Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar admits students to its law and management courses through entrance based routes. The 5-year integrated UG law courses and the 1-year LLM use CLAT ranks through Consortium of NLUs counselling, while MBA admission depends on CAT, CMAT, or MAT scores along with a legal aptitude test and GD/PI.

For 2026 admission, the full UG law programme fee is INR 12,22,000. The LLM fee is INR 2,62,200, and the MBA fee is INR 3,36,000.

GNLU Admission Portal 2026: consortiumofnlus.ac.in for UG and LLM | gnlu.ac.in for MBA

Admission Update:
  • 5-Year UG (BA LLB, BCom LLB, BBA LLB, BSc LLB, BSW LLB): CLAT 2026 counselling has ended for the 2026-27 batch. CLAT 2027 registration started on August 3, 2026 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
  • LLM (1-Year, CLAT PG): CLAT PG 2026 counselling is over. The next admission round is through CLAT PG 2027.
  • MBA (Financial Management and Business Laws): GNLU has closed 2026 admission. CAT 2026, scheduled for November 2026, will support the next intake cycle.
  • Across its 5 integrated UG law streams, GNLU offers 193 total UG seats in each batch.
  • A 25% horizontal reservation is available for Gujarat domicile students in every category.
  • Female candidates get 30% horizontal reservation, and PWD candidates get 5% horizontal reservation.
  • NRI applicants use their CLAT rank and submit a separate expression of interest form. Foreign Nationals do not need CLAT and apply to GNLU directly.
  • The CLAT 2026 application fee was INR 4,000, while SC, ST, and PWD candidates paid INR 3,500.
  • Supernumerary seats are offered to J&K residents, with 2 UG and 1 LLM seat, and to North East India candidates, with 5 UG and 2 LLM seats.

Direct Admission at GNLU: GNLU has no management quota. Admission is based on merit and centralised counselling.

GNLU Admission Important Dates 2026

Event Date
CLAT 2027 online application window for UG and PG law admission August 3, 2026 to October 31, 2026
CLAT 2027 exam for UG and PG law admission December 6, 2026
CLAT 2027 counselling for UG and PG law admission December 2026 to January 2027
CAT 2026 admit card release November 4, 2026
CAT 2026 exam for MBA admission November 29, 2026
GNLU MBA application window for the next cycle January to February 2027 (Tentative)
GNLU MBA legal aptitude test and GD/PI March to April 2027 (Tentative)
GNLU MBA admission and session start June to July 2027 (Tentative)

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

GNLU UG Admission 2026

GNLU offers 5 integrated law courses at the UG level: BA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), BSc LLB (Hons), and BSW LLB (Hons). All 5 courses run for 5 years across 10 semesters, and admission is made through the CLAT UG rank used in Consortium of NLUs counselling.

  • Total UG seats: 193
  • Total course duration: 5 years
  • Total UG programme fee: INR 12,22,000
  • General category All India closing rank in CLAT 2026 Round 2: 392

GNLU UG Eligibility Criteria

Students applying for any of the 5 integrated UG law courses must meet the same academic rule. Class 12 final-year students can also apply provisionally, but they must submit the final marks within the counselling document deadline.

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
BA LLB / BCom LLB / BBA LLB / BSc LLB / BSW LLB (Hons) 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board with at least 45% aggregate, or 40% for SC/ST candidates CLAT UG rank through Consortium of NLUs counselling

GNLU UG Selection Process

For UG law admission, GNLU does not conduct its own entrance exam or interview. Seats are allotted through Consortium counselling rounds according to CLAT merit, category, preference, and seat availability.

  • Category-wise UG seats: All India Unreserved (79), SC (23), ST (12), OBC-NCL (42), EWS (16), NRI (16), and Foreign National (5).
  • Supernumerary UG seats: Sports quota (4), J&K residents (2), and North East India (5).
  • CLAT 2026 General All India closing rank at GNLU: 392 in Round 2.
  • OBC-NCL closing rank in CLAT 2026: 1,952.
  • SC closing rank in CLAT 2026: 5,446. ST closing rank: 8,797.
  • Gujarat domicile students are considered under the 25% horizontal domicile pool. Their effective closing rank is usually higher than the pure All India pool.

Key Insight: The 25% Gujarat domicile reservation works horizontally across all vertical categories. A General category domicile student can be considered in both the All India pool and the domicile pool, so students should check both merit lists during counselling.

How to Apply for UG at GNLU?

  1. Register for CLAT 2027 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in before the last date.
  2. Pay the CLAT application fee of INR 4,000, or INR 3,500 for SC, ST, and PWD candidates.
  3. Take the CLAT exam, which has 120 objective questions and a 2-hour duration.
  4. After the result, join Consortium counselling and choose GNLU as a preference.
  5. Follow the merit list rounds and pay the seat acceptance fee within the given time.
  6. Visit GNLU Gandhinagar with original documents for verification.

NRI and Foreign National applicants must send a separate expression of interest form to GNLU. The notification is released on gnlu.ac.in.

GNLU PG Admission 2026

GNLU offers PG admission through two main routes. LLM seats are filled through CLAT PG counselling, while MBA admission uses CAT, CMAT, or MAT scores with GNLU's own legal aptitude test and GD/PI.

GNLU LLM Admission 2026

The 1-year LLM at GNLU has 64 total seats and 4 specialisations. Students do not need a separate GNLU entrance test or interview for LLM admission because selection is based on CLAT PG merit through Consortium counselling.

  • Specialisations offered: Corporate and Business Law, Constitutional and Administrative Law, Intellectual Property Laws, and Criminal Law and Security Law.
  • Total LLM fee: INR 2,62,200 for the full 1-year course.

The fees mentioned above are subject to revision. Contact GNLU or visit gnlu.ac.in for the exact current fee.

GNLU LLM Eligibility Criteria

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
LLM (1-Year) LLB degree or equivalent from a recognised university with at least 50% marks, or 45% for SC/ST candidates. Final-year LLB students may apply provisionally. CLAT PG rank through Consortium of NLUs counselling

GNLU LLM Selection Process

GNLU LLM seat distribution is Unreserved (26), SC (8), ST (4), OBC-NCL (14), EWS (5), NRI (5), and Foreign National (2). The course has 64 seats plus 3 supernumerary seats, including J&K residents (1) and North East India (2).

How to Apply for LLM at GNLU?

  1. Appear for CLAT PG, the law graduate-level paper held with CLAT UG.
  2. Register for Consortium LLM counselling after the CLAT PG result.
  3. Choose GNLU as a preference and select the LLM specialisation.
  4. Accept the allotted seat and pay the seat acceptance fee before the deadline.
  5. Report to GNLU Gandhinagar with original degree documents for checking.

GNLU MBA Admission 2026

GNLU's 2-year MBA in Financial Management and Business Laws has 20 total seats. The seats include General (15), SC (3), and ST (2). Graduates from any stream except fine arts can apply.

GNLU MBA Eligibility Criteria

Programme Eligibility Selection Basis
MBA (Financial Management and Business Laws) Bachelor's degree from a recognised university with at least 55% marks, or 50% for SC/ST candidates, in any discipline except fine arts CAT / CMAT / MAT score plus Legal Aptitude Test and GD/PI

GNLU MBA Selection Criteria

GNLU prepares the final MBA merit score from 4 parts. CAT, CMAT, or MAT has the highest weightage, and the legal aptitude test is held by GNLU at its Gandhinagar campus.

Component Weightage
CAT / CMAT / MAT Score 60%
Legal Aptitude Test conducted by GNLU 15%
Group Discussion and Personal Interview 15%
Academic Record and Work Experience 10%

Total MBA fee: INR 3,36,000 for the full 2-year course.

The fees mentioned above are subject to revision. Contact GNLU or visit gnlu.ac.in for exact fee details.

Key Insight: The MBA combines management study with business law. Since a legal aptitude test is part of admission, students with some legal awareness may have an advantage even if they are not law graduates.

How to Apply for MBA at GNLU?

  1. Appear for CAT 2026, CMAT, or MAT.
  2. Visit gnlu.ac.in and complete the GNLU MBA application form when it is released.
  3. Take the legal aptitude test at the GNLU Gandhinagar campus.
  4. Attend the GD/PI round on the scheduled date.
  5. Accept the admission offer and pay the fee within the given deadline.

GNLU Scholarships and Financial Assistance

GNLU Gandhinagar supports students through merit-based and need-based scholarships across its main programmes.

  • GNLU Academic Star Scholarship: Students with CLAT All India rank 1 to 20 receive a 100% tuition fee waiver. Students with rank 21 to 40 receive a 50% tuition fee waiver. Students do not need to apply separately during admission.
  • GNLU GLASS (Gujarat Legal Aid and Scholarship Scheme): This scheme gives financial support to UG students who commit to working in litigation after graduating from GNLU.
  • Central Sector SC Scholarship: This government scheme is for SC candidates. Students apply through tcs.dosje.gov.in.
  • Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme: This Gujarat government scholarship accepts applications through scholarships.gujarat.gov.in.
  • National Scholarship Portal: Central and state scholarship schemes are available through scholarships.gov.in.

GNLU Admission FAQs

Ques. Can students join GNLU UG law courses without CLAT?

Ans. No. Indian candidates need a valid CLAT UG rank for BA LLB, BCom LLB, BBA LLB, BSc LLB, and BSW LLB at GNLU. The university does not offer a direct admission route for these courses. Only Foreign Nationals are exempt from CLAT.

Ques. What CLAT 2026 rank closed General category admission at GNLU?

Ans. In Round 2 of Consortium counselling, GNLU Gandhinagar closed the CLAT 2026 All India General category at rank 392. The OBC-NCL closing rank was 1,952, the SC closing rank was 5,446, and the ST closing rank was 8,797.

Ques. How much does the 5-year UG law course cost at GNLU?

Ans. The full fee for any 5-year integrated UG law programme at GNLU Gandhinagar is INR 12,22,000 for the complete course, based on 2026 fee data. Since fees may change each year, students should check gnlu.ac.in before applying.

Ques. Does Gujarat domicile help in GNLU admission?

Ans. Yes. GNLU keeps 25% horizontal reservation for Gujarat domicile candidates across categories. These students are considered in the domicile pool, where the effective closing rank is usually higher than the pure All India quota. Students should check the domicile merit list on consortiumofnlus.ac.in for the exact year-wise cutoff.

Ques. Who is eligible for the GNLU LLM course?

Ans. Applicants must have an LLB or equivalent law degree from a recognised university with at least 50% marks, or 45% for SC/ST candidates. A valid CLAT PG rank is required. Final-year LLB students can apply provisionally and must submit the final marksheet before the document deadline.

Ques. Which entrance scores are used for GNLU MBA admission?

Ans. GNLU accepts CAT, CMAT, or MAT scores for MBA admission in Financial Management and Business Laws. The entrance score carries 60% weightage. The legal aptitude test carries 15%, GD/PI carries 15%, and academic record with work experience carries 10%.

Ques. Is there any management quota at GNLU?

Ans. No. GNLU Gandhinagar does not have a management quota or direct admission system. UG and LLM seats are allotted through CLAT Consortium counselling, while MBA seats are filled through a merit process based on CAT, CMAT, or MAT with GD/PI.

Ques. Who gets the GNLU Academic Star Scholarship?

Ans. The scholarship is given according to CLAT UG All India rank. Rank 1 to 20 students get a 100% tuition fee waiver, and rank 21 to 40 students get a 50% tuition fee waiver. GNLU applies this scholarship automatically at admission, so no separate form is needed.

Ques. What choices are available in the GNLU LLM programme?

Ans. GNLU offers 4 LLM specialisations: Corporate and Business Law, Constitutional and Administrative Law, Intellectual Property Laws, and Criminal Law and Security Law. Students select the specialisation during Consortium counselling registration.

Ques. How many seats does GNLU offer for LLM?

Ans. GNLU LLM has 64 seats and 3 supernumerary seats. The regular distribution is Unreserved (26), SC (8), ST (4), OBC-NCL (14), EWS (5), NRI (5), and Foreign National (2). The supernumerary seats include J&K residents (1) and North East India (2).