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CNLU Patna Ranking 2025

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CNLU Patna is a well-known institute recognised across categories by a number of ranking bodies. Last year, the university maintained a strong standing in the #17 in NIRF 'Law' category rankings, cementing its rank with the top-most institutes in the country. In the 'Law' category, CNLU Patna ranked in the top 50 in the country for the second consecutive year in 2025.

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CNLU Patna Ranking Highlights 2025
NIRF Ranking 2025
India Today Ranking 2025
CNLU Patna Course Ranking
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CNLU Patna
CNLU Patna Ranking Highlights 2025

One of India’s top schools is CNLU Patna. Numerous national ranking agencies have continuously recognised it as one of the best institutes. According to the NIRF Ranking 2025, the institute has been awarded #17 rank in the Law category. The institute is a top-ranked institute because of its equipped infrastructure and well-educated faculty. Check the article given below to know details around CNLU Patna rankings.

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Law

NIRF, 2025

#17

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Bihar in 2025->

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Q: What rank is required for NLU Patna BA LLB (Hons) admission?

The opening or minimum rank required for NLU Patna is 1314 for BA LLB (Hons) and 1218 for BBA LLB (Hons) courses for General Category students under Vertical Reservation for CLAT Fifth Provisional Allotment List. CLAT Fifth Provisional Allotment list has been released by the Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) for NLU Patna admission to BBA LLB and LLM courses. Registered candidates for CLAT 2023 counselling were called by the respective NLUs through five provisional merit lists, each released by the Consortium of CLAT.

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Q: Is CNLU Patna under CUET?

No, Chanakya National Law University, Patna is not under CUET. The university accepts scores of other national level law entrance exams for admission to the courses, such as CLAT. The university also accepts the UGC NET exam for admission in the PhD course.

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Q: Which institute is better CNLU Patna or NLU Ranchi?

Though both Chanakya National Law University Patna and National Law University Ranchi are top-tier national law education institutes. While choosing one for higher-studies students should consider several factors which are discussed in the comparison table below:

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees
CNLU Patna	INR 10.4 LPA	INR 5.75 Lakhs
NLU Ranchi	INR 10 LPA	INR 5.5 Lakhs

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Q: Which one is better for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Amity University Patna or Chanakya National Law University, Patna?

CNLU patna is better than amity patna for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) because of many reasons like one of them is amity patna was established in 2017 and CNLU was established in 2006, so it has a great alumini network and CNLU has as good reputation in law colleges as compared to amity patna and CNLU is a law centric government college whereas amity patna is a multiple degree private college. CNLU is a better option for doing B.A. LL.B. (Hons.).

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CNLU Patna
NIRF Ranking 2025

CNLU Patna has been ranked well by the NIRF under the 'Law' category. Through the years, the NIRF rankings for CNLU Patna indicate the institute's strong performance in crucial areas such as the Quality of Education, Conducting Impactful Research, the Expertise of Faculty members, and Overall Institutional Management. These good rankings not only prove the institute's positive reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evaluated against the standards established by the NIRF. When evaluated against the ranking of the past years, it has been noticed that in the 'Law' category, the institute's ranks have shown an increasing trend. In 2025, CNLU Patna climbed 14 ranks to #17 rank in the 'Law' category by the NIRF ranking.

Explore the most recent rankings from other ranking bodies and their respective categories below.

Category	2024	2025
Law	31	17

CNLU Patna Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

Similar ranked Law colleges by NIRF

Law

College	Ranking
NUJS Kolkata Compare	4
GNLU Gandhinagar Compare	5
NLU Odisha (NLUO) - National Law University Compare	15
CNLU Patna	17
RMLNLU Compare	21
NLIU Bhopal Compare	27
MNLU Nagpur Compare	28

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CNLU Patna
India Today Ranking 2025

CNLU Patna has received strong ranks by the India Today under the 'Law Universities' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the India Today 2025.

Check out the latest rankings for other ranking bodies and their categories below.

Category	2025
Law	12

CNLU Patna Ranking
India Today Ranking Comparison

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College	Ranking
Lloyd Law College Compare	9
ILS Pune Compare	10
Christ University Law Compare	11
CNLU Patna	12
New Law College, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University	13
Faculty of Law Compare	14
Army Institute of Law	15

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Course Ranking

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Ranked by	2024	2025
India Today	-	12
NIRF	31	17

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Many of our students secure placements in top banks, law firms and various NGOs.

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Students got placed in ICICI Bank, Vidhi Legal Associates, Khaitan and Khaitan etc.

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Tanya

B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2027

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Overall, it is a good university in the state of Bihar.

Placements: Our college has 100% placements. There is a good environment to study. There are so many things to do at the law university. Overall, it is a good university in the state of Bihar.

Infrastructure: Facilities like Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, library, sports room, etc., are available. Canteens are also available there. Overall, it is good, but sometimes, because of students, conflicts between students are more frequent because of religion, caste, discrimination, etc. But the faculty members can manage all. The infrastructure and facilities are growing day by day.

Faculty: Faculty members are good at teaching. They give us good marks in all subjects.

Other: Fests are organised. Extracurricular activities are also conducted here. I have an interest in the LL.B. course, so I chose this course and believe me, it's so much joyful.

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025Read More

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B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2029

3.4

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Best tier-3 NLU in Patna.

Placements: Packages range from 8 LPA to 12 LPA. Generally, students are placed off campus or they choose to pursue judiciary, but those who appear for placements are generally placed. Major recruiters here are ICICI Bank, Wadia Ghandy, etc. These companies often visit to recruit.

Infrastructure: You get a one-device login Wi-Fi. Classrooms are fully equipped with air conditioners, smart boards, etc. Library is quite big and has ample space for studies. The timings are also great, it is open till 2:00 AM. Hostels are decent, you are provided with on campus hostel.

Faculty: Since the change in the vice-chancellor, curriculum has gone under many changes. Studies are getting more applications-based. A shift is seen from wrote learning to application based learning. Faculty members are decent. New good faculty members are also introduced which offer insightful discussions.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2025Read More

Anonymous

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2029

3.4

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Currently doing above average, BUT VERY OPTIMISTIC FUTURE ahead. High demand in the next 5 years.

Placements: The college has a prevalent judiciary culture. So, the remaining minor crowd of corporate enthusiasts, the good news is that this year ALL those who wanted to get placement were placed. There has been a high increase in visits from tier 1 and tier 2 firms regularly. Mostly, banks were recruiting students till now. Efforts from personal capacity too were required for placements till now.

Infrastructure: We have the best classrooms among all the NLUs of the country with all digital facilities. We have one of the biggest libraries and its never-ending contents—both online and offline. Hostel facility is average. Single occupancy rooms are not available from 1st year. Food is good and value for money. Though sports facilities are hardly decent, we still have active sports committees making the level decent.

Faculty: The college offers cooperative teachers and a student-friendly curriculum with less academic pressure on students. New and interesting courses have been introduced to keep up with the new age requirements (e.g., AI and law), along with traditional learning. There are new collaborations with other universities for different courses (e.g., SEL programme of ISB). Very nice academics.

Other: The college is currently in a revolutionizing stage and many good changes are taking place in terms of infrastructure, curriculum, faculty, new courses, unique culture, etc. The student-friendly curriculum is the best part of this college, providing you enough time for your individual work.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2024Read More

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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2028

3.6

2Placements5Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Overall experience is good.

Placements: The placement record at my college is poor with only four or five students getting pre placement offers. This is disappointing but the administration is working to improve the situation.

Infrastructure: The classrooms are air conditioned and have smart LED and properly functioning mic systems, so the teachers' voices come through clearly. The campus is clean and lush green, and the library has separate desks for everyone and is air conditioned.

Faculty: The quality of the professors varies, which can be a problem for students because the collaborative teaching system makes it difficult to keep up with all of them. The course moves at a fast pace, but it prepares students for the rigors that lie ahead. The difficulty level of the exams is quite good, with almost all questions being application-based.

Other: There are many committees that keep the events happening, and the students are very involved. For example, students participate in moot competitions. Overall, it is a very busy life at the university.

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2024Read More

Sonam

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2026

3.2

2Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Know all about Chanakya National Law University.

Placements: The University has a placement cell but the percentage of students getting placed through the placement cell is very low, 3-4 students each year. The recruiters are usually Khaitan and Co., ICICI, etc. The average package is 18-22 LPA. The top roles offered are associates, legal consultants, etc.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the academic block as well as the hostels are very good. The classrooms are inbuilt with smart digital classrooms, which also facilitate the students to attend the classes online in case they are sick for a prolonged time. WiFi is accessible throughout the campus. There is a computer lab as well. There are separate hostel facilities for girls and boys. Each room has a separate balcony. Hostels have a gym facility, washing machine, badminton court and common hall for indoor games like table tennis and carrom. The mess is in the hostel itself. The food quality is good and meals enriching in nutrients are incorporated in the menu. The college has football, volleyball and basketball courts as well.

Faculty: The faculty is helpful, qualified and knowledgeable. They try to impart as much knowledge as possible through their lectures. There are also guest lecturers. The course curriculum is carefully curated to meet contemporary needs and make the students industry-ready. The question papers are very tricky, as they not only test the bookish knowledge but also help the students prepare situation-based questions. The passing marks are 50% of the total marks and the passing percentage of students is nearly 90-95%.

Other: The course is an integrated course and saves time. The campus life is quite jolly and peaceful. There are various different events that occur throughout the year.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2024Read More

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B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2027

3.2

2Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Best law college in Bihar.

Placements: In my college, there is an internship and placement cell known as CDIC. But it provides internships to only a few students. Even in placements, it is able to provide to a few only. The rest of the students secure placement by themselves. Our college brings placement opportunities mainly from ICICI Bank. The highest package being 12,00,000 lpa. Law firms like JSA, DSK Legal, and Dentons Link Legal have also provided opportunities to students.

Infrastructure: There are separate hostels for boys and girls. The hostel facilities include a gym, message, canteen, water cooler, Wi-Fi and washing machines. The menu is decided by student representatives and the quality of the food is average. The hostel also has a medical attendant 24*7 and sports facilities like badminton court, volleyball court, basketball court and equipment to play it with. It also has a common hall for indoor games like cribbage, chess, table tennis and more. Our college also has an ambulance 24*7 in case of emergency.

Faculty: The teachers are highly qualified and helpful. They are available in their chambers till 6 p.m., so anyone can approach them. But some teachers way of teaching is not good as they are not able to make students understand. The curriculum is very relevant as it teaches a variety of subjects along with practical skills like drafting and moot court. There are 2 exams in a semester: mid-semester and end-sem. Both are at an average level of difficulty, and students generally get good marks. Only 2-3% fail.

Other: Events like moot court competition, mediation competition, DJ nights, and dandya nights take place. Annual festivals like JEEVATVA also take place. The college is the best law college in Bihar. The course provides help in the complete development of a student and helps build a career. The teaching quality must be further improved and more infrastructure must take place.

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2024Read More

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What are the documents required for CNLU application process?

Answered a month ago

Students need to upload necessary documents to complete the application process of CNLU Patna. Documents required for CNLU application process are given below:

Marksheet and certificate of Class 10 and Class 12
Graduation degree and marksheet (for LLM/ PhD/ DPhil/ LLD courses)
Postgraduation degree and

Gaurika Chhabra

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Can I get direct admission in CNLU Patna?

Answered a month ago

No, you cannot get direct admission in CNLU Patna. CNLU admissions are entrance-based. The college accepts CLAT entrance exam for admission in law courses. Students must appear for CLAT entrance exam and meet the cut off requirement to get admission in CNLU Patna.

Gaurika Chhabra

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How can I get admission in CNLU Patna?

Answered a month ago

To get admission at CNLU Patna, students must have a valid score in the last qualifying exam. For UG courses, students must pass Class 12 with an aggregate of 45% from a recognised board. For PG courses, students must have a graduation degree in the relevant field. For PhD, students must have a mast

Gaurika Chhabra

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What is the selection criteria for admission in CNLU Patna?

Answered a month ago

To get admission in CNLU Patna, the selection criteria is entrance based. Entrance exam is considered for final seat allotment. Check the table below to get more information about the selection criteria for IIM Trichy courses:

Courses	Selection
B.A. LLB	CLAT
LLM	CLAT/ LLM Entrance Exam
BBA LLB	CLAT
PhD	PhD Entrance Test

Gaurika Chhabra

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What is the eligibility criteria for admission in CNLU Patna?

Answered a month ago

To get admission in CNLU Patna, the eligibility requirement must be met. Students must have a valid score in the last qualifying exam required for admission in preferred course. Check the table below to get more information about the eligibility criteria for CNLU courses:

Courses	Eligibility
BA LLB	Minimum 45% in Class 12
LLM	LLB/ five-year integrated LLB from a recognised university with an aggregate of 50%
BBA LLB	Minimum 45% in Class 12
PhD	Master's degree in the relevant stream with an aggregate of 55% (50% for reserved category candidates)