Colleges in Ranchi

There are a total of 142 seats for the BA LLB (Hons) programme at NLU Ranchi. The seat allotment process is carried out based on CLAT scores and as per the seat availability. NUSRL Ranchi reserves the right to revise the seat intake. Moreover, it must be noted that the seat intake mentioned here is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

NLU Ranchi accepts CLAT scores, followed by a round of counselling for admission to the integrated law programme. During the NUSRL CLAT cutoff 2024, the cutoff list was released up to five rounds. The last round closing rank for the BA LLB (Hons) course was 1594. Observing the last three years closing ranks, an inconsistency is observed in closing ranks for the General AI quota. Moreover, the last round cutoff of the same course was 1895 in 2023, while in 2022, the cutoff closed at 1578.

No, you cannot take admission to the BA LLB (Hons) course of NUSRL Ranchi without a Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) score. Admission to law programmes at the National Law Universities is based on this exam score only. The exam is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). Thus, the course aspirants must take the entrance test to secure a seat in the integrated programme.

Yes, the 2026 session year has commenced at NUSRL Ranchi with the release of CLAT 2026 notification. The application forms are released in Jul. Aspirants must submit their applications on or before the prescribed deadline. The entrance examination will be held soon.

There are a plethora of opportunities for LLM degree holders in the government sector. Some of the popular jobs available are of judges and megistrates in the courts. NLU Ranchi LLM graduates have to maintain a good profile and have to clear the respective exam or selection rounds of the job posting department/authority. Some other profiles that the LLM graduates can apply for are:

• Public Prosecutor
• Legal Associate
• Civil Judge, etc.

Degree holders can read more about a career after LLM, here.

Yes, NUSRL Ranchi offer scholarships for its PG programme. The aspirants who fulfil the criteria prescribed by the university can apply for a scholarship scheme. NLU Ranchi offers merit and support scholarships. The merit scholarship is offered based on candidates CGPA in the first semester of the course. Additionally, the support scholarship is for candiates belonging to reserved categories. 

The NUSRL Ranchi CLAT cutoff 2026 was announced for admission to the BA LLB, BBA LLB and LLM courses for Round 1 for both the All India and Home State quota. 

According to the Round 1 closing ranks, the cutoff for all the LLM course specialisation was 1119 for the General AI category candidates. On the other hand, for the General HS quota, the cutoff for the same course was 3215, according to the Round 1 closing ranks for all the specialisations. Students can refer to the table below to know the LLM Round 1 closing cutoff for all the LLM specialisations for the General AI quota. 

National Law University, Ranchi select candidates for admission to its LLM programme based on merit in CLAT. The aspirants with a valid integrated law course/LLB degree passed with at least 55% aggregate can register to take the test. The application form can be filled out through the CLAT official website. After CLAT result announcement, the cutoff rank is announced. Candidates who meet the NLU Ranchi LLM CLAT cutoff have to participate in the CLAT counselling to secure a seat. After the seat allotment, selected students have to report to the university and pay the admission fee for seat confirmation.