Is CLAT mandatory for RMLNLU Lucknow BA LLB admission?

Yes. CLAT-UG is the only accepted entrance exam for BA LLB (Hons) admission at RMLNLU Lucknow. Candidates must appear in CLAT-UG and register for CLAT Consortium counselling on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. No other exam is accepted and no direct admission is available.

What is the CLAT cutoff rank for RMLNLU Lucknow 2026?

For the 2026-27 BA LLB (Hons) session, the Round 1 closing rank was AIR 747 and Round 2 was AIR 771 for the General All India category. UP domicile candidates secured seats under the Home State Quota with ranks up to AIR 3100 to 3400.

What is the total intake at RMLNLU Lucknow?

RMLNLU Lucknow admits 160 students in BA LLB (Hons) through CLAT merit, plus 18 supernumerary seats (NRI and other categories). The LLM programme has 20 sanctioned seats with 7 supernumerary seats.

Does RMLNLU Lucknow have a UP State Quota?

Yes. RMLNLU Lucknow reserves a portion of BA LLB and LLM seats for UP domicile candidates under the Home State Quota. UP candidates with CLAT ranks up to AIR 3100 to 3400 have been admitted under this quota in the 2026 cycle, making RMLNLU accessible to UP students with mid-range CLAT scores.

What is the minimum percentage needed for RMLNLU Lucknow BA LLB eligibility?

Candidates need a minimum of 45% aggregate in Class 12 for General and OBC categories. SC and ST candidates need 40%. The maximum age is 20 years for General category and 22 years for SC and ST candidates at the time of CLAT registration.

What is the annual fee for BA LLB at RMLNLU Lucknow?

The total fee for Year 1 of BA LLB (Hons) is INR 2,05,000 (tuition INR 1,25,000 plus other fees INR 80,000). From Year 2 to Year 5, the annual fee is INR 1,85,000. NRI quota students pay INR 9,58,540 in Year 1 and approximately INR 9,38,540 per year thereafter. Hostel accommodation is available at up to INR 25,000 per year.

Can final-year LLB students apply for RMLNLU LLM?

Final-year LLB students may appear in CLAT-PG. However, at the time of document verification and admission, candidates must submit their LLB degree and mark sheets showing a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC and ST). Check the Consortiums CLAT-PG notification each year for the specific condition on provisional admission.

Is there any management quota or direct admission at RMLNLU Lucknow?

No. RMLNLU is a National Law University and does not offer any management quota, NRI direct quota, or discretionary admissions outside the CLAT Consortium process. Every seat, including supernumerary NRI seats, is filled through CLAT merit-based counselling on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

What PG Diploma courses does RMLNLU Lucknow offer and how to apply?

RMLNLU offers one-year PG Diplomas in Cyber Law, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and Media Law at INR 31,000 per year. These are separate from the CLAT process. Admission notifications are released on rmlnlu.ac.in and candidates apply directly to the university with their LLB or relevant degree documents.

When does CLAT 2027 registration open for RMLNLU Lucknow admission 2027?

Based on past cycles, CLAT-UG and CLAT-PG registration opens in August each year. CLAT 2027 registration is expected to open around August 2026 on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The exam typically takes place in December, with results declared by mid-December for the following years admission cycle.

RMNLU Ph.D: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Research Stream	Total Fees
PhD in Law PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences	INR 85,000 (Year 1) INR 1,85,000 (total, 3 years)

Event	Date
Application Opens	August 2026
Application Closes	October 2026
Research Entrance Test	November 2026 to December 2026
Interview	December 2026 to January 2027

College	Fees	Exams	Cutoff	Salary	CD Rating
RMLNLU Lucknow	1.9 L	RET (own test)	55% LLM (minimum)	Not Disclosed	Not Rated
NLU Delhi	3.0 L	AIET	55% LLM (minimum)	Not Disclosed	4.2/5
NLU Jodhpur	3.9 L	Written test (own)	55% LLM (minimum)	Not Disclosed	4.1/5
NLSIU Bangalore	2.6 L	NLSAT-PhD	55% LLM (minimum)	Not Disclosed	4.4/5

Fellowship	Amount	Eligibility	Deadline
UGC Junior Research Fellowship	INR 37,000 per month	Valid UGC-JRF at admission	Per UGC notification
UGC Senior Research Fellowship	INR 42,000 per month	JRF holders upgraded after 2 years of satisfactory progress	Per UGC guidelines
UGC-NET Fellowship	INR 25,000 per month	UGC-NET qualified candidates	Per UGC notification

RMLNLU PhD FAQs

Ques. What is the Research Entrance Test format at RMLNLU and how should a candidate prepare?

Ans. The RET is a three-hour paper of 70 marks with 20 MCQs on Research Methods (20 marks), two descriptive Research Methodology questions (15 marks), two subject-specific questions (20 marks), and an Essay of Intent (15 marks). Preparation should cover research methodology textbooks, legal research methods, and a clear essay on the proposed research area, since the Essay of Intent is assessed for clarity of thought, academic writing, and originality of the research question.

Ques. How does the Humanities and Social Sciences PhD stream at RMLNLU differ from the Law stream?

Ans. The Humanities and Social Sciences stream allows candidates with a Master’s in Economics, English, History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology to pursue a PhD at a national law university without needing an LLB or LLM. This suits candidates interested in legal sociology, law and economics, criminology, or comparative political systems who want the NLU research environment without the conventional LLB path. Coursework and supervisor pool are drawn from these disciplines rather than law subjects.

Ques. Can a candidate simultaneously practice as an advocate while enrolled in the RMLNLU PhD?

Ans. RMLNLU’s PhD is a full-time program. BCI rules generally prohibit simultaneous practice as an advocate while enrolled full-time. Practising advocates should confirm with RMLNLU’s research committee before joining whether concurrent practice is permitted, since university policy governs this during the PhD tenure. Taking a break from active practice during the PhD is the safer and more common approach among enrolled scholars.

Ques. What happens if a UGC-JRF holder’s fellowship expires before completing the PhD at RMLNLU?

Ans. UGC-JRF is valid for five years from the date of award. If the PhD extends beyond this window, the scholar must self-finance remaining fees since RMLNLU has no confirmed institutional bridge fellowship. JRF holders should plan their research timeline to complete within five years. The JRF to SRF upgrade at two years is automatic on submission of satisfactory annual progress reports to both UGC and the university.

Ques. How does an RMLNLU PhD compare with a higher-ranked NLU PhD for academic hiring in law schools?

Ans. RMLNLU holds a NIRF Law rank of 21 (2025), placing it at mid-tier in the NLU ecosystem. PhD graduates from mid-tier NLUs typically find positions at state law universities, private law schools, and government departments rather than top-tier NLUs. Academic publications in peer-reviewed law journals during the PhD carry more weight than the university rank in most law school hiring decisions, so a strong publication record can meaningfully offset the brand gap.

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