Question 1

Which entrance exam is required for BA LLB and BBA LLB admission at CNLU Patna?

Accepted Answer

CLAT UG is the only accepted entrance exam for BA LLB and BBA LLB admission at CNLU Patna. AILET, LSAT India, and any other law entrance test are not accepted. The CLAT Consortium conducts centralised counselling for all NLUs including CNLU Patna.

Question 2

What is the CLAT cutoff rank for CNLU Patna 2026?

Accepted Answer

In the 2026 CLAT counselling, the general category closing rank for BA LLB at CNLU Patna was AIR 1172 (Round 2) and for BBA LLB it was AIR 1339 (Round 2). These ranks are for the general (all-India) category and vary each year based on applications and preferences.

Question 3

What is the minimum eligibility for BA LLB admission at CNLU Patna?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board with at least 45% marks (General, OBC, PWD). SC and ST candidates need a minimum of 40% marks. Final year 12th students who are yet to receive results may also apply provisionally.

Question 4

Does CNLU Patna offer management quota or direct admission?

Accepted Answer

No. CNLU Patna does not offer management quota or direct admission. All seats including NRI seats are filled through the CLAT Consortiums centralised counselling process based on CLAT rank.

Question 5

What is the total fee for BA LLB at CNLU Patna?

Accepted Answer

The first year fee for BA LLB at CNLU Patna is INR 2,00,253. For Years 2 to 5, the fee is INR 1,79,733 per year. The total five-year fee is INR 9,19,185 (tuition and other charges combined). Contact CNLU Patna or visit cnlu.ac.in for the verified official fee structure.

Question 6

What is the fee for the LLM programme at CNLU Patna?

Accepted Answer

The fee for LLM (1-year) at CNLU Patna is INR 1,78,275 for the full programme. This covers tuition and other charges. Contact the admissions office for the latest fee notification.

Question 7

Can final year graduation students apply for LLM at CNLU Patna?

Accepted Answer

Yes, candidates in the final year of their LLB programme may apply for CLAT PG provisionally. Admission to LLM at CNLU Patna is confirmed only after submission of the final LLB marksheet with the required minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST).

Question 8

Is there a Bihar domicile reservation at CNLU Patna?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bihar domicile candidates are eligible for state quota reservation as per the Bihar Reservation Act. Category-wise seat distribution is available in the official CNLU Patna admission notice. Candidates must submit a valid Bihar domicile certificate at the time of admission.

Question 9

What is the hostel fee at CNLU Patna?

Accepted Answer

CNLU Patna provides separate hostels for boys and girls. The hostel fee ranges from INR 75,000 to INR 81,000 per year. Hostel accommodation is subject to availability. Apply to the hostel office after confirming admission.

Question 10

Does CNLU Patna offer PhD in Law?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CNLU Patna offers PhD in Law and PhD in Interdisciplinary subjects. PhD admission is conducted separately by CNLU Patna. The Year 1 PhD fee is INR 37,000 (tuition plus other charges). Check the official CNLU Patna notification at cnlu.ac.in for PhD admission schedule and eligibility.

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fees	₹ 30,000
other fees	₹ 61,000
total academic fees	₹ 91,000
hostel fees	₹2.25 Lakhs
total fees	₹ 3.16 Lakhs

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