Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) was established in 2006. It offers admission to undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in several specializations of law like BBA LLB and BA LLB, LLB and LLM. The admission to various programs is based on the entrance exam scores. Candidates can apply online to registration themselves for the admission process. The application process at Chanakya National Law University is online.Â
| Institute type | Autonomous University |
| Affiliated to | BCI |
| Courses offered | UG, PG Diploma, and Doctorate |
| Total Courses | 5 Courses across 1 stream |
| UG Courses Offered | BBA LLB, BA LLB |
| PG Courses Offered | LLM |
| Basic Admission Criteria | CLAT examination |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.cnlu.ac.in |
| Courses | Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
B.A. LL.B.(1Â course) | 5.7 L | 10+2 :Â 45 % Exams :Â CLATCBSE 12th+2Â More |
BBA LL.B.(1Â course) | 5.7 L | 10+2 :Â 45 % Exams :Â CLATCBSE 12th+2Â More |
LL.M.(1Â course) | 1.1 L | Graduation :Â 50 % Exams :Â CLAT |
LL.D.(1 course) | 1.6 L | – / – |
*CNLU Law ranking by India Today is 12 out of 70 colleges in India in 2023 and it was 15 out of 61 colleges in India in 2022.
*CNLU Law ranking by IIRF is 36 out of 39 colleges in India in 2023 and it was 34 out of 36 colleges in India in 2022.
1. Apply online on CNLU’s website and pay the application fee
2. Appear for the Entrance Examination
3. Appear for the interviewÂ
4. Admission is offered based on merit as determined by CLAT
5. Candidates for LL.M course is selected based on their performance in the admission entrance test and performance in interview
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2024 Application Start Date | July 1, 2023 |
| CLAT 2024 Application Form Last Date | November 3, 2023 |
| Issue of CLAT 2024 Admit Card | November or December 2023 (Tentative) |
| CLAT 2024 Exam Date | December 3, 2023 |
| CLAT Answer Key Release Date | December 2023 (Tentative) |
| CLAT 2024 Result Date | January 2024 (Tentative) |
| CLAT 2024 Counselling Date | January 2024 (Tentative) |
1. Class 10th and 12th Marksheets and Passing Certificate
2. Graduation degree and Degree Certificate
3. Scorecard of entrance exam taken by the candidate
4. Category Certificate (if applicable)
5. Govt. ID proof
6. Passport sized photographs
The Chanakya National Law University joins with the Bihar government to provide scholarships to students to help improve in their teaching path with less economic limitations. The government of Bihar has scholarships for the Reservation category, Economically Weaker section, students. It also gives Merit cum Means scholarship where the students are provided aid for books and stationery along with tuition fee waivers, if they score good marks every year.
CNLU Patna has concluded the 2022 placement drive. Among 184 total graduates, 117 students were placed. The placed students included 112 UG students and 5 PG students. The median salary stood at INR 10.10 LPA for UG and INR 9 LPA for PG. The below table represents the highlights of CNLU Patna Placements 2022:
| Particulars | Placements Statistics 2022 |
|---|---|
| Total Students | 184 |
| Students Placed | 117 |
| Median Package (5-year UG) | INR 10.10 LPA |
| Median Package (1-Year PG) | INR 9 LPA |
| Popular recruiters | Huron Consulting Group, S&R Law Firm, DH Law |
