details and upload the necessary documents.
• Submit the form with the registration fee of Rs. 1100.
• Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview.
• Selected students must pay the first-year fees within 3 days.

The institute invites law firms, companies, and NGOs for campus placements. Students must register beforehand to participate.

Top recruiters include Wipro India Ltd, Deloitte Consulting, Atria Convergence Technologies Pvt. Ltd., India Bulls Housing Finance Ltd., Mu Sigma Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Harsha & Co, Anup Shah & Associates, Just Law Associates, Fox Mandal Associates, Aditya Narayan & Co., Varasiddhi Vakil, Mindcrest Attorneys Pvt. Ltd. and Quislex Services Pvt. Ltd.

The median salary recorded for the year 2017 was INR 4.5 Lakhs.

The institute provides several facilities for students.

• Hostel: Separate hostels for boys and girls are available with attached mess facilities.
• Moot Court Hall: Students can participate in Moot Court competitions to practice advocacy skills.
• Library: The library has over 10,000 law books, journals, periodicals and reference material.
• Miscellaneous Facilities: Other facilities include NCC, NSS, Sports, Clubs, Societies, Computer Lab with wi-fi, Cafeteria, Auditorium, Bank, Medical Facilities and Extra-curricular activities.

What are the certificate courses offered at the institute?

MSRCL offers certification courses in Human Rights, Law & Medicine, Information Law and Water Law.

Is it compulsory for the students to pursue internships during the course?

Yes, students must complete 20 weeks of internship during their course.

When do the students have to register for placements?

Students register for placements in the months of August-September.

Is there an age limit for applying to the BA LLB Integrated course?

Yes, candidates need to be 20 years old while applying to the BA LLB Integrated course. The age limit is 22 years for SC/ST candidates.

Does the college have a dress code?

Yes, students are expected to wear formal attire on a regular basis. Students must wear the college blazer when mandated by the institute, and khadi uniform on Mondays. Shorts, jeans, leggings/jeggings, t-shirts, canvas/sports shoes are not allowed.