About
OfficialIndian Institute of Legal Studies is a law institute established in 2010 in Siliguri, Darjeeling, West Bengal, offering legal education.
- Established in 2010
- Affiliated to the University of North Bengal
- Recognized by the Bar Council of India
- Recognized by the University Grants Commission
- Accommodates 60 students in each class per Bar Council guidelines
- Five Year B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) course offered
About
Indian Institute of Legal Studies was established in the year 2010. It is located at Dagapur, Siliguri, P.O. Salbari, P.S. Matigara, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India 734002, and is nestled in the Himalayas. The institute describes itself as an education and research centre in the SAARC region, in addition to providing legal education in the North Bengal region.
Academics
The institute promotes holistic studies in law through short term courses, field work, and experiential learning, in addition to regular undergraduate courses. It offers a Five Year B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) course, a Two Year LLM programme, and a Masters of Arts in Public Administration and Governance programme. The institute is affiliated to the University of North Bengal and accommodates 60 students in each class as per Bar Council guidelines.
Campus & Facilities
The campus has a well-furnished central library with more than 5000 volumes of journals and subscriptions. The institute provides hi-tech classrooms with power point and audio visual-based orientations. Facilities listed include Boys' Hostel, Girls' Hostel, a hostel kitchen, an on-call medical facility for hostel residents, and a canteen. The institute has a research centre, the Centre for SAARC on Environment Study and Research.
Recognition
The institute is recognized by the Bar Council of India, New Delhi, and by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi. Its approval was granted by the Higher Education Department, Government of West Bengal. The institute's listed accreditations also include NAAC Cycle 1. The Regional Teachers Training Programme on International Humanitarian Law was held in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross, Geneva.
Admissions
The B.A. LL.B. 5 Year Integrated Course has eligibility based on 10+2 marks. Admission is also available under the NRI Sponsored category.
Quick stats
Courses offered
14
Avg placements
₹4.2 lakh / yr
Total intake
Not yet verified
Hostel
Yes
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources