University accepts students for UG, PG, and doctoral programs in a variety of legal specializations. The university offers entry to five years of integrated UG coursework in B.A. LLB (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B (Hons.), and 1-year PG course in LLM. Admission to all UG and PG degrees is based on the results of the university's entrance exam or the CLAT exam. In contrast, entrance to the PhD programme is dependent on a Ph.D. Entrance Test administered by the University.
On the other hand, entrance to the D.Phil and LLD programs is based on merit. Aspirants must attend a presentation or personal interview round in order to be considered for the doctoral program. University accepts applications both online and offline. Applicants seeking admission can register online on the official website.
Admissions Highlights 20245
Courses offered
| BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLM, PG Diploma, Ph.D. and LLD
|
Application Mode
| Online and Offline
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Admission Criteria
| Entrance based
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Entrance Exam Accepted
| CLAT UG
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Fees of Courses
Courses | Fees |
LLM 1 Course
| Rs 1.61 Lakhs
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PG Diploma 4 Courses
| Rs 15,000
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BALLB (Hons)
| Rs 1.85 Lakhs
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BBLLB (Hons) | Rs 1.85 Lakhs
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Admissions 2025 for BA LLB (Hons) / BBA LLB (Hons)
University provides a 5-year integrated BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) curriculum at the UG level. Candidates are selected based on their performance in the CLAT UG.
Course: BA LLB (Hons) / BBA LLB (Hons)
Duration: 5 Years
Type: Full Time
Fees: INR 1.85 Lakhs (First Year)
Basic Eligibility Criteria: 12th or equivalent with an aggregate of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST).
Entrance Accepted: Merit in CLAT UG + Counselling conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for admission to BA LLB (Hons) / BBA LLB (Hons) at University, students must have passed their 12th or equivalent examination with at least 45% marks for general candidates and 40% marks for SC/ST candidates.
Selection Criteria
Candidates seeking admission to BA LLB (Hons) / BBA LLB (Hons) at University are selected based on their CLAT UG scores, followed by counselling by the Consortium of NLUs. CLAT merit lists will be released in 5 phases.
Candidates may register for CLAT by paying the required fees:
Category | Application Fees (INR)
|
General / OBC / PwD / NRI
| INR 4000
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SC / ST / BPL
| INR 3500
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Cutoff BA LLB (Hons) / BBA LLB
The round 1 cutoff for admission into BBA-LLB(Hons), BA.LLB (Hons) course for various categories 2024 is mentioned below:
Category
| Round 1
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BC | 2720
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EBC | 5441
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EWS | 1839
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SC | 13248
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ST | 23802
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BA LLB (Hons) / BBA LLB (Hons) Seat Matrix 2025:
University has 69 seats each for BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) programs. The seat distribution among the various categories is as follows.
Category
| Number of Seats
|
Unreserved
| 28 |
EWS
| 7 |
SCs of Bihar
| 11 |
STs of Bihar
| 1 |
Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) of Bihar
| 12 |
Backward Classes (BC)
| 8 |
Women of Backward Classes (WBC)
| 2 |
Total
| 69(Each) |
Admission 2025 for BA LLB (Hons) / BBA LLB (Hons)
The following documents that candidates need to produce during the University BBA-LLB(Hons), BA.LLB (Hons) Admission are :
- Class 10 Certificate
- Class 12 Certificate
- Passport Size Colour Photo (Recent One)
- Caste Certificate
- EWS Certificate
- Disability Certificate
- Migration Certificate
ID Proof (Driver’s License / Passport / Voter ID / Aadhar Card / Ration Card).
Admissions 2025 for LLM
University offers 1-year LLM program at the PG level. Admission to the LLM course is based on CLAT PG scores. Detailed information about the LLM course is provided below:
Course: LLM
Duration: 1 Years
Mode: Full Time
Fees: INR 1.61 Lakhs (Total Fees)
Eligibility: 3-year LLB degree or 5-year Integrated LLB with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST).
Entrance Exam: Merit in the entrance examination + counselling conducted by University.
Eligibility Criteria 2025:
Aspirants with a 3-year LLB degree or a 5-year Integrated LLB with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) are eligible for LLM admission at University.
Selection Criteria 2025:
Candidates for LLM at University are selected based on their performance in the admission examination, followed by university-led counselling.
Entrance Exam Pattern 2025 for LLM
The LLM entrance exam at University is as follows:
Total score: 150.
Duration: 150 minutes (2 hours, 30 minutes).
Multiple-choice questions (MCQ): 50 (one mark each)
Short Answer Questions: 10 Questions of 10 Marks Each (Maximum of 300 words for the answer to each question).
Admissions Procedure 2025
Candidates seeking admission to LLM at University can take the following steps:
- Eligible candidates are invited to take the University admission exam, which is organized by the university.
- Aspirants are shortlisted based on their exam results.
- Candidates are invited to a counselling session based on their merit list. Following confirmation of allotted seats, candidates must pay the LLM course fee and upload the necessary documentation.
The application fees are nonrefundable.
Categories
| LLM Application Fees
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General/OBC/SAP Categories
| INR 2500
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SC/ST categories
| INR 2000
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Admission 2025The documents that are required for CNLU Patna LLM Admission are:
- Marksheet of 10th standard, 12th standard,and Graduation
- Admit Card
- Date of Birth Certificate
- Passport Size Colour Photo (Recent One)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- ID Proof (Driver’s License / Passport / Voter ID / Aadhar Card / Ration Card)
- Character certificate
- Transfer Certificate
Admission 2025 for Ph.D.
University provides Ph.D. programs in a variety of legal specializations. The course lasts between 3 and 6 years. To be eligible for a Ph.D. program, candidates must have a master's degree from a recognized university with at least 55% marks. The course details are as follows:
Course: Ph.D.
Duration: 3 Years
Mode: Full Time
Eligibility: Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for OBC / SC / ST / PwD).
Entrance Exam: Merit in the entrance examination + Personal Interview conducted by the university.
Selection Criteria:
University conduct Ph.D. Entrance Test, and students are selected based on their performance in the entrance exam as well as their performance in personal interviews and presentations. The selection process will be based on merit and ranking in the Ph.D. admission exam. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the interview round for the final selections.
Candidates who qualify for the UGC NET / JRF are exempt from the entrance exam and can proceed directly to the personal interview.
Documents Required for Admissions 2025 in Ph.D.
- Class 10 Marksheet
- Class 12 Marksheet
- UG / PG Marksheet
- Rank Card.
- Admit Card.
- Passport Size-Photograph
- Character Certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Entrance Exam Scorecard
Admissions 2025 for LLD
Course: LLD
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Ph.D. degree with at least 5 years of experience in Teaching/ Research in Law after obtaining Ph.D. in Law
Selection Criteria: Selection is based on the submission of the research proposal + personal interview + presentation conducted by the university
Application Procedure 2025 for LLD
Eligible candidates should complete the LLD application form with valid information and pay the application fee.
- If necessary, upload any required documentation.
- Candidates are needed to submit a research proposal.
- Selected applicants should attend the interview round depending on the
- Candidates' success in the interview phase will help them secure a place in their preferred field of study and university.
- To confirm their University admission, candidates must pay the course fee and submit the necessary documentation.
Admissions 2025 for PG Diploma
Course: PG Diploma
Duration: 1 Years
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with at least 55% marks (55% for SC/ST).
Selection Criteria: Merit in the last qualifying examination