The M.S. Ramaiah College of Law (MSRCL) in Bangalore, India, is a prestigious law school in the heart of India’s Silicon City. It was established in 1995 by visionary and philanthropist Dr. M. S. Ramaiah with the approval of the Bar Council of India. The college is affiliated with the Karnataka State Law University. It offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and certificate programs in areas such as business law, cyber law, human rights, and international trade law. MSRCL offers integrated five-year degree courses, an LL.M. business & trade law program, and certificate courses. The college is recognised by the UGC and accredited by NAAC and is widely known for its rigorous academic standards and practical legal training. The college has also consistently ranked among the top 50 law colleges in India for three years, running the 17th position nationally in the 2024 India Today rankings and 13th in The Week’s 2024 rankings.
Estd 2013
Institute Type: Private
Autonomous: Yes
Accreditation: NBA, NAAC ‘A’ Grade
Recognised by: AICTE
Affiliation: Karnataka State Law University
Courses: B.A.L.L.B, BBA LLB, LLM, Certificate and PG Diploma courses with various specialisations
Exam type: CLAT Score, RCL Admission Test and Interview. Candidates who have obtained a score of 80% or above on the CLAT examination are not required to take the RCL admission test. Participation in the interview is mandatory for all applicants.
Package: The placement cells help students to grab the best opportunities in the industries by attending interviews of top law firms and multinational companies. The average placement package is around 8 lakhs per annum.
Key Features
Courses
Ramaiah College of Law (RCL) offers Certificate, PG and UG level courses spread across various specialisations such as Business Law, Cyber Law, Human Rights & International Humanitarian Law, Information Technology Law, and International / International Trade Laws. Some of its prominent courses are B.A.L.L.B, BBA LLB, LLM, Certificate and PG Diploma courses.
Ranking
Ramaiah College of Law is widely acknowledged as one of the top law colleges in India. In different categories, it has consistently secured high ranks from prestigious national ranking bodies like India Today, Outlook-ICARE, The Week, etc. It was ranked 17th nationally by India Today in 2024 and secured a 13th place ranking in The Week’s 2024 law category.
Accreditation
M.S. Ramaiah College of Law is accredited by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council.
Infrastructure
- A huge law library with a collection of over 10,000 books
- Legal clinics that offer students the opportunity to work on real cases
- A well-equipped library with recent books, periodicals, and journals
- Classrooms with smart gadgets like smart televisions and smart boar
- In campus Boys hostel
- Moot Court ( Law)
- Cafeteria
- Sports Complex
- Hospital/medical facilities
- Auditorium
- Bank and post office
- Conference Hall
- Yoga centre
Campus Life
Campus life at M.S. Ramaiah College of Law in Bangalore, India, is vibrant and focused on academic, cultural, and professional development. The college has a spacious campus with modern facilities and hosts a variety of events and activities, such as sports, extracurricular activities, social groups, and clubs. Students participate in debate competitions organized by various colleges across the country. They also engage in research, legal writing, and publishing.