CNLU Patna ranking has continued to improve over the years, which indicates its dedication towards academia, research, infrastructure, and the general development of the students. All these developments are adequately reflected in the reports on ranking posted by the leading domestic ranking agencies such as India Today and the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF).
The Chanakya National Law University rankings portray the increasing popularity of the institution as one of the reputed law schools of India. Faculty quality, placement records, and research output have been on an upward trend and have played a role in this improvement. Through the improvement of the university curriculum and fostering industry connections, these ranking measures show that CNLU is improving its position as a university ranked nationally and its ability to attract bright talents nationwide.
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CNLU Patna - Ranking Overview
CNLU Patna - Ranking Trends
The inclusion of the NIRF ranking for 2024 further extends the picture of CNLU Patna’s recent performance. CNLU is ranked 17th in the NIRF 2025 Rankings for law and in the NIRF-2024 Law rankings, CNLU Patna is placed at #31, providing another benchmark for comparison. The shift in rankings across different frameworks—India Today and NIRF—offers a spectrum of perspectives on the university’s reputation and recognition at the national level. The data shows that while the university achieved a higher ranking of #12 in India Today 2023, its position in the NIRF-2024 is relatively lower, at #31. This variation underscores how ranking methodologies and evaluation criteria influence the perception and assessment of law schools across the country.
