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NIRF Rank #31 in Law

LL.M. at Chanakya National Law University

2-year postgraduate law program · NIRF #31 · Patna

Cohort Size

40 Seats

Small batch = tighter peer networks and more faculty access.

Key numbers

NIRF Law Rank

#31

Average CTC

₹5.5 LPA

Placement Rate

55%

Duration

24 Months

Your 2-Year LL.M. Journey

  1. Year +0

    Year 1: Core Coursework

    Constitutional, Corporate & Commercial, and Criminal Law papers.

  2. Year +1

    Year 2: Research & Seminars

    Seminar presentations, specialization tracks, and dissertation writing.

  3. Year +2

    Graduation

    Dissertation submission + viva. Exit options: firms, judiciary, PhD, or policy roles.

Placement · 2025

Where graduates land

Placement rate

55%

Top recruiters

Law firmsCorporate legal departmentsAcademic institutionsJudicial services

Investment

₹2.4L total

~₹1.2L per year

  • Tuition Fee₹1,20,000per year

Are you eligible?

  • Academic Qualification

    LL.B. or equivalent law degree from a recognized university.

Entrance exams

CLAT PG
info

Entrance-Only Admission

Admission is strictly through CLAT PG scores—no direct entry. If you’re not prepping for CLAT PG yet, clock’s ticking. Scholarships and hostel facilities are available on campus.

The verdict

Good fit

CNLU’s LL.M. is a solid, budget-friendly pick if you want an NLU tag without the sky-high fees of top-tier campuses. The 55% placement rate and ₹5.5 L average CTC are modest but functional for litigation, academia, and mid-market corporate roles. It’s especially worth it if you’re targeting East India or judicial services. Skip only if you’re gunning for Big Law exclusively—then aim higher.

Matches what you said

  • ✓ Affordable NLU education
  • ✓ Constitutional/Corporate law research
  • ✓ Hostel & scholarship support

Doesn't match

  • ✗ Guaranteed Big Law placement
  • ✗ Metropolitan campus life
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