Gujarat National Law University - [GNLU], Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar, GujaratState UniversityEstd 2003
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About GNLU

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. 


GNLU Highlights 

Some of the highlights of GNLU are mentioned below:

Particulars Details 
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

GNLU Ranking

Some of the recent GNLU Ranking by various ranking bodies are mentioned below: 

Ranking Agency Year Rank
India Today 2024 3
IIRF 2024 21
NIRF 2023 7

GNLU Courses and Fees 

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
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)
General / OBC / PwD / NRI INR 4000
SC / ST / BPL INR 3500

GNLU Cutoff 2024

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
BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) 429 464
LLM 473 627

GNLU Gandhinagar CLAT Merit List

Here are the round-wise seat allotment lists for CLAT UG 2024: 

Rounds CLAT UG CLAT PG
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GNLU Placements

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 
Total Graduates  175 63
No. of Students Placed  163 52
Median Salary INR 16 LPA INR 6 LPA

Top Recruiters at GNLU Gandhinagar 

Some of the top recruiters participating in GNLU Placement are mentioned below:

Category Top Recruiters 
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 Scholarships 

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 
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 Facilities

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:

  • Library: The university houses more than 40,651 books, reports, print & online journals, newspapers, reference books and e-books.
  • Hostel: GNLU offers hostel accommodation on campus for students along with all the required amenities.  
  • Moot Court: The university has a moot court that helps aspiring lawyers get hands-on experience in court dealings.
  • Medical Facilities: Students are offered quality medical facilities for emergency situations on the GNLU campus. 
  • ATM: The university has an ATM on its premises, making access to money easier for its students and faculty members.
  • Gym: A well-equipped gym is available to students who are interested in maintaining their physique. 

GNLU Alumni 

Some of the notable alumni at GNLU are mentioned below:

Name Designation Photo 
Mr Shashwat Patel Counsel and Head of India Group (UK Corporate) Shashwat Patel
Mr Zehaan Trivedi Associate at White & Case LLP Mr Zehaan
Ms Tanistha Vaid International Legal Counsel Tanishtha Vaid
Ms Smita Jha Partner at Khaitan & Co Smita Jha

How to Reach GNLU?

Some of the convenient routes by railway, bus and airport to reach GNLU are mentioned below: 

Mode of Transportation Halt Point Distance 
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


GNLU FAQs 

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)
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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GNLU Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
L.L.M1 Course2.62 Lakhs (Total Fees) L.L.B. with 50% + CLAT15 July - 15 Oct 2024
Ph.D1 Course1.19 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Post Graduation-
MBA1 Course1.83 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation with 50% + CAT-
PG Diploma4 Courses15,000 - 30,000 (Total Fees) Graduation-
BALLB {Hons.}2.58 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) 10+2 with 45% + CLAT-

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GNLU Upcoming Application Dates 2024

Important Events

EventsDates
CAT 2024 Admit Card Date
Tentative
Oct 25, 2024
AILET Admit Card
Tentative
Nov 01, 2024
AILET Registration Timeline (End Date Tentative)
Ongoing
Aug 01, 2024 - Nov 01, 2024
CAT 2024 Exam Date
Tentative
Nov 24, 2024
AILET Result
Tentative
Dec 01, 2024
AILET Exam DateDec 08, 2024
CAT 2024 Result Date
Tentative
Dec 26, 2024

Expired Events

EventsDates
CAT 2024 Registration DateAug 03, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024

Important Events

EventsDates
AILET Registration Timeline (End Date Tentative)
Ongoing
Aug 01, 2024 - Nov 01, 2024
AILET Admit Card
Tentative
Nov 01, 2024
AILET Result
Tentative
Dec 01, 2024
AILET Exam DateDec 08, 2024

Important Events

EventsDates
CAT 2024 Admit Card Date
Tentative
Oct 25, 2024
CAT 2024 Exam Date
Tentative
Nov 24, 2024
CAT 2024 Result Date
Tentative
Dec 26, 2024

Expired Events

EventsDates
CAT 2024 Registration DateAug 03, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024

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GNLU Cutoff 2024

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GNLU, CLAT Cutoff 2024

GNLU, CLAT Cutoff 2024 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for CLAT is 424

Courses
Round 1
Round 2
Round 4
Round 5
424440443456
424-443-
424440443456

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GNLU Rankings 2024

You can check college rankings with different ranking agencies.

GNLU Indiatoday Ranking

#3out of 66 in India 2024
#1st in Gujarat
India Today

GNLU The Week Ranking

#3out of 41 in India 2024
#1st in Gujarat
The Week

GNLU Outlook Ranking

#4out of 13 in India 2024
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Head and Professor
Mr. Virendra Singh Thakur
Department of Law
Head and Professor
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Department of Social Science
Head and Professor
Mr. Mobin Shaikh
Department of Management
Head and Professor
Mr. Asha Verma
Department of Law
Head and Professor
Mr. Viral Pandya
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Department of Law
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Department of Management

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Attalika Avenue, Knowledge Corridor, Koba, Koba (Sub P. O.)
Gandhinagar - 382426
Gujarat, India
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