About Gujarat National Law University
Gujarat National Law University in Gandhinagar, set up by a 2003 state Act, offers five-year integrated law degrees through CLAT, a one-year LL.M. and PhD.
Gujarat National Law University was created by the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003 and has its campus on the Knowledge Corridor at Koba, Gandhinagar. Its undergraduate side has five integrated LL.B. (Hons) programmes, combined with BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA and BSW, with 193 regular seats filled mostly through CLAT. It also runs a one-year LL.M., several PG diplomas in areas such as intellectual property and medical law, and a PhD programme with its own admission test (GPAT). A quarter of the All India seats are set aside for Gujarat domicile candidates.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws Accepts: CLAT |
Full-time | 5 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Laws Accepts: CLAT |
Full-time | 1 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy Accepts: GPAT |
Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test
UG and LL.M. seats are filled through CLAT ranks. NRI, J&K and North East candidates also fill a separate expression of interest form, while foreign nationals and sports quota candidates apply directly. PhD admission uses the GNLU PhD Admission Test (GPAT).
Typical eligibility
- Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws: Studying in: Class 12; At least 45% marks in Class 12
- Master of Laws: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; LL.B. or equivalent law degree; final-year LL.B. students may apply
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Other colleges in Gandhinagar
Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University
Frequently asked questions
How do I get admission to GNLU?
Through CLAT for the integrated LL.B. programmes and the LL.M.
How many UG seats are there?
193 regular seats, plus supernumerary seats.
Is there a Gujarat domicile quota?
Yes, 25 percent of All India seats are for Gujarat domicile candidates.
How is PhD admission done?
Through the GNLU PhD Admission Test (GPAT).
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Gujarat National Law University · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Under Graduate Programme - GNLU · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Ph.D. Programme - GNLU · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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