Law Colleges in Patna: Fees 2026, Ranking, Government, Admission, Cutoff

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Content Writer | Updated on - Jan 7, 2026

CNLU Patna, Patna University, Patliputra University, Amity University, and Patna Law College are the top LAW Colleges in Patna. CNLU Patna ranks 22nd in India, with a CD Score of 1676 out of 2000. The scores/results from CLAT, CLAT PG & AICLET are used to determine admission to Patna Law Schools.

Key Summary

  • As per the latest placement report, the median the median package ranges from INR 3.50 LPA (Impact Law College) to INR 10.80 LPA (CNLU Patna). 
  • The Master’s in Law; fees range from INR 5,120 (Patliputra University) to INR 1.74 lakh (CNLU Patna), while the total course fees for LLB/integrated LLB range from INR 5,668 (LLB – Patna Law College) to INR 9.19 Lakh (BA LLB – CNLU Patna).

Law Colleges in Patna 2026

College Name Median Packages CD Rankings Courses Offered Total Course Fee
CNLU Patna INR 10.80 LPA 22 BA/BBA LLB (Hons.) INR 9.19 Lakh
Patna University - 465  LLB INR 9,000 K 
Patliputra University - 554 BA LLB INR 13,275 K
LLB INR 8,065 K
Amity University INR 5.85 LPA     621 BA/BBA LLB (Hons.) INR 8.49 Lakh
LLB (Hons) INR 4.52 Lakh
Patna Law College - 750 BA LLB -
LLB INR 5,668 K
BIL Patna -   781 BA LLB (Hons) INR 1.77 Lakh
LLB INR 91,912 K
Ambedkar Law College - 937 BA/BBA LLB INR 2.66 Lakh
LLB INR 1.21 Lakh
MGM Group of Institutions -    1063 BA/BBA LLB -
LLB -
Impact Law College INR 3.50 LPA (Overall)     1252 BA/BBA LLB INR 3.11 Lakh
LLB INR 1.91 Lakh

Ambedkar Institute of Higher Education

- - LLB INR 2.11 Lakh

Note: The CD Score Calculated is based on the summation of Academic and Placement scores. The academic scores are calculated based on the State exam Cutoff or All India Entrance exam cutoff, along with Student reviews, NAAC, and Agency rankings, while the placement scores are calculated based on the Average Package or median package for that college.

Ques. Which Law Colleges in Patna offer direct admission?

Ans. Mostly private institutions offer direct admission either based on 12th or CLAT scores. Mentioned below are some of the law colleges that offer direct admission based on merit.

  • MGM Group of Institutions
  • BIL, Patna
  • Amity University, Patna
  • Ambedkar Law College, Patna
  • Impact Law College, Patna

Ques. What is the ROI% of CNLU Patna? 

Ans. The CNLU Patna has an ROI of 121.8%, with the median package of INR 10.80 LPA for the BA LLB Course. The top recruiters of CNLU Patna are Khaitan & Co, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, EY, Bank of Baroda, and Trilegal. 

Ques. What is the admission process for law colleges in Patna?

Ans. Admission to law colleges in Patna is based on the scores of CLAT, AICLET and CLAT PG. Here is a list of law institutes in Patna, along with the integrated LLB /LLB course fee and admission process.

College Name Course Admission Process
CNLU Patna BBA/LLB Through CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)
Patna University LLM Direct admission based on an entrance test conducted by PU; Eligibility: 10+2 with 45% (40% SC/ST).
Patliputra University LLM Centralised admission through the university portal; eligibility: 10+2 or graduation, depending on the programme.
Amity University BA/BBA LLB Direct admission or Amity entrance test; merit-based; a personal interview may be required.
Patna Law College LLB Admission via Patna University’s entrance test; LLB 3-year programme; eligibility: bachelor’s degree.
BIL Patna LLB Admission through the BIL Entrance Test (BILET); eligibility: 10+2 or graduation, based on the course chosen.
Ambedkar Law College LLB Direct admission based on merit in 10+2; offline application process.
MGM Group of Institutions BA LLB Direct admission based on merit in 10+2 with a minimum of 45%
Impact Law College LLB Direct admission, based on merit in the qualifying exam, may be conducted with its aptitude screening.

Important Dates-  CLAT Admissions Counselling Calendar

Events

Schedule 

Publication of First Allotment List (1st Round)

January 07, 2026, at 10:00 A.M.

Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options 

10:00 A.M. on January 07, 2026 to 1:00 P.M., January 15, 2026

Publication of Second Allotment List (2nd Round)

10:00 A.M. on January 22, 2026

Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options 

10:00 A.M. on January 22, 2026 to 1:00 P.M. on January 29, 2026

Publication of Third Allotment List (3rd Round)

10:00 A.M. on February 05, 2026

Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options

10:00 A.M. on February 05, 2026 to 1:00 P.M. on February 12, 2026

Payment of University Fee (after adjusting for the Confirmation Fee and Counselling Registration Fee) to NLU is concerned for all candidates who have chosen the Freeze Option in the counselling process (1st, 2nd, & 3rd rounds of counselling)

April 24, 2026, by 5.00 PM

Publication of Fourth Allotment List (4th Round)

10:00 A.M. on May 2, 2026

Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options 

10:00 A.M. on May 2, 2026 to 1:00 P.M. on May 8, 2026

Publication of the Fifth and Final Allotment List (5th Round)

10:00 A.M. on May 15, 2026

Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for the freeze option

10:00 A.M. on May 15, 2026 to 1:00 P.M. on May 20, 2026

Payment of University Fee (after adjusting for the Confirmation Fee and Counselling Registration Fee) to NLU is concerned for all candidates who have chosen the Freeze Option in the counselling process of Fourth & Fifth Allotment Lists (f4th &5th Round)

May 30, 2026, by 5.00 PM

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LLM Colleges in Patna 2026

The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to the LLM are a graduation degree. The fee ranges from INR 4,334 (Patna University) to INR 1.78 lakh (CNLU Patna). Below is a list of the top Law schools in Patna offering a Master's in Law, along with their course duration and course fee.

College Name Course Duration Total Course Fee
CNLU Patna 1 Year INR 1.78 Lakh
Patna University 2 Years INR 4,334 K
Patliputra University 2 Years INR 5,120 K
Amity University 1 Year INR 1.15 Lakh
Patna Law College 1 Year -
BIL Patna 2 Years -

Top-Ranked Law Colleges in Patna by Various Agencies

Multiple agencies, including Collegedunia, India Today, etc., rank the Top Law Colleges in Patna. Here is a list of Law colleges in Patna, along with their India Today, Collegedunia rankings & scores and NAAC grades.

College Name
Collegedunia (2025)

India Today (2025)

NAAC
CNLU Patna 22 12 B
Patna University 465 - B+
Patliputra University 554 - -
Amity University 621 42 -
Patna Law College 750 - B
BIL Patna 781 76 -
Ambedkar Law College 937 - -
MGM Group of Institutions 1063 - -
Impact Law College 1252 - -

Students’ Perception of Law Colleges in Patna

The students' perception of law colleges in Patna, along with overall ratings on a scale of 5, also includes the most loved aspects and areas for improvement, as summarised from reviews given by students or alumni of the respective colleges.

College Name Overall Ratings Academic Ratings  Placement Ratings  Most Loved Things Areas of Improvement
CNLU Patna 3.5 (34 Reviews) 3.6 2.8 Faculty, campus life, and transportation access Placement, no general store on the Campus, and alumni base
Patna University 3.5 (559 Reviews) 3.7 2.8 Teaching method, admission process, and infrastructure Indisciplined behaviour and fights between hostellers.
Patliputra University 3.7 (866 Reviews) 4.0 3.4 Extracurricular activities, faculty, and helpful seniors Parking issues, behaviour of college staff, and placement
Amity University 3.9 (53 Reviews) 4.1 3.8 Course curriculum, teaching method, and placement Strict attendance rules, hostel facilities, and infrastructure
Patna Law College 4.0 (19 Reviews) 4.2 3.9 Internship, fee structure, and debate/moot competition -
BIL Patna 3.7 (14 Reviews) 4.0 4.1 Security, internships, and library Mess food, infrastructure, and staff behaviour
Ambedkar Law College 4.9 (2 Reviews) 5.0 4.5 Course curriculum, social life, and faculty Ratio b/w girls & boys, parking space, and college timing

Patna Women's College

4.0 (156 Reviews) 4.2 3.4 Strict rules, quality education  Mandatory attendance and strict hostel rules 

Law Colleges in Bihar Video Reviews & Analysis

In this video, Search for Learn shares the details of the top 10 Law Colleges in Bihar.

  • As per the video, the top 03 law colleges in Bihar are CNLU Patna, GNSU University Rohtas, and Patna Law College.
  • This video includes the establishment details of the colleges along with the courses offered.
  • The GNSU University, Rohtas, offers courses such as BA LLB, BBA LLB, LLB, LLM and Ph.D.

Law Colleges in Patna: Placement 

According to data collected from NIRF, the median package ranges from INR 3.50 LPA (Impact Law College) to INR 10.80 LPA (CNLU Patna). Additionally, Impact Law College Patna boasts the highest ROI of 183.2%, with a median package of INR 3.50 LPA and a fee of INR 1.91 Lakh for the LLB program. Below are the details of the top law Colleges in Patna, including their median package, ROI Percentage, and top recruiting companies.

College Name Median Package Total Course Fee ROI % Top Recruiters
Impact Law College INR 3.50 LPA (Overall) INR 1.91 Lakh (LLB) 183.25% Cyril Amarchand, L&T, Wipro, EY
CNLU Patna INR 10.80 LPA INR 9.19 Lakh 117.52% Khaitan & Co, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, EY, Bank of Baroda, Trilegal
Amity University INR 5.85 LPA INR 8.49 Lakh 68.90% Go Digit, Quislex, United Lex

Also Read

Ques. What are the top law specialisation offered by law colleges in Patna?

Ans. The General Law is at the top with a college count of 09, followed by Human Rights (03) and Civil Law (02). Below is the list of Law Specialisations in Patna, along with the count of colleges and the top colleges.

Ques. Which are the top private law colleges in Patna?

Ans. There are a total of 06 private law colleges in Patna. Mentioned below are the top 06 private law schools in Patna.

Ques. Which are the top government law colleges in Patna?

Ans. There are a total of 6 government law colleges in Patna. Mentioned below are the top 6 government law colleges along with the fees in Patna, with their addresses, courses offered, and fee structures.

Law Colleges with Cheapest Fees in Patna 2026

PWC Patna offers the cheapest law course fee of INR 2,000 for the Diploma course. Here is the list of 05 law colleges in Patna having a low fee structure.

College Name Courses offered Total Fees
PWC Patna UG Certificate INR 2,000 K 
Patna University LLM INR 4,334 K
Patliputra University LLM INR 5,120 K
Patna Law College LLB INR 5,668 K
CNLU Patna PG Diploma INR 15,000 K

Law Colleges Near Patna

Here is a list of Law Colleges near Patna, along with their courses, and their distance from Patna.

College Name Top Courses Distance (KM)
JPU, Chapra LLB 44 km from Patna
GDM College, Harnaut Certification 47 km from Patna
H.D. Jain College, Arrah Certification 47 km from Patna
J.P. Group of Education, Nalanda LLB 50 km from Patna
K.K. University, Nalanda LLB 50 km from Patna
S.K.J. Law College, Muzaffarpur LLB 64 km from Patna
BRABU Muzaffarpur LLB 64 km from Patna
MU Gaya LLB 90 km from Patna
IIMBG Gaya Certification 90 km from Patna
CUSB Gaya BA/BBA LLB 90 km from Patna

Top Law Colleges in Patna FAQs

Ques. Which Law colleges in Patna offer online Law programs?

Ans. There are no colleges that offer Online Law programs. Only Full-time courses are available.

Ques. Which Law colleges in Patna are BCI-approved?

Ans. A total of 06 Law colleges in Patna are BCI-approved. Here is the list of such colleges.

Ques. Which Law colleges in Patna are affiliated with Patliputra University, Patna?

Ans. 03 Law colleges in Patna are affiliated with Patliputra University, Patna. Here is a list of such colleges.

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#1

Chanakya National Law University - [CNLU], Patna

Patna, Bihar |BCI, UGC Approved
CD Score: 1676/2000
NAAC B
9,19,185BALLB {Hons.}- Total Fees 3.5 / 5 Based on 34 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#21th/98 in India for Law 2025
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#2

Patna University - [PU], Patna

Patna, Bihar |AICTE, BCI, UGC, DEB Approved
NAAC B+
4,334L.L.M- Total FeesCompare Fees-- 3.5 / 5 Based on 569 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
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#3

Patliputra University, Patna

Patna, Bihar |UGC Approved
5,120L.L.M- Total FeesCompare Fees-- 3.7 / 5 Based on 870 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
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#4

Amity University, Patna

Patna, Bihar |RCI, BCI, UGC Approved
8,48,840BALLB {Hons.}- Total Fees 3.9 / 5 Based on 53 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
#42th/76 in India for Law 2025
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#5

Patna Law College, Patna

Patna, Bihar |BCI Approved
5,668L.L.B- Total Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 19 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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#6

Bihar Institute of law - [BIL], Patna

Patna, Bihar |BCI Approved
91,912L.L.B- Total Fees-- 3.7 / 5 Based on 14 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
#76th/76 in India for Law 2025
#7

Ambedkar Law College, Patna

Patna, Bihar |BCI Approved
1,20,575L.L.B- Total Fees-- 4.9 / 5 Based on 2 User
Reviews
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#8

MGM Group of Institutions, Patna

Patna, Bihar |AICTE, PCI, INC, BCI Approved
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CD RankCollegesCourse FeesPlacementUser ReviewsRanking
#9

Impact Law College, Patna

Patna, Bihar |BCI Approved
1,90,500L.L.B- Total Fees------
#10

Patna Women's College - [PWC], Patna

Patna, Bihar |UGC Approved
NAAC A++
2,000Certification Human Rights- Total FeesCompare Fees-- 4 / 5 Based on 156 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#11
2,10,575L.L.B- Total Fees-- 4.6 / 5 Based on 7 User
Reviews
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#12
NAAC A
--PG Diploma Child Rights Law 3.5 / 5 Based on 107 User
Reviews
Best in Faculty
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