The Institute of Law Nirma University, or ILNU, was founded in Ahmedabad in 2007. It is one of India's most prestigious private law schools and is run by the Nirma Education and Research Foundation (NERF). The College has been accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade. According to IIRF Rankings 2024, Nirma University Law ranked the college at the 7th position in law category.

ILNU's most popular courses are BA LL.B (Hons), B.Com LL.B (Hons), and LL.M. It also provides doctoral, diploma, and certification programs. The candidate must fill out the ILNU application form, and admission is based on the all-India merit rank of CLAT.

Institute Of Law Nirma University Highlights

  • The institute offers two 5-year integrated LLB courses - BA LLB and B.Com LLB. It also offers two 1-year LLM courses and three 5-year Ph.D. courses. 
  • The Institute offers an Executive Diploma Programme in Cyber Laws and Forensics.
  • ILNU provides state-of-the-art teaching-learning infrastructure such as Moot Court Hall, Seminar Hall, Smart Classrooms, International Law Resource Centre, Campus Recruitment cell and other additional facilities such as an Art Gallery, Herbal Garden, Bank and ATMs, Hostels, Canteen, Student Store, Theatre, Healthcare Centre, counselling centre, sports ground, gymnasium, indoor stadium, etc.

Institute Of Law Nirma University Rankings

Ranking Agency Category Rank Year
Indiatoday Law #18 out of 66 2024
Outlook Law #7 out of 30 2024
The Week Law #14 out of 41 2024
IIRF Law #7 out of 50 2024

Institute Of Law Nirma University Courses and Fees

The courses offered by the institution along with Nirma University Law fees are given below.

Courses Program Details Selection Criteria
BA LLB. (Hons)
  • Duration: 5 years
  • 1st year fees: INR 3,47,200
  • Eligibility:10+2 level or its equivalent with at least 45% aggregate marks
 Based on CLAT score
B.Com LLB (Hons)
  • Duration: 5 years
  • 1st year fees: INR 3,47,200
  • Eligibility: Candidates should have passed (10+2) level or its equivalent with at least 45% aggregate marks
 Based on CLAT score
LL.M
  • Specializations: Criminal and Security Law, Constitutional and Administrative Law
  • Duration: 1 year
  • 1st year fees: INR 1,59,500
  • Eligibility: Passed a three-year LL. B. or five-year Integrated Law Degree Program or its equivalent degree recognized by Nirma University with minimum 50% marks
 Based on CLAT PG score
PhD
  • Specializations: Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Human Rights Law
  • Duration: 3-6 years
  • Full time fees: INR 82200, Part time fees: INR 117200
  • Eligibility: Master's degree in Law or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master's degree from an accredited Indian or foreign university, with a minimum of 55% marks
 Based on academic merit in previous qualification exams & entrance tests followed by a personal interview

Institute Of Law Nirma University Admission 2025

Admissions to the BA. LLB (Hons), B.Com LLB (Hons), and LLM programs are based solely on merit achieved in CLAT. Admissions to the Doctoral program are conducted through an Entrance Test.

How to Apply:

  1. Undergraduate Programs (UG):

    • The application process is conducted online.
    • Candidates must create a login account on the college website and fill out the online application form.
    • The application fee is INR 2000 for General Category and INR 3000 for NRI/NRI Sponsored Category, payable via Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.
  1. LLM Program:
  • The application process is conducted offline.
  • Candidates must download the application form from the website.
  • The completed form, along with a Demand Draft (DD) of INR 2000 drawn in favor of ‘Institute of Law, Nirma University’ payable at Ahmedabad, must be sent to the campus via post.
  • Candidates will be informed about the counselling schedule via email.

Institute Of Law Nirma University Placements

ILNU Ahmedabad has a very active placement cell. The Campus Recruitment Cell (CRC) at the Institute of Law actively coordinates placement activities year-round. The CRC invites firms for recruitment and oversees the entire process, facilitating regular feedback, meetings, and collaborations with potential employers. The CRC has successfully enabled recruitment by prestigious law firms, corporate houses, research organizations, NGOs, and government bodies. To date, over 200 recruiters have provided opportunities for students. Some of the prominent recruiters are given in the table below.

Hester Bioscience Ltd Privy Legal Khaitan & Co
GTPL Hathway Pvt Ltd Cadila Pharmaceuticals Arjun Sheth & Associates
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Pioneer Legal Sadbhavna Legal
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas SaiKrishna & Associates Pitra Kripa Law Chambers
Vaish Associates Advocates Amlegals Panag & Babu Law Offices
PRS LAMP Fellowship Akhil Modi & Associates Spice Route Legal
Dave and Girish & Co. Adani Green Energy Limited CUTS International
Adani Wilmar Ltd. Adani Ports SEZ ltd Pramata Knowledge Solutions
Swachh Bharat Fellowship Hammurabi & Solomon Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas
Gandhi Fellowship Lex Consult Clarus Law Associates
ELP Law Nitya Tax Associates Dhairya Shah & Associates
Nanavati & Co Joyce Law ASC Legal, Solicitors and Advocates

Institute of Law Nirma University Scholarships

The institute provides two categories of scholarship opportunities to its UG students. The first category is Merit Based Scholarship Scheme and the second category is Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship. 

  • Merit Based Scholarship: The first category of scholarship offers a 100% fee rebate to the top four students, a 75% discount on total fees to the next five students, and a 50% discount on total fees to the remaining seven students.
  • Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship: The second category scholarship will provide 100% funding to 7 students whose parents' annual income is Rs. 2.5 lacs or less. Another 9 students receive a 90% scholarship on course fees if their parents' annual income is Rs. 4 lacs or less, and another 9 students receive a 75% scholarship on course fees if their parents' annual income is Rs. 6 lacs or less.

Institute of Law Nirma University also authorizes Vijay Lakshmi, a site for students seeking education loans designed under the supervision of the Department of Financial Services (Ministry of Finance), the Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development), and the Indian Banks Association (IBA). The Nirma Education and Research Foundation (NERF) offers students with interest subsidies on bank loans. The subsidy would be 100% or 50% of the interest on the loan obtained by students from nationalised banks, and eligibility will be governed by specific criteria as defined by Nirma University.

Institute of Law Nirma University Facilities

The Institute of Law is situated on the Nirma University Campus along the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway. This campus provides an ideal environment that stimulates intellectual alertness and creativity. The following facilities ensure the campus is both efficient and safe:

  • The campus is green, energy-efficient, Wi-Fi enabled and designed to meet the academic and co-curricular needs of the students. It features gymnasiums and numerous playgrounds for recreational activities and sports events.
  • Canteens and cafeterias on campus provide hygienic and healthy vegetarian food.
  • Efficient healthcare services are available on campus, focusing on the physical and mental well-being of students and employees.
  • A well-organized transport service facilitates effortless daily commuting.
  • The Institute of Law ensures student and employee security through various measures. The campus is an alcohol and tobacco-free zone, with guards and surveillance cameras providing round-the-clock security.
  • The hostels offer safe and comfortable residential facilities under the supervision of wardens and faculty in charge.
  • Moot Court Hall: The moot court hall has a seating capacity of 300 students and state-of-the-art facilities. The Moot Court Committee hosts the annual Institute of Law moot court competition, one of the Institution’s flagship event
  • Smart Class Room: The Institute features a Smart Classroom designed for workshops, certificate courses, conferences, expert lectures, and training programs for both faculty and students. The architecture of the Smart Classroom fosters discourse on various contemporary issues. Regularly, open sessions are held to promote education through deliberations and academic discussions. The Smart Classroom can accommodate over 80 individuals and is equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual facilities, enabling effective knowledge dissemination through online platforms
  • Competitive Exam Corner: The Competitive Exam Corner aims to provide such an atmosphere that facilitates student’s preparation for various competitive exams by providing them with easy access to resources.

Institute of Law Nirma University FAQs

Ques. Does ILNU Ahmedabad provide hostel facilities?

Ans. Yes, ILNU Ahmedabad has hostel facilities for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The hostels offer single, double, and triple room occupancy, as well as AC and non-AC.

Ques. What is the ranking of Nirma Institute of Law?

Ans. The Institute of Law, Nirma University (ILNU), has been honored with the trophy for being one of the top 30 law colleges in the India West Zone, achieving an overall ranking of 24 and placing in the top 5 in the BW Law School Rankings for 2023. The certificate of excellence recognizes ILNU as one of India's premier legal education institutes, commending its role in shaping the legal minds of the future.

Ques. Is the Institute of Law Nirma University Ahmedabad very expensive?

Ans. A 5-year integrated course at ILNU Ahmednagar costs roughly 15 lacs, which is not too expensive. Even NLUs charge a five-year integrated course for 15 lacs. Furthermore, the University offers different scholarships to its students..

Ques. What is the seat intake for LL.M at Institute of Law Nirma University?

Ans. The seat intake for LL.M at Institute of Law Nirma University is as follows.

LL.M Programme

No of Seats

Criminal and Security Law

15

Constitutional and Administrative Law

15

Total Intake

30