Uttaranchal has been the centre of education from ancient times with an overall literacy rate of 72.28%, ranking 17th. Today, Law education in Uttaranchal is very is one of the most popular field of study. The state hosts many universities and education centres of national as well as international glory.

The degree obtained by law is not only useful in this field but also put to use in other areas like politics, business etc. It targets both socio-cultural education and professionalism with the only difference with social science that this field is multidisciplinary and one can specialise in sector of their choice like civil law, family law, criminal law, constitutional law, administrative law, labour law and many more.

List of top Law colleges in Uttaranchal:

• DAV College, Dehradun.

• Chanakya Law College, Udham Singh Nagar.

• Sushila Devi Centre for Professional Studies and Researchs Law College, Dehradun.

• Bishamber Sahai Law Institute, Nainital.

• Unison Law College, Dehradun.

Actual list:

• Sushila Devi Centre for Professional Studies and Researchs Law College, Dehradun.

• DAV College, Dehradun.

• Roorkee Law College, Roorkee.

• BSM Law College, Roorkee.

• Chanakya Law College, Udham Singh Nagar.

• Law College Dehradun, Dehradun.

• Unison Law College, Dehradun.

• Bishamber Sahai Law Institute, Nainital.

• SRT Const College, Tehri Garhwal.

• Dr BG Reddy Const College, Pauri Garhwal.

Popular cities: Dehradun, Roorkee, Udham Singh Nagar.

The Law institutes in Uttaranchal strictly follow the norms of Bar Council of India (BCI) and conducts courses accordingly. They provide for a 5-year undergraduate programme with the eligibility criteria of 10+2 pass in any discipline and requisite performance in the entrance examination conducted by the universities. Institutes like Chanakya Law College provide one of the best library, moot court room, lecture, cafeteria and placement facilities.