NLUs Fee Structure 2025: Category & Course-wise National Law Universities Fee Structure, Components
India has a total of 25 National Law Universities (NLUs) where law aspirants can study undergraduate or postgraduate courses. While all NLUs offer admission based on CLAT scores, NLU Delhi conducts the admission process based on AILET entrance exam. One of the most important steps of securing admission at NLUs is admission fee payment. The fee for undergraduate courses at NLUs ranges from INR 3 Lakh to INR 1 Lakh, and for postgraduate courses, the fee can be anywhere between INR 2.80 Lakh to 0.80 Lakh. In this article, we have listed all the NLUs with fee structure for the five-year LLB courses i.e. BA LLB, BCom LLB, BBA LLB, as well as the LLM course. Moreover, the application fees for NLU entrance exams i.e. CLAT and AILET are provided on this page below.
NLU 2025 Fees - Components
The admission fee of NLUs comprises various components i.e. annual fees, one-time fees as well as deposits as under:
- Tuition fee
- Admission fee
- Infrastructure and development fee
- Library, ID card, examination fee, basic amenities fees
- Sports, gym, medical, internet, electricity, moot court charges
- Hostel facilities, mess deposit
NLUs Fee Structure 2025 - Program-wise fees, refundable, one-time fee components (Updated)
Here is the course-wise fee structure for NLUs in India with all components and categories:
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| National Law University |
UG fees |
PG Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Gen category - INR 2,88,855 p.a SC/ ST - INR 2,85,445 p.a |
Gen category - INR 2,18,875 p.a SC/ ST - INR 2,15,300 p.a |
|
| National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad |
INR 2,22,000 p.a
One-time payment - INR 10,000 Refundable desposits - INR 20,000 (INR 14,000 for SC/ST) |
INR 1,45,000
One-time payment - INR. 10,000 Refundable desposits - INR 20,000 (INR 14,000 for SC/ST) |
| INR 2,47,000
|
INR 2,15,000
|
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| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS) Kolkata |
INR 1,81,200 (1st semester fee)
Refundable deposit - INR 10,000 Admission fee - INR 5000 |
INR 1,30,000 (1st semester fee)
Refundable deposit - INR 10,000 Admission fee - INR 5000 |
| INR 1,15,000 (1st semester fee)
Refundable security - INR 17,000 Admission fee - INR 12,000 |
INR 85,000 (1st semester)
Refundable security - INR 17,000 Admission fee - INR 12,000 |
|
| INR 1,70,000 per annum
Caution Money (Refundable-One time) - INR 25,000 Admission fee - INR 5,000 |
INR 1,35,000 per annum
Caution Money (Refundable-One time) - INR 10,000 Admission fee - INR 5,000 |
|
| INR 2,52,000 per annum
Admission fee - INR 2000 Security Deposit / Alumni Fee - INR 15,000 |
INR 2,15,600 per annum
Admission fee - INR 2000 Security Deposit / Alumni Fee - INR 15,000 |
|
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMNLU), Lucknow |
INR 1,08,000 per annum
Admission fee - INR 1,000 Caution money - INR 10,000 |
INR 68,000
Admission fee - INR 1,000 Caution money - INR 10,000 |
| INR 1,86,000 p.a INR 34,000 (advanced mess charges) p.a
Admission fee - INR. 5,000 Caution money - INR 20,000 |
INR 1,41,000 p.a INR 34,000 (advanced mess charges) p.a
Admission fee - INR. 5,000 Caution money - INR. 20,000 |
|
| INR 1,88,700 p.a Hostel Fee
Admission fee - INR. 5,000 Matriculation fee - INR. 300 Alumni Association fee - INR. 1,000 Caution Deposit (Refundable) - Rs. 10,000 Hostel fee: Rent - INR. 17,500 p.a Refundable Desposit - INR. 6,000 (at the time of admission) Hostel Amenities - INR. 6,000 p.a |
INR 1,30,700 p.a
Admission fee - INR. 5,000 Matriculation fee - INR. 300 Alumni Association fee - INR. 1,000 Caution Deposit (Refundable) - INR. 10,000 Hostel fee: Rent - INR. 17,500 p.a Refundable Desposit - INR. 6,000 (at the time of admission) Hostel Amenities - INR. 6,000 p.a Mess Advance - INR. 3,000 p.a Establishment Advance - INR. 5,000 |
|
| INR 2,01,000 p.a Refundable deposits Refundable deposits: Library deposit - INR. 5,000 Mess Deposit - INR. 5,000 |
INR 1,41, 000 Refundable deposits Refundable deposits: Library deposit - INR. 5,000 Mess Deposit - INR. 5,000 |
|
| National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL) Ranchi |
INR 1,01,00 per semester In addition, the candidate has to pay:
|
INR 88,800 per semester In addition, the candidate has to pay:
|
| INR 1,81,500 p.a
One-time fee Admission fee - INR. 5,000 Student Bar Association Fee - INR. 2,500 Refundable one-time fees Library Deposit - INR 10,000 Hostel Deposit - INR 10,000 Mess Deposit - INR 10,000 |
INR 1,54,500
One-time fee Admission fee - INR. 5,000 Refundable one-time fees Library Deposit - INR. 10,000 Hostel Deposit - INR 10,000 Mess Deposit - INR 10,000 |
|
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam |
INR 1,70,000 p.a
Admission fees - INR 3,000 Alumni fee - INR. 2,000 Hostel Deposit (Refundable) - INR 10,000 Library Deposit (Refundable) - INR 5,000 Canteen Security Deposit (Refundable) - INR 10,000 |
INR 1,52,000 p.a
Admission fees - INR 3,000 Hostel Deposit (Refundable) - INR 10,000 Library Deposit (Refundable) - INR 5,000 Canteen Security Deposit (Refundable) - INR 10,000 |
| INR 1,93,000
One-time fees Campus Development Fund Fee - INR. 5,000 Admission fee - INR. 5,000 Refundable deposits Library deposit - INR. 5,000 Hostel deposit - INR. 10,000 (INR 4,000 for SC/ST) Mess Deposit - INR. 5,000 |
INR 1,49,000
One-time fees Admission fee - INR. 5,000 Refundable deposits Library deposit - INR 5,000 Hostel deposit - INR 10,000 (Rs. 4,000 for SC/ST) Mess Deposit - INR 5,000 |
|
| Maharashtra domicile - INR 2,75,750 All India candidates - INR 3,07,000 |
Maharashtra domicile - INR 2,15,000 All India candidates – INR 2,26,000 |
|
| Maharashtra domicile – INR 2,20,750 All India candidates - INR 2,47,000 |
Maharashtra domicile - INR 1,86,250 All India candidates - INR 2,05,000 |
|
| Maharashtra domicile - INR 2,33,501 All India candidates - INR 2,71,931 |
Maharashtra domicile - INR 1,59,875 All India candidates - INR 1,80,500 |
|
| INR 2,05,500 p.a In addition, there are the following one-time fees: Admission fees -INR 5,000 Refundable security - INR. 10,000 |
INR 1,56,500 p.a In addition, there are the following one-time fees: Admission fees - INR 5,000 Refundable security - INR. 10,000 |
|
| INR 1,87,000 p.a Not including the following one-time payments:
|
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| INR 2,15,000 p.a In addition, there are one-time and refundable fees. One-time fee Admission fee - INR. 10,000 Refundable fees: Caution Money - INR. 10,000 Library Deposit - INR. 10,000 Hostel Deposit - INR. 15,000 |
- |
|
| INR 1,88,000 per annum |
- |
|
| National Law University, Tirupura |
INR 1, 81, 000 per annum Admission fee - INR 5,000 per annum Student welfare fund- INR 5000 per annum Examination fee - INR 5,000 per annum Internet/ IT service fee - INR 5,000 per annum Electricity charges - INR 15,000 per annum Sports and games facilities - INR 2,000 per annum Moot court / Seminar / Workshops - INR 6,000 per annum Hostel fee - INR 25,000 Library fee - INR 3,000 Estate Maintenance - INR 10,000 per annum Refundable Library Deposits - INR 5,000 per annum Mess Deposit - INR 5,000 per annum |
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| GNLU Silavassa Campus |
Total fees - INR 2,58,000 Admission fees - INR 2,000 (one time) Alumni Fund - INR 15,000 (one-time and non-refundable) Annual fees Tuition fees - INR 1,20,000 Infrastructure Maintenance Fee - INR 28,000 Examination Fee - INR 6,000 Academic Facility Fee - INR 18,000 Halls of Residence - INR 24,000 Mess Fees - INR 42,000 Extra-Curricular, Adventure, Sports and Gymnasium, Social and Cultural Activities, Welfare Fee - INR 3,000 |
Total fees - INR 2,62,000 Admission fees - INR 2,000 (one time) Alumni Fund - INR 15,000(one-time and non-refundable) Annual fees Tuition fees - 1,20,000 Infrastructure Maintenance Fee - INR 28,000 Examination Fee - INR 28,000 Academic Facility Fee - INR 6,000 Halls of Residence - INR 24,000 Mess Fees - INR 46,200 Extra-Curricular, Adventure, Sports and Gymnasium, Social and Cultural Activities, Welfare Fee - INR 3,000 |
| National Law University (NLU) Delhi (admission through AILET) |
INR 1,63,500 p.a In addition, there are one-time payments. Admission Fee - INR. 2,500 Campus Development Fund Fee - INR. 5,000 Mess deposit - INR. 5,000 Hostel deposit - INR. 5,000 Library deposit - INR. 5,000 |
INR 1,39,000 (non-hostel fee) p.a |
NLSIU Bangalore Fees for Three-Year LLB Course
As NLSIU Bangalore offers 3-year LLB course, the fee structure is as under:
| Fee Structure Component | Fee in INR |
|---|---|
| Admission fee- one time payment | INR 10,000 |
| Tuition and facilities fee | INR 2,21,590 |
| Hostel residential charges | INR 43,375 |
| Mess charges | INR 43,375 |
| Refundable deposits – one time payment for General category | INR 16,000 |
| Refundable deposits – one time payment for SC/ST category | INR 13,000 |
| Total | INR 3,27,815 (INR 3,23,815 for SC/ST category) |
Application Fees for NLU Entrance Exams
The application fees for CLAT and AILET exams are as under:
| CLAT Application Fee 2025 | |
|---|---|
| General/ OBC/ PWD/ NRI/ PIO/ OCI candidates |
INR 4,000 |
| SC/ST/BPL |
INR 3,500 |
| Additional fee (if any) |
INR 500 for old question papers request |
| AILET application fee 2025 |
|
| General Category/ Kashmiri Migrants/ Resident of Jammu & Kashmir |
INR 3,050 |
| PWD/SC/ST category |
INR 1,050 |
| Below Poverty Line candidates from SC/ ST category |
No application fee |
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Q: Is there negative marking in CLAT PG?
The CLAT exam's marking scheme is based on the idea of negative grading. This indicates that 0.25 points is subtracted from the candidate's final score for each wrong response. One mark is given for each accurate response, and 0.25 marks is subtracted for each erroneous response. Hence, candidates have to be very carefull while marking their answers. Since, CLAT PG 2025 will have negative marking, students are advised to avoid guesswork and only answer the questions they are confident about.
Q: What is the new CLAT 2025 Exam pattern?
The consortium of NLUs has not come up with changes in the exam pattern of CLAT 2025 as of now. However, the consortium brought changes in the exam pattern for CLAT 2024. The total number of questions was reduced from 150 to 120. However, no changes were made to CLAT 2024 syllabus or the number of sections in the CLAT 2024 exam. The 120 questions were divided into the existing five sections; English Language, Current Affairs Including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.
Q: What changes have been made in CLAT exam pattern?
CLAT Consortium made few changes in CLAT 2024 exam pattern. Hence, it is expected that the consortium won't bring any changes in exam pattern of CLAT 2025. As per the revised pattern, there will be 120 questions for CLAT UG question paper. This means, 30 questions will be reduced from CLAT UG 2024 question paper. Earlier, there were 150 questions in CLAT UG question paper. Moreover, the question paper will be on similar lines as previous series i.e. passage-based objective-types questions of 1 mark each, and 0.25 marks to be deducted for incorrect attempts.
No change in the question paper of CLAT PG has been made, and it will be held as per the previous exam pattern i.e. 120 Objective Type Questions based on core law subjects.
In 2021, the Consortium had removed the descriptive section from the CLAT LL. M. exam pattern. All LL. M. candidates had to attempt 120 multiple-choice questions of 120 marks in a duration of two hours.
Q: How many questions will be asked in CLAT 2025?
As per the CLAT exam pattern, there will be 120 questions in CLAT 2025. Candidates must note that it is not mandatory to solve all the questions. Candidates should solve only those questions which they can solve correctly as there is negative marking in CLAT. During the exam preparation, focus on the chapters from which majority of the questions are added. This will help them in achieving the sectional and overall cut offs are required. The consortium has released the marking scheme for CLAT 2025 Exam too. Aspirants can refer to the marking scheme for UG courses below:
For every correct answer, candidates are awarded one mark
For every wrong attempt, 0.25 marks are deducted from their total score
No marks are awarded or deducted for questions not left un-attempted
Q: Is there negative marking in CLAT Exam?
Yes, the CLAT exam has negative marking of -0.25 marks for wrong attempt. Unanswered questions have no negative marking. Candidates must select questions to solve very carefully in the CLAT exam. They should solve only those questions which they know they can solve accurately.
For every correct answer, candidates are awarded one mark
For every wrong attempt, 0.25 marks are deducted from their total score
No marks are awarded or deducted for questions not left un-attempted
| CLAT Marking Parameters | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct answer | +1 marks |
| Incorrect answer | -0.25 marks |
| Un-attempted question | 0 marks |
Q: What type of GK is asked in CLAT?
The GK section carries a total 25 per cent weightage in the CLAT exam. Read below the best practices to follow to score well in GK section:
- You must be aware of the Daily Current Affairs in the area of the Economy, the Indian Constitution, Awards, sports, etc.
- Inculcate habit of reading the newspaper on a daily basis
- Static GK is also a part of the syllabus, but most of the questions are asked on the basis of the current affairs
- Try and read about various legal events and issues of the past
- Prepare your own notes. This will help you during your revision time
- Do not cram events. Try and understand why something happened and idea behind it
- Refer to as many Magazines, Newspapers, E-Newspapers, Blogs, etc., possible to be more aware of all the happenings worldwide
- Must watch news channels for at least 45 minutes to 1 hour per day
Q: What changes have been made in CLAT exam pattern?
The Consortium has not announced any changes in CLAT Exam Pattern 2025 until now. However, CLAT Consortium brought few changes in CLAT 2024 exam pattern. As per the new pattern, there were 120 questions for CLAT UG question paper. This means, 30 questions were reduced from CLAT UG 2024 question paper. Earlier, there were 150 questions in CLAT UG question paper. Moreover, the question paper were on similar lines as previous series i.e. passage-based objective-types questions of 1 mark each, and 0.25 marks was deducted for incorrect attempts.
No change in the question paper of CLAT PG was made, and it was held as per the previous exam pattern i.e. 120 Objective Type Questions based on core law subjects.
In 2021, the Consortium had removed the descriptive section from the CLAT LL. M. exam pattern. All LL. M. candidates had to attempt 120 multiple-choice questions of 120 marks in a duration of two hours.
Q: Has CLAT Exam Pattern 2025 revised?
The consortium of NLUs has come up with changes in the exam pattern of CLAT 2024. So, the exam pattern for CLAT 2025 has not been changed. As per the exam pattern for CLAT 2025, the total number of questions have been reduced from 150 to 120. However, no changes were made to CLAT 2025 syllabus or the number of sections in the CLAT 2025 exam. The 120 questions will be continued to be divided into the existing five sections; English Language, Current Affairs Including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.
Important FAQs related to NLU Fee Structure
Q: Which NLU has the highest fee?
Q: Which is the cheapest NLU?
Q: Why is the fee structure at NLUs high?
Q: Do all NLUs provide hostel facilities?
Q: What components are included in the fee structure of NLUs?
- Tuition fee
- Admission fee
- Infrastructure fee
- Hostel fee
- Library, ID card, examination fee
- Sports, gym, medical, internet, electricity, moot court charges
Q: Is the NLU fee structure for all categories the same?
Q: What is the application fee of CLAT?
Q: What is the fee structure of NLU Jodhpur?
Q: How much is the fee for UG courses at NLSIU Bangalore?
Q: How much is the fee for UG courses at NALSAR Hyderabad?
Q. Is the fee structure for NLUs revised?
Q. Are there any scholarships available at NLUs?
University Delhi Candidates can visit the official websites of NLUs to check the available scholarships for the current academic year.
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