MNLU Mumbai admission to UG and PG courses are done via CLAT. The Maharashtra National Law University offers a five-year BA.LL.B.(Hons) course, a one-year LL.M. course, MA, MBA and Ph.D. degrees in law. Additionally, MNLU Mumbai also offers certificate and PG diploma courses in a wide variety of disciplines.

  • For admission to the BA LL.B course, candidates must pass 10+2 with 45% marks or its equivalent grade and 40% marks or equivalent in case of SC / ST categories.
  • LL.B. graduates are eligible to apply for a one-year LL.M. degree.
  • MNLU Mumbai Admissions are strictly based on scores obtained in the CLAT exam.
  • Ph.D. admissions will be based on the performance in postgraduation and PAT scores or equivalent entrance tests such as UGC-NET, JRF, CSIR, SLET, GATE.

MNLU Mumbai BA LL.B (Hons) Admission 2025

MNLU Mumbai offers admission to its 5-year integrated BALLB (Hons) undergraduate program through the Common Law Admission Test.

MNLU BA LL.B (Hons) Admission Highlights
Eligibility Candidates are required to attain a minimum of 45% marks in their 10+2 examination from a recognized board
Tuition Fees  Maharashtra Domiciled students: INR 54,263
All India Students: INR 72,188
Selection Process Selection to BA LL.B course is based on CLAT
Seats 100
How to Apply? MNLU Mumbai Applications for BA LL.B Hons has to be submitted Online only from website consortiumofnlus.ac.in

MNLU Mumbai LL.M Admission 2025

MNLU Mumbai offers LL.M in Corporate and Commercial Laws, Constitutional & Administrative Law, Maritime Law. Each specialization will only have a minimum of 10 candidates and a maximum of upto 30 students. Additionally, MNLU Mumbai also offers 1 year LL.M. (Investment and Securities Laws) in association with National Institute of Security Management (NiSM).

MNLU LL.M Admission Highlights
Eligibility LL.B Degree or an equivalent with 50% of marks for general and 45% marks or its equivalent grade for SC/ST Category. Candidates appearing for or awaiting results of the qualifying examination can also apply. Those working with regulators (SEBI, RBI, PFRDA, IRDA, IBBI, CCI), market infrastructure institutions (NSE, BSE, MCX, NSDL, CDSL), banks, financial institutions, or as advocates for a period of three years or more are eligible to apply for the LL.M. in Investment & Securities Law
Fees  Other specializations: INR 3,79,266
LL.M. (Investment and Securities Laws): INR 2,36,000
LL.M (Executives): INR 60,000
Specializations Corporate and Commercial Laws, Constitutional & Administrative Law, Maritime Law, LL.M. (Investment and Securities Laws) in association with National Institute of Security Management (NiSM)
Selection Process CLAT
Seats 50
How to Apply? New users must click on http://slims.nism.ac.in/ to register. Upon successful registration, a User ID and Password will be sent to your registered mobile number and email ID. After registering, you can log in, complete the application form, and pay the application fee online. The application fee is INR 1,000, which includes the cost of an online All India Admission Test. Industry-sponsored candidates, foreign nationals, and NRIs are selected based on a separate All India Admission Test or interview

MNLU Mumbai MBA Admission 2025

The Centre for Law and Management at Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai offers a two-year, full-time MBA program specializing in Corporate Finance, Banking, and Law. The MBA Course is open to learners of all ages and disciplines with a maximum intake of 50 students.

MNLU MBA Admission Highlights
Eligibility Candidates are required to hold a UGC recognized three years degree in any discipline or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% of marks or its equivalent grade in case of candidates belonging to General categories and 45% of marks for SC / ST categories
Total fees  INR 5 Lakhs
Specializations Corporate Finance, Banking, and Law
Selection Process CAT / XAT / MAT / ATMA / CMAT / GMAT / MHCET
Seats 50 seats
How to Apply? Candidates need to register for the course on the official website of MNLU Mumbai by paying an application fee of INR 2,000 (non-refundable). 

MNLU Mumbai MA Admission 2025

Maharashtra National Law University launched a two-year MA in Meditation and conflict resolution in 2020-21. This innovative program received a tremendous response and has grown in popularity over the past two years. Based on the experience and feedback from the first two batches, the university has restructured and enhanced the program, transforming it into a comprehensive and intensive postgraduate program in mediation. The restructured program is set to be offered from 2023-25.

MNLU MA Admission Highlights
Eligibility Candidates are required to hold a degree in any discipline
Total Fees INR 1,75,000
Specialization Mediation and Conflict Resolution
Selection Process Based on merit
Seats 30 seats 
How to Apply? Candidates need to register for the MA program on the official website. The Registration link can be found on the website under the courses tab: https://forms.gle/Yd8KCVr3htDk3mvW6. Rs.1,500 Non-Refundable fees should be paid as the application fee

MNLU Mumbai Ph.D Admission 2025

MNLU Mumbai offers Ph.D in Law in two categories. Students can enroll as a full-time candidate or a part-time candidate for the Ph.D. degree. The Ph.D degree is offered for a maximum period of six years, in which a part-time candidate or full-time candfidate shall complete the research work and submit it for evaluation.

MNLU Ph.D Admission Highlights
Eligibility Master’s degree in Law with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7- point scale
1st year fees  INR 312,000
Selection Process Selection to Ph.D will include an offline PAT entrance test and a personal interview held at the University’s campus. However, students who have qualified UGC-NET, JRF, CSIR, SLET, GATE, and M.Phil qualified candidates will be exempted from appearing in the Ph.D. Admission Test (PAT) but will have to submit the research proposal and shall appear for the Personal Interview
How to Apply?

The application form is available at https://forms.gle/6doQkyWNf1PrbeBL8. Payment can be made through this link. Candidates must bring the completed application form, self-attested photocopies of supporting documents, and proof of online payment to the personal interview. The application fee is Rs. 2000 for General/OBC/EWS categories and Rs. 1000 for SC/ST category students

MNLU Mumbai Cutoff 2024

MNLU Mumbai CLAT Cutoff 2024 has been announced for the 5-year integrated LLB and one-year LLM courses. The cutoff was finalized after Round 5 of the admissions list. For the BA LLB (Hons) program, the closing rank for general AI category candidates was 547 in Round 1 and 590 in the last round.

For the LLM course, the closing ranks were 700 in Round 1 and 782 in the final round. Candidates can refer to the table below to see the MNLU Mumbai Cut off for the general category by course. 

MNLU Mumbai CLAT PG Cutoff 2024 

Courses Round 1 Round 2 Round 5
LL.M. 700 717 782
LL.M. Investment and Securities Law 700 717 782

MNLU CLAT Cutoff 2024 

Courses Round 1 Round 2 Round 4 Round 5
BALLB Hons. 547 560 587 632

MNLU Mumbai Admission 2025 FAQs

Ques. What are the PG Diploma programs available at MNLU Mumbai?

Ans. Mumbai's Maharashtra National Law University offers PG Diploma in Litigation Lawyering and Law Firm Management, PG Diploma in crime investigation, forensic science and medical jurisprudence, a PG Diploma course in GST Law, and many more.

Ques. What are the fees for MBA and MA courses at MNLU?

Ans. Admissions to MNLU are done online. Candidates can apply online using the university's official website. The full fee for the MBA program is INR 5,00,000. The fee for each semester is INR 125,000. The fees for the full two-year MA program are INR 1, 75,000 (INR 95,000 for 1st year & INR 80,000 for the 2nd year).

Ques. What is the structure of PAT for admission to Ph.D course at MNLU Mumbai?

Ans. The entrance test (PAT) will assess candidates' abilities in Subject Knowledge of Law and Research Methodology. The test will include a mix of short-answer questions, essay-type questions, and multiple-choice questions. Topics covered may include Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, International Law, Human Rights Law, Contract Law, Personal Laws, Criminal Law, Environmental Law, Corporate Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Intellectual Property Rights. The PAT will follow this scheme:

  • Research Aptitude – 50 Marks
  • Essays/Answers on Relevant Topics Related to Law/Other Disciplines – 50 Marks

Candidates who are shortlisted based on the entrance test will be required to submit a research proposal. Selection for admission will be evaluated based on a 70% weightage for the written test and 30% for the interview. 

Ques. Are there any reserved seats for female candidates at MNLU Mumbai?

Ans. Yes, 30% of the seats are dedicated to women and 5% are reserved for individuals with disabilities.

Ques. Which entrance exam is accepted for BA-LLB admission at MNLU Mumbai?

Ans. BA LLB Admission at MNLU is strictly based on candidates' CLAT performance.