GNLU Gadhinagar has not released its 2025 placement report yet. As per the NIRF 2025 Report, the 2024 placement cycle recorded 218 placed students, including UG 5-year and PG 1-year students. The median package stood at INR 18 LPA for UG 5-year students and INR 6.2 LPA for PG 1-year students.

The placement and internship network at GNLU Gandhinagar includes law firms, corporate companies, public institutions, courts, research bodies and policy organisations. Major recruiters and internship hosts include AZB & Partners, Khaitan & Co., Trilegal, IndusLaw, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, BSK Legal, Wadia Ghandy & Co. and CSL Chambers.

GNLU Gandhinagar Placement Highlights 2026

The table below shows the main GNLU Gandhinagar placement figures reported in NIRF 2025 for the 2023-24 academic year.

Program Academic Year No. of Students Graduating No. of Students Placed Median Salary
UG (5-Year) 2023-24 181 175 INR 18 LPA
PG (1-Year) 67 43 INR 6.2 LPA

GNLU Gandhinagar UG Placement 2026

For the UG 5-year programme, NIRF 2025 shows placement data for three academic years. The newest figures are listed first.

Academic Year No. of Students Graduating No. of Students Placed Median Salary
2023-24 181 175 INR 18.00 LPA
2022-23 175 163 INR 16.00 LPA
2021-22 177 116 INR 15.40 LPA

GNLU Gandhinagar PG Placement 2026

The PG 1-year placement record from NIRF 2025 is given below, with the latest academic year placed at the top.

Academic Year No. of Students Graduating No. of Students Placed Median Salary
2023-24 67 43 INR 6.20 LPA
2022-23 63 52 INR 6.00 LPA
2021-22 64 35 INR 4.20 LPA

GNLU Gandhinagar supports students with internship and placement opportunities. Internships in tier-1 law firms, corporate firms and NGOs, including Khaitan, AZB Partners, CAM, SAM and Trilegal, are mainly offered to students with strong batch ranks and good interview performance.

Students become eligible for placements after the 4th year. Some students also receive pre-placement offers. The university conducts mock interviews and CV workshops, while placements include law firms, companies such as Adani, ICICI Bank and Tata, and other options. Some students choose not to sit for placements because they prepare for government exams or the judiciary.

GNLU Gandhinagar Internship Highlights 2026

Internships are an important part of the GNLU placement system. The 2025 internship details include recruiter count, common domains, host organisations and research options.

Particulars Details
Total Recruiters 70+
Top Internship Domains Supreme Court & High Court Clerkships, Corporate Law, Policy & Research, PSU Legal Departments
Notable Internship Hosts Justice Surya Kant (SC), Justice Hima Kohli (SC), Gujarat High Court, SEBI, RBI, ONGC, Khaitan & Co., AZB & Partners, Deloitte, Accenture, ICICI Bank
Research Opportunities With Professors, Think Tanks, Regulatory Bodies, Senior Advocates

GNLU Placement FAQs

Ques. What types of non-legal roles do GNLU graduates secure?

Ans. GNLU graduates also enter fields beyond regular law firm jobs. They may work in consulting, corporate strategy, policy research, banking, compliance and government regulatory bodies. These jobs use legal understanding along with analytical and problem-solving skills. Openings may come from private companies, NGOs and public institutions, based on a student's interest and skill set.

Ques. How much does academic performance impact placements at GNLU?

Ans. Marks matter during shortlisting, but recruiters also look closely at internships, practical exposure and overall skills. GNLU gives students experience through moot courts, internships, legal clinics and research work. Placement decisions usually depend on this mix of classroom performance and hands-on learning.

Ques. Are internships important for placements at GNLU?

Ans. Yes. Internships add strong value to a student's profile. Work experience with law firms, companies and NGOs helps students build practical knowledge and shows recruiters that they are ready for workplace tasks. Good internship experience can improve placement chances.

GNLU Gandhinagar Top Recruiters 2026

GNLU Gandhinagar students get recruitment opportunities across law firms, corporate and PSU organisations, litigation, advocacy, research and policy sectors. The 2025 recruiter list by sector is given below.

Sector Recruiters
Law Firms AZB & Partners, Khaitan & Co., Trilegal, IndusLaw, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, BSK Legal, Wadia Ghandy & Co., CSL Chambers
Corporates / PSU HDFC Ltd, ICICI Bank, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, SEBI, RBI, Competition Commission of India (CCI), Ministry of Law & Justice, Indian Oil Corporation, BHEL, Coal India, Gujarat Gas
Litigation & Advocacy Chambers of Senior Advocates, Gujarat High Court, Supreme Court Advocates
Research & Policy Think Tanks, Academic Institutions, Policy Research Organizations

GNLU Recruiters FAQs

Ques. Are international opportunities available through recruiters?

Ans. Yes, some major law firms and consulting companies offer international assignments, internships or joint projects. These opportunities are highly competitive. Selection usually depends on merit, academic record and the full assessment made during recruitment.

Ques. How do recruiters select candidates at GNLU?

Ans. Recruiters usually use written tests, group discussions and personal interviews. Some firms also test practical problem-solving through case studies, simulations or similar tasks so they can judge how ready a student is for real workplace situations.

GNLU Gandhinagar Placement Timeline 2026

  • Pre-Placement Internships: April - July
  • Recruiter Engagements: August - September
  • Final Placement Interviews: November - December
  • PPO Conversion Announcements: January