CNLU Patna- Chanakya National Law University

1 Video,

6 Photos

CNLU Patna UG, PG, Doctorate Courses 2025

Q: How are B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) placements at CNLU, Patna?

Placement Statistics (2022): Of the 184 graduating students, 117 students were placed overall. 112 UG students and 5 PG students are included in this. PG students received a median package of INR 9 LPA, while UG students received a median compensation of INR 10.10 LPA. Huron Consulting Group, S&R Law Firm, and DH Law Associate were notable recruiters. Course-specific Placement Data (2022): UG Assignments: There were 127 students that graduated. There were 112 students placed. Package Media: INR 10.10 LPA PG Placements: 57 Students Completed Their Degrees Five students were placed. Package Media: INR 9 LPA1. Trends by Year: When compared to prior years, there were more students placed.

Patna

3.3 /5

(62 Reviews)

122 Student Q&A

A NAAC accredited
Public/Government University
Estd. 2006

CNLU Patna
What's new?

For All Courses

Change

NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2025 rankings, CNLU Patna ranks #31 under the category 'Law'.

The CLAT 2026 4th merit list is out for CNLU Patna admission to the PG-level LLM programme. Students must pay the confirmation fee by May 8, 2026, to either Float or Freeze their allotted seats.

The CLAT 2026 fourth merit list for admission to the five-year Integrated LLB (UG) courses is postponed. The new updated schedule will be announced on or after May 8, 2026.

CNLU Patna Overview

Table of contents

CNLU Patna Courses & Fees 2025
CNLU Patna- Chanakya National Law University Fee Structure
CNLU Patna All programs
CNLU Patna All courses
CNLU Patna Student reviews
CNLU Patna Admission FAQs

CNLU Patna Courses & Fees 2025

CNLU Patna- Chanakya National Law University has a variety of courses available. These courses are offered across UG and PG levels. Thus, the university offers education in different stream, such as Law, etc. Moreover, under many courses, there are multiple specialisations for students to choose from. Candidates seeking admission to any of the courses must fulfil the course-specific eligibility and selection criteria. The table below showcases the complete list of CNLU Patna- Chanakya National Law University courses offered, along with their eligibility criteria and fees:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.A. LL.B.(1 course)	5.7 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 45 % Exams : CLAT
LL.M.(1 course)	1.1 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 50 % Exams : CLAT
BBA LL.B.(1 course)	5.7 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 45 % Exams : CLAT

Commonly asked questions
On Fees and Eligibility

Q: If i got 85 to 88 marks in clat,can i get admission in chanakya national law university??

Well anything is hard to be said until cut off is released, but at this score it is hard to say you will get admission. also if you are gen category then it would get harder. You can try for management quota if possible but wait till the cut off is released don't worry till then.

Q: What is the closing rank of CNLU Patna?

Recently, CNLU Patna cutoff 2024 is out for CLAT Round 3 Seat Allotment. NLU Patna admissions to BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) at the UG level. Tabulated below is the closing rank of CNLU Patna for CLAT R3 for General category candidates belonging to All india Quota:

Course	2024
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)	1285

Q: What has been the cutoff trends for CNLU BA LLB (Hons) course in the past three years?

Chanakya National Law University accepts CLAT score, followed by CLAT conselling process for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) programme. As per CNLU Patna cutoff 2023, the last round closing rank was 1541 for the BBA LLB (Hons) course for the General All India category students. In 2022 and 2021, the last round closing rank stood at 1407 and 1312 for the BA LLB (Hons) course.

To check out the past three years cutoff trend for CNLU BA LLB (Hons), candidates can refer to the table given below:

Course	2021	2022	2023
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)	1312	1407 (R4)	1541

Q: What is the latest cutoff information for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at Chanakya National Law University, Patna?

The last-round cutoff for the General All India category for BA LLB (Hons) at Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) in Patna was 1541. The overall cutoff for CLAT was 2906–4173 rank.

Here are the closing ranks for BA LLB (Hons) by category for 2023:

General: 623
Scheduled Castes: 7313
Scheduled Tribe: 20349

The final admission decision is based on merit, which is determined by the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) scores.

CNLU Patna
Video stories

College Reviews

Eligibility & Cut Offs

CNLU Patna- Chanakya National Law University Fee Structure

The CNLU Patna- Chanakya National Law University fees vary depending on various factors. Some of these factors are stream, course level, chosen specialisation, etc. The fee structure for a few courses may be relatively higher than others since it includes additional charges, such as lab charges, field trips, and more. Tabulated below is the entire CNLU Patna fee structure for all the courses offered at the university:

Course Name	One-Time Fee	Tuition Fee	Hostel Fee
B.A. LL.B.	INR 6,500	INR 5,74,750	INR 2,40,000
BBA LL.B.	INR 6,500	INR 5,74,750	INR 2,40,000
LL.M.	INR 51,000	INR 1,10,000
LL.D.		INR 1,65,000

Search by Courses, Specialization

Filter

Streams

Course

Mode of Study

Specialization

5 More

Showing 4 Programs

B.A. LL.B.

1 Course

3.2(41)5 years

Exams Accepted

CLAT

Median Salary

₹10.4 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹5.75 L

Get Fee Details

LL.M.

1 Course1 year

Exams Accepted

CLAT

Median Salary

₹7.2 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.1 L

Get Fee Details

BBA LL.B.

1 Course

3.6(21)5 years

Exams Accepted

CLAT

Median Salary

₹10.4 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹5.75 L

Get Fee Details

LL.D.

1 Course3 years

Exams Accepted

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.65 L

Get Fee Details

CNLU Patna
All courses

Showing 4 Courses

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

3.25 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CLAT

Median Salary

₹10.4 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹5.75 L

Get Fee Details

Master of Law (LL.M.)

1 year

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CLAT

Median Salary

₹4.8 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.1 L

Get Fee Details

B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

3.65 years

Seats Offered

Exams Accepted

CLAT

Median Salary

₹10.4 LPA

Total Tuition Fees

₹5.75 L

Get Fee Details

Doctor of Law(LL.D.)

3 years

Seats Offered

– / –

Exams Accepted

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.65 L

Get Fee Details

Commonly asked questions
On All Courses

Q: Is Chanakya National Law University Patna NAAC accredited?

Yes, Chanakya National Law University Patna has received a strong 'B' grade NAAC accreditation with a CGPA of 2.17 on a 4 point scale. This rating depends on many different categories with its top performing metrics being:

Institutional Values & Best Practices
Governance, Leadership & Management
Curricular Aspects

Q: Which one is better for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Amity University Patna or Chanakya National Law University, Patna?

CNLU patna is better than amity patna for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) because of many reasons like one of them is amity patna was established in 2017 and CNLU was established in 2006, so it has a great alumini network and CNLU has as good reputation in law colleges as compared to amity patna and CNLU is a law centric government college whereas amity patna is a multiple degree private college. CNLU is a better option for doing B.A. LL.B. (Hons.).

Recommended Colleges

Explore popular similar colleges

Students who showed interest in CNLU Patna - B.A. LL.B. also showed interest in

NLU Ranchi (NUSRL) - National University of Study and Research In Law institute image

Ranchi

Courses Offered1 course3.8

Total Fees₹5.50 L

NLU Odisha (NLUO) - National Law University institute image

Cuttack

Courses Offered1 course3.8

Total Fees₹6.00 L

Himachal Pradesh National Law University institute image

Shimla

Courses Offered1 course3.3

Total Fees₹8.10 L

NLU Jodhpur (NLUJ) - National Law University institute image

Jodhpur

Courses Offered1 course4.3

Total Fees₹12.60 L

Want better recommendations?

There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.

+ Add preferences

Banaras Hindu University institute image

Varanasi

Courses Offered1 course4.3

Total Fees₹3.62 L

Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University institute image

Varanasi

Courses Offered1 course4.3

Total Fees₹3.62 L

Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University institute image

Aligarh

Courses Offered1 course4.3

Total FeesNA

Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University institute image

Prayagraj

Courses Offered1 course

Total FeesNA

India International University of Legal Education and Research (IIULER), Goa institute image

South Goa

Courses Offered1 course

Total Fees₹49.81 L

Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Silvassa institute image

Gujarat - Other

Courses Offered1 course

Total Fees₹6.60 L

Confused about which college or exam to opt for? assitentRcpRhsImage

Chat with our counselor
Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences

View allCollections

Is this recommendation relevant?

CNLU Patna
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.3/5

51 Verified Reviews Info Icon

4-5
7
3-4
24
2-3
15
1-2
5

Placements2.8

Infrastructure3.4

Faculty & Course3.5

Campus Life3.7

Value for Money3.5

What students say about CNLU Patna- Chanakya National Law University

Placements

Infrastructure

Faculty

Other

LikesView All

Many of our students secure placements in top banks, law firms and various NGOs.

Based on 12 Reviews

DislikesView All

Students got placed in ICICI Bank, Vidhi Legal Associates, Khaitan and Khaitan etc.

Based on 20 Reviews

Tanya

B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2027

5.0

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Overall, it is a good university in the state of Bihar.

Placements: Our college has 100% placements. There is a good environment to study. There are so many things to do at the law university. Overall, it is a good university in the state of Bihar.

Infrastructure: Facilities like Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, library, sports room, etc., are available. Canteens are also available there. Overall, it is good, but sometimes, because of students, conflicts between students are more frequent because of religion, caste, discrimination, etc. But the faculty members can manage all. The infrastructure and facilities are growing day by day.

Faculty: Faculty members are good at teaching. They give us good marks in all subjects.

Other: Fests are organised. Extracurricular activities are also conducted here. I have an interest in the LL.B. course, so I chose this course and believe me, it's so much joyful.

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025Read More

Kriti Agrawal Verified Icon

B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2029

3.4

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Best tier-3 NLU in Patna.

Placements: Packages range from 8 LPA to 12 LPA. Generally, students are placed off campus or they choose to pursue judiciary, but those who appear for placements are generally placed. Major recruiters here are ICICI Bank, Wadia Ghandy, etc. These companies often visit to recruit.

Infrastructure: You get a one-device login Wi-Fi. Classrooms are fully equipped with air conditioners, smart boards, etc. Library is quite big and has ample space for studies. The timings are also great, it is open till 2:00 AM. Hostels are decent, you are provided with on campus hostel.

Faculty: Since the change in the vice-chancellor, curriculum has gone under many changes. Studies are getting more applications-based. A shift is seen from wrote learning to application based learning. Faculty members are decent. New good faculty members are also introduced which offer insightful discussions.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2025Read More

Anonymous

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2029

3.4

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Currently doing above average, BUT VERY OPTIMISTIC FUTURE ahead. High demand in the next 5 years.

Placements: The college has a prevalent judiciary culture. So, the remaining minor crowd of corporate enthusiasts, the good news is that this year ALL those who wanted to get placement were placed. There has been a high increase in visits from tier 1 and tier 2 firms regularly. Mostly, banks were recruiting students till now. Efforts from personal capacity too were required for placements till now.

Infrastructure: We have the best classrooms among all the NLUs of the country with all digital facilities. We have one of the biggest libraries and its never-ending contents—both online and offline. Hostel facility is average. Single occupancy rooms are not available from 1st year. Food is good and value for money. Though sports facilities are hardly decent, we still have active sports committees making the level decent.

Faculty: The college offers cooperative teachers and a student-friendly curriculum with less academic pressure on students. New and interesting courses have been introduced to keep up with the new age requirements (e.g., AI and law), along with traditional learning. There are new collaborations with other universities for different courses (e.g., SEL programme of ISB). Very nice academics.

Other: The college is currently in a revolutionizing stage and many good changes are taking place in terms of infrastructure, curriculum, faculty, new courses, unique culture, etc. The student-friendly curriculum is the best part of this college, providing you enough time for your individual work.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2024Read More

Raksha Kumari Verified Icon

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2028

3.6

2Placements5Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Overall experience is good.

Placements: The placement record at my college is poor with only four or five students getting pre placement offers. This is disappointing but the administration is working to improve the situation.

Infrastructure: The classrooms are air conditioned and have smart LED and properly functioning mic systems, so the teachers' voices come through clearly. The campus is clean and lush green, and the library has separate desks for everyone and is air conditioned.

Faculty: The quality of the professors varies, which can be a problem for students because the collaborative teaching system makes it difficult to keep up with all of them. The course moves at a fast pace, but it prepares students for the rigors that lie ahead. The difficulty level of the exams is quite good, with almost all questions being application-based.

Other: There are many committees that keep the events happening, and the students are very involved. For example, students participate in moot competitions. Overall, it is a very busy life at the university.

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2024Read More

Sonam

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2026

3.2

2Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Know all about Chanakya National Law University.

Placements: The University has a placement cell but the percentage of students getting placed through the placement cell is very low, 3-4 students each year. The recruiters are usually Khaitan and Co., ICICI, etc. The average package is 18-22 LPA. The top roles offered are associates, legal consultants, etc.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the academic block as well as the hostels are very good. The classrooms are inbuilt with smart digital classrooms, which also facilitate the students to attend the classes online in case they are sick for a prolonged time. WiFi is accessible throughout the campus. There is a computer lab as well. There are separate hostel facilities for girls and boys. Each room has a separate balcony. Hostels have a gym facility, washing machine, badminton court and common hall for indoor games like table tennis and carrom. The mess is in the hostel itself. The food quality is good and meals enriching in nutrients are incorporated in the menu. The college has football, volleyball and basketball courts as well.

Faculty: The faculty is helpful, qualified and knowledgeable. They try to impart as much knowledge as possible through their lectures. There are also guest lecturers. The course curriculum is carefully curated to meet contemporary needs and make the students industry-ready. The question papers are very tricky, as they not only test the bookish knowledge but also help the students prepare situation-based questions. The passing marks are 50% of the total marks and the passing percentage of students is nearly 90-95%.

Other: The course is an integrated course and saves time. The campus life is quite jolly and peaceful. There are various different events that occur throughout the year.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2024Read More

Sakshi Sinha Verified Icon

B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2027

3.2

2Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Best law college in Bihar.

Placements: In my college, there is an internship and placement cell known as CDIC. But it provides internships to only a few students. Even in placements, it is able to provide to a few only. The rest of the students secure placement by themselves. Our college brings placement opportunities mainly from ICICI Bank. The highest package being 12,00,000 lpa. Law firms like JSA, DSK Legal, and Dentons Link Legal have also provided opportunities to students.

Infrastructure: There are separate hostels for boys and girls. The hostel facilities include a gym, message, canteen, water cooler, Wi-Fi and washing machines. The menu is decided by student representatives and the quality of the food is average. The hostel also has a medical attendant 24*7 and sports facilities like badminton court, volleyball court, basketball court and equipment to play it with. It also has a common hall for indoor games like cribbage, chess, table tennis and more. Our college also has an ambulance 24*7 in case of emergency.

Faculty: The teachers are highly qualified and helpful. They are available in their chambers till 6 p.m., so anyone can approach them. But some teachers way of teaching is not good as they are not able to make students understand. The curriculum is very relevant as it teaches a variety of subjects along with practical skills like drafting and moot court. There are 2 exams in a semester: mid-semester and end-sem. Both are at an average level of difficulty, and students generally get good marks. Only 2-3% fail.

Other: Events like moot court competition, mediation competition, DJ nights, and dandya nights take place. Annual festivals like JEEVATVA also take place. The college is the best law college in Bihar. The course provides help in the complete development of a student and helps build a career. The teaching quality must be further improved and more infrastructure must take place.

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2024Read More

View All 62 Reviews

Confused about which college or exam to opt for?

Chat with our counselor
Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences

CNLU Patna
Admission FAQs

Q: What is the highest package for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) students at CNLU, Patna?

B.A LLB hons at CNLU PATNA is a highly prestigious course.

CNLU provides tremendous opportunities for growth and development in terms of internships and placements.

According to official statistics, the students got internships in high courts and under some of the prominent lawyers

CNLU, PATNA boasts a strong placement record for its UG programs. In 2023, B.A. LLB students secured packages ranging from an impressive INR 12 LPA for the highest earners and to an average of INR 7.5 LPA.

Q: What is the latest cutoff information for admission to B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at CNLU, Patna?

The following is the most recent deadline for applying to Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna's B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program:

CLAT 2024 Round 3 Cutoff: 1285 is the cutoff for general All India category candidates enrolled in the BA LLB (Hons) programme.
The range of 2906–4173 rank 2 was the overall CLAT threshold.
Cutoff Trends for the Previous Year (2023):
Category: General: 623
Castes Scheduled: 7313
Tribe Scheduled: 20349 2.
Note that each NLU's reservation policy, the amount of available seats, and candidates taking the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) can all affect the cutoffs that apply each year. I suggest going to CNLU's official website for the most accurate and recent information.

Q: How are B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) placements at CNLU, Patna?

Placement Statistics (2022): Of the 184 graduating students, 117 students were placed overall.
112 UG students and 5 PG students are included in this.
PG students received a median package of INR 9 LPA, while UG students received a median compensation of INR 10.10 LPA.
Huron Consulting Group, S&R Law Firm, and DH Law Associate were notable recruiters.
Course-specific Placement Data (2022):
UG Assignments:
There were 127 students that graduated.
There were 112 students placed.
Package Media: INR 10.10 LPA
PG Placements: 57 Students Completed Their Degrees
Five students were placed.
Package Media: INR 9 LPA1.
Trends by Year:
When compared to prior years, there were more students placed.

Q: Can I get Chanakya National Law University, Patna, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) with a 86 percentile in CLAT?

If you want to get admission to any National Law University (NLU) in India, candidates should target a score of 80 to 85 in the CLAT 2024.

The cut-off is the minimum mark needed to be admitted into the target college. The cut-off is based on All India Ranks. For the general category, the CLAT Cut Off often falls between 95 and 100, whereas for the SC/ST category, it typically falls between 80 and 85.

The closing rank for BA LLB (Hons) at Chanakya National Law University, Patna was 1541 for the General All India category student in the last round. In 2022 and 2021, the last-round closing rank for BA LLB (Hons) stood at 1407 and 1312, respectively.

CNLU Patna

Student Forum

Anything you would want to ask experts?

Write here...

I have 13566 AIR, and 103 EBC rank. Can I get admission in CNLU Patna for BA LLB or BBA LLB? I have Bihar domicile.

Answered 3 weeks ago

According to the round 3 of NLU Patna CLAT cutoff 2026, an AIR rank of at least 1555 is required for the BBA LLB (Hons) course. For the BA LLB course, a rank of 1398 is needed, as per the latest round.

Hence, admission at NLU Patna with an AIR rank of 13566 might be difficult. For more information,

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Why choose CNLU Patna?

Answered a week ago

The CNLU Patna is an excellent choice for students interested in Law especially recent High School graduates who are looking to enter in the Law stream due to its 5-year Integrated Law courses which have been approved by the Bar Council of India and accredited by the NAAC with a B Grade.

Chikat Marchang

Contributor-Level 8

What are the documents required for CNLU application process?

Answered 2 months ago

Students need to upload necessary documents to complete the application process of CNLU Patna. Documents required for CNLU application process are given below:

Marksheet and certificate of Class 10 and Class 12
Graduation degree and marksheet (for LLM/ PhD/ DPhil/ LLD courses)
Postgraduation degree and

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Can I get direct admission in CNLU Patna?

Answered 2 months ago

No, you cannot get direct admission in CNLU Patna. CNLU admissions are entrance-based. The college accepts CLAT entrance exam for admission in law courses. Students must appear for CLAT entrance exam and meet the cut off requirement to get admission in CNLU Patna.

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

How can I get admission in CNLU Patna?

Answered 2 months ago

To get admission at CNLU Patna, students must have a valid score in the last qualifying exam. For UG courses, students must pass Class 12 with an aggregate of 45% from a recognised board. For PG courses, students must have a graduation degree in the relevant field. For PhD, students must have a mast

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Content authored by: