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MNLU Mumbai offers the 5-year integrated B.A. LL.B programme, one of its popular UG courses. Details of the course are mentioned below.
MNLU Mumbai offers a diverse range of academic programmes across law and legal research. The university’s popular courses include the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at the UG level and LL.M. programmes in General, Executive, Investment and Securities Law, and Insolvency and Bankruptcy at the PG level. In addition, MNLU Mumbai offers PhD programmes in Law, which are available in both full-time and part-time modes.
Entrance Exams Accepted by MNLU Mumbai
| Programme Level | Entrance Exam |
|---|---|
| BA LLB | CLAT UG |
| LLM | CLAT PG |
| MBA | CAT / XAT / MAT / ATMA / CMAT / GMAT / MAH-CET + Interview |
| Ph.D. | PAT (MNLU Ph.D. Entrance Test) / NET-JRF / SLET / GATE / M.Phil (Exemptions applicable) |
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MNLU Mumbai Important Dates 2026
The table below shows MNLU Mumbai Important Dates 2026.
CLAT PG Exam Dates
MNLU MBA Exam Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAT Notification Release | July 27, 2025 |
| CAT Registration Dates | August 1 – September 13, 2025 |
| CAT Admit Card Release | Last Week of October 2025 |
| CAT Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| CAT Result Announcement | Second Week of January 2026 |
MNLU Mumbai BA LLB Admissions 2026
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 or equivalent examination with 45% marks or its equivalent grade and 40% marks or equivalent in case of candidates belonging to SC / ST categories.
- Candidates who are appearing in the qualifying examination in March / April are also eligible to apply.
- There is no upper age limit for LLB.
- Candidates must qualify for CLAT.
Selection Criteria
- Admission is strictly based on merit of CLAT.
- Reservation policy of the Government of Maharashtra will be followed.
- UG program is full-time and residential.
- The total intake to the undergraduate B.A.LL.B program is 100, out of which 20 are supernumerary seats under Foreign National / NRI / NRI Sponsored category and 2 seats for permanent residents of Jammu & Kashmir in accordance with the UGC directives.
MNLU Mumbai Seat Matrix
| Category | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| All India General Category | 27 |
| Maharashtra State Scheduled Caste (SC) | 13 |
| Maharashtra State Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7 |
| Denotified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis) | 3 |
| Nomadic Tribes (B) | 3 |
| Nomadic Tribes (C) | 4 |
| Nomadic Tribes (D) | 2 |
| Maharashtra Specially Backward Class (SBC) | 2 |
| Maharashtra Other Backward Class (OBC) | 19 |
| Maharashtra Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10 |
| Maharashtra Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) | 10 |
MNLU Mumbai CLAT Cutoff Year-Wise
The table below shows the year-wise CLAT cutoff ranks for the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme at MNLU Mumbai over the last three admission cycles.
| Courses | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALLB Hons. | 481 | 558 | 590 |
MNLU Mumbai Admission 2026
The table below outlines the eligibility criteria and selection process for various UG,PG, diploma, and doctoral programmes offered by MNLU Mumbai for the 2026 admission cycle.
| Course | Specilaztion | Eligibility | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| L.L.M | General, Executive, Investment and Securities Law, Insolvency & Bankruptcy | LLB with minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD) | CLAT PG score + counseling through CLAT consortium |
| BALLB {Hons.} | - | 10+2 with minimum of 45% (40% SC/ST/PwD) | CLAT UG rank + counseling through CLAT consortium |
| PG Diploma | Cyber Crime Investigation & Computer Forensics, Mediation, Intellectual Property Rights, Goods and Services | Graduation in any discipline, typically minimum of 50% | Merit |
| MA (Mediation and Conflict Resolution) | - | Graduation in any discipline, no specific law degree required | Merit |
| MBA | Banking, Corporate Finance | Graduation with minimum of 50% aggregate | CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT/GMAT/MHCET score + university selection |
| Ph.D. (Law) | - | LLM with minimum of 55% | Entrance Test (PhD Admission Test) + Personal Interview. Exemptions apply for NET-JRF/SLET/GATE/MPhil holders |
| Diploma in Fashion Law | - | Graduation | Merit based |
MNLU Mumbai Admission Process
MNLU, Mumbai follows different admission processes for its various programmes, which are explained in detail below.
UG and PG Law Admissions
- Register for CLAT: Apply online through the official CLAT portal.
- Appear for CLAT Exam: Download the admit card and appear for CLAT UG or CLAT PG at the allotted centre.
- Check CLAT Result: The Consortium of NLUs releases the CLAT results and merit list.
- Participate in CLAT Counselling: Register for centralized counselling and select Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai while filling and locking institute preferences.
- Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted based on CLAT rank, category, preferences, and seat availability.
- Confirm Admission: Pay the admission fee and complete document verification to confirm admission at MNLU Mumbai.
MBA Admissions
- Apply through the MNLU Mumbai admission portal.
- Submit valid scores of CAT / XAT / MAT / ATMA / CMAT / GMAT / MAH-CET
- Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview.
- Final selection is based on entrance score and interview performance.
Ph.D. Admissions
- Apply through the MNLU Mumbai Ph.D. admission portal.
- Appear for the university-level Ph.D. entrance test (PAT).
- Shortlisted candidates attend a personal interview.
- Exemptions apply for candidates holding NET-JRF / SLET / GATE / M.Phil qualifications, as per university norms.
MNLU Mumbai CLAT UG Cutoff 2026
The overall cutoff rank for General Category Students and AI Quota for CLAT is 481. BALLB Hons. was the most preferred course for General candidates (AI) in 2026 with the lowest rank of 481 .
MNLU Mumbai, CLAT UG Cutoff 2026 for General Category and All India quota is listed below.
| Category | Round 1 (Closing rank) | Round 2 (Closing rank) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 481 | 495 |
| GeneralPwD | 12740 | - |
MNLU Mumbai CLAT-PG Cutoff 2026
The overall cutoff rank for General Category students under the AI quota in CLAT-PG 2026 was 458, with all L.L.M. programmes closing at the same rank.
MNLU Mumbai, CLAT-PG Cutoff 2026 for General Category and All India quota is listed below.
| Courses | Round 1 (Closing rank) |
|---|---|
| L.L.M. | 458 |
| L.L.M. Investment and Securities Law | 458 |
MNLU Mumbai Reservation Criteria
MNLU Mumbai follows Maharashtra state and national reservation norms for all CLAT-based admissions. The allocation of seats for different categories is applied as per eligibility and domicile rules, and admissions are conducted through CLAT counselling based on rank and availability.
| Particulars | Reservation (%) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / All India General (UG & PG) | 27% |
| Maharashtra Scheduled Castes (SC) | 13% |
| Maharashtra Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7% |
| Denotified Tribes (VJ / NT‑A) | 3% |
| Nomadic Tribes NT‑B | 3% |
| Nomadic Tribes NT‑C | 4% |
| Nomadic Tribes NT‑D | 2% |
| Maharashtra Special Backward Class (SBC) | 2% |
| Maharashtra Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 19% |
| Maharashtra Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% |
| Maharashtra Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) | 10% |
Special Reservations (across all programmes):
- Women: 30% across all categories
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 5%
- Wards of Ex‑Servicemen / Defence Personnel: 5%
MNLU Mumbai Admission FAQs
Ques. Is there a separate process for lateral entry admissions at MNLU Mumbai?
Ans. Yes, lateral entry admissions are available for programme-specific cases, such as postgraduate or doctoral programmes. Applicants must meet strict eligibility requirements, including relevant prior qualifications, and admission is subject to seat availability and university approval.
Ques. Can international students participate in standard CLAT counselling for MNLU Mumbai?
Ans. International students and NRIs follow a separate admission process at MNLU Mumbai:
- MNLU Mumbai has supernumerary seats for NRI, NRI‑Sponsored, and Foreign National candidates, filled through this independent process.
- NRIs generally need a valid CLAT score and must submit documents like NRI status certificate and sponsor details
- Foreign Nationals apply directly to the university, providing equivalence certificates, passport, and Statement of Purpose (SOP).
- These admissions have separate eligibility criteria and fee structures, and are processed independently, so they do not affect the merit-based seats for Indian students.
Ques. Are there special seats for Maharashtra domicile or local candidates?
Ans. While most seats are allocated through merit and category reservations, MNLU Mumbai may provide preference to state-domicile candidates in certain instances to ensure regional representation. Such candidates must submit valid domicile proof during verification, and these seats are additional to general and reserved category allocations.
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