Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur (MNLU), also referred to as NLU Nagpur, is the nineteenth National Law University in the country. It is a public law school that was founded under the Maharashtra National Law University Act (Maharashtra Act No. VI of 2014). 

MNLU Nagpur offers a five-year integrated BA LL.B (Hons) degree program with 120 seats, a five-year integrated BA LL.B. (Hons in the Adjudication and Justicing) program with 60 seats, a five-year integrated BBA LL.B. (Hons.) degree program with 60 seats, a one-year postgraduate LL.M degree program, and a doctor of law degree program. MNLU Nagpur Admission is based on the CLAT scores, a centralized exam for admission to 21 National Law Universities in India.

MNLU Nagpur Highlights

The Maharashtra National Law University Act governs the Maharashtra National Law University, also known as NLU Nagpur. It is one of the nation's 19 National Law Universities. The university, which is approved by the UGC, provides a variety of UG, PG, PG diplomas, and other courses. The following is a summary of the key achievements of the Maharashtra National Law Institute in Nagpur:

Particulars Details 
Popularly Known As MNLU Nagpur 
Established | Type  2015 | State University 
Approved by UGC, BCI 
Courses offered UG, PG, Doctoral and Diploma 
Popular Courses BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLM, PhD 
Admission Criteria Entrance-based
Entrance Exam Accepted CLAT UG, CLAT PG, AIET-PGEP, AIET 
Facilities Offered Library, Classrooms, Hostel, Moot Court, Auditorium 
Official website nlunagpur.ac.in

MNLU Courses and Fees

Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) offers a five-year integrated B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) degree program with 120 seats, a five-year integrated B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) in the adjudication and justice program with 60 seats, a five-year integrated B.A.L.L.B. (Hons.) degree program with 60 seats, a one-year postgraduate LL.M. degree program, and Ph.D.

Courses

Details

Selection Criteria

BBA LL.B (Hons)

Duration: 5 years
Fees: INR 17,55,342
Eligibility:10+2 with 45% aggregate marks

Based on CLAT exam

PG Diploma

Duration:1 year
Fees: INR 15,000 – INR 25,000
Eligibility: Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks (45% in case of reserved categories) from a recognized University 

Merit in the last qualifying examination

BA LL.B (Hons)

Duration: 5 years
Fees: INR 17,55,342
Eligibility:10+2 with 45% aggregate marks

Based on CLAT exam

LL.M

Duration: 1 year
Fees: INR 3,13,000
Eligibility: Graduation with 50% aggregate marks

Based on CLAT exam

MNLU Nagpur Cutoff

MNLU Nagpur provides admission to full-time BBA LLB (Hons), BA LLB (Hons), and LLM programs through the CLAT scores followed by counselling. MNLU Nagpur Cutoff is the minimum score required by candidates in CLAT UG (BA LLB (Hons) / BBA LLB (Hons)) and CLAT PG (LLM), conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities. The cutoff for MNLU Nagpur is released across five rounds.

MNLU Nagpur CLAT Cutoff 2024

Given below is the Round 1 of the CLAT Cutoff.

Course Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5

BA LL.B. (Hons)

1360

1459

1473

1496

1587

BBA + L.L.B. (Hons.)

1425

1513

1522

1553

1685

MNLU Nagpur CLAT PG Cutoff 2024

Course Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 5

LL.M

1141

1393

1460

1808

LL.M Investment and Securities Law 1141 1393 1460 1808

MNLU Nagpur Placements

The placement cell at Maharashtra National Law University in Mumbai offers diverse internship opportunities to students, such as clerkships with High Court judges and work with Supreme Court and High Court councils. Several students have secured internships with esteemed law firms like Luthra & Luthra, AZB & Partners, CAM, and more. According to the NIRF report 2024 by MNLU Nagpur, the median package offered during the 2023 UG 5-year placements was INR 7 LPA. Out of 105 students, 81 were placed, and 24 opted for higher studies.

Placement Statistics

The table below consists of MNLU Nagpur placement information as available in the NIRF Report 2024. 

Details

UG

PG

No. of students graduating in minimum stipulated time

105

24

No. of students placed

81

15

Median salary of placed graduates

INR 7 LPA 

IN3 5 LPA

No. of students selected for Higher studies

24

9

MNLU Nagpur Scholarships

The MNLU’s University's Scholarship Department assists students in obtaining scholarships provided by governments, non-governmental organizations, or philanthropic organizations. The scholarships at MNLU are available from second year onwards. 

  • Maharashtra Government: (MAHADBT) - This scholarship service is offered by the Maharashtra Government to students who are residents of Maharashtra; via this site (MahaDBT), candidates can apply for various scholarships based on their qualifications.
  • Madhya Pradesh Government: This scholarship program (Medhavi Yojana) is being granted by the Madhya Pradesh Government only for students who are residents of Madhya Pradesh State.
  • Rajasthani Government: The Rajasthan State Government is only providing this scholarship program (Mukhya Mantri Sarvajan Uchha Shiksha Chhatravriti Yojana) to students who are residents of Rajasthan.
  • National Scholarship Portal: The majority of scholarships will be given to All India Candidates (Non-Maharashtra and Maharashtra Applicants), Minority Candidates, and Disabled Candidates on the National Scholarships Portal (NSP), which is a unified platform for numerous Scholarship programmes at the all-India level.

MNLU Nagpur Facilities

MNLU Nagpur provides access to several amenities on the campus for the better living of students. The University campus is equipped with advanced internet facilities, including Wi-Fi connectivity at both the Permanent Campus and the Extended Halls of Residence. Few of the facilities are listed as follows:

  • Library: Over 35,000 law books are physically available in the university's library. It has gotten numerous donations for development, most notably from the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court Library. Additionally, the institution has access to numerous actual and digital legal databases.
  • Hostel: The college offers on-campus and off-campus accommodations for boys and girls. Undergraduate and postgraduate students will be provided with twin-shared accommodation, separated for boys and girls, in temporary Halls of Residence outside the Permanent Campus for one or two years. Once the Halls of Residence on the Permanent Campus are ready, students will be relocated there. The temporary accommodations offer RO drinking water, solar-powered hot water in the washrooms, a well-equipped gymnasium, and indoor sports and recreation rooms with televisions.
  • Sports: The MNLU campus features an outdoor sports facility for students' extracurricular activities. This comprises a football/cricket field, Badminton courts, Basketball courts, Cricket nets, Tennis courts, Volleyball courts, and a Gymnasium.
  • Moot Court (Law): The campus allows students to practice law in a special court and gives them a greater experience of being lawyers.
  • Health Care Facilities: the University has a fully operational Health and Wellness Centre that provides immediate first aid. The University also has an MoU with AIIMS and other hospitals in the city. Two doctors, one male and one female, are available for consultations. The centre is equipped with beds and essential pharmaceutical supplies.
  • Transportation facility: the Nagpur Municipality Corporation operates buses at regular intervals that can be boarded in front of the University's main gate. Additionally, the University has hired buses to provide transportation between the Extended Halls of Residence and the Permanent Campus. On Sundays, these buses also shuttle between the University campus and Nagpur city at specific intervals.
  • Other facilities: The college also provides a Conference hall, an Auditorium for co-curricular and extracurricular activities.

Comparison: MNLU Nagpur vs MNLU Mumbai

Particulars

MNLU Nagpur

MNLU Mumbai

Approved By

 Recognized by UGC and BCI. The University is a member of  AIU and the Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs)

UGC, BCI

Fees Comparison

BA LL.B (Hons): INR 3,65,000

BA LL.B (Hons): INR 72,188

Courses Offered

UG, PG, PG Diploma, Certificate, PhD

UG, PG, PhD

Facilities

Moot Court, Library, Sports, Hostel, Auditorium

Moot Court, Library, Meditation Centre, Hostel, Internship Cell

Scholarship Facilities

Available

Available

Average Salary

INR 7 Lakh

INR 7 - 8 Lakh

MNLU Nagpur FAQs

Ques. In which year was MNLU founded?

Ans. Maharashtra National Law University is a public university in Maharashtra, India. The Maharashtra National Law University Act authorized the government to create Nagpur as a National Law University and public law school. The institution, which is situated in Nagpur, Maharashtra's Orange City, is the 19th National Law University to be founded in India.

Ques. What are the documents required for admission to BA LL.B and BBA LL.B at MNLU?

Ans. The documents required for admission at BA LL.B and BBA LL.B are as follows

  • CLAT-2024 Admit Card
  • CLAT-2024 Score Card
  • 10th Class Marks Statement
  • 10th Class Pass Certificate
  • 12th Class Marks Statement
  • 12th Class Pass Certificate
  • Conduct/Character Certificate
  • Transfer/Leaving Certificate
  • Migration Certificate
  • Caste-related documents (Caste Certificate/Caste Validity Certificate if applicable)
  • Non-creamy Layer Certificate (State of Maharashtra and for the current Financial Year)
  • Domicile Certificate (if Resident of Maharashtra

Ques. Are SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates from outside Maharashtra eligible for admission under the Maharashtra Domicile Category?

Ans. No, to take admission under the Maharashtra Domicile SC/ST/OBC/EWS category, candidates must provide both a Maharashtra domicile certificate and an SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate issued by a competent authority from the State of Maharashtra.

Ques. How to get admission to MNLU for an LLB course?

Ans. The 3-year LL.B (Hons) program's overall intake capacity is 120. The National Law School Admissions Test, an all-India written admissions test, will be used to determine admission to the school (NLSAT-LLB).

Ques. What is the mode of fee payment at MNLU Nagpur?

Ans. The MNLU University fees can be paid online through the University ERP login, which will be shared via SMS to the primary mobile number registered in the CLAT-2024 form.

Ques. Can I cancel or withdraw admission and request a refund?

Ans. To cancel or withdraw your admission and request a refund, send an email to: admission@nlunagpur.ac.in. The process for withdrawal and refund will follow the University's refund guidelines, which will be posted on the University's website in due course.

Ques. How to reach MNLU?

Ans. MNLU Nagpur can be reached by rail or air means. The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is a 30-minute drive from the campus, and the Nagpur railway station is approximately 30 km away. The college is recognized by UGC and the Bar Council of India, New Delhi. The University is also a member of  AIU and the Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs).

Ques. Does MNLU Nagpur provides scholarships?

Ans. Yes, MNLU offers scholarships and funding from the second year onwards. Eligible students can receive various scholarships offered by the NSP portal, the Maharashtra Government, and many more scholarships. The most important Scholarship that is provided for the students is Shri Ram Jethmalani Scholarship.

Ques. What are the amenities offered by MNLU Nagpur?

Ans. Maharashtra National Law University provides a variety of facilities to the students such as separate hostels for boys and girls in the campus, an auditorium, a special moot court law for practicing Law, Sports complex, Conference hall, and a clean and green campus.
 

Ques. What are the popular degrees offered by MNLU Nagpur?

Ans. Some of the top courses offered by MNLU Nagpur are:

  • BBA LL.B. (5 years)
  • PG Diploma. (1 year)
  • B.A. LL.B. ( Hons) (5 years) 
  • LL.M. (1 year) No. of Courses
  • BBA LL.B. ( Hons) (5 years)
  • PG Diploma. (11 months)