Is CLAT mandatory for GNLU UG admission?

Yes. All 5-year integrated programmes at GNLU (BA LLB, BCom LLB, BBA LLB, BSc LLB, BSW LLB) require a valid CLAT UG rank. There is no direct admission or entrance-exempt route for Indian candidates. Foreign Nationals are the only group exempt from CLAT.

What was the CLAT 2026 closing rank at GNLU for the General category?

The CLAT 2026 All India General category closing rank at GNLU Gandhinagar was 392 in Round 2 of Consortium counselling. OBC-NCL closing rank was around 1,952, SC closing rank was around 5,446, and ST closing rank was around 8,797.

What is the total fee for GNLUs 5-year UG programme?

The total fee for all 5-year integrated programmes at GNLU Gandhinagar is INR 12,22,000 for the complete 5-year duration (2026 fee data). Fees are subject to annual revision. Verify the current fee at gnlu.ac.in before applying.

Can a Gujarat domicile candidate get admission with a weaker CLAT rank?

Yes. GNLU reserves 25% of seats horizontally for Gujarat domicile candidates across all categories. Gujarat domicile applicants compete within this pool, which typically has a higher effective closing rank than the pure All India quota. Check the domicile-specific merit list on consortiumofnlus.ac.in for exact cutoffs each year.

What are the eligibility criteria for GNLU LLM admission?

Candidates need an LLB or equivalent law degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). A valid CLAT PG rank is mandatory. Final-year LLB students may apply provisionally and must submit their final marksheet before the document deadline.

Which exams does GNLU accept for MBA admission?

GNLU accepts CAT, CMAT, or MAT scores for MBA (Financial Management and Business Laws) admission. CAT/CMAT/MAT carries 60% weightage in the final selection score. Candidates also appear in a GNLU-conducted legal aptitude test (15%) and GD/PI (15%), with academics and work experience adding the remaining 10%.

Does GNLU offer a management quota or direct admission?

No. GNLU Gandhinagar does not offer a management quota or direct admission. All UG and LLM seats are filled through merit via CLAT Consortium counselling. MBA seats are filled through a CAT/CMAT/MAT merit-based process with GD/PI.

How does the GNLU Academic Star Scholarship work?

GNLU awards tuition fee waivers based on CLAT UG All India rank. Rank 1 to 20 gets a 100% tuition fee waiver. Rank 21 to 40 gets a 50% tuition fee waiver. The scholarship is applied automatically at the time of admission. No separate application is required.

What LLM specialisations does GNLU offer?

GNLU offers 4 LLM specialisations: Corporate and Business Law, Constitutional and Administrative Law, Intellectual Property Laws, and Criminal Law and Security Law. Students choose their specialisation at the time of Consortium counselling registration.

What is the total seat intake for GNLU LLM?

GNLU LLM has 64 seats plus 3 supernumerary seats. The distribution is: Unreserved (26), SC (8), ST (4), OBC-NCL (14), EWS (5), NRI (5), Foreign National (2), J&K supernumerary (1), and North East India supernumerary (2).

GNLU Gandhinagar Ph.D Law: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Q: Which PG courses does GNLU offer?

GNLU Gandhinagar offers a 1 year LLM and a 2 year MBA in Financial Management & Business Laws at the PG level. LLM: The eligibility for admission to the LLM program at GNLU Gandhinagar is that the candidates must have an LLB (or equivalent degree in law) from a recognized university, with not less than 50% marks (45% in the case of SC/ST candidates). The LLM program is divided into two semesters. The Semester 1 curriculum is divided into 4 groups: corporate and business law, constitutional and corporate law, criminal and security law, and intellectual property law. MBA: The MBA in Financial Management and Business Laws is a 2-year full-time residential program to nurture the managerial and legal acumen of participants. The eligibility criteria for this program is that the candidates must have graduated from a recognized university or institute with a minimum qualification in OR with commerce, management, law, arts, science and engineering, except fine arts. Additionally, they must have passed their bachelor's degree with at least 55% marks.

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition and Programme Fee (Full Duration)	INR 5,99,000
Total Fees	INR 5,99,000

Component

Amount (INR)

Tuition and Programme Fee (Full Duration)

INR 5,99,000

Total Fees

INR 5,99,000

GNLU PhD Law Admission 2026

Event	Date
UGC NET Phase 2 Exam (for entrance test exemption)	Jun 22 to 30, 2026
UGC NET Phase 2 Result	Jul 2026 (Tentative)
GNLU PhD Application and GNLU-PAT	Aug to Sep 2026 (Tentative)
GNLU PhD Interview	Oct 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	Nov 2026 (Tentative)

UGC NET Phase 2 qualified candidates are exempt from the GNLU-PAT written test.

GNLU PhD admission notification and exact dates are released on the official GNLU website.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Master’s degree in Law (LLM) or an allied discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks. SC/ST candidates need 50% marks

Candidates with a valid UGC NET/JRF or SLET qualification are exempt from the GNLU-PAT entrance test

Candidates without NET/JRF must appear for the GNLU PhD Aptitude Test followed by a research interview

Admission Process

Check the official GNLU website for the PhD admission notification and application dates

Submit the online application with academic documents and a research proposal or statement of purpose

Non-NET/JRF candidates appear for the GNLU-PAT written entrance test at the GNLU campus

Shortlisted candidates from both categories appear for a research aptitude interview

Final merit list is released based on entrance test score (where applicable) and interview performance

Selected candidates complete the admission formalities and pay fees to confirm the PhD seat

✓ Opt for this if

Targeting an academic or research career in law
Holding UGC JRF or NET qualification in law or allied subjects
Want doctoral training from a NIRF top-5 law school in India
Interested in interdisciplinary legal research with social sciences
Planning to teach law at a law college or national law university

✗ Skip if

Looking for a high-earning corporate career post-graduation
Not interested in at least three years of full-time research
Master’s degree is in a non-law, non-allied social science field
Prefer a structured taught programme over independent research

GNLU PhD Law Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
UGC JRF Fellowship	INR 37,000 per month (JRF) and INR 42,000 per month (SRF)	Candidates who have qualified UGC JRF in law or allied disciplines
Research Assistant Position	Tuition fee waiver	PhD scholars selected as research assistants at GNLU
Central Sector Scholarship for SC/ST Students	As per Government norms	Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students. Apply via National Scholarship Portal
GNLU International Internship Funding	As per GNLU norms	PhD scholars selected for international research internships

UGC JRF fellows receive monthly fellowship automatically through the NTA-UGC process.

Government scholarships are applied for through the National Scholarship Portal.

GNLU PhD Law FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility for PhD in Law at GNLU Gandhinagar?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Law (LLM) or an allied discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks. SC and ST candidates require 50% marks. Candidates with a valid UGC NET/JRF or SLET qualification are exempt from the GNLU-PAT entrance test and may directly proceed to the research interview.

Ques. What is the total fee for PhD in Law at GNLU?

Ans. The total fee for the PhD in Law programme at GNLU is INR 5,99,000 for the full duration of the programme. Hostel and residential charges are applicable separately. The fee is payable as per the schedule communicated at the time of admission. UGC JRF fellows also receive a monthly fellowship of INR 37,000 to INR 42,000.

Ques. Is UGC NET or JRF compulsory for GNLU PhD Law admission?

Ans. UGC NET/JRF or SLET qualification is not compulsory for GNLU PhD admission, but qualifying candidates are exempt from the GNLU-PAT written test. Non-NET/JRF candidates must appear for the GNLU-PAT and then the research interview. Having a JRF also entitles the scholar to a monthly fellowship from UGC, making it highly advantageous.

Ques. How many seats are available for PhD in Law at GNLU?

Ans. GNLU offers a total of 14 seats for its PhD programme in Law and allied social sciences. The seats are distributed across law and interdisciplinary areas including management, commerce, sociology, political science, economics, and related fields. All seats are filled through a merit-based process combining the entrance test and research interview.

Ques. When does GNLU announce PhD Law admission?

Ans. GNLU typically releases the PhD admission notification in the second half of each year, usually around August to September. Exact dates for the GNLU-PAT and interview are published on the official GNLU website. Candidates are advised to monitor gnlu.ac.in regularly for the PhD admission notification for the 2026 to 2027 academic cycle.

Ques. What career options are available after a PhD in Law from GNLU?

Ans. A PhD in Law from GNLU opens careers in legal academia, judicial services, policy research, and senior legal consultancy. Graduates go on to become law faculty at NLUs and other universities, join think tanks, research institutions, or pursue post-doctoral research abroad. The GNLU brand and NIRF rank 5 status strengthens academic placement prospects significantly.

GNLU Gandhinagar: 4 Answered Questions

How is the GNLU Securities Law course?

Shubham Gillstudent at GNLU Gandhinagar

GNLU, in collaboration with Khaitan and Co, offers an Advanced Certificate Programme on Capital Markets and Securities Law. The course duration is 50+ hours, and it is delivered in both online and offline formats. The offline sessions are of 24+ hours, and are conducted at GNLU Gandhinagar campus itself. The teaching sessions are followed by an evaluation of the students by the end of the course.

The faculty comprises experts from SEBI and IFSCA, leading Capital Markets Lawyers, Academicians, Investment Bankers and Financial Auditors. The course delivers learning on these topics-

Securities Laws, Corporate Laws and Foreign Exchange Laws
Equity and Debt Capital Markets
Secondary Capital Markets
Dispute Resolution (Securities)

It is taught between December-February for every academic session, and its registrations start in the month of November. It is a very good course, and the best part is that during its 2023-24 edition, the top performing candidates were given an internship opportunity to work with Khaitan & Co.’s Capital Markets Team.

For more details, you can check the information brochure for the 2023-24 edition of this program at- https://gnlu.ac.in//Document/content-docs/a49e878a-f8de-4bdd-9cba-690e53626b3c.pdf

Which PG courses does GNLU offer?

Prena Kukretistudent at GNLU Gandhinagar

GNLU Gandhinagar offers a 1 year LLM and a 2 year MBA in Financial Management & Business Laws at the PG level.

LLM: The eligibility for admission to the LLM program at GNLU Gandhinagar is that the candidates must have an LLB (or equivalent degree in law) from a recognized university, with not less than 50% marks (45% in the case of SC/ST candidates).

The LLM program is divided into two semesters. The Semester 1 curriculum is divided into 4 groups: corporate and business law, constitutional and corporate law, criminal and security law, and intellectual property law.

MBA: The MBA in Financial Management and Business Laws is a 2-year full-time residential program to nurture the managerial and legal acumen of participants.

The eligibility criteria for this program is that the candidates must have graduated from a recognized university or institute with a minimum qualification in OR with commerce, management, law, arts, science and engineering, except fine arts. Additionally, they must have passed their bachelor's degree with at least 55% marks.

What is GNLU's average package for all courses?

Divya Kalastudent at GNLU Gandhinagar

GNLU offers excellent placements to its students. According to the NIRF 2024 Report, a total of 163 UG and 52 LLM graduates were successfully placed from the GNLU Gandhinagar campus in 2023.

The median CTC offered during 2023 placements was INR 16 LPA. On the other hand, the median package offered to UG graduates was INR 15.4 LPA, and to LLM graduates was INR 4.2 LPA in 2022. The placement rate was increased in 2023 by 40.5% as compared to 2022.

The GNLU placement statistics are given below:

Particulars	2023	2022
Total Graduates in BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons.)	175	177
Total Graduates in LLM	63	-
Number of Students Placed	163 in UG and 52 in LLM	116 in UG
Median CTC	INR 16 LPA	INR 15.4 LPA for UG, and INR 4.2 LPA for LLM

Does GNLU offer diploma courses?

Kritika SharmaStudent at GNLU Gandhinagar

Yes, GNLU does offer diploma courses. There are two courses available for Post Graduate Diploma at GNLU Gandhinagar. The first one is a Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights and the second one is a Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology, Law and Policy.

Here is an overview of both these Post Graduate Diplomas offered at GNLU Gandhinagar:

Criteria	Statistics
Duration	1 year
Total fee	INR 15,000
Mode of learning	Part-Time Classroom Learning
Schedule type	Weekend
Course Level	PG Diploma
Recruiters	Torrent Pharma, Khaitan & Co., KPMG, among others.

The process of admission is direct, and interested candidates can directly contact the university for the same. The eligibility criteria is that the candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, and the duration of the courses is 1 year. The classes will be held every weekend, barring public holidays.

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