In a major development that could impact hundreds of aspiring law students, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has prohibited 11 law colleges across India from admitting students for the academic year 2025–2026, citing deficiencies flagged during surprise inspections conducted by its High-Level Monitoring Committee.
The BCI, in a public notice dated July 26, 2025, clarified that none of these institutions have received approval letters for 2025–26, effectively putting a hold on new admissions until further notice.
Banned Law Colleges for 2025–26:
- Aditya College of Law, Etmadpur, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
(Affiliated to Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University) - Dr. Anushka Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Udaipur, Rajasthan
(Affiliated to Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Law University, Jaipur) - D.S. Law College, Iradatnagar, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
(Affiliated to Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University) - Institute of Professional Studies & Research (Law), Alwar, Rajasthan
(Affiliated to Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Law University, Jaipur) - Shri Jagdamba Law College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
(Affiliated to Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University) - Mahatma Gandhi Law College, Naroda, Gujarat
(Affiliated to Gujarat University, Ahmedabad) - Neetu Smriti Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
(Affiliated to Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur) - Pt. Pooranmal Memorial Education College of Law, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
(Affiliated to Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh State University) - R.J. Law College, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
(Affiliated to Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh State University) - SMS Law College, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
(Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith) - Sri Venkateshwara College of Law, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
(Affiliated to Sri Venkateshwara University)
Why the Ban?
According to the BCI, the action is based on reports from the High-Level Surprise Inspection Monitoring Committee, which observed non-compliance with mandatory legal education standards. This move is part of a larger effort to ensure that law colleges maintain proper infrastructure, faculty standards, and academic credibility.
Official Statement
The notice, signed by Principal Secretary Srimanto Sen, emphasizes that no new admissions should be made by these institutions for 2025–26, and any breach may lead to further regulatory action.
Impact on Students
This decision comes just ahead of the academic cycle and is expected to affect hundreds of law aspirants, especially in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh, where most of the listed institutions are located.
Students are advised to check the BCI’s official website and ensure their college is approved before taking admission. The Bar Council has made it clear that further approvals will be based on compliance with legal education norms.
