Chanakya National Law University, Patna

Chanakya National Law University, Patna (CNLU Patna) was established in 2006 under the Chanakya National Law University Act, 2006, by the Government of Bihar. Located in Mithapur, Patna, Bihar, the university stands as the first National Law University in the state and one of the premier legal education institutions in Eastern India. CNLU Patna is a Public institution operating under state legislation with autonomous status in academic and administrative matters. The university is recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC), ensuring its academic programmes meet national standards. CNLU Patna has consistently maintained its position among India's leading law universities, featuring prominently in the NIRF Law Rankings 2025 and other national assessments of legal education quality. The university offers comprehensive legal education spanning Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Research programmes, including the flagship five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme, one-year LL.M. programme, and doctoral research opportunities in various specialisations of law. Admission to CNLU Patna's undergraduate programme is conducted through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), whilst postgraduate admissions are based on CLAT PG scores. The university emphasises a holistic approach to legal education, combining rigorous academic training with practical exposure through moot courts, legal aid clinics, internships, and research initiatives. CNLU Patna's curriculum integrates traditional legal subjects with contemporary areas such as intellectual property rights, cyber law, environmental law, and international trade law, preparing students for diverse career paths in litigation, corporate law, judiciary, academia, and public service. The university's commitment to academic excellence, research, and social justice has established it as a significant contributor to legal education and reform in India.