New Delhi, July 31 -- The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Friday made it clear that only those Centres of Legal Education (CLEs) that have obtained valid approval for the Academic Session 2026-27 will be permitted to admit students, as it issued a strict compliance circular aimed at ensuring that law colleges operate only with regulatory approval.

In the circular addressed to Vice-Chancellors, Registrars, Deans, Directors and Principals of law institutions, the BCI said no further extension of time would be granted for submitting applications seeking extension of approval of affiliation for the 2026-27 academic session. It directed all universities and law colleges to ensure strict adherence to the regulatory framework governing legal educ...