Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU)

Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), established in 2018, is located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. As a State Public institution, DNLU represents the youngest member of the National Law Universities network in India. The university operates under the aegis of the Madhya Pradesh Government and is recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). DNLU focuses primarily on legal education whilst maintaining a commitment to excellence in research and innovation. The university has secured Rank 46 in the NIRF Law Rankings 2025, demonstrating its rapid growth and quality education standards. The institution offers comprehensive legal education programmes across Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD levels. Admissions to Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU) are primarily conducted through national-level entrance examinations including CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) for undergraduate programmes, CLAT PG for postgraduate programmes, and university-specific entrance tests for research programmes. The university emphasizes holistic legal education, combining theoretical knowledge with practical training, moot court experiences, and community engagement. DNLU is committed to producing socially conscious legal professionals equipped with contemporary legal knowledge and traditional jurisprudential wisdom.