Chanakya National Law University [CNLU], Patna established in 2006 is a State University, currently having 31st position in NIRF Ranking 2024. CNLU Patna is approved by BCI and UGC, and is accredited by NAAC-A. Admission in Chanakya National Law University is offered in Law at UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate level with scholarship benefits to deserving students.
The existence of the Chanakya National Law University dates back to 15th July, 2006 with an act passed in the Bihar State Legislature. The University is approved by UGC and the Bar Council of India. It is accredited by NAAC.
The Law University was set up to work as a “Temple of learning” by imparting quality law education based on traditional and cultural ethics. It tries to promote legal awareness in the society.
CNLU provides five year integrated UG, PG, Ph.D, and M.Phil courses. The courses run by the university include, B.A.LL.B (Hons), BBA.LL.B (Hons), LL.M.
A student whose name is registered in the CLAT Rank list and clears the 12th exam can apply for admission to UG courses in the university. Admission for LL.M courses in the university are based on the merit list of the candidates qualifying in the entrance exam with at least 35% marks (for General category applicants) and 30% (for SC/ ST/ BC/ EBC/ WBC/ SAP category applicants).
The selection of the candidates for the Research programs in the university is subject to the applicant qualifying in the “Entrance Test” and “Viva Voce” besides fulfilling the eligibility criteria mentioned in the table below. Qualified candidates in the UGC NET and JRF exams are not required to clear the CNLU entrance test. Those scoring 50% marks in the entrance test will confirm their selection for Viva Voce/interaction round of selection.
No students are allowed to fill the application form, if they do not fulfill the eligibility criteria for the particular course they are interested in. The tables below states the eligibility criteria of the courses run by the university.
Courses |
Eligibility Criteria |
B.A.LL.B (Hons) / BBA.LL.B (Hons) |
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LL.M |
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Ph.D |
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Note: Applicants, who have any doubts regarding the admission process and the eligibility criteria of the different courses, should get in touch with the admission officials.
Students belonging to OBC, EBC and DNT categories can apply for Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education if their annual family income is below Rs. 2,50,000 and they are pursuing any course in a regular mode. However, the scholarship will be terminated, if the student fails to get promoted in the next semester or session. Research students in the university are granted National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST students on a condition they fulfill the prerequisites and conditions set by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India for this scholarship.
Note: To enquire more about the scholarships, contact the university officials.
Institute Name | Chanakya National Law University, Patna |
Estd. Year | 2006 |
Approved/Recognised by | BCI, UGC |
Type | State University |
Accreditation | NAAC-A |
Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate |
Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Faizan Mustafa |
Address | Nyaya Nagar, Mithapur, Patna - 800001, Bihar, India |
Contact Number | +91-6122352300, 6122352314 |
Official Website | https://cnlu.ac.in/ |
Rank By | Rank | Year |
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31 out of 40 | 2024 (Law) |
CNLU has a Career development Cell which invites various organisations to come to the university campus for campus hiring. The Cell makes sure that all its students are provided the best job opportunities that they are looking for. To fulfill its task, it initiates several training and skilling activities like group discussions, written tests, mock interviews, etc. The Cell bridges the gap between the potential recruiters and the job seekers. It prohibits direct communication between companies and graduates.
Many companies have come to the campus for placement and hired qualified candidates to work at different positions. Some of the prominent recruiters of the University in the Past Few Years are: HDFC Bank, Indian Oil, KPMG, Deloitte, Phoenix Legal, OLA, LG, Bajaj Allianz, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Piramal Capital and Housing Finance, Tata Steel, Cipla, KPMG, Saikrishna & Associates, and more.
The CNLU campus was developed on 18 acres of land at Nyaya Nagar, Patna. There is a beautiful lawn made with a variety of palm trees in the university campus adding to its beauty. In addition to it, the campus is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities to meet the dynamic requirements of the modern education system. The university’s “Halls of Learning” popularly known by the name “ACAD BLOCK” has the requisite infrastructure for quality learning. There are classrooms, faculty offices, seminar halls, conference halls, etc in the ACAD BLOCK. Internet service is accessible to the students via a wireless network in the campus. The wide ranges of facilities present in the campus are highlighted in the following points:
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