RMLNLU fees range from INR 1,500 for certificate language courses to INR 9,45,000 total for the five-year BA LLB (Hons.) under the General category. NRI candidates pay INR 47,12,700 for the same programme. The LLM costs INR 1,25,000 for the full year, and Ph.D. programmes across seven disciplines require INR 1,85,000 over a minimum three-year period.
Note: The 2026-27 fee schedule has not been formally notified. All figures reflect the most recent available cycle from the official RMLNLU website at rmlnlu.ac.in. Confirm current figures directly on the admissions portal before completing any payment.
RMLNLU Course and Fees Quick Overview
- RMLNLU offers law programmes across five levels: Certificate, PG Diploma, LLM, BA LLB (Hons.), and Ph.D.
- Fee range: INR 1,500 (Certificate courses) to INR 9,45,000 (BA LLB, General category, total five years)
- BA LLB (Hons.) is the flagship five-year integrated law programme, admitted through CLAT-UG
- LLM fees for General category students are INR 1,25,000 for the full one-year programme
- All seven Ph.D. disciplines at RMLNLU carry an identical minimum fee of INR 1,85,000 over three years
- NRI students pay INR 47,12,700 for BA LLB, nearly five times the General category total
- PG Diploma programmes in Cyber Law, IPR, and Media Laws cost INR 31,000 each
RMLNLU Courses and Fees 2026
| Course | Total Fees (General) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law [BA LLB] (Hons.) | INR 9,45,000 |
| Master of Laws [LLM] | INR 1,25,000 |
| Ph.D. in Law | INR 1,85,000 (minimum 3 years) |
| Ph.D. in Economics | INR 1,85,000 (minimum 3 years) |
| Ph.D. in English | INR 1,85,000 (minimum 3 years) |
| Ph.D. in History | INR 1,85,000 (minimum 3 years) |
| Ph.D. in Political Science | INR 1,85,000 (minimum 3 years) |
| Ph.D. in Psychology | INR 1,85,000 (minimum 3 years) |
| Ph.D. in Sociology | INR 1,85,000 (minimum 3 years) |
| PG Diploma in Cyber Law | INR 31,000 |
| PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights | INR 31,000 |
| PG Diploma in Media Laws | INR 31,000 |
RMLNLU BA LLB Fees 2026
The five-year BA LLB (Hons.) is RMLNLU’s flagship programme and the single most competitive seat in Uttar Pradesh law admissions. For General category students, Year 1 costs INR 2,05,000 — INR 20,000 more than subsequent years because of additional one-time enrollment charges front-loaded in the first year. Years 2 through 5 cost INR 1,85,000 each, bringing the five-year total to INR 9,45,000. Admission runs through CLAT-UG, with the exam on December 7, 2025 and results on December 16, 2025.
BA LLB Year-wise Fee Breakdown
| Year | General (per year) | NRI (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | INR 2,05,000 | INR 9,58,540 |
| Year 2 | INR 1,85,000 | INR 9,38,540 |
| Year 3 | INR 1,85,000 | INR 9,38,540 |
| Year 4 | INR 1,85,000 | INR 9,38,540 |
| Year 5 | INR 1,85,000 | INR 9,38,540 |
| Total (5 Years) | INR 9,45,000 | INR 47,12,700 |
BA LLB Fee Bifurcation by Category
| Component | General | NRI |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, all years) | INR 1,25,000 | INR 8,82,777 |
| Other Charges (Year 1) | INR 80,000 | INR 1,00,000 |
| Other Charges (Years 2 to 5) | INR 60,000 | INR 80,000 |
| Total Year 1 | INR 2,05,000 | INR 9,58,540 |
| Total per year (Years 2 to 5) | INR 1,85,000 | INR 9,38,540 |
| Total (5 Years) | INR 9,45,000 | INR 47,12,700 |
RMLNLU LLM Fees 2026
At INR 1,25,000 for one year, the LLM at RMLNLU costs less than a single year of BA LLB for General students. That gap between the LLM General fee and LLM NRI fee (INR 9,32,777) is INR 8,07,777 — larger than the entire General category first-year BA LLB cost. Admission runs through CLAT-PG, with the exam on December 7, 2025 and results on December 16, 2025.
LLM Fee Bifurcation
| Component | General | NRI |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | INR 45,000 | INR 8,82,777 |
| Other Charges | INR 80,000 | INR 50,000 |
| Total | INR 1,25,000 | INR 9,32,777 |
RMLNLU Ph.D. Fees 2026
Seven disciplines — Law, Economics, English, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology — all carry identical Ph.D. fee structures. The fee in Year 1 is INR 85,000, which covers INR 50,000 in tuition and INR 35,000 in other charges. Years 2 and 3 cost INR 50,000 each, with no additional charges beyond tuition. The minimum three-year total across all disciplines is INR 1,85,000.
Ph.D. Fee Breakdown (All Disciplines)
| Year | Tuition Fee | Other Charges | Annual Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | INR 50,000 | INR 35,000 | INR 85,000 |
| Year 2 | INR 50,000 | Nil | INR 50,000 |
| Year 3 | INR 50,000 | Nil | INR 50,000 |
| Total (minimum 3 years) | INR 1,50,000 | INR 35,000 | INR 1,85,000 |
RMLNLU Fees for Other Courses 2026
| Course | Duration | Total Fee (General) |
|---|---|---|
| PG Diploma in Cyber Law | 1 year | INR 31,000 |
| PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights | 1 year | INR 31,000 |
| PG Diploma in Media Laws | 1 year | INR 31,000 |
| Certificate Course in French | 1 year | INR 1,500 |
| Certificate Course in German | 1 year | INR 1,500 |
| Certificate Course in Spanish | 1 year | INR 1,500 |
RMLNLU Application Fees
RMLNLU does not charge a separate institute application fee. Admissions to BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM run entirely through CLAT, and the registration fee is paid to the Consortium of NLUs. CLAT-UG and CLAT-PG registration runs from August 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025.
- CLAT application fee (General/OBC/PwD): INR 4,000 (paid to the Consortium of NLUs, not to RMLNLU)
- CLAT application fee (SC/ST/BPL): INR 3,500
- Seat acceptance deposit during counselling: varies by allotment round
Note: Verify the current CLAT registration fee on the official CLAT portal before payment.
RMLNLU Hostel and Mess Fees 2026
RMLNLU operates separate hostels for male and female students on campus. Hostel fees are up to INR 25,000 per semester for both Boys’ Hostel and Girls’ Hostel, as published on the official RMLNLU website at rmlnlu.ac.in. Allocation is subject to availability and is managed through the hostel office at the time of admission.
| Hostel | Fee (Per Semester) | Applicable To |
|---|---|---|
| Boys’ Hostel | Up to INR 25,000 | Male students, all courses |
| Girls’ Hostel | Up to INR 25,000 | Female students, all courses |
The hostel fee covers accommodation and standard amenities. Mess charges are billed separately based on actual consumption and are payable each semester.
RMLNLU Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the total BA LLB fee at RMLNLU for General category students?
Ans. The total fee for the five-year BA LLB (Hons.) at RMLNLU is INR 9,45,000 for General category students. Year 1 costs INR 2,05,000 and each of Years 2 to 5 costs INR 1,85,000.
Ques. What is the total LLM fee at RMLNLU?
Ans. LLM at RMLNLU is a one-year programme with a total fee of INR 1,25,000 for General category students, covering INR 45,000 in tuition and INR 80,000 in other charges. NRI students pay INR 9,32,777 for the same programme.
Ques. How much does a Ph.D. at RMLNLU cost?
Ans. Ph.D. at RMLNLU costs a minimum of INR 1,85,000 over three years. All seven disciplines (Law, Economics, English, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology) carry identical fee structures. Year 1 costs INR 85,000 and each of Years 2 and 3 costs INR 50,000.
Ques. What is the RMLNLU BA LLB fee per semester?
Ans. RMLNLU collects BA LLB fees on an annual basis. Year 1 is INR 2,05,000 and Years 2 to 5 are INR 1,85,000 each. The exact per-semester payment schedule, if applicable, is communicated at the time of admission through the fee notification on the official portal.
Ques. What is the RMLNLU hostel fee?
Ans. RMLNLU hostel fees are up to INR 25,000 per semester for both Boys’ Hostel and Girls’ Hostel. Mess charges are billed separately. Hostel allocation is subject to availability and is managed through the hostel office.
Ques. What is the RMLNLU BA LLB fee with hostel?
Ans. BA LLB annual fees for General students are INR 2,05,000 (Year 1) and INR 1,85,000 (Years 2 to 5). With hostel at up to INR 25,000 per semester (up to INR 50,000 per year), the annual cost rises to up to INR 2,55,000 in Year 1 and up to INR 2,35,000 in subsequent years. The five-year total with hostel is up to INR 11,95,000.
Ques. What is the application fee for RMLNLU?
Ans. RMLNLU does not charge a separate application fee. The CLAT registration fee of INR 4,000 (General/OBC/PwD) or INR 3,500 (SC/ST/BPL) is paid directly to the Consortium of NLUs. Verify the current fee on the official CLAT portal before applying.
Ques. What is the RMLNLU BA LLB NRI fee?
Ans. NRI students pay INR 9,58,540 in Year 1 and INR 9,38,540 in each of Years 2 to 5, bringing the five-year total to INR 47,12,700. This is nearly five times the General category total of INR 9,45,000.
Ques. What PG Diploma programmes does RMLNLU offer and what are the fees?
Ans. RMLNLU offers three one-year PG Diploma programmes: Cyber Law, Intellectual Property Rights, and Media Laws. Each costs INR 31,000 (INR 15,000 tuition plus INR 16,000 other charges), making them among the most affordable structured postgraduate credentials in legal studies.
Ques. When is CLAT 2026 registration for RMLNLU admissions?
Ans. CLAT-UG registration for the 2026 admission cycle runs from August 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025. The exam is on December 7, 2025 and results are on December 16, 2025. CLAT-PG for LLM follows the same schedule. Apply through the Consortium of NLUs portal.
Ques. Does RMLNLU offer any SC/ST fee waiver for BA LLB?
Ans. The fee data for RMLNLU currently published covers General and NRI categories. Specific SC/ST fee waivers or concessions, if applicable under University rules or state government orders, should be confirmed directly with the RMLNLU admissions office or through the official fee notification.


![Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University - [RMLNLU]](https://img.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1497598014RamManoharLohiyaNationalLawUniversityRecruitment2015forFacultyPost.jpg?h=71.7&w=71.7&mode=stretch)




Comments