Is CLAT mandatory for RMLNLU Lucknow BA LLB admission?

Yes. CLAT-UG is the only accepted entrance exam for BA LLB (Hons) admission at RMLNLU Lucknow. Candidates must appear in CLAT-UG and register for CLAT Consortium counselling on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. No other exam is accepted and no direct admission is available.

What is the CLAT cutoff rank for RMLNLU Lucknow 2026?

For the 2026-27 BA LLB (Hons) session, the Round 1 closing rank was AIR 747 and Round 2 was AIR 771 for the General All India category. UP domicile candidates secured seats under the Home State Quota with ranks up to AIR 3100 to 3400.

What is the total intake at RMLNLU Lucknow?

RMLNLU Lucknow admits 160 students in BA LLB (Hons) through CLAT merit, plus 18 supernumerary seats (NRI and other categories). The LLM programme has 20 sanctioned seats with 7 supernumerary seats.

Does RMLNLU Lucknow have a UP State Quota?

Yes. RMLNLU Lucknow reserves a portion of BA LLB and LLM seats for UP domicile candidates under the Home State Quota. UP candidates with CLAT ranks up to AIR 3100 to 3400 have been admitted under this quota in the 2026 cycle, making RMLNLU accessible to UP students with mid-range CLAT scores.

What is the minimum percentage needed for RMLNLU Lucknow BA LLB eligibility?

Candidates need a minimum of 45% aggregate in Class 12 for General and OBC categories. SC and ST candidates need 40%. The maximum age is 20 years for General category and 22 years for SC and ST candidates at the time of CLAT registration.

What is the annual fee for BA LLB at RMLNLU Lucknow?

The total fee for Year 1 of BA LLB (Hons) is INR 2,05,000 (tuition INR 1,25,000 plus other fees INR 80,000). From Year 2 to Year 5, the annual fee is INR 1,85,000. NRI quota students pay INR 9,58,540 in Year 1 and approximately INR 9,38,540 per year thereafter. Hostel accommodation is available at up to INR 25,000 per year.

Can final-year LLB students apply for RMLNLU LLM?

Final-year LLB students may appear in CLAT-PG. However, at the time of document verification and admission, candidates must submit their LLB degree and mark sheets showing a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC and ST). Check the Consortiums CLAT-PG notification each year for the specific condition on provisional admission.

Is there any management quota or direct admission at RMLNLU Lucknow?

No. RMLNLU is a National Law University and does not offer any management quota, NRI direct quota, or discretionary admissions outside the CLAT Consortium process. Every seat, including supernumerary NRI seats, is filled through CLAT merit-based counselling on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

What PG Diploma courses does RMLNLU Lucknow offer and how to apply?

RMLNLU offers one-year PG Diplomas in Cyber Law, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and Media Law at INR 31,000 per year. These are separate from the CLAT process. Admission notifications are released on rmlnlu.ac.in and candidates apply directly to the university with their LLB or relevant degree documents.

When does CLAT 2027 registration open for RMLNLU Lucknow admission 2027?

Based on past cycles, CLAT-UG and CLAT-PG registration opens in August each year. CLAT 2027 registration is expected to open around August 2026 on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The exam typically takes place in December, with results declared by mid-December for the following years admission cycle.

RMNLU Ranking 2026

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Collegedunia Ranking

RMNLU Law ranking by Collegedunia.com is 18 out of 200 colleges in India in 2026 and it was 10 out of 98 colleges in India in 2025.

Stream / Category	2026 Ranking	2025 Ranking
Law	#18 out of 200 in India 2026 #3rd in Uttar Pradesh	#10 out of 98 in India 2025 #1st in Uttar Pradesh

Indiatoday Ranking

RMNLU Law ranking by India Today is 8 out of 75 colleges in India in 2026 and it was 8 out of 76 colleges in India in 2025.

Stream / Category	2026 Ranking	2025 Ranking	2024 Ranking
Law	#8 out of 75 in India 2026 #1st in Uttar Pradesh	#8 out of 76 in India 2025 #1st in Uttar Pradesh	#8 out of 66 in India 2024 #1st in Uttar Pradesh

The Week Ranking

RMNLU Law ranking by The Week is 11 out of 35 colleges in India in 2019.

Stream / Category	2019 Ranking
Law	#11 out of 35 in India 2019 #2nd in Uttar Pradesh

NIRF Ranking

RMNLU Law ranking by NIRF is 21 out of 40 colleges in India in 2025 and it was 20 out of 39 colleges in India in 2024.

Stream / Category	2025 Ranking	2024 Ranking	2023 Ranking
Law	#21 out of 40 in India 2025 #3rd in Uttar Pradesh	#20 out of 39 in India 2024 #3rd in Uttar Pradesh	#21 out of 30 in India 2023 #3rd in Uttar Pradesh

IIRF Ranking

RMNLU Law ranking by IIRF is 18 out of 43 colleges in India in 2026 and it was 19 out of 40 colleges in India in 2025.

Stream / Category	2026 Ranking	2025 Ranking	2024 Ranking
Law	#18 out of 43 in India 2026	#19 out of 40 in India 2025	#24 out of 40 in India 2024

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