CNLU Patna: Cut Off, Courses, Fees, Admissions 2025 (Open), Placements

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.

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.

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:

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The median package offered to BA LLB/ BBA LLB and LLM students during CNLU Patna placements 2022 was INR 10.10 LPA and INR 9 LPA, respectively. CNLU Placements 2022: A growth of almost 33% was recorded in the 2022 median package for BA LLB/ BBA LLB courses when compared with 2021.

The official placement report for 2024 is yet to be released. However, the University has released the NIRF report 2024 that incorporates the course-wise total strength and the number of students placed. As per the report, almost 77% of the BA LLB/ BBA LLB and 70% of the LLM batch was placed during CNLU placements 2023. Refer to the table below to know the Chanakya National Law University Patna placement rate for 2023:

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:

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.

CNLU Patna which is one of the best institutes for law admissions has released its Round 1 seat allotment results recently. It accepts CLAT scores to offer courses such LLB for various specialisations. Considering the CNLU Patna cut off 2025 for the Round 1 seat allotment results, the cutoff for BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) stood at 1278 and 1424, respectively, for the General AI category candidates. While analysing the cutoffs, we can see a fluctuating trend over the years. The 2024 cutoff for BA LLB Hons and BBA LLB Hons stood at 1236 and 1374, respectively. Find below the year-wise cutoff table for more CLAT Round 1 analysis:

Candidates are selected for admission in Chanakya National Law University based on their scores in the various entrance exams accepted by the university. The university mainly accepts the CLAT exam scores for admission in the courses offered. Other exams accepted by the university includes UGC NET/JRF. 

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.

There are several career opportunities opened in government services for an LLM degree holder from Chanakya National Law University. They might work as legal advisors in government departments on important policy and legislative issues or as government policy analysts, analysing legal issues and assisting in developing public policy. Besides, CNLU LLM degree holders can act as legal consultants for governmental organisations. Some of the career scopes after LLM in various government sectors are as follows:

• Public Prosecutor
• Civil Judge
• Legal Associate in various Government Departments.

Below are the important dates regarding GNLU CLAT cut off 2024:

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. 

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:

 

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.

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:

Yes, Chanakya National Law University admissions are open for the academic year 2025. Candidates must appear for the entrance exams accepted by the university for admission in their preferred course. This is mainly CLAT. Candidates must achieve a valid aggregate in the CLAT exam. Additionally, they must ensure fulfilling the eligibility criteria required for admission in Chanakya National Law University.

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.