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Institute of Law, Nirma University, and NMIMS School of Law (KPMSOL) are both institutions that are recognized by the Bar Council of India. These private institutions are also approved by UGC. While ILNU is graded ‘A’ by NAAC, KPMSOL has not been graded but is accredited by the same. Both the institutes have features that are unique to them. Therefore, one must compare these academic establishments properly before choosing one over the other.
Criteria
Nirma University
NMIMS School of Law
India Today Ranking
16th out of 40 (Law)
Not ranked
Courses Offered
B.A LL.B, B.Com.L.L.B., L.L.M., Ph.D. (Law), Executive Diploma
B.A LL.B, BBA LL.B, L.L.M., Ph.D. (Law)
Admission Process
Entrance Exam AND Counselling
Entrance Exam OR Written Test and Interview
Fee (INR; First Year)
B.A LL.B- 2.63 Lakhs
L.L.M.- 1.3 Lakhs
B.A LL.B- 2.15 Lakhs
L.L.M.- 1.26 Lakhs
Infrastructure and Facilities
Nirma University: Students are offered smart classrooms, moot courts, and moot court training, resource centre, shuttle service, bank, sports ground, indoor games, gymnasium, store, yoga hall, canteens, hostels, cafeterias, etc.
NMIMS School of Law: The facilities provided include air-conditioned classrooms, resourceful library, well-equipped computer centers, moot court halls, seminar and conference rooms, wi-fi access, healthcare, etc.
Scholarships
Nirma University: The institute offers Merit cum Means scholarships to its 5 years, integrated program students. This offers financial assistance to meritorious students who belong to weaker economical backgrounds.
NMIMS School of Law: The institute offers its students financial aid under the Central Sector Scheme of scholarship for college and university students. The value of aid varies according to the program chosen.
Placement Statistics
Nirma University:
75% of the students who participated in placements received job offers from companies such as The Law Point, Trans India Law Associates, Chamber of Justice S Nagamuthu, Supreme Court of India, (Retd), Justice G. S Singhvi, Judge Supreme Court of India (Retd.), etc.
The highest and median packages offered were 14 LPA and 6.5 LPA, respectively.
NMIMS School of Law:
80% of students were placed and 15 received pre-placement offers.
The highest and lowest packages offered were 16 LPA and 9 LPA, respectively.
Top recruiters include Khaitan & Co., Indian Oil, KPMG, Mahindra, TATA Housing, etc.
Whether one institution is better than the other is based on individual discretion. A conclusion must be drawn keeping factors like faculty, academic quality, personal disposition, and expectations in mind.