Master of Law (LL.M.) 

at CNLU Patna, Patna

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.

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.

Admission at Chanakya National Law University for the LLM course is not too easy as it offers merit positions. The university has very successful academic and placement records, and it attracts a good number of students every year. Candidates have to prove their academic excellence based on the accepted CLAT entrance exam, as there are only 60 seats in the LLM course. Furthermore, they have to prepare themselves well in advance and prove their capabilities at the time of admission.

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.

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.