GNLU Gandhinagar (NLU) - Gujarat National Law University Answered Questions

Admission to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program at GNLU Gandhinagar is through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). The admission criteria include:
- Filling out the CLAT form
- For NRI/FN/JK/NE categories, filling a separate expression of interest form
- Direct admission for NRI/FN/JK/NE categories based on CLAT ranking
- For Sports Quota, applying directly to the University and filling a separate form.
The seat distribution is as follows:
| Course | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | NRI | FN | Total | Jammu & Kashmir (JK) Residents | North East (NE)India | Sports Quota UG |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 79 | 23 | 12 | 42 | 16 | 16 | 05 | 193 | 02 | 05 | 04 |

Choose B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at GNLU Gandhinagar for its excellent academic and employment opportunities, experienced faculty, and strong emphasis on academics and participation in Moot Courts. The university offers monthly income assistance to litigants and has a strategic location with access to job and internship opportunities. Additionally, GNLU hosts various events and competitions, providing students with great exposure.

To get a seat in GNLU Gandhinagar for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), follow these steps:
1. Appear for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).
2. Fill the CLAT form and, if applicable, a separate expression of interest form for admission under NRI/FN/JK/NE categories.
3. Check the admission brochure and eligibility criteria on the GNLU website.
4. Ensure you have the requisite documents for admission under various categories.
5. Apply for admission under the Sports Quota, if eligible, by filling the application form directly to the University.

With an OBC NCL rank of 1287 in CLAT 2025, you're well within likely admission range for GNLU Gandhinagar's BA LLB (Hons.) under the All India OBC quota. In Round1, the closing OBC cutoff reached 2138 . Additionally, expected cutoff trends place OBC cutoffs around rank 1850–2138 for 2025 . So yes—you should be safely eligible for admission in the first round.

To get admission to B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at GNLU Gandhinagar, follow these steps:
1. Appear for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).
2. Check the admission brochure for eligibility criteria and required documents.
3. Submit the required documents and apply under the desired category (e.g., General, OBC, EWS, NRI, NRI Sponsored).
4. Refer to the fee refund policy for any potential refunds.
5. Follow the admission process as outlined by GNLU Gandhinagar for the academic year.

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at GNLU Gandhinagar includes:
- SC: 23 seats
- ST: 12 seats
- OBC: 42 seats
- EWS: 16 seats
Additionally, there are supernumerary seats for NRI, FN, Jammu & Kashmir residents, North East India residents, and Sports Quota.

To be eligible for admission to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme at GNLU Gandhinagar, candidates must meet the following criteria:
| Category | Number of Seats |
| - | - |
| UR | 79 |
| SC | 23 |
| ST | 12 |
| OBC | 42 |
| EWS | 16 |
| NRI | 16 |
| FN | 5 |
| Total | 193 |
| Jammu & Kashmir (JK) Residents | 2 |
| North East (NE) India | 5 |
| Sports Quota | 4 |
Additionally, admission under other categories such as NRI/FN/JK/NE and Sports Quota requires separate application and selection processes.

Yes, you can appear for CLAT 2026 even after joining GNLU in 2025.Clearing CLAT?2026 would allow you to reapply for admission as a fresh candidate. However, if you're already enrolled at GNLU, you'd need to check about withdrawing from the current programme and paying any necessary fees.