How is the GNLU Securities Law course?

GNLU, in collaboration with Khaitan and Co, offers an Advanced Certificate Programme on Capital Markets and Securities Law. The course duration is 50+ hours, and it is delivered in both online and offline formats. The offline sessions are of 24+ hours, and are conducted at GNLU Gandhinagar campus itself. The teaching sessions are followed by an evaluation of the students by the end of the course. The faculty comprises experts from SEBI and IFSCA, leading Capital Markets Lawyers, Academicians, Investment Bankers and Financial Auditors. The course delivers learning on these topics- Securities Laws, Corporate Laws and Foreign Exchange Laws Equity and Debt Capital Markets Secondary Capital Markets Dispute Resolution (Securities) It is taught between December-February for every academic session, and its registrations start in the month of November. It is a very good course, and the best part is that during its 2023-24 edition, the top performing candidates were given an internship opportunity to work with Khaitan & Co.’s Capital Markets Team. For more details, you can check the information brochure for the 2023-24 edition of this program at- https://gnlu.ac.in//Document/content-docs/a49e878a-f8de-4bdd-9cba-690e53626b3c.pdf

Which PG courses does GNLU offer?

GNLU Gandhinagar offers a 1 year LLM and a 2 year MBA in Financial Management & Business Laws at the PG level. LLM: The eligibility for admission to the LLM program at GNLU Gandhinagar is that the candidates must have an LLB (or equivalent degree in law) from a recognized university, with not less than 50% marks (45% in the case of SC/ST candidates). The LLM program is divided into two semesters. The Semester 1 curriculum is divided into 4 groups: corporate and business law, constitutional and corporate law, criminal and security law, and intellectual property law. MBA: The MBA in Financial Management and Business Laws is a 2-year full-time residential program to nurture the managerial and legal acumen of participants. The eligibility criteria for this program is that the candidates must have graduated from a recognized university or institute with a minimum qualification in OR with commerce, management, law, arts, science and engineering, except fine arts. Additionally, they must have passed their bachelor's degree with at least 55% marks.

What is GNLU's average package for all courses?

GNLU offers excellent placements to its students. According to the NIRF 2024 Report, a total of 163 UG and 52 LLM graduates were successfully placed from the GNLU Gandhinagar campus in 2023. The median CTC offered during 2023 placements was INR 16 LPA. On the other hand, the median package offered to UG graduates was INR 15.4 LPA, and to LLM graduates was INR 4.2 LPA in 2022. The placement rate was increased in 2023 by 40.5% as compared to 2022. The GNLU placement statistics are given below: Particulars 2023 2022 Total Graduates in BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons.) 175 177 Total Graduates in LLM 63 - Number of Students Placed 163 in UG and 52 in LLM 116 in UG Median CTC INR 16 LPA INR 15.4 LPA for UG, and INR 4.2 LPA for LLM

Does GNLU offer diploma courses?

Yes, GNLU does offer diploma courses. There are two courses available for Post Graduate Diploma at GNLU Gandhinagar. The first one is a Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights and the second one is a Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology, Law and Policy. Here is an overview of both these Post Graduate Diplomas offered at GNLU Gandhinagar: Criteria Statistics Duration 1 year Total fee INR 15,000 Mode of learning Part-Time Classroom Learning Schedule type Weekend Course Level PG Diploma Recruiters Torrent Pharma, Khaitan & Co., KPMG, among others. The process of admission is direct, and interested candidates can directly contact the university for the same. The eligibility criteria is that the candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, and the duration of the courses is 1 year. The classes will be held every weekend, barring public holidays.

Is CLAT mandatory for GNLU UG admission?

Yes. All 5-year integrated programmes at GNLU (BA LLB, BCom LLB, BBA LLB, BSc LLB, BSW LLB) require a valid CLAT UG rank. There is no direct admission or entrance-exempt route for Indian candidates. Foreign Nationals are the only group exempt from CLAT.

What was the CLAT 2026 closing rank at GNLU for the General category?

The CLAT 2026 All India General category closing rank at GNLU Gandhinagar was 392 in Round 2 of Consortium counselling. OBC-NCL closing rank was around 1,952, SC closing rank was around 5,446, and ST closing rank was around 8,797.

What is the total fee for GNLUs 5-year UG programme?

The total fee for all 5-year integrated programmes at GNLU Gandhinagar is INR 12,22,000 for the complete 5-year duration (2026 fee data). Fees are subject to annual revision. Verify the current fee at gnlu.ac.in before applying.

Can a Gujarat domicile candidate get admission with a weaker CLAT rank?

Yes. GNLU reserves 25% of seats horizontally for Gujarat domicile candidates across all categories. Gujarat domicile applicants compete within this pool, which typically has a higher effective closing rank than the pure All India quota. Check the domicile-specific merit list on consortiumofnlus.ac.in for exact cutoffs each year.

What are the eligibility criteria for GNLU LLM admission?

Candidates need an LLB or equivalent law degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). A valid CLAT PG rank is mandatory. Final-year LLB students may apply provisionally and must submit their final marksheet before the document deadline.

Which exams does GNLU accept for MBA admission?

GNLU accepts CAT, CMAT, or MAT scores for MBA (Financial Management and Business Laws) admission. CAT/CMAT/MAT carries 60% weightage in the final selection score. Candidates also appear in a GNLU-conducted legal aptitude test (15%) and GD/PI (15%), with academics and work experience adding the remaining 10%.

Does GNLU offer a management quota or direct admission?

No. GNLU Gandhinagar does not offer a management quota or direct admission. All UG and LLM seats are filled through merit via CLAT Consortium counselling. MBA seats are filled through a CAT/CMAT/MAT merit-based process with GD/PI.

How does the GNLU Academic Star Scholarship work?

GNLU awards tuition fee waivers based on CLAT UG All India rank. Rank 1 to 20 gets a 100% tuition fee waiver. Rank 21 to 40 gets a 50% tuition fee waiver. The scholarship is applied automatically at the time of admission. No separate application is required.

What LLM specialisations does GNLU offer?

GNLU offers 4 LLM specialisations: Corporate and Business Law, Constitutional and Administrative Law, Intellectual Property Laws, and Criminal Law and Security Law. Students choose their specialisation at the time of Consortium counselling registration.

What is the total seat intake for GNLU LLM?

GNLU LLM has 64 seats plus 3 supernumerary seats. The distribution is: Unreserved (26), SC (8), ST (4), OBC-NCL (14), EWS (5), NRI (5), Foreign National (2), J&K supernumerary (1), and North East India supernumerary (2).

GNLU Gandhinagar B.Com + L.L.B {Hons. : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition and Programme Fee (5 Years)	INR 12,22,000
Total Fees	INR 12,22,000

Event	Date
CLAT 2027 Registration Opens	Aug 3, 2026
CLAT 2027 Registration Closes	Oct 31, 2026
CLAT 2027 Exam	Dec 6, 2026
CLAT 2027 Result	Dec 2026 (Tentative)
NLU Consortium Counselling Registration Closes	Dec 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	Jul 2027 (Tentative)

Metric	Value
Average Package	INR 18 LPA
Highest Package	INR 26 LPA
Placement Rate	95%
Top Recruiting Law Firms	Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Khaitan and Co. Trilegal S and R Associates
Top Recruiting Corporates	Adani Group ICICI Bank Tata Group

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Participation Scholarship	As per GNLU norms	Students representing GNLU in national and international competitions
Research Award Scholarship	As per GNLU norms	Students recognized for outstanding research work at GNLU
International Internship Funding	As per GNLU norms	Law students selected for international internship opportunities
Central Sector Scholarship for SC Students	As per Government norms	Scheduled Caste students. Apply via National Scholarship Portal
Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme	As per Gujarat Government norms	Eligible students from Gujarat. Apply via Gujarat scholarship portal

GNLU BCom LLB FAQs

Ques. What CLAT score is needed for GNLU BCom LLB admission?

Ans. GNLU Gandhinagar is a NIRF top-5 NLU and requires competitive CLAT scores for BCom LLB admission. For reference, the General category Round 1 closing rank for GNLU BA LLB (Hons) in CLAT 2026 was 372. The BCom LLB cutoff may be similar or slightly different. Candidates should aim for a rank in this range to maximize their chances.

Ques. What is the total fee for BCom LLB at GNLU Gandhinagar?

Ans. The total tuition and programme fee for the five-year BCom LLB (Hons) at GNLU is INR 12,22,000 for the full duration. Hostel charges are applicable separately. Fee is collected on a semester basis. Students from SC, ST, and OBC categories may be eligible for fee concessions through government scholarship schemes.

Ques. What are the career options after BCom LLB from GNLU?

Ans. BCom LLB graduates from GNLU are well-placed for careers in corporate law, financial law, taxation, and commercial litigation. GNLU UG law graduates achieved an average package of INR 18 LPA and a highest package of INR 26 LPA in 2025. Top recruiters include Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan and Co., Trilegal, Adani Group, and ICICI Bank.

Ques. Is a commerce background in Class 12 required for BCom LLB at GNLU?

Ans. No specific stream is required in Class 12 for admission to the BCom LLB programme at GNLU. Candidates from science, commerce, and arts backgrounds can all apply as long as they meet the minimum aggregate of 45% in Class 12 (40% for SC/ST) and have a valid CLAT 2027 score. Admission is based entirely on CLAT rank.

Ques. When does CLAT 2027 registration open for GNLU BCom LLB?

Ans. CLAT 2027 registration opened on August 3, 2026, and closes on October 31, 2026. The exam is scheduled for December 6, 2026. Results are expected in the third week of December 2026, after which the NLU Consortium begins counselling and seat allotment. BCom LLB candidates must choose GNLU as a preference during counselling.

Ques. How is BCom LLB different from BA LLB at GNLU?

Ans. Both are five-year integrated law programmes at GNLU with the same total fee of INR 12,22,000. BCom LLB combines commerce education with legal training, making it suited for corporate law, tax law, and financial regulation careers. BA LLB pairs arts and humanities with law. BCom LLB graduates are particularly attractive to corporate legal teams and Big 4 firms.

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Particulars	2023	2022
Total Graduates in BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons.)	175	177
Total Graduates in LLM	63	-
Number of Students Placed	163 in UG and 52 in LLM	116 in UG
Median CTC	INR 16 LPA	INR 15.4 LPA for UG, and INR 4.2 LPA for LLM

Criteria	Statistics
Duration	1 year
Total fee	INR 15,000
Mode of learning	Part-Time Classroom Learning
Schedule type	Weekend
Course Level	PG Diploma
Recruiters	Torrent Pharma, Khaitan & Co., KPMG, among others.