Doctor of Law(LL.D.) 

at CNLU Patna, Patna

Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) in Patna, Bihar has 12 courses with an average annual fee of Rs.1,45,700. Some of the fees for the courses are: 

B.A. + LL.B.: Rs.1,33,500 per year

Post Graduate Diploma: Rs.90,000 per year

Master of Laws (LLM): Rs.1,10,000 for two years

Master of Philosophy in Law (M.Phil (Law): Rs.30,000 for three years

B.A./B.B.A, LL.B. (Hons.) Program: Rs.1,04,500 per year for FN/NRI/NRI- Sponsored Category

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The University has released the median package details for UG and PG Law courses. As per the NIRF report 2025, the 2024 median package for BA LLB/ BBA LLB courses stood at INR 10.80 LPA and for LLM, it was INR 7.20 LPA. The following table represents the CNLU placement packages for the past three years:

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.

In terms of placements, the University has achieved a good record. During 2024 placements, 110 students of BA LLB/ BBA LLB batch was placed. Further, the median package for BA LLB/ BBA LLB and LLM courses recorded was INR 10.80 LPA and INR 7.20 LPA, respectively. The complete insights of CNLU Patna placements 2024 are mentioned below:

NOTE: The above placement record is fetched from the NIRF report 2025.

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.

A total of 426 students have been placed during the Chanakya National Law University placements in the past three years. Check out the table below to see the breakdown of students placed in each year:

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

The given documents are required for Chanakya National Law University Patna admissions:

1. Copy of the scorecard of the CLAT exam.
2. Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet.
3. Graduation marksheet.
4. Copies of all academic certificates and degrees.
5. Percentage conversion certificate from College/University (In case of CGPA /CPA) (For PG courses).
6. Category Certificate (If applying as SC/ST)

There are no separate application fees for Chanakya National Law University Patna admissions students must pay the admission fees after their seat is allocated through CLAT counselling. Though students must pay the CLAT exam registration fees which are INR 4000 (INR 3500 for SC/ST/BPL).