Sharda University, situated in Noida ranked 28 for Law by India Today 2020. Amity University, Noida ranked 20 for Law by The Week 2020.

Admissions:

Sharda University-

• Eligible candidates with 50% marks in 12th need to appear for the Sharda University Admission Test (SUAT) but candidates who have valid scores in CLAT/LSAT are eligible for direct admission.

• The selection process is followed by a personal Interview.

• Cut off for Sharda University is 50% marks in 12th to apply for SUAT for the candidates who did not appear in LSAT or CLAT.

Amity University-

• In the case of Amity University, the final selection of the Law candidates is done on the basis of an English Written Test, which is conducted by the University but candidates with 80% and above aggregates are eligible to direct admission.

• Amity requires candidates to clear the English written test, and candidates above 80% get direct admission.

At Sharda the total fees structure for B.A.LLB program is 8.6 Lakhs. Whereas, the fees structure for B.A. LLB program is 14.9 Lakhs in Amity.

Placement:

• Sharda University witnessed the highest salary package of 6.5 LPA and the lowest salary package of 3 LPA in last year's placement.

• The recruiting companies for Sharda University are Amazon.com, Aon Hewitt, HDFC Bank, CITI Bank, etc.

• Amity University witnessed the highest package of 6 lakhs per annum and the average placement of 3 lakhs per annum in the 2019 placement drive.

• AIS, Berger Paints, Dabur, Genpact, HCL Technologies, IBM are some of the top recruiters at IITM.

After comparing both Universities on the basis of five parameters, we can conclude that Sharda University is surely one of the best universities among the two for B.A. LLB program along with 28th rank by India Today. The fee structure for Sharda is also lower than Amity.

While both National Law University (NLU) Trichy and NMIMS School of Law are well-established schools for BA LLB, one does various comparisons of different parameters like eligibility, fee structure, placement as well as course curriculum when it comes to deciding between the two colleges. The following points highlight these aspects of the program at both institutes:

Eligibility and Fee Structure:

The following table illustrates the eligibility and fee structure at both institutes for BA LLB:

Curriculum:

NLU Trichy:

• This is a 5-year course with ten semesters provided for students to learn diverse subjects related to the field of law.
• There are elective courses students can choose from apart from the compulsory ones listed in the syllabus.
• Some of the elective courses include private and international law, cyber law, banking law, human rights law, etc.
• Other compulsory subjects include economics, political science, corporate law, history, etc.

NMIMS School of Law:

• In this 5 year course, students will be provided with an opportunity to study law along with humanities.
• Core subjects offered in this course include political science, economics, sociology, history, etc.
• Students will also be exposed to developmental subjects like critical thinking, moot court, professional ethics and legal writing.
• The course is mainly divided into modules spread out over a span of ten semesters.

Placements:

NLU Trichy:

• Students are compulsorily made to participate in internships for which they are provided with a stipend from employers like Mahindra and Mahindra, Infosys, Indian Overseas, etc.
• The highest package offered for BA LLB students is INR 65,000 per month with an average salary of INR 35,000 per month.

NMIMS School of Law:

• Students are actively asked to join internships in order to boost their careers with the help of the placement cell.
• Companies like Juris Corp, Economics Law, Edelweiss, and DSK legal recruit students with an average salary of INR 6 lakhs per annum and highest salary of INR 16 lakhs per annum.

Both institutes are good for pursuing BA LLB and are relatively new. Students can take a decision based on the aspects discussed above and any other they wish to consider.

IMS Unison is famous for its placement records and one of the first universities to adopt the SAP ERP solution for completely streamlining all academic courses. It has a number of industrial tie-ups such as SAP, Benchmark Six Sigma, Global Voice, APTECH, and many more. It is also part of leading conferences and organizations that determine the future value of education including Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Ph.D. Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Educational Institution Member of Computer Society of India (CSI), etc. It was ranked as the 11th best private university in India by Times of India in 2020.

About the Course:

• The BA LLB Hons is a five-year full-time course undergraduate program that has a semester-based pattern. 
• This integrated program aims to develop law as well as social science awareness among students who wish to pursue this field. 
• The Bachelor of Law program provides a deep insight into the historical perspective on the development of law, political factors influencing policies culminating into law, and the intricate relationship between legislations and social problems. 

The teaching method revolves around a multidisciplinary approach to education with constant practical experiences like college fests, guest lectures, moot courts, case studies, and extensive project work to allow students to experience all domains of the field. The teachers act as mentors for students also assisting them with internships and career opportunities.

Placements

• In terms of placements as well, IMS provides excellent placement opportunities in a number of law firms like Dua Associates, corporate firms like Quislex Legal Services Hyderabad, Pangea 3, Mind Merchant, Legal Ally, Zeus Law Firm, and NGOs like Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra, Human Rights Network, etc. 
• Some notable alumni include Shri Ramjethmalani and Mr. Siddharth Luthra who are lawyers in High courts. 
• The university also provides compulsory 20-week summer internship programs to its students at various law firm tie-ups. 

Thus IMS provides a secure future for those looking to pursue law as their career option.

There are a few law colleges that have been tagged as the “traditional law universities” due to their long history & renowned law faculties. The colleges which fall under this category are- AMU, Jamia, BHU, and GLC Mumbai & DU. although, the reputation of NLUs and their performance can never be surpassed by the above-mentioned law colleges. These universities are well-known & have great faculty that comprises jurists, lawyers, & academicians but their growth rate is slow. They have been able to walk parallel with the changing scenarios in the field of law, including a major deviation from the corporate law field.

You need to make the decision about college by keeping in mind what you want to do in the future. In that, the discussion below can be helpful. 

Aligarh Muslim University:

• Recently, AMU is in the limelight due to the high selection rate of its students in the judicial services examination. Also, AMU produces academically high qualified students.
• The number of people from AMU who have traveled abroad for an LLM degree is less, but nevertheless, it’s an achievement that can't be ignored.
• There is no placement cell at AMU faculty, which limits the internship opportunities. Since AMU is close to Delhi it makes it convenient for the students to seek internships outside the campus.
• AMU focuses more on acquiring core law knowledge. This might not be of much help when it comes to practical law (Litigation). However, the competitive environment on the campus helps in clearing competitive exams like judiciary exams, DJs, UPPCSJ. At the end of the day, one needs to decide what they want to do, likewise, choose the kind of knowledge they need.
• The atmosphere of AMU is not conducive for growth unless the student takes the imitative on its own. The student has to look for internships by themselves without being dependent on the college.

Jamia Milia University:

• There are certain similarities between Jamia and AMU, except for the location. Jamia is located right in the heart of Delhi, thus making it easier for internship opportunities for students. Delhi is a place in terms of developing a legal perspective, therefore widening the exposure of students.
• The culture of Jamia, along with the enthusiasm for internships is quite lively.
• Jamia, like AMU, doesn’t have a placement cell on campus. Thus, restricting the job opportunities from the corporate sector of law.

BHU:

• BHU has a placement cell for its students.
• BHU has kept up with the upcoming trends. A proof of this is the introduction of a 1 year LLM course. This hasn’t been adopted by the other two colleges yet.

So, keep these things in mind and decide for yourself.

Sharda University situated in Noida is ranked 28th for Law by India today 2020. Sharda is considered to be one of the most prestigious Law Schools in the National Capital Region.

Admission:

• Eligible candidates with 50% marks in 12th need to appear for the Sharda University Admission Test (SUAT) but candidates who have valid scores in CLAT/LSAT are eligible for direct admission.

• The selection process is followed by a Personal Interview based on scores obtained in CLAT/LSAT/SUAT.

• At Sharda the total fees structure for B.A.LLB program is 8.6 Lakhs.

There are a total of 120 seats available for the program.

Infrastructure: Sharda provides a good infrastructure with online digital libraries, separate AC/Non AC hostel for boys and girls with furnished rooms, a well-equipped air-conditioned gym, and also bus services.

Faculty:

• Most of the teachers hold a Ph.D. Degree.

• Smart classes are available for the students.

• The course curriculum is up to date and also it includes the study of one foreign language.

Facilities:

• The institute organizes moot court competitions, Guest lectures, Seminars, visit Parliament, Supreme courts, etc. which gives an opportunity for the candidates to develop their soft skills and knowledge.

• Sharda provides legal internships to put an emphasis on soft skills development and legal training. It is mandatory for all the students to complete at least 9 months of internship in a 5-year course.

• Sharda also provides scholarships on the basis of year cumulative grades of each semester.

Placements:

• The college guarantees 100% of placement opportunities upon the compilation of the course.

• After the completion of the 5 years BA LLB program, students can enroll as an Advocate, join Law Firms and prepare for various competitive examinations including State Judicial Services, pursue higher studies, join LPO/KPO, etc.

• Sharda University witnessed the highest salary package of 6.5 LPA and the lowest salary package of 3 LPA.

• The recruiting companies are Amazon.com, Aon Hewitt, HDFC Bank, CITI Bank, etc.

In terms of the placements, infrastructure Sharda University is surely a good option for the BA LLB program. More than 2000 students are studying on scholarship.

AMU BA LLB is not up to the mark in comparison to other law colleges in India. Instead of going for AMU, you can look up other well-known colleges like NLUs or any other private law colleges. If the option of other colleges doesn’t work you can choose to study in places like- Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kolkata (preferably in this order). After completing the studies, join law firms and visit the college only to give exams. Similar to correspondence education. Check the rankings of the opted colleges on law websites, not the rankings like India today, etc., and then choose your respective college.