South Calcutta Law College
| Type | Public, Law college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1970 |
| President | Ashok Kumar Deb |
| Principal | Vacant |
| Vice-Principal | Nayna Chatterji |
| Location | , , 22°31′30″N 88°22′08″E / 22.5248925°N 88.3689527°E |
| Affiliations | University of Calcutta; BCI |
| Website | Official site |
Location in Kolkata South Calcutta Law College (India) | |
South Calcutta Law College is a public law college located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It is affiliated with the University of Calcutta and offers undergraduate and postgraduate law courses. The college was established in 1970 and provides facilities including a library, moot court hall, computer lab, and auditorium.[1][2][3][4]
Academics
The college offers a five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program and a two-year LL.M. course, with admission based on the entrance test conducted by th
Subject
Campus
The campus includes classrooms, seminar halls, legal aid clinics, a canteen, and recreational facilities.
Rankings
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In 2019, India Today ranked South Calcutta Law College 34th among law colleges in India.[5][6]
Controversy
In June 2025, the college was in the news after a female student alleged that she was gang-raped on campus. Multiple arrests were made, including a college staff member and students.[7][8][9][10]
References
- ^ "South Calcutta Law College: Admission, Course, Fees". www.selectyouruniversity.com. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ Today, India. "South Calcutta Law College: Accreditation & Awards, Ranking, Fees - India Today". bestcolleges.indiatoday.in. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "South Calcutta Law College UG Courses and Fees 2025". www.shiksha.com. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "SOUTH CALCUTTA LAW COLLEGE". www.southcalcuttalawcollege.ac.in. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "South Calcutta Law College". India Today. 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "South Calcutta Law College Rankings". Collegedunia. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Kolkata law college gang-rape case: Three arrested including staff member". India Today. 27 June 2025.
- ^ "Student Gang-Raped Inside Kolkata Law College, Two Staff Among Three Arrested". News18. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ Som, Moyurie (2025-06-28). "Kolkata gang-rape case | Security guard of law college arrested". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "Kolkata College's Security Guard Arrested In Rape Case, 4th Arrest So Far". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 2025-06-28.