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CNLU Patna Courses & Fees 2025

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B.A. LL.B.(1 course)
5.7 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 45 %
Exams : CLAT
LL.M.(1 course)
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Graduation : 50 %
Exams : CLAT
BBA LL.B.(1 course)
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10+2 : 45 %
Exams : CLAT
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Q:   What is the fee for various courses at Chanakya National Law University, Patna?
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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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Q:   Is LLM available at CNLU Patna?
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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.

Q:   What has been the BA LLB (Hons) cutoff trend at CNLU Patna in the last few years?
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NLU Patna admission to B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) is based on CLAT scores followed by the CLAT Counselling. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the CLAT Last Allotment list 2024. As per the CNLU Patna CLAT cutoff 2024, the round 5 closing rank for BA LLB (Hons) was 1358 for the students belonging to the General AI category. The cutoff ranks for the same course was 1541 in 2023 and 1407 in 2022. A graphical representation of BA LLB (Hons) cutoff trends for the last three years is given below: 

 
Q:   Is CNLU a good college?
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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:

ParticularsBA LLB/ BBA LLB Placement Statistics (2024)LLM Placement Statistics (2024)
Total students13666
Students placed11051
Median packageINR 10.80 LPAINR 7.20 LPA

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

CNLU Patna- Chanakya National Law University Fee Structure

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Q:   What rank is required for NLU Patna BA LLB (Hons) admission?
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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.

Q:   Is there any one-time fee for LLM students at CNLU, Patna?
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CNLU Patna follows a semester-wise fee structure for its LLM programme. Candidates must pay the tuition fee on a semester-to-semester basis. The cumulative one-time fee for the whole LLM programme amounts to INR 51,000. However, it includes various fee components, such as admission fee, infrastructure development, library fee, student welfare fund, facilities fee, library deposit (refundable), examination fee, and dissertation. The quoted fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.

Q:   What is CNLU's overall ranking by the NIRF in 2024 for LLM programme?
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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.

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CNLU Patna
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Many of our students secure placements in top banks, law firms and various NGOs.
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Students got placed in ICICI Bank, Vidhi Legal Associates, Khaitan and Khaitan etc.
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B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2027
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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.
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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2029
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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.
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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2028
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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.
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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.
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B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2027
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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.
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Satisfied with the faculty and infrastructure.
Placements: Batch of 2023, which passed this year, had about 4 students get pre-placement offers in ICICI Bank. There are around 25 students who were placed in law firms like JSA, ICICI Bank, etc. The package ranges from 12 Lacs to 18 Lacs. In my batch of 2028, we have had internships in different law firms like Juhi Arora & Associates, Vohra & Vohra Associates, Indus Law Associates, etc.
Infrastructure: We have smart classrooms with 2 screens available for students and faculty members as well. Wi-Fi is available at all the places on campus. The library has around 3000 books with separate sections like textbook section, reference sections, discussion sections, etc. The mess in the hostel is above average and they provide good foods. There are canteens, Nescafe, dispensaries, and different grounds for sports like cricket, soccer, basketball, etc.
Faculty: The teachers are helpful and knowledgeable. But there are some teachers who do not teach well and such teachers get replaced because they complain. There are two semesters in one year and the level of exams is average. To pass the exam, you have to get 50%, and it is not very difficult. 75% attendance is compulsory and there are 5 marks for attendance if you have 100% attendance.
Other: I chose this course as it will be beneficial for me in the corporate sector as well. There are so many events that take place throughout the semester, due to which you get the opportunity to socialize with all the people around the campus.
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Q:   What is the highest package for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) students at CNLU, Patna?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.

 

 

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What is Chanakya National Law University Patna known for?

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Chanakya National Law University Patna is known for its focus on the stream of Law with the institute extending courses in the field across the UG, PG and PhD levels with BA LLB and BBA LLB known as its flagship programmes. Students will find an excellent university if they wish to make a career in

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How are the LLM placements at Chanakya National Law University?

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Chanakya National Law University Placement  is known for its excellent LLM placement record. Check out the tabulated data given below to know more about Chanakya National Law University placements 2024:

ParticularsLLM Placement Statistics (2024)
Total Students66
Students Placed51
Median PackageINR 7.20 LPA
 

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

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What is the CNLU Patna LLM cutoff 2026 for different categories?

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CNLU Patna LLM cutoff 2026 is out, wherein the first round closing rank is 968 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. Apart from the General category, the cutoff has been released only for the PWD category, for which the cutoff rank is 6270.

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Rashmi Sinha

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How are the average packages provided at Chanakya National Law University?

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The institution has not released the overall average package. The median package offered at Chanakya National Law University placements in recent years is present in the table below:

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Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Median Salary

INR 10.10 LPA (UG 5-year)

INR 9 LPA (LLM)

INR 10.40 LPA (UG 5-year)

INR 4.8 LPA (LLM)

INR 10.80 LPA (UG 5-year)

INR 7.20 LPA (LLM)

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diksha soni

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How are the LLM placement packages offered at Chanakya National Law University?

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Chanakya National Law University provides good placements to its graduating students.Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the Chanakya National Law University placement packages 2024:

ParticularsLLM Placement Statistics (2022)LLM Placement Statistics (2023)LLM Placement Statistics (2024)
Median PackageINR 9 LPAINR 4.80 LPAINR 7.20 LPA

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

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