Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) Gandhinagar charges total programme fees from INR 10,000 for the Diploma Course in Indian History to INR 12.22 Lakhs for each five-year integrated law degree. The major programmes include BA LLB, LLM, and MBA (Financial Management and Business Laws). The 2026-27 fee details also include tuition, hostel, mess, infrastructure, application, and other course-related charges wherever stated by the university.

  • GNLU offers 5 five-year integrated law degrees, one LLM, an MBA in Financial Management and Business Laws, Ph.D. programmes in 9 disciplines, and certificate and diploma programmes.
  • The lowest listed fee is INR 10,000 for the Diploma in Indian History, while the highest listed fee is INR 12.22 Lakhs for the five-year integrated UG law programmes.
  • BA LLB, BBA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB, and BSW LLB all have the same total fee of INR 12.22 Lakhs.
  • For 2026-27, UG students pay INR 2,72,000 annually, including tuition, hostel, mess, and infrastructure charges in one amount.
  • The MBA fee is INR 3.36 Lakhs, making it one of the lower-cost MBA options offered by a national law university in India.
  • PG Diploma course fees fall between INR 15,000 and INR 45,000. These courses are open to eligible graduates from relevant fields and do not require CLAT.

GNLU Gandhinagar Courses and Fees 2026-27

GNLU Gandhinagar has integrated law, postgraduate, doctoral, PG Diploma, and diploma courses listed in its 2026-27 fee structure. The five integrated law courses carry one common total fee. The LLM, MBA, Ph.D., PG Diploma, and diploma programmes follow separate fee slabs.

LevelCourseTotal Fee
UGBA LLB (Hons.)INR 12.22 Lakhs
UGBBA LLB (Hons.)INR 12.22 Lakhs
UGBCom LLB (Hons.)INR 12.22 Lakhs
UGBSc LLB (Hons.)INR 12.22 Lakhs
UGBSW LLB (Hons.)INR 12.22 Lakhs
PGMaster of Laws (LLM)INR 2.62 Lakhs
PGMBA (Financial Management and Business Laws)INR 3.36 Lakhs
Ph.D.Ph.D. in Law / Economics / History / Management / Physics / Political Science / Social Work / Sociology / BotanyINR 5.99 Lakhs to INR 11.88 Lakhs
PG DiplomaPG Diploma in Medical Law and EthicsINR 45,000
PG DiplomaPG Diploma in Intellectual Property RightsINR 25,000
PG DiplomaPG Diploma in BiotechnologyINR 15,000
DiplomaDiploma Course in Indian HistoryINR 10,000

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

GNLU Gandhinagar UG Fees 2026-27

GNLU was set up under the GNLU Act, 2003 and runs a residential campus in Gandhinagar. Its 5 integrated law programmes are five-year degrees taught over 10 semesters. CLAT is the admission route for all 5 programmes. The total fee remains INR 12.22 Lakhs for every stream, so students pay the same amount for Arts, Business Administration, Commerce, Science, or Social Work with LLB. Both the Gandhinagar and Silvassa campuses follow this same 2026-27 fee structure.

The 2026-27 annual UG fee is INR 2,72,000. This amount includes tuition, hostel, mess, and infrastructure charges. Hostel stay is compulsory for most students in the starting years. Students do not get separate hostel or mess bills outside the annual fee, except electricity, which is charged according to actual use.

GNLU Integrated Law Programme Total Fees

Programme GroupCourses IncludedTotal FeeAdmission Mode
Five-year integrated law programmesBA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.), BCom LLB (Hons.), BSc LLB (Hons.), BSW LLB (Hons.)INR 12.22 Lakhs eachCLAT

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Annual Fee Components for UG Integrated Law Programmes 2026-27

Fee Head2026-27 Annual Amount
Tuition FeeINR 1,32,000
Infrastructure and Academic Facility FeesINR 52,000
Mess FeeINR 42,000
Hostel FeeINR 24,000
Admission and Alumni Fund, first year onlyINR 17,000
Total, First YearINR 2,72,000

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GNLU Gandhinagar PG Fees 2026-27

GNLU offers the one-year LLM and the two-year MBA (Financial Management and Business Laws) at the postgraduate level. The LLM fee is INR 2.62 Lakhs, while the MBA fee is INR 3.36 Lakhs. PG students follow a fee structure that includes tuition, hostel, and mess charges, with a mess charge of INR 46,200 for 2026-27.

CourseDurationTotal FeeAdmission Details
Master of Laws (LLM)1 year, 2 semestersINR 2.62 LakhsThrough CLAT PG or GNLU entrance process as notified each academic year
MBA (Financial Management and Business Laws)2 yearsINR 3.36 LakhsThrough CAT scores

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The LLM includes specialisations in constitutional law, criminal law, intellectual property rights, international law, and business law. Students need an LLB or an equivalent degree with the minimum percentage mentioned in the admission notification.

The MBA combines management study with financial, regulatory, and legal subjects. CAT 2026 registration is open from August 3 to September 15, 2026, and the CAT 2026 exam is scheduled on November 29, 2026. The programme is held on the residential GNLU campus. Graduates can seek roles in corporate law, financial compliance, and regulatory affairs.

GNLU Gandhinagar Ph.D. Fees 2026-27

GNLU has doctoral programmes in 9 subjects: Law, Economics, History, Management, Physics, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology, and Botany. The fee changes by enrolment mode and ranges from INR 5.99 Lakhs to INR 11.88 Lakhs. The variation is linked to full-time, part-time, or executive doctoral tracks.

ProgrammeDisciplinesFee RangeAdmission ProcessMinimum Duration
Ph.D.Law, Economics, History, Management, Physics, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology, BotanyINR 5.99 Lakhs to INR 11.88 LakhsResearch aptitude test and interview conducted by GNLU3 years for full-time candidates

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Research work at GNLU covers legal studies, social sciences, and natural sciences. This makes its Ph.D. basket wider than many national law universities.

GNLU Gandhinagar Certificate and Diploma Fees 2026-27

GNLU also offers low-cost short programmes and diploma credentials. The PG Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics costs INR 45,000 and covers health law, ethics, and medical practice for doctors and healthcare administrators who need legal understanding. The PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights costs INR 25,000 and covers patents, trademarks, and copyright. The PG Diploma in Biotechnology has a fee of INR 15,000. The Diploma Course in Indian History costs INR 10,000 and does not require a law background.

Credential TypeCourseTotal Fee
PG DiplomaPG Diploma in Medical Law and EthicsINR 45,000
PG DiplomaPG Diploma in Intellectual Property RightsINR 25,000
PG DiplomaPG Diploma in BiotechnologyINR 15,000
DiplomaDiploma Course in Indian HistoryINR 10,000

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

GNLU Gandhinagar Application Fees

GNLU integrated law admission is based on CLAT, which is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities. Students pay the CLAT application fee to the Consortium, not as a separate GNLU institute-level charge. For 2026-27 admission, the CLAT registration fee was INR 4,000 for General category students and INR 3,500 for SC, ST, PwD, and BPL candidates. CLAT PG is used for LLM admission, and its registration fee follows the Consortium schedule. GNLU does not collect a separate institute-level application fee for CLAT or CLAT PG-based admission.

  • CLAT (UG) registration fee: INR 4,000 for General category and INR 3,500 for SC/ST/PwD/BPL candidates, paid to the Consortium of NLUs
  • CLAT PG (LLM) registration fee: as per Consortium schedule, paid to the Consortium
  • MBA admission: through CAT, with registration fee paid to the conducting IIM
  • Ph.D. admission fee: notified by GNLU on gnlu.ac.in every year

Students should check the latest admission fee schedule on gnlu.ac.in and consortiumofnlus.ac.in before applying.

GNLU Gandhinagar Hostel and Mess Fees 2026-27

GNLU includes hostel and mess charges in the annual programme fee instead of billing them as separate regular charges. For UG integrated law students, the yearly hostel fee is INR 24,000 and the yearly mess fee is INR 42,000. Both are part of the INR 2,72,000 annual UG fee. For LLM and MBA students, the mess charge is INR 46,200 per year. The campus has separate hostels for male and female students. Girls may get private room options from the second year. Electricity is billed separately as per actual consumption. Students can check the latest hostel notice on gnlu.ac.in.

Fee HeadApplicable ProgrammesAmount
Hostel feeUG integrated law, 5-year programmesINR 24,000 per year
Mess feeUG integrated law, 5-year programmesINR 42,000 per year
Mess feeLLM, MBAINR 46,200 per year
ElectricityAll residential programmesActuals

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GNLU Gandhinagar Courses and Fees FAQs

Ques. How much does BA LLB cost at GNLU Gandhinagar?

Ans. BA LLB (Hons.) at GNLU has a total five-year fee of INR 12.22 Lakhs. For 2026-27, the first-year annual fee is INR 2,72,000, which includes tuition, hostel, mess, infrastructure, and one-time first-year charges of INR 17,000.

Ques. Is the fee different for different five-year law streams at GNLU?

Ans. No. BA LLB, BBA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB, and BSW LLB each cost INR 12.22 Lakhs for the full five-year course. The undergraduate stream paired with LLB does not change the total fee.

Ques. What is the yearly fee for GNLU integrated law courses?

Ans. The first-year fee for UG integrated law programmes at GNLU is INR 2,72,000 for 2026-27. It includes tuition of INR 1,32,000, infrastructure and academic facility fees of INR 52,000, mess fee of INR 42,000, hostel fee of INR 24,000, and first-year charges of INR 17,000. The full five-year fee is INR 12.22 Lakhs.

Ques. What fee does GNLU charge for LLM?

Ans. The one-year LLM at GNLU costs INR 2.62 Lakhs. The 2026-27 annual PG fee is INR 2,76,200 and includes tuition, hostel, and a mess charge of INR 46,200. Admission is based on CLAT PG or the GNLU entrance process announced for that year.

Ques. What is the total fee for the GNLU MBA?

Ans. GNLU charges INR 3.36 Lakhs for the full MBA (Financial Management and Business Laws) programme. Admission is through CAT scores, and the CAT 2026 exam date is November 29, 2026.

Ques. What is the fee range for Ph.D. at GNLU?

Ans. GNLU Ph.D. fees range from INR 5.99 Lakhs to INR 11.88 Lakhs, based on the mode of enrolment. The subjects include Law, Economics, History, Management, Political Science, Sociology, Social Work, Physics, and Botany. Students are selected through a research aptitude test and interview.

Ques. Does GNLU collect a separate CLAT application fee?

Ans. No. CLAT registration fees are paid to the Consortium of NLUs. For the 2026-27 cycle, the fee was INR 4,000 for General category students and INR 3,500 for SC/ST/PwD/BPL candidates. GNLU does not take an extra institute-level application fee for CLAT-based admission.

Ques. How much are hostel and mess charges at GNLU Gandhinagar?

Ans. For UG students, the hostel fee is INR 24,000 per year and it is already part of the annual programme fee of INR 2,72,000. The mess fee is INR 42,000 per year for UG students and INR 46,200 per year for PG students. Electricity is charged separately on actual use.

Ques. Is hostel included in the GNLU total fee?

Ans. Yes. GNLU includes hostel and mess charges in the annual programme fee. The UG annual fee of INR 2,72,000 already includes hostel fee of INR 24,000 and mess fee of INR 42,000. The five-year total fee of INR 12.22 Lakhs also includes hostel and mess charges across the programme.

Ques. What are the fees for PG Diploma courses at GNLU?

Ans. GNLU offers PG Diploma courses in Medical Law and Ethics for INR 45,000, Intellectual Property Rights for INR 25,000, and Biotechnology for INR 15,000. The Diploma Course in Indian History costs INR 10,000. These courses do not need a CLAT score for admission.