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1. Overview

Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is one of the renowned university started by the Govt. of Gujarat under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003 .It invites Judges of the Supreme Court as well as High Courts to teach the students, as it is one of the National Law University.  GNLU is an academic partner of many of the governing, judiciary and executive institutions in providing training to experts from India and abroad.

S.No Courses Offered Exam Total Fee Duration
1 B.A, LL.B (Hons.) CLAT 11.92 lakhs 5 Years
2 B.Com.LL.B(Hons.) CLAT 11.08 lakhs 5 Years
3 B.Sc.LL.B.(Hons.) CLAT 11.08 lakhs 5 Years
4 M.A. in Criminology 60000 2 years
5 LL.M. in Corporate and Business Law CLAT 2.16 lakhs 1 Year
6 B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) CLAT 11.08 lakhs 5 Years
7 Diploma in Internet Law and Policy 19500 1 Year
8 M.A. in Public Policy, Law and Governance 60000 2 Years
9 B.S.W.LL.B.(Hons.) CLAT 9.80 lakhs 5 Years
10 Post Graduate Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution 15000 1 Year
11 Post Graduate Diploma in Contract Drafting and Legal Writing 19500 1 Year
12 Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Management 19500 1 Year
13 LL.M. in Intellectual Property Laws CLAT 2.16 lakh 1 Year
14 Certificate in Legislative Drafting 20250 9 months
15 LL.M. in Public Policy, Law and Governance CLAT 2.16 lakh 1 Year
16 LL.M. in Constitutional and Administrative Law CLAT 2.16 lakh 1 Year
17 LL.M. in International Comparative Law CLAT 2.16 lakh 1 Year
18 Diploma in Advanced Entrepreneurship Management and Corporate Law 19500 1 Year

2. Courses Offered

Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagaroffersundergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) and doctorate (PhD) level law programs to candidates. Courses offered at GNLU (GNLU) include – Diploma in Internet Law & Policy, Diploma in Intellectual Property: Law and Management, Diploma Program in Advanced Entrepreneurship Management and Corporate Laws, Diploma in Sports Law, Certificate Program in Contract Drafting and Certificate Program in Legislative Drafting.

2.1 For B.A, LL.B (Hons.)

Candidates can secure admission in courses offered GNLU Gandhinagarbased on CLAT score. Aspirants need to take part in CLAT admission process .After they clear the written test students have to participate in the counselling process.There are total 100 seats in aggregate for all categories. 18 additional seats are for foreign nationals. These candidates need to apply for CLAT exam as a NRI/NRI sponsored candidate and they will be offered admission basis CLAT merit list.

2.2 For Postgraduate LL.M

For Indian Nationals either B.A. LL.B., B.Com LL.B, B.Sc. LL.B, BBA LL.B., B.Tech LL.B., B.L.S. LL.B., LL.B. degree is must. The eligibility criteria for LLM course admissions for Foreign Nationals is such that admission will be offered if candidates possess LLB or an equivalent law degree with 55% aggregate marks in the qualifying exam.This criterion is for all the candidates. There are total 80 seats for this course.

2.3 For Postgraduate Diploma in Law

Interested candidates can apply online/ offline with required information. Eligible candidates will be called for personal interview based on academic record.Candidates are selected based on academic record and performance in personal interview.60percentage is based on academic record and 40% is based on personal interview.

Application Process: Aspirants need to visit the official website of CLAT to fill the application form. CLAT application form needs to be filled online itself.

Admit Card: Candidates can download the admit card for CLAT exam from the official website of the national level law entrance exam.
Admission Cycle: The application process for CLAT exam usually commences in the month of January/February each year.

3. GNLU Eligibility

3.1. For BA LLB (Hons):

Senior Secondary School Examination (10+2 System) or Equivalent Examination with 45% marks.As per the 2017 rules, there is no age bar for admission.She/he is not eligible for admission if they do not clear their qualifying examination with the required marks. Candidates, whose marks sheets of the qualifying examination are not produced at the time of formal interviews carried by the university are also not eligible for admission.

3.2. For LLM :

For Indian Nationals either B.A. LL.B., B.Com LL.B, B.Sc. LL.B, BBA LL.B., B.Tech LL.B., B.L.S. LL.B., LL.B. degree is must. The eligibility criteria for LLM course admissions for Foreign Nationals is such that admission will be offered if candidates possess LLB or an equivalent law degree with 55% aggregate marks in the qualifying exam. This criteria is for all the candidates. There are total 80 seats for this course.

3.3.Post Graduate Diploma:

Candidate must be a graduate from a recognized university.

3.4 Seat Distribution Matrix:

LLB (5 years):  156 +16 and LLM: 52+ 5

Category LLB LLM
General  79  26
SC  23  08
ST  12  04
EWS  16 05
Foreign 06  02
OBC  42  14
J & K  02 01
NRI  18 06
NE India  05 02
Sports  04

Within the given 156 seats for LLB  & LLM, women will be allotted 30% seats, PWD will be given 5% seats and 25% seats will be allotted to Gujarat Domicile students. 

4. Fee Structure

4.1 B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) Program

(Total fees which include components like Hostel, Tuition, Admission, Library, and Refundable Deposit)

Total fees INR 11.92 Lakhs

4.2 LL.M. Program

(Total fee including refundable deposits)
INR 2.16 lakhs

5. Research Centres

Gandhinagar National Law University, Gandhinagar has following research centers to facilitate students in the field of legal research, corporate culture etc.

  • Centre For Distance Education
  • Centre For Food Security And Agro-Economy
  • Centre For Foreign Policy And Security Studies
  • Center For Sports Law
  • Centre For Private International Law
  • Centre For Environmental Law
  • Centre For Banking Investment And Taxation
  • Center For Public International Law
  • Centre For Corporate And Competition Law
  • Centre For Constitutional And Administrative Law
  • Centre For Business and Public Policy
  • Centre For Law and Economics (GNLU Law and Economics Committee (GLEC))
  • Competitive Exam Guidance Committee
  • GNLU Centre for Law and Society
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