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Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur also known as National Law University Nagpur or MNLU Nagpur was established in 2014. National Law University is a state university established by the Government of Maharashtra. NLU Nagpur has been recognised as an institute of national importance.
NLU Nagpur admissions are offered at undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate diploma and doctoral levels. The courses provided by NLU Nagpur include BA LLB, BA LLB Honours in Adjudication and Justicing, BBA LLB Hons, LLM, PGD and PhD Law. MNLU Nagpur courses are offered in full-time and distance mode. Candidates aspiring for courses must meet the eligibility criteria of MNLU Nagpur. Candidates must appear for CLAT Exam followed by counselling for National Law University, Nagpur UG and PG admissions. Students need to appear for an All India Entrance Test (AIET) for Ph.D. admission.
The median salary offered to UG students and PG students was Rs 7 LPA and Rs 5 LPA respectively as per NIRF report 2024. The MNLU Nagpur is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bar Council of India (BCI).
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NLU Nagpur has been ranked by NIRF ranking 2024 and Careers360 in Law domain in the year 2024. The details of NIRF ranking 2024 is mentioned below
Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur has been ranked at 34th position in Law as per NIRF ranking 2024.
MNLU Nagpur has been approved by the Bar Council of India. MNLU Nagpur has been ranked at 42 (Public) in law domain by Careers360 in the year 2025.
The CLAT cutoff 2025 at MNLU Nagpur for BA LLB was 1473 in round 2 and 1353 in round 1. The MNLU Nagpur cutoff differs from year to year. The CLAT cutoff 2025 for MNLU Nagpur BA LLB course is mentioned in the table below:
| Category | Round 2 | Round 1 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 1473 | 1353 |
| EWS | 16868 | 13040 |
| OBC | 14830 | 10946 |
| SC | 21810 | 19874 |
| ST | - | 43425 |
* state category reservation
The university is located at Village Waranga, Borkhedi, Maharashtra 441108.
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The university offers scholarships to provide financial assistance to students. National Law University, Nagpur scholarship list includes Shri Ram Jethmalani Merit-Cum-Need Scholarship. National Law University, Nagpur scholarship is offered to students of second, third, fourth and fifth semesters of undergraduate courses.
To avail MNLU Nagpur scholarships, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria. Students desirous of availing National Law University scholarships need to apply through proper format and attach the prescribed documents with the application form. National Law University, Nagpur scholarship amount to be awarded is decided by the Scholarship Committee depending on the number of eligible students and availability of funds in the scholarship corpus. MNLU Nagpur scholarship may extend upto 50% of the tuition fee.
Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria |
Shri Ram Jethmalani Merit-Cum-Need Scholarship | Candidates of the second year or onwards can apply for this scholarship. Students will be shortlisted based on a point-based system, wherein the weightage given to merit-based on the CGPA and in accordance with other parameters. Students need to have a minimum of 75% attendance in previous semesters. Candidates must have been enrolled as a student of MNLU Nagpur. Students must not have any backlog and failure in any course. There should not be any disciplinary action/enquiry record of the applicant. Students must have a minimum CGPA of 6.00 in the previous year to be considered for Merit Scholarship. Note: For Need-Based Scholarships, students family annual income should not be more than Rs. 8,00,000. |
Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur admissions are offered at in undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. NLU Nagpur admissions are offered for B.A. L.L.B, BBA LLB, P.G.D, L.L.M and Ph.D courses.
The National Law University Nagpur admission process is based on eligibility criteria, the score of the entrance examination followed by CLAT counselling process. Candidates desirous of taking admission to BA LLB/BBA LLB and LLM at National Law University Nagpur need to appear for CLAT and CLAT PG entrance exam. For National Law University Nagpur Ph.D admissions, applicants need to sit for an All India Entrance Test (AIET).
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The stepwise details of the application process forMNLU Nagpur Courses is mentioned below
Course | MNLU Mumbai Registration Process |
B.A LLB |
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BBA LLB | |
LLM |
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PGD |
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Ph.D |
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Event | Dates |
Release of CLAT 2025 Admit Card | Third week of November, 2025 |
CLAT 2025 exam date | December 1, 2024 |
CLAT 2025 Results | December (Second Week) 2024 |
Note: Candidates applying for the courses need to fill up the CLAT application form with CLAT 2025 Important Dates
The university offers National Law University Nagpur UG admissions in 3 programmes. Candidates need to sit for CLAT, followed by counselling for MNLU Nagpur UG admissions.
Courses | Seats | Eligibility Criteria |
180 | Passed the 12th examination or equivalent from a recognised board with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST students) | |
60 |
Students are required to meet the NLU Nagpur eligibility criteria to apply for the MNLU Nagpur courses.
Eligible candidates need to fill out the CLAT application form.
Appear and obtain valid scores in CLAT.
The consortium announces the CLAT result in an online mode and the same can be checked by candidates by visiting the official website of CLAT and logging in using the registration/application number.
Candidates who meet MNLU Nagpur Cutoff need to participate in CLAT counselling.
Students need to choose National Law University, Nagpur as their preferred college for admissions.
The seat is allotted to a candidate based on scores obtained in CLAT and preferences.
Admission is offered to students based on CLAT UG, counselling, seat allotment, document verification and payment of fees.
The university offers LLM for MNLU Nagpur PG admissions. The total seat intake for LLM at MNLU Nagpur is 60. Candidates need to sit for CLAT PG followed by counselling for National Law University PG admissions.
Course | Seats | Eligibility Criteria |
60 | L.L.B from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST students) |
Candidates must appear and obtain valid scores in CLAT PG.
Students need to meet the CLAT PG cutoff to participate further in the National Law University admissions process.
CLAT PG-qualified students need to participate in CLAT PG counselling.
Students must select MNLU Nagpur as their preferred college for admission.
MNLU Nagpur admissions are done based on scores obtained in the entrance exam and preferred college.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified regarding the seat allotment.
Selected candidates should complete the document verification process.
Candidates should pay the NLU Nagpur admission fee to complete the admission process.
The university offers MNLU Nagpur admissions in about 18 distance diploma programmes. MNLU Nagpur PGD programmes include PG Diploma in Media Law, PG Diploma in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law, PG Diploma in Telecommunication Laws, PG Diploma in International Trade Law and many others. The duration of the courses is one year.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
Candidates must have passed a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST students) from a recognised university. |
Candidates must meet the MNLU Nagpur eligibility criteria and fill out the application form.
NLU Nagpur PGD admission is based on merit in the previous qualifying examinations.
Final shortlisted candidates for NLU Nagpur admissions will be notified regarding the seat allotment.
The selected candidate should submit the required documents.
To complete the NLU Nagpur admission process the candidates should pay the admission fee.
The university provides MNLU Nagpur PhD admissions in PhD Law. The duration of the doctoral programme is 6 years.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
Master’s degree in law from a recognised university with 55% marks. |
First, aspirants must meet the eligibility criteria for National Law University Ph.D admission.
Candidates seeking Ph.D admissions should appear for an All India Entrance Test (AIET).
Students who have qualified UGC NET, JRF, CSIR, SLET, GATE, M.Phil., a judge who has served for a minimum of three years as a Judge of the High Court in India or Judge of the Supreme Court of India are exempted from the entrance test.
AIET qualifying marks 55% for the general category candidates and 50% for the candidates from other categories, i.e., SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) and specially-abled persons.
All the candidates who have qualified for AIET and those who are exempt need to attend an interaction with the Research Committee on their preliminary proposal of research.
Candidates are required to submit a preliminary proposal (both in soft and hard copy) of research not exceeding 1500 words indicating the hypothesis, statement of the problem, research outlines, set of research questions, proposed research methodology, survey of literature and expected outcomes of the research.
Shortlisted candidates based on preliminary proposals called for interaction with the Research Committee.
Students who successfully interact with the Research Committee on the preliminary proposals shall be admitted provisionally to Ph.D. Law at National Law University, Nagpur.
Final admission is offered based on the All India Entrance Test, interaction with the Research Committee on pre-proposal, course work, and presentation of the final research proposal before the Research Committee.
Class 10th and 12thmark sheet and certificate
Graduation certificate and mark sheet (for PG or PhD admission)
Postgraduation certificate and mark sheet (for PhD admission)
Character certificate
Transfer certificate
Migration certificate
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Entrance exam scorecard
Identity proof (Aadhaar Card/ PAN Card)
Category certificate (if applicable)
Selected candidates can submit the original academic and personal documents for verification to secure seats at NLU Nagpur.
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The Infrastructure facilities is one of the best among the other Nlu. Classes are equiped with digital podium and smart boards. Although the facilities are on rent but in next academic session our own campus will be conducted. The hostle is in residential building and the whole flat is provided to group of 4 students if 2bhk and group of 6 students if 3bhk. The mess food is also above satisfactory level. Facilities provided at MNLU Nagpur is best among all other NLU.
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MNLU Nagpur also known as Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur is established by Maharashtra government. This university has 28 Research centers that offer Courses, Conduct Seminars, Conferences and Training Program. Its also inked
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NMIMS-The management is good. The course curriculum is frequently updated with the changing needs. They try to develop the skills through extracurricular activities of the students and give quality education. It is a private college.
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The CLAT application fee for National Law University, Nagpur UG admissions is Rs. 4,000 for general category candidates.
Yes, the university offers accommodation facilities separately for boys and girls.
The fee for L.L.M at National Law University, Nagpur is Rs. 46.50k.
Yes, the university offers admission to Ph.D.
The fee for B.A. L.L.B at National Law University, Nagpur is Rs. 3.38 lakhs.
Yes, MNLU Nagpur is a government university.
The total faculty strength at National Law University Nagpur is 15.
Yes, MNLU Nagpur is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Yes, the university has various collaborations with other universities such as National Law School of India University, Bangalore; National Law University, Delhi, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab.
Yes, MNLU Nagpur is recognised by BCI.