GNLU Gandhinagar (NLU) - Gujarat National Law University Answered Questions

Yes, GNLU can be considered as a good university for placements. The the highest and median package offered during GNLU placements 2024 stood at INR 19.8 LPA and INR 16 LPA, respectively. Around 68% students were placed in the Law Firms followed by Litigations, Corporate Houses and Government Undertakings wherein 13%, 11% and 3% students were placed, respectively during GNLU placements 2024. Apart from this, the placement rate recorded during UG 5-year placements 2023 was 100%.

As a recent institution, there is not much available with regards to GNLU Silvassa's placement data for LL.M. Nonetheless, the university has a placement cell that specifically aids LL.M. students in internship and job placements. They place the students in various law firms, NGOs, and other legal or governmental institutions to further the students’ careers. Although the placement network of GNLU Silvassa is still being developed, it has the advantage of the good standing of GNLU, which can make it easier for the students to get good placements in future. For precise information, it is better to inquire at the placement cell of the university. The programme of the LL.M. programme at GNLU Silvassa aims at producing legal scholars and practitioners who have a solid foundation in legal doctrine together with practical skills, where students are also availed of internship and placement service through a dedicated cell. In as much as it is a new campus and there are scanty placement statistics for GNLU Silvassa, the universities efforts are directed towards helping LL.M. students get Law firms as well as government and other agencies for work. The students are also able to take advantage of the GNLU brand and its focus on practicals, which is likely to enhance their employability in the legal profession. For further information, it’s better to get in touch with the placement cell.

Admission to the BBA LL.B. (Hons) programme in Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) Silvassa is subject to the following requirements: 1. Applicants must have an Educational Qualification acceptable for university admission. In this regard, the applicants are required to have completed higher secondary schooling (10+2) or its equivalent from a recognised board. 2. Minimum Marks: For all other category candidates a minimum aggregate of 45% is required and for SC/ST candidates a minimum of 40% is required. 3. Admission Test: Admission will require a qualifying score in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) which is the main criteria of admission to GNLU, its campuses and also its affiliates. It is advisable to visit GNLU Silvassa’s official website for any changes on the eligibility and how to apply for the school.

From its inception as a new campus of Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), GNLU Silvassa focuses on the development of legal education in general and in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu in particular. It seeks to provide quality education and enhancement of skill sets to the students from the region which in turn would help enhance the growth pattern in the legal and allied areas or fields of study. Nevertheless, as it is quite a new campus commissioning in the last few years, GNLU Silvassa is not allocated a particular number in the list of rankings pertaining to institution classifications in the country to lists such as NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) unlike the primary campus of GNLU located in Gandhinagar which is consistently ranked in the top national law schools in India for many years. To a lot of extent, legal education programs offered in Silvassa conform to that of GNLU in terms of quality and objectives, focusing on advocacy, legal aid and societal involvement.

The Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) in Gandhinagar offers various UG and PG programs in the stream of Law. BA LLB (Hons) is one of the flagship courses at GNLU. The course is offered for the duration of 5 years. The seat intake for BA LLB (Hons) is 204. Admission to GNLU BA LLB (Hons) course is based on the scores of CAT exam.   

In order to attend Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) Silvassa for the BBA LL B (Hons) programme, please do the following: 1. Fulfill the Requirements Academic Qualification: Candidate needs to have passed 10 + 2 or any other equivalent exam with a minimum score of 45% ( 40% for SC ST category). Age Limit: For CLAT There is no upper age limit, therefore you are free to apply as long as you satisfy the academic criteria.  2. Register for the CLAT Exam CLAT (Common Law Admission Test): GNLU Silvassa BBA LL B (Hons) programme will also depend on your performance in the CLAT. Register and Take the CLAT UG Examination via the CLAT Consortium Official web page. Application Schedule: Generally, the application process starts in August-September and the test takes place in December. Do remember that for the year twenty-four to twenty section dates ought to be verified from the CLAT portal.  3. Participate in the CLAT Counseling Process Rank and Counseling: As soon as the results of the CLAT are out you will also be required to take part in the counseling exercise where the distributions of seats according to rank order is done. Select GNLU Silvassa: In the course of the counseling, you will be required to mention GNLU Silvassa for the BBA. LL.B admission course.  4. Complete Admission Formalities Document Verification: After allotment of the seats, you have to undergo document verification at the university. Fee Payment: The required admission fees should be paid in time as stipulated to secure one’s admission.  For the up to date information regarding admission, its requirements, and the schedule of events, one can also check the official websites of the CLAT Consortium and GNLU.

Placement support services at Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) Silvassa are on the rise, especially in the B.A. LL.B. and LL. M. Programs. The campus has a placement cell that helps find students seeking placements in various law firms, consultancies, regulatory agencies, and corporations. For B.A. LL.B. programs, placement is assured for the majority of the students which recent data has revealed with median salaries of the range of INR 16 Lacs a year. In contrast, that of the LLM programme is around six hundred thousand and this suggests that master’s degree holders have comparatively few high-salaried jobs than undergraduates. Top recruiters at GNLU Silvassa include famous law hunks such as KPMG Legal and Platinum Partners, and DSK Legal and also firms in the public sector such as Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd. However, being a new campus, students’ performance and ranking play a bigger role in the success of the placement exercise and the students who receive the highest offers are often those at the top of the class in any given batch.

To get admission to GNLU LLB course, you must meet the eligibility criteria. Admission is granted based on the scores obtained in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), ensuring that only qualified candidates are selected for this academic programme. The minimum eligibility criteria includes passing Class 12 from any recognised board, with at least 45% aggregate marks. You can visit the official website, apply online and submit the required documents. 

The latest cutoff trends in the admission processes for BBA LL.B. (Hons) courses at the Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Silvassa, available for the CLAT 2024, general category ranks the following:Round 1: 17587Round 2: 33640Round 3: 41908Round 4: 50292.Cutoff varies based on different rounds and the category to which student belongs.

Assessing the placement statistics of the School of Law at UPES and Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) Silvassa, each exhibits positive outcomes; however, some distinctions exist.GNLU Silvassa: According to the NIRF 2024 report, GNLU Silvassa recorded an impressive placement for its BA LLB (Hons) batch, with 163 students placed at a median salary of 16 lakh? per annum. In the case of the LLM program, a total of 52 students were placed which paid a median salary of 6 lakhs. GNLU Silvassa has a placement cell which helps them in securing internships and job offers in diversified sectors including law firms, NGOs and government bodies, among others.In the context of the School of Law, UPES: UPES placement statistics are encouraging as well, with no less than 100% placement attained in recent years. In the year 2023 placement, there were 250 students from the School of Law of UPES and the highest package was INR 12.5 Lacs per annum while the average salary was about INR 7.25 lakhs. The university attracts towards itself specific pool of employers because it is well connected to the industry with a focus on energy and infrastructure law.To sum up, GNLU Silvassa seems to provide better median salary for law graduates as compared to UPES, especially in the undergraduate program.