The MNLU provides admission to a 5 year integrated BA LLB program to eligible students. The major highlights of the course are:

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 or equivalent examination with 45% marks or its equivalent grade and 40% marks or equivalent in case of candidates belonging to SC / ST categories.
• Candidates who are appearing in the qualifying examination in March / April are also eligible to apply.
• There is no upper age limit for LLB.
• Candidates must qualify CLAT.

Selection Criteria

• Admission is strictly on the basis of merit of CLAT.
• Reservation policy of the Government of Maharashtra will be followed.
• UG program is full time and residential.
• The total intake to the under graduate B.A.LL.B program is 100 out of which 20 supernumerary seats under Foreign National / NRI / NRI Sponsored category and 2 seats for permanent residents of Jammu & Kashmir in accordance with the UGC directives.

The postgraduate program offered by MNLU, i.e,LLM and MA programs are open to students who have a LLB degree. The other highlights of the program are:

National Institute of Securities Markets [NISM] has entered into collaboration with Maharashtra National Law University for offering this LL.M. program in Investment and Securities Laws.

Eligibility Criteria

• An LL.B. Degree or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% of marks or its equivalent grade and 45% of marks or its equivalent grade in case of candidates belonging to SC / ST categories.
• Candidates appearing / awaiting results of the qualifying examination can also apply.
• Candidates will have to qualify for CLAT.
• Industry sponsored Candidates who are working with the Regulators (SEBI / RBI / PFRDA / IRDA / IBBI / CCI), Market Infrastructure Institutions (NSE / BSE / MCX / NSDL / CDSL), Banks and Financial Institutions and Advocates for a period of three years and above are eligible to apply under this category for LL.M. in Investment & Securities Law.
• The eligibility criteria regarding the admission for the industry sponsored candidates will be the same as applicable to the other candidates.

Selection Criteria

• Admission is strictly on the basis of CLAT.
• Reservation policy of the Government of Maharashtra will be followed.
• All PG programs are full time and residential.
• The total intake to the PG graduate LL.M. is 50 students in which 10  supernumerary seats under Foreign National / NRI / NRI Sponsored category and 2 seats for permanent residents of Jammu & Kashmir in accordance with the UGC directives.

How to apply for LL.M?

• New users need to click on http://slims.nism.ac.in/ for registration.
• Upon successful registration, you will receive User ID and Password on the registered mobile number and Email ID.
• After registration you can Log - in and fill in the application form and pay the application fee online.
• Application fee of INR 1,000 including cost of an online All India Admission Test.

Industry sponsored candidates / Foreign Nationals / NRI are selected on the basis of a separate all India admission test / Interview

The PhD program offered by the university is for a minimum of 3 years duration. Interested students must note the following important information of the program:

Eligibility Criteria

• Master’s degree in Law with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7 - point scale.
• A relaxation of 5% in eligibility criteria will be granted to candidates from SC / ST / OBC (Non - creamy layer) / Differently - Abled persons.
• Candidates appearing in the final year of the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply
• Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale.

Selection Criteria

• The admission shall be made through Ph.D Admission Test (PAT) conducted by the University.
• Admission will be subject to availability of vacancy and faculty in the area of research chosen by the candidate.
• Enrolment for the Ph.D. Degree shall ordinarily be full - time or part - time.
  • The candidate shall put in a minimum of two-years residence of which at least 18 months shall be in the university and three years shall be the maximum period in which a full time candidate should complete the work and submit it for evaluation.
  • A part - time candidate shall put in a minimum of four years, including coursework, of part-time study in the University including time spent for research at any other place with the permission of the Supervisor.