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Chanakya National Law University Overview

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
Official website

https://cnlu.ac.in/

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:

CoursesEligibilitySelection CriteriaDuration
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
LLM60 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:

CategoryRound 1
BC2720
EBC5441
EWS1839
SC13248
ST23802

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
13761
Number of Students Placed 
10543
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:

  • The university library is located on the ground floor of the 3-story building 'Nishant Nilayam'. It owns more than 14000 volumes and subscribes to over 23 Indian and foreign publications. The library is expansive, large, air-conditioned, and well equipped with modern facilities and resources such as CD-ROMs, online databases, books, e-journals, reports, and theses.
  • Moot Court: University holds mock court procedures for students. It is an extracurricular activity that entails creating memorials or memoranda and participating in oral arguments.
  • Sports: The university includes on-campus facilities for volleyball, basketball, soccer, badminton, table tennis, and cricket.
  • Hostel: Separate accommodations for boys and girls are offered on campus. Both the boys' and girls' hostels have wireless internet access, a biometric attendance system, a warm water geyser, safe drinking water through RO and water cooler, a gymnasium within the hostels, and a television with subscribed channels in the dining hall.
  • Cafeteria: As a residential campus, the University caters to all of the students' eating needs. There is also a canteen on campus that serves snacks, tea, coffee, and stationery.


College Name Chanakya National Law University
Short Name CNLU
Institute Type Autonomous
Established In 2006
Distance Mode NO
Courses Offered 6
NAAC Approved NAAC Grade A

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Facilities

  • Instant Burgers
  • Wireless Internet
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Friendly workspace
  • Free parking on street
  • Accepts Credit cards
  • Online Ordering
  • Pet Friendly
    • Air Conditioned
    • Outdoor Seating
    • Good for Groups
    • Good for Lunch, Dinner
    • Good For Kids
    • Beer & Wine Only
    • Happy Hour Specials

Rankings

Overall

  • Ranked in 2020
    Ranked in 2019
    45
  • Ranked in 2020
    56

Medical

  • Ranked in 2020
    56

Overall Rating

4.6

out of 5.0

PLACEMENT
4.6
INFRASTRUCTURE
4.0
FACULTY
2.8
HOSTEL
3.9