Doctor of Law(LL.D.) 

at CNLU Patna, Patna

Chanakya National Law University accepts the CLAT entrance exam for admission to its BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) courses at the undergraduate level. CNLU Patna CLAT cutoff 2025 for Round 1 is out for different categories of students in the All India quota. The CLAT first round cutoff 2025 for BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) programmes stood at 1278 and 1424, respectively. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the category-wise CLAT first round closing ranks for BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) programmes under the AI quota:

The official placement report or brochure is yet to be released. As per the NIRF report 2024, 105 BA LLB/ BBA LLB and 43 LLM students were successfully placed during the 2023 placements. Furthermore, the median package for BA LLB/ BBA LLB and LLM courses stood at INR 10.40 LPA and INR 4.80 LPA, respectively. Check the complete insights of CNLU Patna placements 2023 from the table below:

NOTE: The above details are fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

Yes, LLM programme is available at CNLU Patna. The LLM programme covers the subjects, such as Comparative Public Law, Banking Law, Securities Law, Corporate Laws and many more. LLM admissions are entrance-based. Th selection of students is based on the entrance exam scores.

The University has released the median package details for UG and PG Law courses. As per the NIRF report 2024, the 2023 median package for BA LLB/ BBA LLB courses stood at INR 10.40 LPA and for LLM, it was INR 4.80 LPA. The following table represents the CNLU placement packages for the pats three years:

In terms of placements, the University has achieved a good record. During 2023 placements, 77% of the BA LLB/ BBA LLB batch was placed. Further, the median package for BA LLB/ BBA LLB and LLM courses recorded was INR 10.40 LPA and INR 4.80 LPA, respectively. The complete insights of CNLU Patna placements 2023 are mentioned below:

NOTE: The above placement record is fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

The table below compares the CNLU Patna placement statistics for 2023 with ILS Law College:

NOTE: The placement details for ILS Pune are fetched from Shiksha students' reviews. Also, the ILS Pune salary mentioned above is the average package.

The placement rate for LLM students has been consistently on the rise. However, this figure increased every year for LLM graduates from CNLU. The candidates may refer to the following table for more information:

CNLU Patna application process for DPhil, LLD and PhD programmes is conducted offline, whereas candidates applying to undergraduate integrated and LLM programmes, can register online on the official website of CLAT. The application fee of LLD, DPhil and PhD programmes is INR 5,000. For the latest information on application dates and forms, candidates are advised to visit the official website of CNLU Patna.

CNLU ( Chanakya National Law University) is considered to be one of the top Universities in Patna. It can be subjective considering individual choices through aiming for CNLU gets the great out of the students. Also, it focuses on the quality bring up of the aspirants which gets them academically ready as well as for the real life challenges in their particular field

According to unofficial sources, the CNLU Patna alumni are majorly working in the Legal sector with a 56% share. See the below infographic illustrating the sector-wise distribution of alumni: