Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is a state university that was established in 2003 by the Government of Gujarat. The university is recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). GNLU is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), International Association of Law Schools (IALS), Asian Law Institute (ASLI) and Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute. As per India Today 2024, GNLU Gandhinagar is ranked as 3rd top law college.
GNLU offers BA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), BSc LLB (Hons), BSW LLB (Hons) at the undergraduate level, LLM at the postgraduate level, PhD at the doctoral level. The university also offers admission to UG and PG courses based on merit in the CLAT UG and CLAT PG respectively. Admission to PhD is based on the merit in the admission test conducted by GNLU. The university also offers a PG Diploma in various specializations based on the merit in the last qualifying examination. The median package offered to UG and PG students stood at INR 16 LPA and INR 6 LPA respectively. Students are placed at the top law firms such as AZB & Partners, BSK Legal, Khaitan & Co., HDFC Bank, IndusLaw, HDFC Bank, and Wadia Ghandy & Co. among others.
Some of the highlights of GNLU are mentioned below:
Particulars | Details |
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Institute Name | Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) |
Popularly Known As | GNLU |
Established | Institute Type | 2003 | State University |
Recognized by | UGC, BCI |
Courses offered | BA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), BSc LLB (Hons), BSW LLB (Hons), LLM PG Diploma and PhD |
Application Mode | Online |
Admission Criteria | Entrance based |
Entrance Exam Accepted | CLAT UG, CLAT PG |
Campus Area | 50 Acres |
Facilities Available | Hostel, Library, Sports, Moot Court, Medical Facilities, ATM, Gym and Sports |
Top Recruiters | AZB & Partners, BSK Legal, CSL Chambers, Khaitan & Co., HDFC Bank, IndusLaw, K&S Partners, Wadia Ghandy & Co |
Official website | gnlu.ac.in |
Some of the recent GNLU Ranking by various ranking bodies are mentioned below:
Ranking Agency | Year | Rank |
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India Today | 2024 | 3 |
IIRF | 2024 | 21 |
NIRF | 2023 | 7 |
GNLU offers UG, PG, Doctoral and Diploma courses in various specializations for eligible candidates. Detailed information about the GNLU Courses and Fees are mentioned below:
Course Name | Course Details | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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BA / BCom / BBA LLB (Hons) | Duration: 5 Years Course Fee: INR 2.58 Lakhs (First Year) |
10+2 or equivalent with an aggregate of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). | Merit in CLAT UG + Counselling conducted by Consortium of NLUs. |
BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) | |||
LLM | Duration: 1 Year Course Fee: INR 2.62 Lakhs |
LLB degree or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). | Merit in CLAT PG + Counselling conducted by Consortium of NLUs. |
PhD | Duration: 3 Years Course Fee: INR 1.19 Lakhs (First Year) |
Master’s degree or equivalent with an aggregate of 55% marks (50% for OBC / SC / ST / PwD / EWS) candidates from a recognized university. | Merit in Admission Test + Research Proposal Presentation + Personal Interview conducted by the university. |
PG Diploma | Duration: 1 Year Course Fee: INR 15,000 – INR 30,000 |
Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized university. | Merit in the last qualifying examination. |
GNLU Admission to all the courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels is entrance-based. Admission to Integrated BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) and LLM programs based on the merit in CLAT UG and CLAT PG respectively. GNLU Gandhinagar conducts an admission test for admission to the PhD and candidates must further appear for a research proposal presentation and personal interview. Candidates qualifying in UGC NET / JRF / GPAT are also eligible for PhD admission at the university.
Admissions to BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) and LLM at GNLU are through CLAT scores followed by the counselling conducted by the Consortium of NLUs. Candidates can register for CLAT by paying the requisite fees:
Categories | Application Fees (INR) |
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General / OBC / PwD / NRI | INR 4000 |
SC / ST / BPL | INR 3500 |
CLAT Cutoff 2025 will be released soon after the results are published. Candidates can check their GNLU Cutoff for CLAT UG and CLAT PG for general category is mentioned below:
Course Name | Round 1 | Round 5 |
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BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) | 429 | 464 |
LLM | 473 | 627 |
Here are the round-wise seat allotment lists for CLAT UG 2024:
Rounds | CLAT UG | CLAT PG |
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First Provisional List | Click to Download | Click to Download |
Second Provisional List | Click to Download | Click to Download |
Third Provisional List | Click to Download | Click to Download |
Fourth Provisional List | Click to Download | Click to Download |
Fifth Provisional List | Click to Download | Click to Download |
GNLU Gandhinagar has a dedicated placement cell that trains its students to enhance their personal, interpersonal and professional skills. The university insists that students take up internships and several trainings while in their period of study. As per GNLU NIRF 2024 Report, a total of 163 UG-5 Year students pursuing BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) degrees were placed and 52 LLM graduates were placed in 2023. The median package offered to UG students stood at INR 16 LPA and 6 LPA for LLM students.
Some of the 2023 GNLU Placement Highlights are tabulated below:
Particulars | BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) | LLM |
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Total Graduates | 175 | 63 |
No. of Students Placed | 163 | 52 |
Median Salary | INR 16 LPA | INR 6 LPA |
Some of the top recruiters participating in GNLU Placement are mentioned below:
Category | Top Recruiters |
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Law Firms | Actus Legal, Aditya Pratap Law Offices, AP & Partners, AZB & Partners, BSK Legal, CSL Chambers, Khaitan & Co., HDFC Bank, IndusLaw, K&S Partners, Wadia Ghandy & Co, Zehn Legal |
Law Chambers | Chambers of Mr Amit Agarwal, Chambers of Mr Gopal Sankarnarayanan, Chambers of Raghvendra and Garima, Chambers of Mr KK Sharma, Chambers of Mr Snehal Shah |
Government Organizations | Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Coal India Limited, Gujarat Gas Limited, Hazira LNG & Port, Hindustan Zinc Limited, Union Bank of India |
Other Organizations | Adani Ports, Axis Bank, Barclays Bank, Clifford Chance Business Services, GMR Global, PwC India, SBI Capital Markets Ltd, Tech Mahindra, Vedanta Group |
GNLU offers various scholarships and financial aid for meritorious students. The university offers scholarships for both national and international students. Research students are encouraged and are offered scholarships and awards. Some of the scholarships offered at GNLU are mentioned below:
Scholarship Name | Scholarship Details |
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Scholarship Scheme of Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students | Students belonging to the SC category with a total family income of up to INR 8 LPA are eligible. |
Hon'ble Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme | Students belonging to reserved categories and domicile of Gujarat State with a family income less than INR 4.50 Lakhs are eligible. |
GNLU Scholarship for Students' Participation in National / International Events | Full-time UG / PG students participating in international/national events, competitions & workshops with scholarship amounts up to INR 25,000. |
GNLU Best Research Award Scholarships | Students participating in various national/international projects, assignments or publications of GNLU are offered a tuition fee waiver. |
Tuition Fees Waiver (Scholarship) for Research Assistance | Students participating in various international projects, assignments or publications of GNLU for at least 3 months are offered a tuition fee waiver. |
GNLU Gandhinagar has a very spacious campus spread across 50 acres of land housing students and staff. Some of the facilities offered by the university are mentioned below:
Some of the notable alumni at GNLU are mentioned below:
Name | Designation | Photo |
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Mr Shashwat Patel | Counsel and Head of India Group (UK Corporate) | |
Mr Zehaan Trivedi | Associate at White & Case LLP | |
Ms Tanistha Vaid | International Legal Counsel | |
Ms Smita Jha | Partner at Khaitan & Co |
Some of the convenient routes by railway, bus and airport to reach GNLU are mentioned below:
Mode of Transportation | Halt Point | Distance |
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By Railways | Medra Railway Station | 5.3 Km |
By Bus | Raysan Bus Stop via Urjanagar | 3.4 Km |
By Airport | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport | 9.6 Km |
Ques. What are the courses offered at GNLU?
Ans. GNLU offers courses such as BA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), BSc LLB (Hons), BSW LLB (Hons) at the undergraduate level, LLM at the postgraduate level, PhD at the doctoral level and PG Diploma.
Ques. What are the entrance exam accepted at GNLU?
Ans. GNLU offers admission to Integrated BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) and LLM programs based on the merit in CLAT UG and CLAT PG respectively.
Ques. What is the intake capacity for UG and PG programs at CNLU?
Ans. GNLU offers a total of 172 seats for UG program and 57 seats for PG program annually.
Ques. Does GNLU offer scholarship facilities?
Ans. Yes, GNLU offers scholarships such as Scholarship Scheme of Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students, Hon'ble Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme, GNLU Scholarship for Students' Participation in National / International Events, GNLU Best Research Award Scholarships and Tuition Fees Waiver (Scholarship) for Research Assistance
Ques. What are the facilities offered by GNLU Gandhinagar?
Ans. GNLU Gandhinagar offers facilities such as Library, Hostel, Moot Court, Medical Facilities, ATM, Gym and Sports Facilities.
Ques. Who are the top recruiters at GNLU?
Ans. Some of the top recruiters at GNLU are Actus Legal, Aditya Pratap Law Offices, AP & Partners, AZB & Partners, BSK Legal, CSL Chambers, Khaitan & Co., HDFC Bank, IndusLaw, K&S Partners, Wadia Ghandy & Co, Zehn Legal, GMR Global, PwC India, SBI Capital Markets Ltd, Tech Mahindra and Vedanta Group
Ques. What is the CLAT application fees for admission to BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) and LLM at GNLU?
Ans. Candidates can register for CLAT by paying the requisite fees for admission to BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) and LLM at GNLU:
Categories | Application Fees (INR) |
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General / OBC / PwD / NRI | INR 4000 |
SC / ST / BPL | INR 3500 |
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) at GNLU?
Ans. Candidates with 10+2 or equivalent with an aggregate of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) are eligible for admission to BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) at GNLU.
Ques. What is the tuition fees for PG Diploma at GNLU?
Ans. GNLU Fees for PG Diploma ranges from INR 15,000 to INR 30,000.
Ques. What is the tuition fees for LLM at GNLU?
Ans. GNLU offers LLM for the total tuition fees of INR INR 2.62 Lakhs for eligible candidates.
Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for LLM at GNLU?
Ans. Candidates with LLB degree or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) are eligible for admission to LLM at GNLU.
Ques. What is the mode of application at GNLU?
Ans. Candidates can access the GNLU application online on the official website.
Ques. What is the selection criteria for PG Diploma at GNLU Gandhinagar?
Ans. Candidates seeking admission to PG Diploma at GNLU are selected based on the merit in the last qualifying examination.
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Course | Fees | Eligibility | Application Date | Action |
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L.L.M 1 Course | ₹2.62 Lakhs (Total Fees) | L.L.B. with 50% + CLAT | 15 July - 15 Oct 2024 | |
Ph.D 1 Course | ₹1.19 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Post Graduation | - | |
MBA 1 Course | ₹1.83 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 50% + CAT | - | |
PG Diploma 4 Courses | ₹15,000 - 30,000 (Total Fees) | Graduation | - | |
BALLB {Hons.} | ₹2.58 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 45% + CLAT | - | |
BBALLB {Hons.} | ₹2.58 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 45% + CLAT | 15 July - 15 Oct 2024 | |
B.Com + L.L.B {Hons. | ₹2.58 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 45% + CLAT | 15 July - 15 Oct 2024 | |
B.Sc. LLB {Hons.} | ₹2.58 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 45% + CLAT | 15 July - 15 Oct 2024 | |
BSW + L.L.B | ₹2.58 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 with 45% + CLAT | - |
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Events | Dates |
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CAT 2024 Result Date | Upcoming Dec 26, 2024 |
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AILET Exam Date | Dec 08, 2024 |
AILET Result | Dec 01, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Exam Date | Nov 24, 2024 |
Events | Dates |
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CAT 2024 Result Date | Upcoming Dec 26, 2024 |
Events | Dates |
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CAT 2024 Exam Date | Nov 24, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Admit Card Date | Oct 25, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Registration Date | Aug 03, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024 |
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GNLU, CLAT Cutoff 2024 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for CLAT is 424
Courses | Round 1 (Closing rank) | Round 2 (Closing rank) | Round 4 (Closing rank) | Round 5 (Closing rank) |
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424 | 440 | 443 | 456 | |
424 | 440 | 443 | 456 | |
424 | 440 | 443 | 456 |
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