Financial Aid Guide For Private Universities
Private law universities in India occupy a unique and often misunderstood position in the scholarship landscape. On one hand, their fees are significantly higher than NLUs . On the other hand, precisely because they are private and fee-dependent, many of these universities have built surprisingly robust internal scholarship systems to attract top talent and retain students who face financial hardship mid-course.
This article covers five of India’s leading private law universities and for each, breaks down university aid, external aid, and government aid in detail.
1. Nirma University, Ahmedabad:
Nirma University offers a structured scholarship scheme for law students, providing financial support through merit-based and merit-cum-means categories to recognise academic excellence and support deserving candidates.
For other information regarding eligibility and documents required, visit: https://law.nirmauni.ac.in/admission-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/
Sr. No. | Particulars | Amount (INR/p.a.) |
1. | Top 04 Students | 2 lakh each |
2. | Other 05 students | 1.5 lakh each |
3. | Another 10 students | 1 lakh each |
Sr. No. | Particulars | Amount (INR/p.a.) |
1. | 15 students whose parents annual income is INR 4.00 Lakh or less | 2 Lakh each |
2. | 15 students whose parents annual income is INR 8.00 Lakh or less | 1 Lakh each |
2. Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), Sonepat:
Jindal Global Law School provides scholarship based on LNAT – UK Test for admission to 5 year BComLLB Hons, BBALLB Hons, BALLB Hons programmes and 3 year LLB Degree Programme.
Please note, annual parental income must not exceed INR 50 lakhs to receive scholarship at JGLS.
The Scholarships for academic year 2026-27 are as follows:
LNAT – UK Score | Scholarship Eligibility | Scholarship Amount (per year) |
35-42 | 75% Tuition Fee | Rs. 5,25,000 |
30-34 | 50% Tuition Fee | Rs. 3,50,000 |
25-29 | 25% Tuition Fee | Rs. 1,75,000 |
20-24 | 10% Tuition Fee | Rs. 70,000 |
3. Symbiosis Law Schools - Pune, Noida, Nagpur, Hyderabad:
- Scholarship scheme of Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Pune, provides scholarships to Meritorious students who have appeared for the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) and are admitted in Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Pune to pursue BA LL. B/ BBA LL.B and B.Com LL.B.
- Awarded to:
- The top eight (8) rankers on the Merit list of Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) who secure admission to the B.A. LL.B. programme in Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Pune.
- The top seventeen (17) rankers on the Merit list of Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) who secure admission to the B.B.A. LL.B. programme in Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Pune.
- The top five (5) rankers on the Merit list of Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) who secure admission to the B.Com. LL.B. programme in Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Pune.
A) For the B.A. LLB programme: at SLS, Pune: (Applicable from A.Y 2025-26) Out of the top eight (8) rankers on the Merit list of Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT)
- First three toppers listed at serial nos. 1 to 5 in the first merit list of Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) would be given a scholarship of 50% of the Academic Fees applicable in the respective academic year.
- While next two toppers listed at serial nos. 6 to 8 in the first merit list of Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) would be given a scholarship of 25% of the Academic Fees applicable in the respective academic year)
(B) For the BBA L.L.B programme: at SLS, Pune (Applicable from A.Y 2025-26) Out of the top seventeen (17) rankers on the Merit list of Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT)
- First six toppers listed at serial nos. 1 to 10 in the first merit list of Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) would be given a Scholarship of 50% of the Academic Fees applicable in the respective academic year.
- While next four toppers listed at serial nos. 11 to 17 in the first merit list would be given a scholarship of 25% of the Academic Fees applicable in the respective academic year.
(C) For the B.Com. LLB programme: at SLS, Pune: (Applicable from A.Y 2026-27) Out of the top five (5) rankers on the Merit list of Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT)
- First three toppers listed at serial nos. 1 to 3 in the first merit list of Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) would be given a scholarship of 50% of the Academic Fees applicable in the respective academic year.
While next two toppers listed at serial nos. 4 & 5 in the first merit list of Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT) would be given a scholarship of 25% of the Academic Fees applicable in the respective academic year)
Symbiosis Law School also provides multiple private scholarships. For further information visit: https://www.symlaw.ac.in/scholarship-sls-pune.php
4. BITS Law School:
BITS Law School offers multiple scholarships and financial aid opportunities for its students. These include three Special Birla Scholarships for Legal Studies and three additional institutional scholarships for admitted law aspirants.
Special Birla Scholarships for Legal Studies
- Purpose: Encourages academic and co-curricular excellence and leadership in the legal field.
- Awarded to: Two students with exceptional academic performance, strong co/extra-curricular achievements, and top admission scores.
- Benefit: 100% tuition fee waiver.
- Duration: Awarded each year of the 5-year law programme
- Purpose: Supports students with a strong passion for legal education and social impact.
- Awarded to: One student who has performed exceptionally in a competitive All-India Law Entrance Test for a 5-year integrated law programme.
- Entrance tests considered: CLAT, LNAT, SLAT, MH CET Law, AILET.
- Benefit: Up to 75% tuition fee waiver.
- Duration: Awarded each year of the 5-year law programme
- Purpose: Encourages and supports women pursuing legal education and leadership in law, research, and practice.
- Awarded to: One meritorious woman student with a strong commitment to legal research and/or practice.
- Benefit: Up to 75% tuition fee waiver.
- Duration: Awarded each year of the 5-year law programme
Other Scholarships Offered by BITSLAW:
- Purpose: Ensures deserving students are not denied quality legal education due to financial constraints.
- Eligibility:
- Annual family income (parents/guardians) must not exceed ₹18,00,000.
- Merit is assessed holistically based on the application form, co/extra-curricular achievements, and personal interview.
- Benefit: Up to 90% tuition fee waiver.
- Duration: Awarded each year of the 5-year law programme
- Purpose: Recognises high-performing, well-rounded students with strong academic records and a clear passion for legal education.
- Awarded to: Students who have performed exceptionally in Class 10 and Class 12, done well in a law entrance test, and shown noteworthy co/extra-curricular achievements.
- Entrance tests considered: BITS Law Admissions Test, CLAT, LNAT, SLAT, AILET, MH CET Law.
- Note: All applicants are considered by default.
- Benefit: Up to 75% tuition fee waiver.
- Duration: Awarded each year of the 5-year law programme
- Purpose: Helps build an inclusive and diverse community of future legal professionals.
- Awarded to:
- Exceptional women and third gender students,
- Students from underrepresented regions,
- Students with physical disabilities, as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
- Benefit: Up to 75% tuition fee waiver.
- Duration: Awarded each year of the 5-year law programme
Please note:
- Third gender includes Transgender, Genderfluid, Gender Non-Binary, Gender Non-Conforming, and Gender Queer persons.
- Underrepresented regions include, but are not limited to, Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Jammu and Kashmir, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Puducherry, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Sikkim.
General Eligibility Conditions
To avail any BITSLAW scholarship, the student must:
- Be a citizen of India;
- Have completed Class 10 and Class 12 from a recognised board;
- Have received an offer of admission from BITSLAW for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) or B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.);
- Meet the specific criteria prescribed for the relevant scholarship category.
5. Amity Law School:
- University Aid: Amity’s scholarship structure is notably CLAT-linked at admission, making it one of the few private universities to formally tie internal merit aid to the national law entrance exam.
First-year fee waiver based on CLAT rank (higher rank = higher waiver). Applications must be submitted by August 31. This scholarship applies to the first year only and must be converted to an MCM scholarship for continuation.
For subsequent years, students must maintain a minimum 8.0 CGPA or rank in the top 5–10% of the batch, and submit updated certificates annually. Over 50,000 students have benefited from Amity’s scholarship initiatives to date, with merit awards offering up to 100% tuition fee waiver and need-based awards offering 50%.
Available to talented athletes across all Amity Law campuses. Selection involves an interview, sports trial, and review of certificates from the last three years. International players receive a 100% waiver; national medal winners receive 50%.
Full tuition fee exemption for wards of martyrs from the Armed Forces, CAPFs, and State Police. No income limit or CGPA condition applies.
Students with disabilities who submit valid government-compliant proof receive a 20% fee waiver.
Former Amity students pursuing an LLB after completing another Amity degree receive a 20% fee reduction.
Application: Entrance-based scholarships are applied for at admission. MCM applications for continuing students open each September. Only one scholarship per student is permitted, applied through the official Amity admissions portal.
2. External Aid:
For first-year students with Class 12 minimum 60% and family income below ₹15 lakh. Offers up to ₹2 lakh for the full course. Apply via the Reliance Foundation portal after clearing the aptitude test.
For postgraduate study. Grants available to meritorious students from low-income backgrounds via kcmet.org.
About the author
Oyishee Bose is a driven student whose journey is defined by excellence in academics, leadership, and communication. Securing West Bengal Rank 39 in CLAT 2026, she is set to join one of India’s prestigious National Law Universities – RGNUL, Patiala
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Disclaimer: The scholarship information provided in this article is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. Eligibility criteria, amounts, and deadlines are subject to change. Readers are advised to verify all details directly with the concerned institution or official portal before applying.