Chanakya National Law University (CNLU)

Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), established in 2006, is a prestigious public central university located in Patna, Bihar. The university was established under the Chanakya National Law University Act, 2006, by the Government of Bihar to provide quality legal education in the state. Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI). The university has consistently maintained its position among the top National Law Universities in India and offers a comprehensive range of legal education programmes. Spread across a modern campus, Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) offers courses at Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD levels, including the flagship B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and integrated programmes. Admissions to Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) are primarily conducted through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, whilst PhD admissions are conducted through the university's entrance examination. The university has established itself as a premier institution for legal education, research, and advocacy in Eastern India, with a focus on social justice, human rights, and constitutional law. Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) boasts a strong placement record with leading law firms, corporate houses, judiciary, and public sector undertakings recruiting its graduates regularly.