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

Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) had various significant factors contributing to its excellent rank and, as such, to a great reputation in the field of legal education. The university offers rigorous courses and ample scope for research work, thus providing top-class education to students. Some of the following factors of contribution to the excellent ranking of GNLU are given below:Academics: Excellent faculty, rigorous courses, and research opportunities.Good placements: Many graduates get high-level jobs in the law firms, corporations, and government.Research and innovation: Both the students and faculty were involved in researching and innovating practices towards developing the legal profession.Excellent infrastructure: It is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art air-conditioned classrooms, a well-stocked library, and a moot court.

GNLU divides the intake largely on the basis of the rank acquired by candidates in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). The higher rank obtained in CLAT ensures a seat to the LLB course, and the final allotment depends on the availability of seats and the preference exercised at the time of CLAT counselling. It is essential to get high marks in the CLAT exam to increase the prospect of getting a seat at GNLU to pursue the LLB course. 

GNLU LLB median package 2024 has not been released. However, according to GNLU NIRF report 2023, the median package offered during GNLU UG 5-year placements 2022 stood at INR 15.4 LPA. In addition, an improving trend was witnessed in the median package offered over the past three years during GNLU UG 5-year placements, which is presented below:The median salary trends witnessed during GNLU UG 5-year placements over the past three years are presented below:CourseMedian Package (2020)Median Package (2021)Median Package (2022)UG 5-yearINR 10 LPAINR 14 LPAINR 15.4 LPA

GNLU salary package details are not released. However, according to GNLU NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered over the past three years during GNLU UG and PG placements is presented below:Course Median Package (2021)Median Package (2022)Median Package (2023)UG 5-year (BA LLB, BSc LLB, BCom LLB, BBA LLB, BSW LLB)INR 14 LPAINR 15.4 LPAINR 16 LPAPG 1-year (LLM)INR 3.6 LPAINR 4.2 LPAINR 6 LPANote: The course tuition-fee of UG 5-year and PG 1-year programs are between INR 2 LPA and INR 6 LPA.

GNLU average package data is not released. However, according to GNLU NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered over the past three years during GNLU UG and PG placements is presented below:Course Median Package (2021)Median Package (2022)Median Package (2023)UG 5-year (BA LLB, BSc LLB, BCom LLB, BBA LLB, BSW LLB)INR 14 LPAINR 15.4 LPAINR 16 LPAPG 1-year (LLM)INR 3.6 LPAINR 4.2 LPAINR 6 LPA

The fee for the LLB course at GNLU amounts to INR 6 lakh. The fee structure has many heads falling under the categories of tuition fees, hostel fees, medical insurance, mess charges, etc. While some of these are collected as single payments, such as that of the tuition fees. Hostel fee would be INR 3.3 lakh. One-time fee, including admission fee, amounts to INR 2,000. However, as an aggregate, the total fee for the LLB course is INR 9.32 lakh. The mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.

The list of top recruiters during GNLU placements in recent past is presented below:GNLU Top Recruiters ASM Law ChambersKochhar & CoBharucha & PartnersFinvest LegalCyril Amarchand MangaldasTrilegalEconomic Laws PracticeSVM LegalDentons Link LegalPSL Advocates & Solicitors

The total hostel fees of GNLU LLB course is a constitution of various fee components. Some of these components are accomodation, meal plan, mess, etc. Students interested in knowing the entire fee structure can check the below mentioned table:Fee componentsAmount (for 5 years)TuitionINR 6 lakhHostelINR 3.3 lakhOne-time PaymentINR 2,000Total feeINR 9.32 lakhNote: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

GNLU ranks at #8 according to the ranking body NIRF for the year 2024. It is among the best law universities in India. Although it slipped to one position from the last year rank of #7, GNLU is still one among the good law schools providing quality education along with robust law programmes. Candidates can also refer to the following table:Ranked by202220232024NIRF878Note: The mentioned NIRF ranking is sourced from the official website.

GNLU batch placed data is not released. However, according to GNLU NIRF report 2024, the course-wise number of students placed over the past three years during GNLU placements is presented below:Particulars UG 5-year Placement Statistics (2021)UG 5-Year Placement Statistics (2022)UG 5-year Placement Statistics (2023)Total students171177175Students placed103116163Students opted for higher studies546112Particulars PG 1-year Placement Statistics (2021)PG 1-Year Placement Statistics (2022)PG 1-year Placement Statistics (2023)Total students646463Students placed303552Students opted for higher studies232911