Dr.Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University was established by an Act of Govt. of Uttar Pradesh in 2005, U.P. Act No.28 of 2005 and came into being on 4th of January 2006.
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow (RMLNLU)
Aashiana, Lucknow
OVERVIEW
Connectivity
How to Reach RMLNLU?
Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Lucknow is 5.1 Km away from the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Amausi. Here are the most convenient routes to reach NLU Lucknow:
| Mode of Transportation | Halt Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| By Railways | Lucknow Junction | 8.3 Km |
| By Bus | Lucknow Bus Stand, Kanpur Road | 8 Km |
| By Metro | Alambagh Metro Station | 5 Km |
| By Airport | Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport | 5.1 Km |
Ranking
RMLNLU Ranking
RMLNLU is one of the top National Law Universities and is ranked by various ranking bodies such as NIRF, India Today, IIRF and others. Here is the various RMLNLU Ranking:
| Agency | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | 2024 | 20 |
| India Today | 2024 | 8 |
| IIRF | 2024 | 24 |
Admission
Admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM at RMLNLU is based on merit in CLAT UG and CLAT PG respectively. On selection in CLAT candidates must appear for the counselling conducted by the Consortium of NLUs. For PhD Admission at NLU Lucknow, candidates must appear for the Entrance Test and clear the Personal Interview conducted by the university itself. Candidates can access the application forms online on the official website by paying the requisite fees. Here are the application fees for various RMLNLU Courses:
| Course Name | Categories | Application Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| BA LLB (Hons) / LLM [CLAT] | General / OBC / PwD / NRI | INR 4000 |
| SC / ST / BPL | INR 3500 | |
| PhD | General | INR 1000 |
| SC/ST of Uttar Pradesh | INR 550 |
courses
RMNLU U.G. Programs Offered
RMLNLU, B.A.LL.B (Hons.) → Undergraduate
Admission to this program is purely based on merit determined through a Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) conducted by the 26 participating law schools in rotation.
Degree duration 5 years
Eligibility Criteria
A candidate is not eligible for the degree of B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) unless he/she has:
Passed, not less than five years previously, the Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Examination (10+2) or an equivalent Examination from a University/recognized Board, and.
Has undergone a regular course of study in the University for a period of five academic years.
Seats
RMLNLU Admission to all the UG, PG and Doctoral courses is based on the merit in their respective entrance examinations. The university only offers limited seats for admission to all the courses. Here is the NLU Lucknow intake capacity for various courses:
| Course Name | Intake Capacity |
|---|---|
| BA LLB (Hons) | 169 Seats (Additional 18 Supernumerary Seats) |
| LLM | 48 Seats (Additional 7 Supernumerary Seats) |
| PhD | 22 Seats |
| PG Diploma | 38 Seats |
Cutoff
RMLNLU Cutoff 2025
RMLNLU admission to BA LLB Hons. program through CLAT scores and LLM via CLAT PG Ranks.
Given below are RMLNLU Cutoff for BA LLB Hons. and LLM programs for the General Category.
RMLNLU CLAT Cutoff 2025
RMLNLU CLAT Cutoff 2025 has been released. The Round 1 cutoff for BALLB Hons. in 2025 is 721, 755 for Round 2 and 780 for Round 3.
Tabulated below are RMLNLU CLAT Cutoff 2025 for the General Category.
| Courses | Round 1 (Closing rank) | Round 2 (Closing rank) | Round 3 (Closing rank) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA LLB Hons. | 721 | 755 | 780 |
RMLNLU CLAT PG Cutoff 2025
RMLNLU CLAT PG Cutoff 2025 has been released. The Round 1 cutoff for LLM in 2025 is 178 and 268 in Round 2
Tabulated below are RMLNLU CLAT PG Cutoff 2025 for the General Category.
| Courses | Round 1 (Closing rank) | Round 2 (Closing rank) |
|---|---|---|
| L.L.M. | 178 | 268 |
Fees
RMLNLU Courses and Fees
RMLNLU offers a Five-Year Integrated BA LLB (Hons) at the UG level, LLM at the PG Level and PhD in Law at the Doctoral level. The university also offers a PG Diploma course based on merit in the last qualifying examination. Detailed information about the RMLNLU Courses and Fees are tabulated below:
| Course Name | Course Details | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA LLB (Hons) | Duration: 5 Years Course Fee: INR 1.75 Lakhs (First Year) | 10+2 or equivalent with an aggregate of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). | Merit in CLAT UG + Counselling conducted by Consortium of NLUs. |
| LLM | Duration: 1 Year Course Fee: INR 1.10 Lakhs (Total Fees) | 3-year LLB degree or 5-year Integrated LLB with an aggregate of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). | Merit in CLAT PG + Counselling conducted by Consortium of NLUs. |
| PhD | Duration: 3 Years Course Fee: INR 85,000 (First Year) | LLM degree or equivalent with an aggregate of 55% marks from a recognized university. | Merit in Entrance Test + Personal Interview conducted by the university. |
| PG Diploma | Duration: 1 Year Course Fee: INR 31,000 | Bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). | Merit in the last qualifying examination. |
Placements
RMLNLU Placement 2025
RMLNLU Placement Cell aids students with internship and placement opportunities at the top law firms and corporate houses. Students are offered internships at Aali Legal, Aditya Gaur and Associates, Hindustan Petroleum, Deloitte, India, and Helpage India among others. RMLNLU Placement 2024 data is yet to be announced. According to RMLNLU NIRF Report 2023, the median package offered for Batch 2022 BA LLB (Hons) stood at INR 6.55 LPA and INR 5.5 LPA for LLM graduates.
Given below are the RMLNLU Placement Highlights:
| Particulars | BA LLB (Hons) Placement Statistics 2022 | LLM Placement Statistics 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Students Graduated | 178 | 27 |
| Number of Students Placed | 106 | 27 |
| Median Salary | INR 6.55 LPA | INR 5.5 LPA |
Some of the top recruiters during the RMLNLU Placement are mentioned below:
| Top Recruiters at RMLNLU | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| AZB & Partners | DSK Legal | Clasis Law | BMR Legal Advocates |
| Dua Associates | Linklaters | PSA Legal Counsellors | Phoenix Legal |
| Compad | Clifford Chance | Desai & Diwanji | Suri & Company Law Firm |
| Trilegal | PWC | Khaitan & Co | WS Kane & Co |
| Torrent Power | ACM Legal | ALMT Legal | P & A Law Offices |
RMLNLU Scholarship
RMLNLU offers scholarships for students to aid them in pursuing higher education. Students from the SC / ST / OBC category of Uttar Pradesh and the Unreserved category with annual income less than INR 2 LPA are offered scholarships under various schemes of the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh. RMLNLU also offers Central Sector Scholarships for the top 5 eligible candidates belonging to the SC / ST category. Students are eligible for full tuition fee reimbursement along with living expenses of INR 2200 per month, INR 3000 per annum for books and stationery and INR 45000 per annum for computers/accessories.
RMLNLU also offers financial aid for students under the UGC Scheme of “Free Education for Sports Medal Winner / Participants of National/International Events” and National Handicapped Finance under Development Corporation (NHFDC) for students with disabilities.
RMLNLU Facilities
RMLNLU is spread across 43 acres of land and offers facilities for students such as a library, moot court, hostel, swimming pool and sports facilities. The campus is Wi-Fi enabled and has 24/7 electricity to facilitate students with comfortable stay on campus. Some of the facilities offered by NLU Lucknow are as follows:
- Library: RMLNLU Library has a collection of over 30,000 books along with journals, e-books, CD-ROMs, magazines, newspapers, thesis and other resources. Students can also access the digital library for research purposes.
- Hostel: The university offers separate hostels for boys and girls on campus with well-furnished rooms, well-cooked meals along basic amenities.
- Conference Hall: The conference hall has a seating capacity of 350 people to aid in lectures, conferences, meetings and other activities.
- Moot Court: The moot court at RMLNLU aids students with the preparation of court proceedings and exercises. All BA LLB (Hons) students of the university are eligible to be members of the moot court.
- Swimming Pool: RMLNLU has an Olympic standard swimming pool with well-maintained pool water, and separate hygienic shower rooms with lifeguards and essential staff.
- Sports: Students are offered indoor and outdoor sports facilities on campus with a Lawn Tennis Court, Badminton Court, and Football grounds.
- Other Facilities: The university has houses banking facilities, a shopping complex, guest houses and seminar halls on campus.
RMLNLU Alumni
Some of the notable alumni at RMLNLU are mentioned below:
| Name | Designation | Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Anas Tanwir Siddiqui | Advocate of Supreme Court |  |
| Shwetank Tripathi | Associate Partner at ANM Global |  |
| Prateek Shanker Srivastava | Senior Legal Executive of Hindustan Unilever Ltd |  |
| Aarushi Mishra | Associate at Wadia Ghandy |  |
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