Law College Fees in Kerala: Government vs Self-Financing
Updated 2 November 2026 by the faculty of Mentors Law Entrance Coaching Centre, Ernakulam. Rules can change every year – confirm in the KLEE 2027 prospectus at cee.kerala.gov.in.
The fee you pay depends on where your KLEE rank takes you. CEE Kerala publishes the fee for KLEE-allotted seats with each allotment notification.
Fees for KLEE-allotted seats
| Fee item | Government Law College | Self-financing college (government seat) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual tuition fee | Rs 1,575 | Rs 36,750 |
| Special fee | – | Rs 5,250 |
| Caution deposit | – | Rs 5,000 |
| Refundable deposit | – | Rs 50,000 |
Figures from CEE Kerala's 2025-26 three-year LLB allotment notification, which listed the 2024-25 fee and said candidates must pay any balance if the fee is revised. The same structure applies to the 5-year LLB. Colleges also collect admission, university and other fees at the time of joining.
What it adds up to
| Government Law College | Self-financing (govt seat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Paid at admission (first year, from the table) | Rs 1,575 | Rs 97,000 (including Rs 55,000 deposits) |
| Tuition for a 5-year course | about Rs 7,900 | about Rs 1,83,750 |
| Tuition for a 3-year course | about Rs 4,700 | about Rs 1,10,250 |
A Government Law College seat costs a small fraction of a self-financing seat – one more reason the cut-off ranks are so tight (see score needed for a Government Law College).
Management seats
About half the seats in self-financing law colleges are government seats filled through KLEE. The rest are management or other quota seats with fees fixed by the colleges, which are higher than the government-seat fee. Ask the college directly.
For comparison
NUALS Kochi, the National Law University in Kerala (admission through CLAT), lists an annual tuition fee of Rs 1,65,600 for its 5-year BA LLB (Hons), plus other annual fees.
Fee concessions for SC/ST and other eligible communities apply as per government rules – keep your community and income certificates ready.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fee in Government Law College Ernakulam?
For KLEE-allotted seats the annual tuition fee in Government Law Colleges is Rs 1,575, as per CEE Kerala's 2025-26 notification. Colleges also collect admission and university fees at joining.
What is the fee for a government seat in a self-financing law college?
Rs 36,750 annual tuition, Rs 5,250 special fee, Rs 5,000 caution deposit and a Rs 50,000 refundable deposit, as per CEE Kerala's 2025-26 notification.
Is the Rs 50,000 deposit refundable?
Yes. CEE lists it as a refundable deposit, along with a Rs 5,000 caution deposit.