Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar conducts GNLU Admission 2026 mainly through entrance scores and counselling. The 5-year integrated law courses and the 1-year LLM use CLAT scores, while the MBA accepts CAT, CMAT, or MAT scores followed by GNLU rounds.

Students can choose courses such as BA LLB (Hons) and LLM. The total fee is INR 12,22,000 for the 5-year UG programme, INR 2,62,200 for LLM, and INR 3,36,000 for MBA.

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

Admission Update:
  • For 5-year UG courses, BA LLB, BCom LLB, BBA LLB, BSc LLB, and BSW LLB, CLAT 2026 counselling is over for the 2026-27 batch. CLAT 2027 registration is open and closes on October 31, 2026 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
  • For the 1-year LLM through CLAT PG, CLAT PG 2026 counselling is complete. The next CLAT PG cycle is open and closes on October 31, 2026.
  • MBA admission in Financial Management and Business Laws is closed for 2026. CAT 2026, scheduled for November 29, 2026, will be used for the next intake cycle.
  • GNLU admits 193 UG students in each batch across its 5 integrated law streams.
  • A 25% horizontal seat reservation applies for Gujarat domicile students in every category.
  • Female candidates get 30% horizontal reservation, and PWD candidates get 5%.
  • NRI applicants use their CLAT rank and submit a separate expression of interest form. Foreign Nationals do not need CLAT and apply directly to GNLU.
  • The CLAT application fee is INR 4,000, while SC, ST, and PWD candidates pay INR 3,500.
  • Supernumerary seats are also offered for J&K residents, with 2 UG and 1 LLM seat, and for 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 only.

GNLU Admission Important Dates 2026

Event Date
CLAT 2027 registration closes October 31, 2026
CLAT 2027 exam December 6, 2026
CLAT 2027 counselling December 2026 to January 2027
CAT 2026 registration closes September 15, 2026
CAT 2026 admit card download begins November 4, 2026
CAT 2026 exam November 29, 2026
GNLU MBA application window 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)

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

GNLU 5-Year UG Admission 2026

GNLU Gandhinagar offers 5 integrated law streams at the UG level. Students are admitted through CLAT UG rank and Consortium of NLUs counselling. In CLAT 2026, the General category All India closing rank for GNLU was 392 in Round 2 for 193 seats.

  • The UG streams are BA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), BSc LLB (Hons), and BSW LLB (Hons).
  • The course runs for 5 years and is divided into 10 semesters.
  • The full 5-year programme fee is INR 12,22,000.

GNLU UG Course Fee 2026

Programme Fee
BA LLB / BCom LLB / BBA LLB / BSc LLB / BSW LLB (Hons) INR 12,22,000 for the full 5-year programme

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

GNLU UG Eligibility Criteria

The same eligibility rule applies to all 5 UG law streams. Class 12 students waiting for final results can apply provisionally, but they must submit final marks before 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

UG seats at GNLU are allotted only through Consortium counselling. The university does not hold a separate UG entrance test or interview. Seat allotment is done in merit list rounds until seats in all categories are filled.

  • Category-wise seats are All India Unreserved (79), SC (23), ST (12), OBC-NCL (42), EWS (16), NRI (16), and Foreign National (5).
  • Supernumerary seats include Sports quota (4), J&K residents (2), and North East India (5).
  • GNLU’s CLAT 2026 General All India closing rank was 392 in Round 2.
  • The OBC-NCL closing rank in CLAT 2026 was 1,952.
  • The SC closing rank in CLAT 2026 was 5,446, and the ST closing rank was 8,797.
  • Gujarat domicile students are considered within the 25% horizontal domicile pool. A General category domicile student is checked in both the All India pool and the domicile pool during counselling.

How to Apply for UG at GNLU?

  1. Apply for CLAT 2027 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in before the closing date.
  2. Pay the CLAT fee of INR 4,000, or INR 3,500 for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
  3. Take the CLAT exam, which has 120 objective questions and lasts 2 hours.
  4. After the result, join Consortium counselling and add GNLU in your preference list.
  5. Track the merit lists and pay the seat acceptance fee before the deadline.
  6. Go to GNLU Gandhinagar with original documents for verification.

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

GNLU LLM Admission 2026

GNLU Gandhinagar offers a 1-year LLM with 64 seats in 4 specialisations. Admission is based on CLAT PG rank through Consortium counselling. Students do not have to appear for any separate GNLU test or interview for LLM admission.

  • The specialisations are Corporate and Business Law, Constitutional and Administrative Law, Intellectual Property Laws, and Criminal Law and Security Law.
  • The full LLM fee is INR 2,62,200 for 1 year.

GNLU LLM Course Fee 2026

Programme Fee
LLM (1-Year) INR 2,62,200 for the full 1-year programme

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

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 can apply provisionally. CLAT PG rank through Consortium of NLUs counselling

GNLU LLM Selection Process

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

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 is declared.
  3. Add GNLU as a preference and choose your LLM specialisation.
  4. Accept the allotted seat and pay the seat acceptance fee on time.
  5. Visit GNLU Gandhinagar with original degree documents for verification.

GNLU MBA Admission 2026

GNLU Gandhinagar offers a 2-year MBA in Financial Management and Business Laws. The programme has 20 seats, with 15 for General, 3 for SC, and 2 for ST. Graduates from any stream except fine arts can apply.

MBA selection uses a combined score from CAT, CMAT, or MAT, along with a legal aptitude test, group discussion, and personal interview. CAT/CMAT/MAT scores carry the highest weight in the final score.

GNLU MBA Course Fee 2026

Programme Fee
MBA (Financial Management and Business Laws) INR 3,36,000 for the full 2-year programme

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

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 calculates the final MBA score from 4 parts. The legal aptitude test is held by GNLU at its Gandhinagar campus. The programme combines management study with corporate law, so legal awareness helps applicants even if they are not law graduates.

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%

How to Apply for MBA at GNLU?

  1. Take CAT 2026, CMAT, or MAT, based on the exam you choose.
  2. Go to gnlu.ac.in and fill out the GNLU MBA application form once it is released.
  3. Appear for the legal aptitude test at the GNLU Gandhinagar campus.
  4. Attend the GD/PI round at GNLU as per the schedule.
  5. Accept the admission offer and pay the required fee within the given deadline.

GNLU Scholarships and Financial Assistance

GNLU Gandhinagar provides scholarships based on merit and financial need for students in its major programmes.

  • GNLU Academic Star Scholarship: Students with CLAT All India rank 1 to 20 get a 100% tuition fee waiver. Rank 21 to 40 gets a 50% tuition fee waiver. Students do not need to submit a separate application during admission.
  • GNLU GLASS (Gujarat Legal Aid and Scholarship Scheme): This gives financial support to UG students who agree to build a litigation career after completing their degree from GNLU.
  • Central Sector SC Scholarship: SC candidates can apply for this government scheme through tcs.dosje.gov.in.
  • Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme: This Gujarat government scholarship is available through scholarships.gujarat.gov.in.
  • National Scholarship Portal: Central and state government scholarship schemes are listed at scholarships.gov.in.

GNLU Admission FAQs

Ques. Do Indian students need CLAT for GNLU 5-year law courses?

Ans. Yes. Indian students need a valid CLAT UG rank for BA LLB, BCom LLB, BBA LLB, BSc LLB, and BSW LLB at GNLU. There is no direct route or CLAT-free entry for Indian applicants. Only Foreign Nationals are exempt from CLAT.

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

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

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

Ans. The complete 5-year integrated law programme at GNLU Gandhinagar costs INR 12,22,000 as per 2026 fee data. The fee can change each year, so students should confirm the latest amount at gnlu.ac.in before applying.

Ques. How does Gujarat domicile reservation help in GNLU admission?

Ans. GNLU keeps 25% horizontal reservation for Gujarat domicile candidates across all categories. These students are considered in the domicile pool, which can have a higher effective closing rank than the All India quota. Students should check the domicile merit list on consortiumofnlus.ac.in for yearly cutoffs.

Ques. Who can apply for the GNLU LLM programme?

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. CLAT PG rank is required. Final-year LLB students may apply provisionally and must submit their final marksheet before the document deadline.

Ques. Which entrance scores are accepted for the GNLU MBA?

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

Ques. Is management quota admission available at GNLU?

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

Ques. Who gets the GNLU Academic Star Scholarship?

Ans. GNLU gives tuition fee waivers according to CLAT UG All India rank. Rank 1 to 20 receives a 100% tuition fee waiver, while rank 21 to 40 receives a 50% tuition fee waiver. The benefit is applied during admission, and no separate form is needed.

Ques. What specialisations are offered in GNLU LLM?

Ans. GNLU offers 4 LLM specialisations: Corporate and Business Law, Constitutional and Administrative Law, Intellectual Property Laws, and Criminal Law and Security Law. Students choose the specialisation while registering for Consortium counselling.

Ques. How many seats are available in the GNLU LLM?

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