GNLU Gandhinagar (NLU) - Gujarat National Law University Answered Questions

The GNLU Gandhinagar offers admission to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) course on the basis of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) ranking. Additionally, admission under other categories such as NRI, FN, JK, NE, and Sports Quota are also considered based on separate expression of interest forms and applications received by the university.

Yes, it is worth paying for the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at GNLU Gandhinagar. The university offers excellent academic and employment opportunities, a strong faculty, and a great infrastructure. It is ranked 8th in India by NIRF and 4th by India Today, and has a good placement record. Additionally, the university provides monthly income assistance to litigants and has a Legal Incubation Cell to support innovation. The campus is strategically located, and commuting is facilitated by the Ahmedabad Metro. Overall, GNLU stands out as one of the best legal institutions in India, making it an excellent choice for students who wish to craft a career in the legal field.

Yes, there are overhead expenses during B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at GNLU Gandhinagar. The expenses include:
- Infrastructure Maintenance Fee: ₹ 28,000
- Examination Fee: ₹ 6,000
- Academic Facility Fee: ₹ 18,000
- Halls of Residence: ₹ 24,000
- Mess Fee: ₹ 36,000
- Extra-Curricular, Adventure, Sports, and Gymnasium, Social and Cultural Activities, Welfare Fee: ₹ 3,000
Total (including Mess Charges): ₹ 2,52,000/-
Additionally, NRI and Foreign National students have to pay ₹ 1,32,000/- + $12,500 USD + $2,000 (as one-time development charges) for UG and ₹ 1,32,000/- + $6,000 USD + $500 (as one-time development charges) for PG.

The eligibility criteria to seek direct admission for the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) course at GNLU Gandhinagar includes:
1. All India: UR - 79, SC - 23, ST - 12, OBC - 42, EWS - 16
2. Supernumerary Seats: NRI - 16, FN - 05, Total - 193
3. Admission under Other Categories: NRI/FN/JK/NE Categories, Sports Quota (4 Supernumerary Seats)
Please note that the admission under NRI/FN/JK/NE Categories and Sports Quota requires a separate expression of interest form and direct admission will be undertaken on the basis of applications received by using the CLAT ranking.

Fill the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) form.
For NRI/FN/JK/NE categories, fill a separate expression of interest form.
For Sports Quota, apply directly to the University and fill the required form.
Check the admission brochure and fee refund policy on the GNLU website.
Submit requisite documents as per the notification for admission under various categories.

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) graduates from GNLU Gandhinagar can pursue various careers, including:
Law firms
Supreme Court of India
High Courts
Senior Advocates
Union and State Government Departments
Tribunals
National and state PSUs
LPOs
Banks
Corporate houses
Think-tanks
NGOs
They can also pursue higher education, such as LL.M. and Ph.D. in Law and inter-disciplinary fields.

To apply for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at GNLU Gandhinagar, follow these steps:
Fill out the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) form.
For admission under NRI/FN/JK/NE categories, fill out a separate expression of interest form available on the GNLU website.
For admission under Sports Quota, apply directly to the University and fill out the required form.
Note: Refer to the Admission Brochure-2025 for GNLU Gandhinagar Campus and the university's website for more details on the admission process, required documents, and fee refund policy.

Yes, private companies hire from B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at GNLU Gandhinagar. Some of the private companies that have hired students from GNLU include Khaitan and Co., Satlaj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd., and Gujarat International Finance Tec-City SEZ Ltd (GIFT).

Admission to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program at GNLU Gandhinagar is through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). The admission criteria include:
- Filling out the CLAT form
- For NRI/FN/JK/NE categories, filling a separate expression of interest form
- Direct admission for NRI/FN/JK/NE categories based on CLAT ranking
- For Sports Quota, applying directly to the University and filling a separate form.
The seat distribution is as follows:
| Course | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | NRI | FN | Total | Jammu & Kashmir (JK) Residents | North East (NE)India | Sports Quota UG |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 79 | 23 | 12 | 42 | 16 | 16 | 05 | 193 | 02 | 05 | 04 |