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Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Silvassa is a campus of Gujarat National Law University, a National Law University established under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003. The Silvassa campus is located in Silvassa, Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. GNLU Silvassa is a member of the Consortium of NLUs and admits students exclusively through CLAT.
GNLU Silvassa does not have a separate NIRF Law ranking as a campus. No Collegedunia stream-level rank is available from published sources at this time for this campus.
The campus is in Silvassa, in proximity to the Gujarat border, serving aspirants from Gujarat, Maharashtra, and the western region. Hostel accommodation is available on campus.
- BA LLB (Hons) (5 years) — integrated law and arts
- BBA LLB (Hons) (5 years) — integrated law and business administration
- BCom LLB (Hons) (5 years) — integrated law and commerce
- BSc LLB (Hons) (5 years) — integrated law and science
- BSW LLB (Hons) (5 years) — integrated law and social work (unique among NLUs)
- LLM (1 year) in Constitutional Law and Administrative Law
- PG Diploma in Environmental Law and Policy and PG Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics
The total fee for BA LLB, BBA LLB, BCom LLB, and BSc LLB is INR 9,62,000 each for the 5-year course (General category). The BSW LLB costs INR 12,92,000 for five years. LLM costs INR 2,06,000 for one year. NRI candidates pay INR 59,42,210 for the five-year integrated programmes. Hostel accommodation costs approximately INR 24,000 per year with mess at INR 42,000 per year.
GNLU Silvassa has 193 regular UG seats plus 16 NRI supernumerary seats. A 25% horizontal reservation applies for Gujarat domicile candidates and a 30% horizontal reservation for female candidates, both across all vertical categories.
GNLU Silvassa Admission Dates 2027
GNLU Silvassa admissions for the 2026-27 batch are complete. The next cycle for the 2027-28 batch opens with CLAT 2027, registration for which is expected in August 2026. All counselling is centralised through the Consortium of NLUs at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. No separate GNLU Silvassa application exists.
| Event | 2026-27 Cycle (Concluded) |
|---|---|
| CLAT UG Registration | August 1 to October 31, 2025 |
| CLAT UG Exam | December 7, 2025 |
| CLAT UG Result | December 16, 2025 |
| CLAT Counselling Round 1 Allotment | January 7, 2026 |
| CLAT Counselling Round 2 Allotment | January 22, 2026 |
| Final CLAT Counselling Round | May 2026 (concluded) |
The 2027-28 cycle is expected to follow the same calendar. Tentative dates for the next cycle and the exams accepted per programme are below.
| Event / Programme | 2027-28 Cycle (Tentative) / Exam |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2027 Registration Start | August 2026 (tentative) |
| CLAT 2027 Exam | December 2026 (tentative) |
| CLAT 2027 Counselling | January to May 2027 (tentative) |
| BA LLB / BBA LLB / BCom LLB / BSc LLB / BSW LLB | CLAT UG |
| LLM (Constitutional Law and Administrative Law) | CLAT PG |
GNLU Silvassa Courses and Fees
GNLU Silvassa offers five five-year integrated law programmes, a one-year LLM, two PG Diplomas, and a PhD programme. All fees below reflect the latest available cycle data for the General category. Candidates should verify current figures at gnlu.ac.in before applying.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees (General) | Total Fees (NRI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA LLB (Hons) | 5 years | 10+2 (any stream), min 45% (General); 40% (SC/ST); CLAT UG | INR 9,62,000 | INR 59,42,210 |
| BBA LLB (Hons) | 5 years | 10+2 (any stream), min 45% (General); 40% (SC/ST); CLAT UG | INR 9,62,000 | INR 59,42,210 |
| BCom LLB (Hons) | 5 years | 10+2 (any stream), min 45% (General); 40% (SC/ST); CLAT UG | INR 9,62,000 | INR 59,42,210 |
| BSc LLB (Hons) | 5 years | 10+2 (any stream), min 45% (General); 40% (SC/ST); CLAT UG | INR 9,62,000 | INR 59,42,210 |
| BSW LLB (Hons) | 5 years | 10+2 (any stream), min 45% (General); 40% (SC/ST); CLAT UG | INR 12,92,000 | INR 14,40,716 |
| LLM (Constitutional and Administrative Law) | 1 year | LLB/BA LLB/BBA LLB, min 50% (General); 45% (SC/ST); CLAT PG | INR 2,06,000 | INR 6,53,885 |
| PG Diploma in Environmental Law and Policy | Short term | Law graduates | INR 15,000 | - |
| PG Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics | Short term | Law graduates / healthcare professionals | INR 45,000 | - |
The BSW LLB (Hons) is a distinctive offering among NLUs, integrating social work with legal education. The PG Diplomas in Environmental Law and Medical Law provide short-term specialisation pathways for working legal professionals. Hostel accommodation costs approximately INR 24,000 per year and mess charges are approximately INR 42,000 per year, to be confirmed with the GNLU Silvassa office.
GNLU Silvassa Admission Process
All UG and LLM admissions at GNLU Silvassa are through the Consortium of NLUs CLAT process. No management quota or separate entrance test exists. NRI, Foreign National, and Sports Quota candidates must also submit a separate expression of interest to admission@gnlu.ac.in in addition to the CLAT process.
UG Law Admission (BA/BBA/BCom/BSc/BSW LLB)
- Minimum eligibility: 45% in 10+2 in any stream (40% for SC/ST). Final-year Class 12 students may apply provisionally.
- Step 1: Register for CLAT UG at consortiumofnlus.ac.in (August to October)
- Step 2: Appear for CLAT UG exam (December)
- Step 3: Register for Consortium counselling. Pay counselling fee: INR 8,000 (General) or INR 4,000 (reserved)
- Step 4: Fill NLU and programme preferences. Select GNLU Silvassa with preferred UG programme.
- Step 5: Accept allotment by Freeze or Float; report to GNLU Silvassa with original documents
The CLAT 2026 Round 1 closing rank for GNLU Silvassa BA LLB (General, All India) was approximately 1,210. A 25% horizontal reservation benefits Gujarat domicile candidates within each vertical category, and a 30% horizontal reservation applies for female candidates. Total regular UG intake is 193 seats.
LLM Admission
- Minimum eligibility: LLB or integrated law degree with min 50% (45% for SC/ST)
- Admission through CLAT PG via Consortium of NLUs
- Specialisation: Constitutional Law and Administrative Law (1 year)
GNLU Silvassa Placements and Career Outcomes
GNLU Silvassa graduates, as students of Gujarat National Law University, access the GNLU placement and career network. Career pathways for GNLU Silvassa graduates include litigation at the High Court and district courts, positions at corporate law firms, in-house legal teams in the Mumbai-Gujarat corporate corridor, civil services, and judiciary examinations.
The Silvassa location gives students proximity to both Gujarat High Court (Ahmedabad) and Bombay High Court (Mumbai), offering options for court-oriented careers in both western India jurisdictions. Graduates also pursue LLM programmes at NLUs, foreign law schools, and central government legal roles. The BSW LLB programme additionally opens pathways in social sector legal work and policy advocacy roles.
GNLU Silvassa Scholarships
GNLU Silvassa students are eligible for central government and Gujarat state scholarship schemes. SC/ST and EWS candidates benefit from fee concessions at National Law Universities as per UGC guidelines.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST Fee Waiver (NLU) | SC/ST students; UGC/central government NLU guidelines | Full or partial fee waiver |
| EWS Fee Concession | EWS candidates; GNLU internal guidelines | Partial fee concession as applicable |
| Gujarat Government Scholarship | Gujarat domicile, SC/ST/OBC/EBC, income limit applies | Post-matric tuition and maintenance |
| Merit-cum-Means (GNLU internal) | Strong CLAT rank and demonstrated financial need | As notified by GNLU each cycle |
Gujarat domicile students can apply for state scholarships through the relevant Gujarat government portal. Candidates should contact the GNLU Silvassa office for internal scholarship details and current cycle eligibility criteria.
GNLU Silvassa Campus and Infrastructure
GNLU Silvassa is located in Silvassa, the capital of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, near the Gujarat border. The campus is positioned as a western India NLU campus serving students from Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Daman and Diu. Hostel accommodation is available with fees of approximately INR 24,000 per year for accommodation and INR 42,000 per year for mess.
Being a campus of GNLU, Silvassa students benefit from the academic framework and curriculum standards of the parent institution at Gandhinagar. The campus hosts moot court facilities, legal aid clinic activities, and research opportunities consistent with the GNLU academic tradition. The PG Diploma offerings in Environmental and Medical Law indicate faculty depth in interdisciplinary legal fields.
GNLU Silvassa vs MNLU Aurangabad vs HNLU Raipur
Law aspirants with CLAT ranks in the 1,000 to 2,500 range often compare GNLU Silvassa with Maharashtra National Law University Aurangabad (MNLU Aurangabad) and Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur. All three are NLUs admitting students through CLAT in a comparable rank band.
| Parameter | GNLU Silvassa | MNLU Aurangabad | HNLU Raipur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Campus of GNLU (Gujarat NLU) | Independent NLU (21st) | Independent NLU (10th) |
| Location | Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Aurangabad, Maharashtra | Raipur, Chhattisgarh |
| UG Programmes | 5 (BA, BBA, BCom, BSc, BSW LLB) | 2 (BA LLB, BBA LLB) | 2 (BA LLB, BBA LLB) |
| BA LLB Total Fee (General) | INR 9,62,000 | INR 10,55,125 | Comparable range |
| CLAT 2026 Round 1 Closing Rank (General) | ~1,210 (BA LLB) | ~1,518 (BA LLB Round 3) | Varies by programme |
| Unique Offering | BSW LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB | Strong Bombay HC proximity | Established since 2003 |
GNLU Silvassa offers the widest range of UG law programme variants (5 tracks) and a slightly more competitive CLAT closing rank than MNLU Aurangabad, reflecting the GNLU brand advantage. HNLU Raipur is an older NLU (2003) with a more established alumni base. Aspirants from Gujarat benefit from GNLU Silvassa’s 25% domicile horizontal reservation. MNLU Aurangabad suits aspirants targeting Bombay High Court proximity.
GNLU Silvassa FAQs
Ques. Is GNLU Silvassa a separate NLU or a campus of GNLU?
Ans. GNLU Silvassa is a campus of Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), not a separate NLU. The parent institution, GNLU, is established under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003, with its main campus in Gandhinagar. The Silvassa campus is part of the same institution and follows the same academic framework and curriculum.
Ques. What UG programmes does GNLU Silvassa offer?
Ans. GNLU Silvassa offers five five-year integrated UG law programmes: BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB (Hons), BSc LLB (Hons), and BSW LLB (Hons). The BSW LLB integrating social work with law is a distinctive offering among National Law Universities. All five admit through CLAT UG.
Ques. What is the total fee for BA LLB at GNLU Silvassa?
Ans. The total 5-year fee for BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB (Hons), and BSc LLB (Hons) at GNLU Silvassa is INR 9,62,000 each for the General category. The BSW LLB costs INR 12,92,000. NRI candidates pay INR 59,42,210 for the five-year programmes. Hostel adds approximately INR 24,000 per year with mess at INR 42,000 per year.
Ques. What is the CLAT cutoff for GNLU Silvassa?
Ans. The CLAT 2026 Round 1 closing rank for GNLU Silvassa BA LLB (General, All India) was approximately 1,210. Final round closing ranks are typically higher (lower cut-off score). Gujarat domicile candidates benefit from a 25% horizontal reservation, and female candidates from a 30% horizontal reservation within each vertical category.
Ques. How many seats does GNLU Silvassa have?
Ans. GNLU Silvassa has 193 regular UG seats: UR 79, SC 23, ST 12, OBC 42, and EWS 16. Additionally, 16 NRI supernumerary seats, 5 Foreign National seats, 4 Sports Quota seats, 2 Jammu and Kashmir seats, and 5 North East India seats are available.
Ques. Does GNLU Silvassa have Gujarat domicile reservation?
Ans. Yes. GNLU Silvassa maintains a 25% horizontal reservation for Gujarat domicile candidates across all vertical reservation categories. There is also a 30% horizontal reservation for female candidates. Both reservations apply simultaneously within the CLAT merit-based seat allotment process.
Ques. When does CLAT 2027 registration begin for GNLU Silvassa?
Ans. Based on past CLAT cycles, CLAT 2027 registration is expected to open in August 2026 for the 2027-28 batch. Candidates should monitor consortiumofnlus.ac.in for the official notification. The CLAT exam is typically held in December.
Ques. Does GNLU Silvassa offer PG Diploma programmes?
Ans. Yes. GNLU Silvassa offers two short-term PG Diploma programmes: PG Diploma in Environmental Law and Policy at INR 15,000 total fee, and PG Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics at INR 45,000 total fee. These are open to law graduates and working legal professionals seeking short specialisation credentials.
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