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Gujarat National Law University - [GNLU]

Attalika Avenue, Knowledge Corridor, Koba, Koba (Sub P. O.), India • 3824264.2(19)
VerifiedEstd. 2003BCIUGC
Founded
2003
Highest Package
₹14.0 LPA
Average Package
₹7.0 LPA

About Gujarat National Law University - [GNLU]

Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) is a state university that was established in 2003 by the Government of Gujarat. The university is recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). GNLU is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), International Association of Law Schools (IALS), Asian Law Institute (ASLI) and Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute. As per India Today 2024, GNLU Gandhinagar is ranked as 3rd top law college. 

GNLU offers BA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), BSc LLB (Hons), BSW LLB (Hons) at the undergraduate level, LLM at the postgraduate level, PhD at the doctoral level. The university also offers admission to UG and PG courses based on merit in the CLAT UG and CLAT PG respectively. Admission to PhD is based on the merit in the admission test conducted by GNLU. The university also offers a PG Diploma in various specializations based on the merit in the last qualifying examination. The median package offered to UG and PG students stood at INR 16 LPA and INR 6 LPA respectively. Students are placed at the top law firms such as AZB & Partners, BSK Legal, Khaitan & Co., HDFC Bank, IndusLaw, HDFC Bank, and Wadia Ghandy & Co. among others. 


GNLU Highlights 

Some of the highlights of GNLU are mentioned below:

Particulars Details 
Institute Name  Gujarat National Law University (GNLU)
Popularly Known As GNLU 
Established | Institute Type 2003 | State University 
Recognized by  UGC, BCI 
Courses offered BA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), BSc LLB (Hons), BSW LLB (Hons), LLM PG Diploma and PhD
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Entrance based
Entrance Exam Accepted  CLAT UG, CLAT PG 
Campus Area 50 Acres
Facilities Available Hostel, Library, Sports, Moot Court, Medical Facilities, ATM, Gym and Sports 
Top Recruiters AZB & Partners, BSK Legal, CSL Chambers, Khaitan & Co., HDFC Bank, IndusLaw, K&S Partners, Wadia Ghandy & Co
Official website gnlu.ac.in

GNLU Ranking

Some of the recent GNLU Ranking by various ranking bodies are mentioned below: 

Ranking Agency Year Rank
NIRF 2024 8
India Today 2024 3
IIRF 2024 21

GNLU Courses and Fees 

GNLU offers UG, PG, Doctoral and Diploma courses in various specializations for eligible candidates. Detailed information about the GNLU Courses and Fees are mentioned below:

Course Name Course Details Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
BA / BCom / BBA LLB (Hons) Duration: 5 Years
Course Fee: INR 2.58 Lakhs (First Year)
10+2 or equivalent with an aggregate of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST).  Merit in CLAT UG + Counselling conducted by Consortium of NLUs. 
BSc / BSW LLB (Hons)
LLM Duration: 1 Year
Course Fee: INR 2.62 Lakhs 
LLB degree or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST).  Merit in CLAT PG + Counselling conducted by Consortium of NLUs.
PhD Duration: 3 Years
Course Fee: INR 1.19 Lakhs (First Year)
Master’s degree or equivalent with an aggregate of 55% marks (50% for OBC / SC / ST / PwD / EWS) candidates from a recognized university.  Merit in Admission Test + Research Proposal Presentation + Personal Interview conducted by the university.
PG Diploma Duration: 1 Year
Course Fee: INR 15,000 – INR 30,000
Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized university. Merit in the last qualifying examination. 

GNLU Admission to all the courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels is entrance-based. Admission to Integrated BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) and LLM programs based on the merit in CLAT UG and CLAT PG respectively. GNLU Gandhinagar conducts an admission test for admission to the PhD and candidates must further appear for a research proposal presentation and personal interview. Candidates qualifying in UGC NET / JRF / GPAT are also eligible for PhD admission at the university. 

Admissions to BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) and LLM at GNLU are through CLAT scores followed by the counselling conducted by the Consortium of NLUs. Candidates can register for CLAT by paying the requisite fees:

Categories Application Fees (INR)
General / OBC / PwD / NRI INR 4000
SC / ST / BPL INR 3500

GNLU Cutoff 2025

CLAT Cutoff 2025 will be released soon after the results are published. Candidates can check their GNLU Cutoff for CLAT UG and CLAT PG for general category is mentioned below:

Course Name Round 1  Round 5
BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) 429 464
LLM 473 627

GNLU Gandhinagar CLAT Merit List

Here are the round-wise seat allotment lists for CLAT UG 2024: 

Rounds CLAT UG CLAT PG
First Provisional List  Click to Download  Click to Download
Second Provisional List  Click to Download  Click to Download
Third Provisional List  Click to Download  Click to Download
Fourth Provisional List  Click to Download  Click to Download
Fifth Provisional List Click to Download Click to Download

GNLU Placements

GNLU Gandhinagar has a dedicated placement cell that trains its students to enhance their personal, interpersonal and professional skills. The university insists that students take up internships and several trainings while in their period of study. As per GNLU NIRF 2024 Report, a total of 163 UG-5 Year students pursuing BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) degrees were placed and 52 LLM graduates were placed in 2023. The median package offered to UG students stood at INR 16 LPA and 6 LPA for LLM students. 

Some of the 2023 GNLU Placement Highlights are tabulated below: 

Particulars BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) LLM 
Total Graduates  175 63
No. of Students Placed  163 52
Median Salary INR 16 LPA INR 6 LPA

Top Recruiters at GNLU Gandhinagar 

Some of the top recruiters participating in GNLU Placement are mentioned below:

Category Top Recruiters 
Law Firms  Actus Legal, Aditya Pratap Law Offices, AP & Partners, AZB & Partners, BSK Legal, CSL Chambers, Khaitan & Co., HDFC Bank, IndusLaw,  K&S Partners, Wadia Ghandy & Co, Zehn Legal
Law Chambers Chambers of Mr Amit Agarwal, Chambers of Mr Gopal Sankarnarayanan, Chambers of Raghvendra and Garima, Chambers of Mr KK Sharma, Chambers of Mr Snehal Shah
Government Organizations Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Coal India Limited, Gujarat Gas Limited, Hazira LNG & Port, Hindustan Zinc Limited, Union Bank of India 
Other Organizations  Adani Ports, Axis Bank, Barclays Bank, Clifford Chance Business Services, GMR Global, PwC India, SBI Capital Markets Ltd, Tech Mahindra, Vedanta Group

GNLU Scholarships 

GNLU offers various scholarships and financial aid for meritorious students. The university offers scholarships for both national and international students. Research students are encouraged and are offered scholarships and awards. Some of the scholarships offered at GNLU are mentioned below: 

Scholarship Name Scholarship Details 
Scholarship Scheme of Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students Students belonging to the SC category with a total family income of up to INR 8 LPA are eligible. 
Hon'ble Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme Students belonging to reserved categories and domicile of Gujarat State with a family income less than INR 4.50 Lakhs are eligible. 
GNLU Scholarship for Students' Participation in National / International Events Full-time UG / PG students participating in international/national events, competitions & workshops with scholarship amounts up to INR 25,000. 
GNLU Best Research Award Scholarships Students participating in various national/international projects, assignments or publications of GNLU are offered a tuition fee waiver. 
Tuition Fees Waiver (Scholarship) for Research Assistance Students participating in various international projects, assignments or publications of GNLU for at least 3 months are offered a tuition fee waiver.

GNLU Facilities

GNLU Gandhinagar has a very spacious campus spread across 50 acres of land housing students and staff. Some of the facilities offered by the university are mentioned below:

  • Library: The university houses more than 40,651 books, reports, print & online journals, newspapers, reference books and e-books.
  • Hostel: GNLU offers hostel accommodation on campus for students along with all the required amenities.  
  • Moot Court: The university has a moot court that helps aspiring lawyers get hands-on experience in court dealings.
  • Medical Facilities: Students are offered quality medical facilities for emergency situations on the GNLU campus. 
  • ATM: The university has an ATM on its premises, making access to money easier for its students and faculty members.
  • Gym: A well-equipped gym is available to students who are interested in maintaining their physique. 

GNLU Alumni 

Some of the notable alumni at GNLU are mentioned below:

Name Designation Photo 
Mr Shashwat Patel Counsel and Head of India Group (UK Corporate) Shashwat Patel
Mr Zehaan Trivedi Associate at White & Case LLP Mr Zehaan
Ms Tanistha Vaid International Legal Counsel Tanishtha Vaid
Ms Smita Jha Partner at Khaitan & Co Smita Jha

How to Reach GNLU?

Some of the convenient routes by railway, bus and airport to reach GNLU are mentioned below: 

Mode of Transportation Halt Point Distance 
By Railways Medra Railway Station 5.3 Km
By Bus Raysan Bus Stop via Urjanagar  3.4 Km
By Airport  Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport  9.6 Km


GNLU FAQs 

Ques. What are the courses offered at GNLU?

Ans. GNLU offers courses such as BA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), BSc LLB (Hons), BSW LLB (Hons) at the undergraduate level, LLM at the postgraduate level, PhD at the doctoral level and PG Diploma. 

Ques. What are the entrance exam accepted at GNLU?

Ans. GNLU offers admission to Integrated BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) and LLM programs based on the merit in CLAT UG and CLAT PG respectively. 

Ques. What is the intake capacity for UG and PG programs at CNLU?

Ans. GNLU offers a total of 172 seats for UG program and 57 seats for PG program annually. 

Ques. Does GNLU offer scholarship facilities?

Ans. Yes, GNLU offers scholarships such as Scholarship Scheme of Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students, Hon'ble Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme, GNLU Scholarship for Students' Participation in National / International Events, GNLU Best Research Award Scholarships and Tuition Fees Waiver (Scholarship) for Research Assistance

Ques. What are the facilities offered by GNLU Gandhinagar?

Ans. GNLU Gandhinagar offers facilities such as Library, Hostel, Moot Court, Medical Facilities, ATM, Gym and Sports Facilities. 

Ques. Who are the top recruiters at GNLU?

Ans. Some of the top recruiters at GNLU are Actus Legal, Aditya Pratap Law Offices, AP & Partners, AZB & Partners, BSK Legal, CSL Chambers, Khaitan & Co., HDFC Bank, IndusLaw, K&S Partners, Wadia Ghandy & Co, Zehn Legal, GMR Global, PwC India, SBI Capital Markets Ltd, Tech Mahindra and Vedanta Group

Ques. What is the CLAT application fees for admission to BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) and LLM at GNLU?

Ans. Candidates can register for CLAT by paying the requisite fees for admission to BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) and LLM at GNLU:

Categories Application Fees (INR)
General / OBC / PwD / NRI INR 4000
SC / ST / BPL INR 3500

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) at GNLU?

Ans. Candidates with 10+2 or equivalent with an aggregate of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) are eligible for admission to BA / BCom / BBA / BSc / BSW LLB (Hons) at GNLU. 

Ques. What is the tuition fees for PG Diploma at GNLU?

Ans. GNLU Fees for PG Diploma ranges from INR 15,000 to INR 30,000. 

Ques. What is the tuition fees for LLM at GNLU?

Ans. GNLU offers LLM for the total tuition fees of INR  INR 2.62 Lakhs for eligible candidates. 

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for LLM at GNLU?

Ans. Candidates with LLB degree or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) are eligible for admission to LLM at GNLU. 

Ques. What is the mode of application at GNLU?

Ans. Candidates can access the GNLU application online on the official website. 

Ques. What is the selection criteria for PG Diploma at GNLU Gandhinagar?

Ans. Candidates seeking admission to PG Diploma at GNLU are selected based on the merit in the last qualifying examination. 

Courses & Fees

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Compare fees, eligibility, duration, exams, and specializations in a compact view.

Courses
5
Lowest Fee
₹1,92,000
Highest Fee
₹2,03,000
Streams
2
LawArts
Admission
N/A
Start: N/A
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: 429
Exam: CLAT
Year: 2024
Ranking
Rank: #3
Agency: India Today
Category: Law
Accepted Exams
CLAT2025
01 Dec 24
Admission
Application Timeline (Integrated LLB)
Start: 15 Jul 2024
Last Date: 15 Oct 2024
Cutoff
Value: 429
Exam: CLAT
Year: 2024
Ranking
Rank: #3
Agency: India Today
Category: Law
Accepted Exams
CLAT2025
01 Dec 24
Admission
Application Timeline (LLM)
Start: 15 Jul 2024
Last Date: 15 Oct 2024
Cutoff
Value: 473
Exam: CLAT-PG
Year: 2024
Ranking
Rank: #3
Agency: India Today
Category: Law
Accepted Exams
CLAT PG2025
01 Dec 24
Specializations
1 available
General
Master of Laws [L.L.M.]
1st Year Fee
₹1,92,000
Total Fee
₹1,92,000
Cutoff
473(CLAT-PG)
Admission
Extended Date for Submission of Application for CUET-PG 2025 [PG-Diploma] (Law)
Start: 08 Feb 2025
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: #3
Agency: India Today
Category: Law
Accepted Exams
CUET PG
Specializations
3 available
Intellectual Property Rights
Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights
1st Year Fee
₹25,000
Total Fee
₹25,000
Cutoff
N/A
Biotechnology
Post Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology
1st Year Fee
₹15,000
Total Fee
₹15,000
Cutoff
N/A
Medical Law And Ethics
Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics [PGDMLE]
1st Year Fee
₹30,000
Total Fee
₹30,000
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
N/A
Start: N/A
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
Agency: N/A
Category: N/A
Accepted Exams
AILET2025
08 Dec 25
AIMA RMAT2025
26 Mar 25
ILICAT2025
05 May 25
Specializations
9 available
Law
Ph.D. (Law)
1st Year Fee
₹2,03,000
Total Fee
₹5,45,000
Cutoff
N/A
Botany
Ph.D. (Botany)
1st Year Fee
₹2,03,000
Total Fee
₹5,45,000
Cutoff
N/A
History
Ph.D. (History)
1st Year Fee
₹2,03,000
Total Fee
₹5,45,000
Cutoff
N/A
Political Science
Ph.D. (Political Science)
1st Year Fee
₹2,03,000
Total Fee
₹5,45,000
Cutoff
N/A
Social Work
Ph.D. (Social Work)
1st Year Fee
₹2,03,000
Total Fee
₹5,45,000
Cutoff
N/A
Economics
Ph.D. (Economics)
1st Year Fee
₹2,03,000
Total Fee
₹5,45,000
Cutoff
N/A
Management
Ph.D. (Management)
1st Year Fee
₹2,03,000
Total Fee
₹5,45,000
Cutoff
N/A
Physics
Ph.D. (Physics)
1st Year Fee
₹2,03,000
Total Fee
₹5,45,000
Cutoff
N/A
Sociology
Ph.D. (Sociology)
1st Year Fee
₹2,03,000
Total Fee
₹5,45,000
Cutoff
N/A

Admission Process

Admission to Gujarat National Law University - [GNLU] is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Accepted Entrance Exams

CLATCUET PGAILETILICATAIMA RMATCATCLAT PG
Placements & Recruiters

Gujarat National Law University - [GNLU] Placement Details

Gujarat National Law University - [GNLU] in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

Students usually compare highest package, average package, and recruiter profile before applying. This section gives a compact overview of career outcomes and placement visibility in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.

Recruiters
13
Salary Metrics
2/2
Placement Metric

Highest Package

₹14,00,000

Represents the top salary package reported in the available placement information.

Placement Metric

Average Package

₹7,00,000

Shows the typical package range students may expect based on the available average salary data.

Top Recruiters

Leading companies associated with the college’s placement ecosystem.

Showing 13 recruiters
  • HDFC Bank
  • Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL)
  • Pangea3 LLC
  • KPMG
  • SEBI
  • Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC)
  • Torrent Pharmaceuticals
  • Union Bank of India
  • Singhi Advisors
  • Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A. Shroff & Co
  • Bajaj Allianz
  • OSC
  • Quislex
Campus Facilities

Gujarat National Law University - [GNLU] Facilities

Gujarat National Law University - [GNLU] in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.

Total Facilities
10
Academic Support
3
Student Life
5
  • Medical
    Student Life

    Medical

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Cafeteria
    Student Life

    Cafeteria

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Library
    Academic

    Library

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Hostel
    Student Life

    Hostel

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Classrooms
    Academic

    Classrooms

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Transport
    Student Life

    Transport

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Auditorium
    Campus Life

    Auditorium

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Security
    Facility

    Security

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Banks
    Facility

    Banks

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Laboratory
    Academic

    Laboratory

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

Faculty

Prof. (Dr.) S. Shanthakumar

Director

Mr. Aston Joshua Nathan

Head and Professor, Department of Law

Qualification: LLB, B.A

Mr. Saurabh Anand

Head and Professor, Department of Sociology

Qualification: M.A

Mr. Virendra Singh Thakur

Head and Professor, Department of Law

Qualification: L.L.M, B.A.L.L.B

Mrs. Ranita Nagar

Head and Professor, Department of Social Science

Qualification: M.A

Mr. Mobin Shaikh

Head and Professor, Department of Management

Qualification: MBA, B.Com

Mr. Asha Verma

Head and Professor, Department of Law

Qualification: M.Phil, L.L.M

Contact Information

Attalika Avenue, Knowledge Corridor, Koba, Koba (Sub P. O.)<br> India

Pincode: 382426

7923276611

7923276612

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