Chanakya National Law University, Patna
Chanakya National Law institution (CNLU) is an autonomous institution founded in 2006. The university is accredited by the University Grants Commission and the Bar Council of India. University is ranked 35th out of 40 colleges in India by IIRF for 2024. The institution has inked Memorandums of Understanding with Vistula institution in Poland and Valley State University in the United States to improve legal education and research while also providing practical experience for students and faculty.
Eligible applicants can enroll in BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLM, PG Diploma, Ph.D., and LLD programmes at university. The university recognizes CLAT UG scores for admission to BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) programs. The university also administers entrance exams for the LLM and PhD programs. CNLU Patna has a specialized Career Development Cell (CDC) that assists students with placement prospects. The median package offered was INR 10.4 LPA for BA LLB (Hons) / BBA LLB (Hons), and INR 4.8 LPA for LLM. CNLU Patna provides placements with top firms such as Bank of Baroda, National Insurance Company Limited, Tuli & Co, Primal Capital & Housing Finance, and JSA Advocates & Solicitors, among others.
Highlights of University
Established in | 2006 |
Institute Type | Autonomous University |
Recognized by | UGC, BCI |
Courses offered | BA ,LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLM, PG Diploma, Ph.D. and LLD |
Application Mode | Online |
Admission Criteria | Entrance based |
Entrance Exam Accepted | CLAT UG |
Campus Area | 18 Acres |
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Courses at University
University provides BA LLB (Hons) / BBA LLB (Hons) at the UG level, LLM and PG Diploma at PG level, and Ph.D. and LLD at the doctoral level. Details regarding University Courses and Fees are given below:
Courses | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Duration |
BA LLB (Hons) | 12th or equivalent with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). | Merit in CLAT UG + Counselling conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities | 5 Years |
`BBA LLB (Hons) | 12th or equivalent with an aggregate of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) | Merit in CLAT UG + Counselling conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities | 5 Years |
LLM | 3-year LLB degree or 5-year Integrated LLB with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) | Merit in the entrance examination + counselling conducted by CNLU Patna. | 1 Year |
PG Diploma | Bachelor’s degree with at least 55% marks (55% for SC/ST) | Merit in the last qualifying examination | 1 Year |
Ph.D. | Master's degree with an aggregate of 55% marks (50% for OBC / SC / ST / PwD) | Merit in the entrance examination + Personal Interview conducted by the university. Candidates qualifying in UGC NET / JRF are excluded from the entrance test and can appear directly for the personal interview | 3 Years |
LLD | Ph.D. degree with at least 5 years experience in teaching/Research in law after obtaining Ph.D. in Law | Selection is based on the submission of the research proposal + personal interview + presentation conducted by the university | 5 years |
Admissions 2025 at University
University Admission to all courses is based on performance in the relevant entrance exams. The university accepts CLAT UG scores for admission to BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons). Admission to the LLM and Ph.D. programmes at CNLU is based on merit in the admission examination, followed by university counselling. The university offers restricted places for all courses, and the intake capacity for each course is listed below:
Course | Intake Capacity |
BA LLB (Hons) | 69 Seats |
BBA LLB (Hons) | 69 Seats |
LLM | 60 Seats |
Ph.D. | 31 Seats |
Candidates can view the application online through the official website. The application fees for the different courses at university are as follows:
Course | Categories | Application Fees (INR) |
LLM | General / EWS / BC / EBC / SAP | INR 2500 |
SC / ST | INR 2000 | |
Ph.D. | All Categories | INR 3000 |
LLD | All Categories | INR 5000 |
CLAT scores are used to take admission in BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) programs, after which the Consortium of National Law Universities conducts counselling. Candidates may register for CLAT by paying the required fees:
Categories | Application Fees (INR) |
General / OBC / PwD / NRI | INR 4000 |
SC / ST / BPL | INR 3500 |
University Cutoff 2025
University Cutoff is the minimum qualifying mark that applicants must obtain in CLAT UG to be admitted to BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons). The round one University cutoff for several categories is listed below:
Category | Round 1 |
BC | 2720 |
EBC | 5441 |
EWS | 1839 |
SC | 13248 |
ST | 23802 |
Placements 2025 to University
According to the University NIRF 2024 Report, released on the university's official website, the placement process for B.Tech 2023 has finished. The median package offered was INR 10.4 LPA for BA LLB (Hons) / BBA LLB (Hons), and INR 4.8 LPA for LLM. Some university placement highlights are listed below:
Particulars | BA LLB (Hons) / BBA LLB (Hons) | LLM |
Total Students Graduated | 137 | 61 |
Number of Students Placed | 105 | 43 |
Median Salary | INR 10.4 LPA | INR 4.8 LPA |
Facilities at University
The University Campus, which spans 18 acres of land, provides great infrastructure for its students. Some facilities available at the university are as follows:
College Name | Chanakya National Law University |
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Short Name | CNLU |
Institute Type | Autonomous |
Established In | 2006 |
Distance Mode | NO |
Courses Offered | 6 |
NAAC Approved | NAAC Grade A |