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Chanakya National Law University - [CNLU], Patna

Patna, BiharAutonomous University

Important Updates for CNLU

  • CNLU Patna LLM: Admission is ongoing for the academic session 2023: The last date to apply is April 29, 2023. Interested candidates can apply online through official website.
  • CNLU Patna Admission 2023:   CLAT 2023 Round 2 Seat Allotment Lists for BA LLB and LLM have been released on January 27, 2023. Earlier, the Round 1 Seat Allotment Lists were released on January 18, 2023, and the results were declared on December 23, 2023. Applicants can check and download the Seat Allotment Result by logging in with their credentials on the official website @consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2023

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. 

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CNLU Important Dates

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)

CNLU Patna Courses

Chanakya National Law University offers admission to undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs. The course details are as follows-

Courses Details
BA+LLB (Hons) Duration: 5 years
Eligibility: 10+2 with a minimum of 45% marks
Selection Criteria: Entrance Based (CLAT)
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BBA LLB (Hons.) Duration: 5 years
Eligibility: Graduate with a minimum of 45% marks
Selection Criteria: Entrance Based (CLAT)
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LL.M Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: LL.B with 55% marks (50% for reserved category)
Selection Criteria: Entrance Based (CLAT)
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LLD Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: 5 years of teaching law or Ph.D. in Law
Selection Criteria: Merit Based
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Ph.D Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: master’s degree with a minimum of 55 % marks
Selection Criteria: Merit Based
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The application for admission is conducted online. This is followed by the entrance exam and interview. The detailed admission procedure for UG and PG courses are given below- 

How to Apply?

  • Apply online on CNLU’s website and pay the application fee
  • Appear for the Entrance Examination
  • Appear for the interview 
  • Admission is offered based on merit as determined by CLAT
  • Candidates for LL.M course is selected based on their performance in the admission entrance test and performance in interview

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CNLU Patna Scholarship

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.

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CNLU Patna Placements

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

CNLU Patna Facilities

The following facilities cater both students and faculties at Chanakya National Law University-

  • Library: The university’s library is situated on the ground floor of the three-storeyed building ‘Nishant Nilayam’. It has a collection of more than 14000 books and subscribes to more than 23 Indian and foreign journals. The library is sprawling, spacious, air-conditioned, equipped with modern facilities and resources in the form of CD- ROMs, online databases, books, e-journals, reports, thesis etc. 
  • Moot Court: CNLU conducts simulated court proceedings through moot courts for students. It is an extracurricular activity involving drafting memorials or memoranda and participating in oral argument.
  • Academic and Debating Committee (ADC): The committee inculcates and promotes a healthy and competitive atmosphere for Debating and other academic activities. The ADC has organized various successful events in the past. 
  • Centre for Advanced Research on Corporate and Insolvency Laws (CARCIL) - This centre is focused to research Corporate, Insolvency and allied Laws. It conducts various academic-oriented programs to provide training and development needs of the officials of the legal, regulatory agencies associated with the implementation of Corporate and Competition Laws including its rules, regulations and guidelines.
  • Sports: The university has sports facilities for volleyball, basketball, soccer, badminton, table tennis and cricket are available on the campus.
  • CNLU Legal Aid Society: The university has a legal society where students help economically weaker sections aiding them with legal help and advice. The legal aid society also organizes events to sensitize people regarding their rights and duties. 
  • Hostel: Separate accommodation facilities for boys and girls are available within the campus. Both boys and girls hostels have wireless internet access, biometric attendance system, warm water geyser, safe drinking water through RO and water cooler, gymnasium inside hostels and television with subscribed channels in the dining hall. 
  • Cafeteria: Being a residential campus, all the food requirements of students are well taken care of by the University. A canteen is also available in the Campus serving snacks, tea, coffee, stationery, etc.

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CNLU Patna FAQs

Ques. How are the placements at Chanakya National Law University?

Ans. The Recruitment Coordination Committee helps to connect students with prospective employers. The Committee cordially invites all the interested organizations to participate in the recruitment processes of the University and provide a platform to the students of CNLU to prove their capability. Some of the companies where the students have been placed include - HP, ANI Technologies OLA Cabs-Bangalore, OLX, AMSS, E&Y, Global Legal Associate, PANGEA, etc. 

Ques. What is the tuition fee for B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)/ B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) 5 Year Integrated Course at Chanakya National Law University?

Ans. The tuition fee for B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)/ B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) is Rs1,04,500 per annum.

Ques. What is the pattern for the entrance paper for admission to LL.M course at Chanakya National Law University? 

Ans. The entrance exam pattern is as follows-

  1. Maximum marks- 150
  2. Duration of Examination- 2.30 hours
    1. MCQ- 100 (1 mark each, 90 minutes)
    2. Short Answer Questions- 5 of 10 marks each, 60 minutes
  3. Syllabi- Questions will be asked from the following areas of law:

Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Law of Contracts, Law of Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, Environmental Law, Human Rights, Corporate Law and Intellectual Property Law.

Ques. What is the procedure after being provisionally selected for the LL.M program at Chanakya National Law University? 

Ans. Once, candidates are selected provisionally for the LL.M. Course, they have to attend the counselling and complete the admission process on the dates given by the university.

Ques. What are the documents required at the time of admission to the LL.M program?

Ans. Candidates must keep a checklist of all the required documents to be submitted. The list of documents are-

  • LL.B. College Leaving Certificate or Transfer Certificate (Original)
  • Migration Certificate (Original)
  • Character Certificate
  • Original Matriculation Certificate or Mark Sheet where Date of Birth is mentioned for verification of Date of Birth
  • 10+2 mark sheets
  • Graduation Marksheet
  • Provisional Degree of LL.B. (Photocopy for submission and original for verification)
  • Medical Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (Attested photocopy and original for verification. Applicable for the reserved category candidates only)
  • Certificate of EWS as prescribed by law (Attested photocopy and original for verification. Applicable for the EWS category candidates only)
  • Eight Passport size photographs of the candidate (Four for submission in a small envelope)
  • One Passport size photograph of the Local Guardian.
  • Admit Card of LL.M. Entrance Test - 2020 duly signed by the invigilator
  • Demand Draft of INR 1,61,000 (Rupees One Lakh and Sixty One Thousand only) drawn in favour of Registrar, Chanakya National Law University, Patna payable at Patna issued from any Scheduled Bank.
  • Affidavit by Candidate regarding Anti-ragging (Annexure-I) or a signed copy of the online affidavit
  • Affidavit by Parents regarding Anti-ragging (Annexure-II) or a signed copy of the online affidavit
  • Filled in Application Form

Ques. How to reach Chanakya National Law University? How far is CNLU from the Patna Airport and railway station?

Ans. Chanakya National Law University is located at Nyaya Nagar in Patna. The university is 7.8 km away from the airport, it will take 20 – 30 minutes to reach the college by road, and it is 3.3 km away from Patna Junction Station, it will take around 15 minutes to reach the college.

Ques. How is the faculty at Chanakya National Law University? 

Ans. Chanakya National Law University, Patna has a team of highly qualified experienced faculty members and researchers. The faculty at CNLU is dedicated to impart and prepare the upcoming legal fraternity by guiding them within and outside the classrooms. Several retired Judges of the Supreme Court, High Courts and lower Judiciary, as well as Senior Advocates & Educationalists, have offered to assist the CNLU in its teaching and research programmes making education at CNLU an enriching experience. CNLU has more than 30 permanent faculty with the Chief Justice of Bihar as the ex officio chancellor of the university.

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BALLB {Hons.}

1st Yr Fees

150,500
Duration5 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

Application Date-
Eligibility10+2 with 45% + CLAT
Cut off-Ranking# 12 by India Today
BBALLB {Hons.}

1st Yr Fees

150,500
Duration5 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

Application Date-
Eligibility10+2 with 45% + CLAT
Cut off-Ranking# 12 by India Today
L.L.M

Total Fees

154,000
Duration1 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

Application Date-
EligibilityL.L.B.
Cut off-Ranking# 12 by India Today
Duration3 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

Application Date-
EligibilityPost Graduation
Cut off-Ranking# 12 by India Today
Duration3 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

Application Date-
EligibilityPost Graduation
Cut off-RankingNo Ranking Found


CNLU Admission 2024 Dates

Important Events

EventDate
Payment of University Fee to NLU for 1st & 2nd Allotment List (CLAT)May 20, 2024 (Tentative)
Publication of 3rd Allotment List (CLAT)May 25, 2024 (Tentative)
Payment of University Fee to NLU for 3rd Allotment List (CLAT)May 25, 2024 - May 30, 2024 (Tentative)

CNLU, Rating & Reviews

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The admission is done based on the CLAT Score. If you get an AIR rank of anything above 1800, you will be able to get admission to the General category. For OBC, one can get admission if their rank is above 4400, SC/ST, and one will be able to take admission if they score anything above 15000.

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First of all, you need to clear the CLAT exam then according to your marks you are selected in the selection program and then according to your score college is given among all the nlus in India and then the admission process and if you select that seat then you are going to be admitted in that university

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College Faculty

Basic Information About Faculty

Dr. A. Lakshminath

Vice Chancellor & Professor, Department of Law


Dr. S. C. Roy

Professor, Department of Law


Dr. Sangeet Kumar

Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology


Dr. B. Ravi Narayan Sarma

Assistant Professor, Department of Law


Dr. Shaiwal Satyarthi

Assistant Professor, Department of Law


Dr. Priyadarshini

Assistant Professor, Department of History


Dr. Shivani Mohan

Assistant Professor, Department of Economics

Dr. Manoranjan Kumar

Assistant Professor, Department of Law

Dr. P. P. Rao

Assistant Professor, Department of Law


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CNLU Time Table 2022
CNLU Time Table 2022 has been released for UG End Sem Exams at its official website, @cnlu.ac.in. Students who are going to appear for the CNLU End Semester Exams 2021 can visit the official website of CNLU and check/ download the CNLU Time Table 2022 available online. The detail
CNLU LLM Entrance Exam 2022
New Delhi: CNLU has released the application form for LLM courses and the deadline to submit it is May 7, 2022. On May 15, 2022, the CNLU LLM entrance exam will be held (1:00 pm to 3:30 pm).  The entrance exam is held for admission in CNLU UG and PG courses. For the CNLU LLM Entrance
Chanakya National Law University Patna Result 2022
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) offers law programmes at bachelors/masters as well as doctoral level viz. BA.LLB, BBA.LLB, LL.D, PhD to its students every year. Admission to the law courses offered by CNLU is done on the basis of marks obtained by the candidate in the Common Law Admission Te
CLAT 2020 Scheduled for August 22: Apply Till July 10, Computer-Based Test for COVID-19 Pandemic
On June 29, 2020, CLAT Consortium of National Law University (NLU) conducted a meeting to finalize the dates for CLAT, this year. As of now, Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2020 has been deferred and scheduled to be held on August 22. The registration process is open fro

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