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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat Admission 2025: Courses, Application Process 2025

Public/Government University|Estd. 2012

• Updated on Aug 04, 2025, by Abigail

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonepat is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bar Council of India (BCI). The university's flagship programs include a 5 year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and an LL.M. program. Admission to both the UG and PG courses is based on the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) scores. Ph.D. admissions are conducted through a separate entrance examination and interview.

 

The 5-year BA LL.B. program has 120 seats and costs around INR 4.25 lakh. The 1 year LL.M. has 64 seats and costs around INR 1.99 lakh with specialisations in Corporate Law, IPR & AI, Environmental Law & Policy, and Mediation. The 3 to 6 year Ph.D. program costs around INR 2 Lakhs to INR 4.25 lakhs and the PG Diploma in Corporate Law costs INR 2 lakhs. Scholarships are available under Haryana Government schemes for SC, OBC, and BC students. The first batch of BA LL.B. graduates passed out in 2024, with students receiving pre-placement offers from top firms like Khaitan & Co. and Luthra & Luthra.

 

Table of Contents

  1. CLAT 2026 Important Dates
  2. CLAT 2026 Registration Details
  3. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University UG Admission 2025
  4. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University PG Admission 2025
  5. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University PhD Admission 2025
  6. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University PG Diploma Admission 2025
  7. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University Application Process 2025
  8. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

CLAT 2026 Important Dates

Event

Confirmed Dates

CLAT Notification Release

20 July 2025

Registration Process Begins

1 August 2025

Last Date to Apply

31 October 2025

CLAT 2026 Exam Date

7 December 2025

 

CLAT 2026 Registration Details

Parameter

Details

Official notification release

20 July 2025

Application portal opens

1 August 2025 (00:00 hrs)

Last date to submit form

31 October 2025 (23:59 hrs)

Mode of application

Online only via the Consortium of NLUs portal

Application fee

  • INR 4,000 for General/OBC/NRI/PwD/PIO/OCI
  • INR 3,500 for SC/ST/BPL (non-refundable)

Correction window

Will open shortly after the form-closing date (exact dates to be announced)

Admit-card release

Tentatively in the third week of November 2025

CLAT 2026 exam date & time

7 December 2025, Sunday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (IST)

Exam mode

Offline (pen-and-paper based OMR)

Eligibility - UG (LL.B)

  • Class 12th with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/PwD)
  • No upper age limit
  • Class 12 appearing candidates are provisionally eligible

Eligibility - PG (LL.M)

  • 3-year or 5-year LL.B with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD)
  • No upper age limit
  • Final-year LL.B students are provisionally eligible

Documents to upload

  • Recent passport-size photo (≤ 500 KB, JPG/PNG) Signature (≤ 100 KB)
  • Category/Disability/BPL proof (PDF format)

Official website

consortiumofnlus.ac.in

 

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University UG Admission 2025

The 5 year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program that admits 120 students through CLAT and costs around INR 4.25 lakhs. It offers foundational and advanced legal education suitable for aspiring lawyers and judicial service aspirants.

  • To be eligible for the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program, candidates need to have passed class 12th or an equivalent examination with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST) and have a valid CLAT score.

Course Name

Duration

Total Fees (Approx.)

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

5 Years

INR 4.25 Lakhs

 

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University PG Admission 2025

The 1 year LL.M. program, also CLAT based, is priced at approximately INR 1.14 lakhs and caters to graduates aiming to specialise or pursue academic/research careers in law. To be eligible for the LL.M. program, candidates must have an LL.B. degree or an equivalent qualification with a minimum of 50% marks.

Course Name

Duration

Total Fees (Approx.)

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

1 Year

INR 1.14 Lakhs

 

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University PhD Admission 2025

Ph.D. in Law spans 3 to 6 years with fees ranging from INR 2 Lakhs to INR 4.25 lakhs. Admission is through an entrance test conducted by the university, followed by an interview.

  • The Ph.D. program requires candidates to have a postgraduate degree in a relevant field.

Course Name

Duration

Total Fees (Approx.)

Ph.D. in Law

3 - 6 Years

INR 2 Lakhs - 4.25 Lakhs

 

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University PG Diploma Admission 2025

The 1-year PG Diploma in Corporate Law, costing INR 2 lakhs, is designed for law graduates or professionals seeking niche expertise in corporate and commercial legal frameworks.

Course Name

Duration

Total Fees (Approx.)

PG Diploma in Corporate Law

1 Year

INR 2 Lakhs

 

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University Application Process 2025

The admission process for programs at DBRANLU is primarily based on the candidate's performance in the CLAT.

  • Candidates aspiring for B.A. LL.B. and LL.M. programs need to apply for CLAT through the Consortium of National Law Universities website.
  • After the CLAT exam, shortlisted candidates are called for the CLAT counseling process, where they can give their preference for the DBRANLU campus.
  • Once a seat is allotted, candidates need to pay the prescribed fees to confirm their admission.
  • For the Ph.D. course, candidates can apply directly on the official DBRANLU website and appear for the entrance exam conducted by the university, followed by an interview. Those with UGC-NET/JRF are exempted from the test.
  • Upon final selection, candidates need to pay the prescribed course fees and complete the document verification, to confirm their seat.

 

Documents Required

CLAT scorecard (for BA LL.B. and LL.M.)

Mark sheets of class 10th and 12th, PG degree and mark sheets (for LL.M. and Ph.D.)

Recent passport-size photo

Migration and transfer certificate, Domicile certificate

Proof of income (for scholarship), Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.)

NRI or foreign candidate documents (if applicable)

 

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can I apply for admission to DBRANLU?

For BA LL.B. and LL.M., apply through the CLAT 2025 exam and participate in CLAT counselling. For Ph.D., apply directly on the university website and appear for the entrance exam and interview. UGC-NET or JRF holders are exempt from the written test.

What programs are offered by DBRANLU?

The university offers BA LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., Ph.D. in Law, and PG Diploma in Corporate Law.

What is the eligibility for BA LLB at DBRANLU?

Candidates must have passed class 12 with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/PwD) and have a valid CLAT score. There is no age limit.

What is the eligibility for LLM at DBRANLU?

You need a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) and a CLAT-PG 2025 score. Foreign/NRI candidates must also meet the 50% mark requirement.

What is the intake capacity for BA LLB and LLM at DBRANLU?

BA LL.B. has 120 seats. LL.M. has 64 seats including 2 NRI and 2 supernumerary seats. 5% of seats are reserved horizontally for PwD across categories.

What specialisations are available in LLM at DBRANLU?

Specialisations include Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law and AI, Environmental Law and Policy, and Mediation.

What placement support is provided at DBRANLU?

The Internship and Placement Cell organizes workshops, internships and placement drives. Firms like Khaitan & Co., Luthra & Luthra, and Dentons Link Legal hired from the 2024 batch.

What is the average package offered at DBRANLU?

The average CTC for the 2024 batch was between INR 8 to INR 10 lakh per annum.

Does DBRANLU provide hostels?

Yes, there are separate hostels for boys (Vivekananda Hall) and girls (Ahilyabai Hall) with mess, reading rooms, gyms, lifts and security.

What facilities are available at DBRANLU?

The campus has Wi-Fi, e-resources like SCC Online and Westlaw, medical dispensary, sports facilities and a planned Olympic-size swimming pool.

Are scholarships available at DBRANLU?

Post-Matric Scholarships are available for SC, OBC and BC students with family income below INR 2.5 lakh. DBRANLU does not offer its own scholarships.

What is the national ranking of DBRANLU?

DBRANLU is ranked 18th out of 40 top law colleges in India by IIRF 2025.