Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University is a state public university that offers law courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Admissions to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. in Public Law programmes are based on performance in CLAT while Ph.D. admissions follow UGC Regulations with NET/JRF eligibility.
The 5 year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) course has an annual fee of INR 3,06,250 with an intake of 60 students, the 1 year LL.M. in Public Law costs INR 2,29,000 with 10 seats and the Ph.D. in Law offers 3 seats at an annual fee of INR 1,91,500.
Candidates need to register for CLAT through the Consortium of NLUs portal between 1 August and 31 October 2025, with the exam scheduled for 7 December 2025. Admissions are finalised through CLAT counselling or university conducted spot admissions for vacant seats.
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CLAT 2026 Important Dates
CLAT 2026 Registration Details
NLU Prayagraj UG Admissions 2025
Admission to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) UG course is based on CLAT 2025 scores. Candidates are required to have passed Class 12th with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST of U.P.). The course has an intake of 60 students with an annual fee of INR 3,06,250.
NLU Prayagraj PG Admissions 2025
The LL.M. in Public Law program admits students through CLAT PG 2025. Applicants are required to have a UG law degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD of U.P.), to be eligible for the LL.M. course. The programme has 10 seats and an annual fee of INR 2,29,000.
NLU Prayagraj Ph.D Admissions 2025
Admission to the Ph.D. in Law programme follows UGC Regulations, requiring a Master’s in Law with 55% marks (5% relaxation for reserved categories). Candidates qualified through NET/JRF are eligible for admissions. The course has 3 seats and an annual fee of INR 1,91,500.
NLU Prayagraj Application Process 2025
Admissions to B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. (Public Law) are conducted through CLAT UG and CLAT PG examinations respectively.
- Candidates need to apply online through the CLAT official website
- Fill in the required personal, academic, and category details accurately.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents.
- Then pay the application fee online as per CLAT guidelines.
- Candidates that are shortlisted based on CLAT rank are then invited to participate in the CLAT counselling process, during which, choose RPNLU as preference.
- Seats are allotted according to rank, category, and availability.
- For vacant seats post counselling, Spot Admissions are conducted by the university.
- Applicants need to report physically to the campus with original documents for verification during final admission.
- Selected candidates receive an admission confirmation letter from the university.
Documents Required
- CLAT 2025 Admit Card and Scorecard
- 10th Class Marksheet and Passing Certificate
- 12th Class Marksheet and Passing Certificate (for B.A. LL.B. applicants)
- Graduation / LL.B. Marksheets and Degree Certificate (for LL.M. applicants)
- Postgraduate Degree Certificate (for Ph.D. applicants)
- Transfer Certificate / Migration Certificate
- Character Certificate (Original)
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS of U.P., if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate of Uttar Pradesh (if claiming state category reservation)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID)
- Passport-size Photographs (recent)
- Gap Certificate / Affidavit (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (for employed applicants, especially Ph.D. candidates).
NLU Prayagraj FAQs
What is the admission process for NLU Prayagraj 2025?
Admission to NLU Prayagraj is based on CLAT 2025 scores for both B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. in Public Law programs, while Ph.D. admissions follow UGC Regulations 2022 and NET/JRF eligibility.
When will CLAT 2026 be conducted for NLU Prayagraj admissions?
CLAT 2026 will be held on 7 December 2025 in offline mode from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (IST).
What is the eligibility for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at NLU Prayagraj?
Candidates must have passed Class 12 with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST candidates of U.P.) and must appear for CLAT 2025.
What is the eligibility for LL.M. in Public Law at NLU Prayagraj?
Applicants must hold a 3 year or 5 year LL.B. degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD of U.P.) and qualify through CLAT PG 2025.
How many seats are available in NLU Prayagraj for each program?
The B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) has 60 seats, LL.M. in Public Law has 10 seats, and the Ph.D. in Law offers 3 full-time seats.
What are the annual fees for NLU Prayagraj programs?
The annual fee is INR 3,06,250 for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), INR 2,29,000 for LL.M. in Public Law, and INR 1,91,500 for the Ph.D. in Law.
How can candidates apply for NLU Prayagraj admissions?
Candidates must apply online through the official CLAT Consortium portal (consortiumofnlus.ac.in) and select NLU Prayagraj as their preferred university during counselling.
What documents are required during NLU Prayagraj admission?
Applicants must provide their CLAT Admit Card, mark sheets, certificates, photo ID proof, category certificate (if applicable), and other supporting documents during verification.
Does NLU Prayagraj conduct spot admissions?
Yes, NLU Prayagraj conducts Spot Admissions for vacant seats after the CLAT counselling process, and candidates must report physically with original documents.
What is the selection criteria for Ph.D. in Law at NLU Prayagraj?
Selection is based on UGC (Ph.D.) Regulations 2022, requiring a Master’s in Law with at least 55% marks and preference for NET/JRF-qualified candidates.