Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, also known as RGNUL was established in 2006 by the State Legislature of Punjab. The University is approved by UGC and is accredited with an “A” grade by the NAAC. In 2019, RGNUL was ranked 10th for Law by NIRF.

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The University offers UG, PG and doctorate programmes in the field of Law. RGNUL offers admission to Indian as well as international students. The admission process is conducted online through the official website of University. RGNUL also maintain a good student-faculty ratio with more than 50 faculty members.  

RGNUL admissions are conducted online through the official website of RGNUL. Admission to all the programmes is based on the respective entrance exams. The admission process begins in January every year.

• BA LLB (Hons) and LLM admissions are based on CLAT scores
• The University conducts a PhD Entrance Test for admission to PhD programme
• Admission to LLD is done through an entrance test conducted by the University

BA LLB (Hons) is a five year integrated programme offered by the University. It includes assignments, seminars & project work along with the professional training. This programme is offered in four different specialisations with a total seat intake of 180 students. Any candidate who has done Class 12 can apply for the same. However, the final selection of students will be based on the marks obtained in CLAT.

At the PG level, the University offers a one-year LLM programme in four different specialisations. The programme consists of two semesters with a total seat intake of 40 students. Candidates who have done LLB or five-year integrated LLB can apply for this programme. The final selection of students is based on the scores obtained in CLAT exam.

The University offers a PhD programme in Law. PhD is offered with a minimum course duration of three years and a maximum of six. Candidates who have done a master’s in Law are eligible to apply for the same. However, the final selection of students will be based on the scores obtained in an entrance exam conducted by University. The eligible students have to attend a counselling round to complete the admission process.

The university also offers a post-doctoral research programme in the field of Law. The programme is offered with a course duration of three years for both part-time & full-time researchers. A candidate must hold a doctoral degree before applying for this programme. LLD admissions are based on an entrance exam conducted by the University.

For admission to UG and PG programmes, candidates first need to register for CLAT exam. The application fee for CLAT is Rs 4,000 for General category candidates, and for SC/ ST category candidates, the application fee is Rs 3,500. Follow the below-mentioned steps for the CLAT application process:

1. Visit the official website of CLAT, www.consortiumofnlus.ac.in
2. Click on “Click Here” to fill registration form
3. Register yourself by clicking on register button
4. Fill the application form by entering required details
5. Submit the application form along with a passport-size photograph
6. Pay the CLAT application fee online via debit/ credit cards or net banking

Admission to LLD and PhD is done through the official website of University. Candidates applying for PhD programme need to pay an application fee of Rs 2,000. Below mentioned are the steps for the complete application process:

1. Visit the official website of the University, www.rgnul.ac.in
2. Download the application form from the academic programme tab
3. Fill the application form by entering required details
4. Submit the application form at the University office along with the fee payment

• Marksheet of Class 10 and Class 12
• Certificate of Class 10 and Class 12
• Graduation degree and marksheet
• Postgraduation degree and marksheet
• Character certificate
• Transfer certificate
• Migration certificate
• Caste certificate (if applicable)

After the final selection of candidates, they need to submit an admission fee at the RGNUL. Given below is the admission fee for UG and PG programmes:

In each programme, some of the seats are reserved for SC, SC and PwD category candidates. Given below is the category-wise reservation criteria:

The reservation-wise seat intake for BA LLB (Hons) and LLM programme is mentioned in the table below:

Note: Apart from the above reservations, two seats in each programme, are reserved for Jammu and Kashmir residents.

The University offers various scholarships on merit and needs basis. These scholarships are offered under all UG and PG students. Name of some of the scholarships are listed below:

• Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of top-class education for SC/ ST students
• Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of top-class education for students with disability
• Post Matric Scholarship for SC and OBC students
• Maharishi Balmiki Protasahan Yojna
• Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
• SPDC Scholarship Scheme for NRIs and PIOs        

Q. Can I apply online for the admission process?

A. Yes, candidates can apply online through the official website of the University.

Q. What is the seat intake for BA LLB (Hons)?

A. BA LLB (Hons) has a seat intake of 180 students. 

Q. How can I take admission to LLM programme?

A. Admission to LLM programme is based on CLAT exam. Candidates will be selected based on the scores obtained in CLAT. 

Q. What is the annual fee for LLM programme?

A. The annual fee of LLM programme is Rs 1,62,000. 

Q. What is the application fee for PhD programme?

A. The application fee for PhD programme is Rs 2,000.

Q. Does this University offer any scholarships?

A. The University offers various scholarships on merit and needs basis. These scholarships are offered all UG and PG students. Name of some of the scholarships are listed below:

• Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of top class education for SC/ ST students
• Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of top class education for students with disability
• Post Matric Scholarship for SC and OBC students
• Maharishi Balmiki Protasahan Yojna
• Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

Q. What is the application fee for CLAT exam?

A. Application fee for general category candidates is Rs 4,000 and fee for reserved category candidates is Rs 3,500.

Q. Is there any relaxation available for SC/ ST category candidates?

A. Yes, SC/ ST candidates will get a relaxation of 5% in minimum qualifying marks at the time of admission.

Q. What is the admission fee for UG programmes?

A. The admission fee for all UG and PG programmes is Rs 5,000.

Q. What is the seat intake for LLM programme?

A. The overall seat intake of LLM programme is 40 students.

• University provides internship which has to be undergone by every student at the end of each semester
• Students are required to join NGO’s,training with judges and lawyers at district level,at High Courts and Supreme Court,Corporate houses,leading law firms,Departments of State and Central Governmnet
• University has signed MoU with various institutes like Kathmandu School of Law,Nepal and Australian International Dispute Centre,Sydney
• University has set up different Centres for Advanced Studies at its campus like School of Agricultural Law and Economics(SALE) and Centre for Advanced study in Criminal Law(CASCL)

NLU Patiala Round 4 and 5 allotment (provisional) lists 2021 are released for UG and PG Law programmes.

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL or NLU Patiala) offers five courses but is popularly known for its BA LLB (Hons) and LLM programmes offered in full-time mode. The institute has a sanctioned intake of 180 students for BA LLB (Hons) and 40 students for LLM programme. NLU Patiala admission 2021 to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM is done on the basis of merit as assessed through a Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).

Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national level entrance exam that was conducted on July 23 and the results were released on the official website on July 29. CLAT-qualified candidates must complete the following two-step process to appear for CLAT Counselling, which is presented below:

Step 1: Update NLU preferences

Step 2: Make online payment of Rs 50,000

Registered candidates for CLAT 2021 counselling will be called by the respective NLUs through five provisional merit lists, each released by the Consortium of CLAT. Candidates, who are selected in either of the merit lists will have the following three options, including:

• Accept the allotted seat
• Apply for upgrade
• Exit from CLAT admission process

Note: Candidates, who did not get allotment in the prior list, will have to wait for the next list.