Accreditation of Institutions
CLET accredits institutions to offer or provide Law Practice Training, setting and maintaining the standards required by Act 1170.
Why Accreditation Matters
Accreditation is the formal recognition by CLET that an institution meets the standards required to offer law programmes and Law Practice Training.
Quality Assurance
Ensures institutions maintain the highest standards in legal education, curriculum, faculty and infrastructure.
Legal Mandate
Required by Section 23 of Act 1170. Institutions without accreditation commit a criminal offence by offering LPT.
Student Protection
Students at accredited institutions are protected — their qualifications are recognised for the National Bar Examination.
Ongoing Compliance
Accreditation requires annual inspections and continued compliance with CLET standards. Licences can be suspended or revoked.
Accreditation Pages
How to Apply
Step-by-step guide to applying for accreditation, including required documents and the evaluation process.
Provisional Licence
Information about provisional accreditation licences valid for two years, pending full compliance with CLET standards.
Full Accreditation Licence
Full accreditation licences valid for three years (five on re-accreditation) awarded to fully compliant institutions.
Accredited Institutions
Search the public register of institutions accredited by CLET — a legal publication requirement under Section 31.
Compliance & Inspection
Annual inspections of accredited institutions to ensure continued compliance. Suspension and revocation procedures.
Act 1170 · Section 24–25
Ready to seek accreditation?
Institutions offering or intending to offer Law Practice Training must hold a valid CLET accreditation licence. Start with the step-by-step application guide.