MNLU Mumbai Admission 2024: Eligibility, Fees, Courses, Selection Process, Cut off, Application Form

Maharashtra National Law University offers law programs to candidates who are interested to pursue legal studies. The university offers BA.LL.B.(Hons) five years integrated program and one year LL.M. programs, MA, PhD in Law and planning to add more specializations from the new academic year.

The eligibility for a five-year integrated program of B.A.LL.B program is a 10+2 passing certificate.
LL.B. graduates can apply for one year program of LL.M.
Admissions will be based strictly on scores obtained by candidates in the CLAT exam.
Ph.D. admissions will be based on post-graduation and qualifying PAT or equivalent entrance exams.

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, established in March 2014 is one of India's leading National Law Universities under the Maharashtra National Law University Act. It is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and affiliated with Bar Council of India.

Table of Content

Maharashtra National Law University Admission Highlights
Maharashtra National Law University Important Dates
Maharashtra National Law University B.A.LL.B. Admissions

3.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Maharashtra National Law University PG Admissions

4.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

4.2 How to Apply for LLM?

Maharashtra National Law University PhD Admissions

5.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

How to apply for Maharashtra National Law University?
Maharashtra National Law University Scholarships
Maharashtra National Law University FAQs

Maharashtra National Law University Admission Highlights 2023

Name of the University	Maharashtra National Law University
Affiliation	Bar Council of India
Type	Public
Courses	UG : B.A.LL.B. PG : MA / LL.M. Doctorate
Admission criteria	UG / PG : CLAT Ph.D : PAT
Scholarship	Yes

Maharashtra National Law University Important Dates

Event	Dates
CLAT 2023 Exam Date	December 18, 2022
CLAT 2023 Provisional Answer Key	December 18, 2022
CLAT 2023 Result	December 23, 2022
CLAT 2023 Counselling	December 28, 2022
CLAT 2023 Counselling Registration Last Date	January 12, 2023 (6:00 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 First Allotment List	January 18, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee for the First Allotment List	January 18, 2023 (10:30 AM) – January 22 (10:30 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Second Allotment List	January 27, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee for the Second Allotment List	January 27, 2023 (10:30 AM) – January 31, 2023 (10:30 PM)
Payment of University Fee for First and Second Allotment Lists	May 20, 2023 (11:59 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Third Allotment List	May 25, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee for the Third Allotment List	May 25, 2023 (10:30 AM) – May 30, 2023 (10:30 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Fourth Allotment List	June 05, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee for the Fourth Allotment List	June 05, 2023 (10:30 AM) – June 10, 2023 (10:30 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Fifth and Final Allotment List	June 15, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of balance University Fee for Fifth and Final Allotment List	June 15, 2023 (10:30 AM) – June 20, 2023 (10:30 PM)

Maharashtra National Law University B.A.LL.B. Admissions 2023

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

Course	B.A.LL.B.
Duration	5 years
Eligibility criteria	10+2
Selection criteria	CLAT
Intake	100

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.

Maharashtra National Law University PG Admissions 2023

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:

Course	Specialization	Duration	Eligibility criteria	Selection criteria
LL.M.	Corporate and Commercial Laws	1 year	LL.B Degree or an equivalent with 50% of marks	CLAT
	Legal Pedagogy & Research
	Investment & Securities Law
MA	Mediation and Conflict Resolution	2 years	Any Graduate	Merit - Based

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

Maharashtra National Law University Ph.D. Admissions 2023

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:

Course	Ph.D.
Duration	3 years - 6 years
Eligibility criteria	Post graduation
Selection criteria	UGC - NET / JRF / PAT
Intake	24

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.

How to apply for Maharashtra National Law University?

Admissions to undergraduate program: Five year integrated B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and post graduate program : One year LL.M., at Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai is held through Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) on merit basis.

How to apply for CLAT?

Applications has to be submitted ONLINE only from website consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Register on the website by using personal mobile number and email Id.
Candidates must fill the necessary personal and academic details.
Uploading of required documents
- Front facing passport size recent photograph with plain background.
- Signature of the candidate.
- Category certificate if you are applying under SC / ST / OBC.
- Relevant certificate issued by competent authority if you are applying if the candidate is P.W.D.
- Relevant certificate issued by competent authority if you are coming under BPL category
Application fees is INR 4000 and for SC / ST / BPL category candidates is INR 3500.
Previous year question papers can be purchased at INR 500 not included in application fees.
Submit and download the form for future references.

Applications for Foreign Nationals/ NRI

All applicants are required to pay the Application fee of INR 5000 (or USD 100) in case the remittance is made from abroad, by using the payment gateway details of which are available on the University website.
Applications complete in all respects, together with self attested copies card of necessary documents must reach the University on or before given date.
Candidates fulfilling all eligibility conditions and making application complete with all documentation shall be eligible for admission under this category.
- The applicants will be interviewed by a Selection panel appointed by the University.
- Offer of admission under this category shall be in accordance with the merit list prepared by the Admission Committee.

Applications for Ph.D Program

Application forms may be downloaded from the university website www.mnlumumbai.edu.in
Filled-up application form along with the self-attested photocopies of the supporting documents and a demand draft of INR 2000 in favour of Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai.
The admission will be through an entrance test and a personal interview.
The entrance test will be held at the University’s campus on the given date.
UGC-NET / JRF qualified candidates will be exempted from appearing in the Ph.D. Entrance Test (PAT) but will have to submit the research proposal and shall appear for the Personal Interview.
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of entrance test will be called for a presentation of a research proposal.
Admission will be subject to the availability of vacancies and facilities in the area of research chosen by the candidate.

Maharashtra National Law University Scholarships 2023

For students domiciled in Maharashtra, the University provides 25 percent concession in the tuition fees subject to fulfilment of requisite conditions.
The University facilitates the students belonging to the reserved category of Maharashtra state to avail the scholarship offered by the Department of Social Justice & Assistance, Government of Maharashtra.
The University facilitates scholarship for students domiciled in other states in accordance with Central / State government rules and policies.

FAQs

Ques. Who has to qualify PAT ?

Ans. Candidates who have not qualified NET / SET / JRF examination of the apex bodies in higher / technical professional education or other equivalent examination shall have to take Ph. D. Registration Admission Test” (PAT), conducted by MNLU Mumbai. The candidate shall apply for PAT in the prescribed Application Form within the date notified. The entrance test PAT will generally be of two hours duration. The questions will be of objective type inclusive of short answer questions and/or essay type based on Legal Research Methodology having 50% weightage and other law subjects. There shall be no negative marking.

Ques. What are the facilities offered at the university ?

Ans. The centrally air-conditioned floors of the Academic block have all essential amenities like smart classrooms, library, reading room, moot court hall, mediation centre, legal service clinic, internship cell, boardroom and conference hall etc., ideal for optimizing the students’ learning, research, training and extension activities. The University facilitates access to a well-equipped library with a large number of books, law journals, magazines and subscription to multiple online databases such as JStor, Hein Online, SCC Online, Manupatra OUP and Westlaw. The residential blocks include adequately furnished and spacious double-sharing hostel rooms with WI-FI connectivity. Every room has an attached washroom and a spacious balcony.

Ques. Does University provide any hostel facilities?

Ans. The university is home to fully furnished a 100 room residential block. Students have access to lobbies, recreational centres for various activities, sports areas, etc.