Chanakya National Law University

Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) was established in 2006 under the Chanakya National Law University Act, 2006, as the first National Law University in Bihar. Located in Nyaya Nagar, Mithapur, Patna, the university functions as an autonomous Public institution dedicated to legal education and research. CNLU has earned recognition as one of India's premier law universities, consistently ranked among the top National Law Universities in the country. The university holds a distinguished position with Rank 20 in the NIRF Law Rankings 2025, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and holistic legal education. The university is recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' grade. CNLU offers a comprehensive range of legal education programmes spanning undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, including the flagship five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programmes, LL.M. with various specializations, and Ph.D. programmes in law. The university also conducts diploma and certificate courses in specialized areas of law to cater to diverse learning needs. Admission to undergraduate programmes is conducted through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), while postgraduate admissions are based on CLAT PG scores. The university also accepts scores from other relevant entrance examinations for specific programmes. CNLU's curriculum emphasizes experiential learning, clinical legal education, moot court competitions, and research-oriented pedagogy, preparing students for diverse careers in legal practice, judiciary, academia, corporate law, and public service. The institution maintains strong ties with the legal fraternity, judiciary, and leading law firms, ensuring excellent placement opportunities and professional development for its students.