CNLU Patna- Chanakya National Law University

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:

With an EWS rank of 1,700 and an All India Rank (AIR) of 19,202 in the CLAT, it could be difficult to get accepted to Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna. In prior years, the general category closing ranks for CNLU's BA LLB programme were about 1,285. 
 State reservation policies, however, can help you as a candidate with a Bihar domicile, which could increase your chances.

Yes, LPU offers scholarships every year based on academic performance, LPUNEST scores, and other criteria such as sports, cultural activities, and financial need. LPUNEST Scholarship has 2 chances, if you want to get better scholarship you can take the test again , the best scholarship anybody achieves will last for every semester throughout the course.

CNLU is ranked at #31 as per the ranking agency NIRF 2024. It is considered to be one of the best law universities in India. For years, CNLU Patna has been well recognised as one of the top institutions by NIRF 2024 across various segments of universities for outstanding performances in Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research parameters and a marvellous learning environment.

Note: The referenced NIRF ranking is sourced from the official website.

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:

The Chanakya National Law University has a very competitive LLM course with the minimum number of seats intake. The sanctioned number of available seats for CNLU LLM varies every year, and with that, the availability according to the admission level. However, the total intake of seats for the LLM course is 60. However, the university reserves the right to revise the seat allotment. The above-mentioned seat intake is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body. This is still subject to change; hence, the same is indicative.