GNLU: Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking

Gujarat National Law University - [GNLU] ,Gandhi Nagar ,Gujarat

Overview

Latest Updates

The GNLU UG & PG end-term examination for the summer semester is scheduled between Monday, 21 April - Saturday, 03 May.
UG & PG Declaration of Results will be announced on Monday, 09 June.
The UG & PG end-term examination for the winter semester is scheduled between Friday, 24 October - Wednesday, 05 November.
UG & PG Declaration of Results for the winter semester will be announced on Wednesday, 10 December.

The Gujarat National Law University is a public university located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The institute was established in 2003 under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003. GNLU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) (2f & 12B) and the Bar Council of India (BCI). The institute is ranked 8th by NIRF and 21st by IIRF under the ‘Law’ category in 2024. GNLU is also accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC. The GNLU offers popular courses in UG, PG, and Doctoral level including LLB, LLM, and PhD.

They offer courses mainly in law and fields like commerce and management. The GNLU fee ranges from ₹ 1,20,000 to ₹ 2,62,200 for BBA, LLM, and PhD courses. Students have to appear for entrance exams like CLAT to be admitted at GNLU. GNLU placement drive in 2024 has top recruiters like ICICI Homes, Adani, India Today, Arete Group of Companies, Indus Law, and more visiting the university. BBA, LLM, LLB, and PhD students received a median salary package of ₹ 16 Lakh in 2024.

Quick Highlights

Check out the institute's important details below:

Particulars	Details
Top Recruiters	Adani, Areness, Assistant Public Prosecutor, and District Court Delhi
Median Salary	₹ 16 Lakh
Ranking	8th rank by NIRF
NAAC Accreditation	‘A’ Grade by NAAC
Fees Range	₹ 1,20,000 to ₹ 2,62,200
University Type	Public
Recognition By	BCI and UGC
Popular Courses	BSc, BSW LLB, LLM, PG Diploma in Biotechnology, Law and Policy, Intellectual Property Rights
Entrance Exams	CLAT
Year of Establishment	2003

Ranking

The GNLU is ranked among the top 10 law colleges in India as per the NIRF rankings in 2024. The institute is also accredited with an 'A’ grade by NAAC, recognized by UGC, and BCI, and is a member of various authorities in India and globally. These include the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the International Association of Law Schools (IALS), the Asian Law Institute (ASLI), the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), and the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute. Below are the recent GNLU rankings:

Ranking Body	Year	Ranking (Law Category)
NIRF	2024	8
NIRF	2023	7
NIRF	2022	8
IIRF	2024	21
IIRF	2023	19

Gujarat National Law University - [GNLU] ,Gandhi Nagar ,Gujarat

Programs

GNLU offers popular courses like BCom, LLB, LLM, and PhD at their campus. The institute offers courses in the management and law fields. Here are the fee details of some popular GNLU courses:

Courses	Fees
BSW LLB	₹ 1,20,000
BCom	₹ 1,20,000
BBA	₹ 1,20,000
PhD	₹ 1,67,000
PG Diploma	₹ 2,62,200

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19 courses • 3 years

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Master of Technology [M.Tech]

19 courses • 2 years

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Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech]

17 courses • 5 years

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Bachelor of Arts [BA]

36 courses • 3 years

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Gujarat National Law University - [GNLU] ,Gandhi Nagar ,Gujarat

Admissions

GNLU follows the standard criteria of public law universities in India for admissions in courses like LLM, LLB, and PhD. For UG, 10+2 is required while for PG, graduation is required to take admissions at GNLU. The university also requires entrance exams like CLAT for UG and PG courses. Below is the detailed eligibility criteria for GNLU admissions:

Programs	Eligibility
B.B.A.	CLAT + 10+2 with not less than 45%
LLM	CLAT + LLB or equivalent with not less than 50%
PG Diploma in Biotechnology, Law and Policy	Graduation from a recognized university
PhD	Admission Test + Masters or equivalent from a recognized university. Exempted from admission test, if UGC NET/JRF / SLET / M.Phil is cleared.

FAQs related to Admissions

Which entrance exam is required to be admitted to the LLB program at GNLU?

You must have cleared CLAT to be admitted to the LLB program, selection will depend on the number of applications and CLAT ranking.

Can I get admission to the PhD without an entrance exam at GNLU?

Yes, if you have UGC NET/JRF / SLET / M.Phil cleared, you can apply for PhD without an entrance exam.

Gujarat National Law University - [GNLU] ,Gandhi Nagar ,Gujarat

Placements

GNLU consistently have successful placement drives with top recruiters like Adani, Chamber of Advocate Raj Malhotra, Gandhi & Associates, and more visiting the university. Below are the GNLU placement statistics of 2023:

Particulars	Placement statistics
Visiting Companies	Adani, Areness, Argus Partners, and Amnex Infotechnologies Pvt. Ltd.
Number of Students Placed	165
Median Salary	₹ 16 Lakh

FAQS

How many students got job offers in 2023 at GNLU?

Out of 175, 163 graduating students secured job offers, while the remaining opted for higher studies in 2024.

What was the median salary package of GNLU's students in 2023?

In 2024, students received ₹ 16 Lakh median salary at GNLU.

Gujarat National Law University - [GNLU] ,Gandhi Nagar ,Gujarat

Scholarships

GNLU offers up to 100% scholarships for UG, PG, and PhD students as per eligibility. The GNLU scholarships are available by state and central government schemes for students with different socio-economic backgrounds. Below are the scholarship details:

Scholarship	Details	Eligibility
Scholarship Scheme of Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students	Scholarship offered to SC students till the course completion.	Annual Family income is up to ₹ 8 Lakh.
Hon'ble Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme	Scholarship offered to EBC, SC, or ST students from Gujarat.	Must be a resident of Gujarat Admission to the university in Gujrat Annual Family income up to ₹4.5 Lakh.
GNLU Best Research Award Scholarships	Full, reduced, or proportionate fee waiver as per student performance.	90% attendance in the course. 4 out of 5 marks in academics. Participation in non-academic events.
Scholarships for International Internships	Scholarships are offered for Indian embassies, the UN (United Nations), WTO (World Trade Organization), and other inter-governmental organisations.	Apply in the 4th or 5th semester of UG or 2nd year of PG. 90% attendance. 4 out of 5 marks in the last semester.
Tuition Fees Waiver (Scholarship) for Research Assistance	Tuition fee waiver for 3 UG, 1 PG and PhD students on a first-cum-first serve basis.	Research assistance for at least 3 months. 90% class attendance Full-time UG, PG, and PhD student.
Scholarships for Student Exchange Programs	The maximum reimbursement of ₹ 1 Lakh for students, depending on the number of applications received.	4th and 5th year UG student, final year LLM student. 80% class attendance. Must have cleared all subjects in the academic year on the first attempt. Completion of any foreign language course.
GNLU Scholarship for Students' participation in national and international events and competitions	Up to ₹ 25,000 scholarships for participation in events.	Students can claim scholarships only in 1 event per year. A minimum of 90% attendance. Minimum 4 out of 5 marks in the last semester.
GNLU Gold Medal and Best Research Paper Award	The Gold medal for a research paper with an amount equal to or more than ₹ 3 lakh for 5 years.	Excellence in one subject with 100% weightage. 50% weightage for peper + 15% weightage for presentation+ 15% for debate + 10% for extra curicullar activities + 10% for academic value activities.

FAQS

Who can apply for the Hon'ble Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme at GNLU?

If you are a resident of Gujarat, you can apply for the Hon'ble Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme at GNLU.

Can students apply for any other government scholarship at GNLU?

Yes, there are 8 government scholarships available for UG, PG, and PhD students at GNLU.

Gujarat National Law University - [GNLU] ,Gandhi Nagar ,Gujarat

Infrastructure

GNLU offers hostel facilities for local and international students at ₹ 24,000. Below are the details of the hostel facilities of GNLU:

Hostel	Yearly Fees
Hostel Fee	₹ 24,000
Mess Fee	₹ 42,000 to ₹ 46,200

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

What are the hostel fees for PG students at GNLU?

The hostel fee for UG and PG students at GNLU is the same, that is ₹ 24,000.

What facilities are available in GNLU hostels?

GNLU offers a health center, counselling center, and mess facilities in the girls' and boys' hostel.