The RGNUL fees range from INR 9,000 to approximately INR 3,00,000 per year, depending on the course and student category. Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes is based on valid CLAT or CLAT PG scores followed by counselling conducted by the Consortium of NLUs. RGNUL offers law courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral levels. Some of the most popular RGNUL courses include B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M. with multiple specialisations, Ph.D. in Law, and PG Diploma in Prison Management (PGDPM).
Candidates seeking admission to UG courses must have completed 10+2 with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST), while LL.M. applicants must hold an LL.B. degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates).
RGNUL Courses and Fees 2026 (UG)
RGNUL offers one integrated undergraduate law programme for students after 10+2. The programme has a duration of 5 years and admission is based on CLAT UG scores. The B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme at RGNUL is the flagship course, combining Social Science subjects like Economics, English, History, Political Science, and Sociology with core law subjects across the first three years, before transitioning to full law subjects in the final two years.
According to the RGNUL fee structure, the total RGNUL fees for 5 years for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) are approximately INR 10,38,000 to INR 15,00,000 including hostel and mess charges for the entire duration. On an annual basis, students pay approximately INR 2,80,000 to INR 3,00,000 per year. Eligible students can avail scholarships and fee concessions under Central and State Government schemes as per university norms.
RGNUL BA LLB Seat Matrix 2026
RGNUL provides 180 seats for the five year BA LLB (Hons.) programme. Out of these, 10% of seats carry a domicile reservation for residents of Punjab. The horizontal reservation at RGNUL also includes seats for Specially Abled Persons (SAP) and a Backward Class category for Punjab residents.
RGNUL Courses and Fees 2026 (PG)
The RGNUL LLM fees are approximately INR 1,10,000 per year for tuition, with additional hostel charges applicable separately. The total cost of the LLM programme including hostel is approximately INR 1,63,000 for the one year duration. Candidates must hold an LL.B. degree or a five year integrated LLB with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates) to be eligible for LLM admission.
RGNUL LLM Seat Matrix 2026
RGNUL offers 60 seats for the one year LLM programme. The seat matrix for LLM follows reservation norms applicable under CLAT PG counselling.
RGNUL Ph.D. Courses 2026
RGNUL offers a Ph.D. in Law for candidates interested in advanced legal research and academic careers. The programme has a duration of 3 to 5 years and requires an LLM degree with at least 55% marks. Admission is based on a written entrance test conducted by RGNUL followed by a personal interview. Candidates who hold a valid UGC NET or JRF qualification may be considered for exemption from the entrance test as per university norms.
RGNUL also offers a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) programme for highly experienced legal academics and practitioners. Interested candidates must contact the university directly for eligibility and admission details.
RGNUL Fee Structure 2026 (Summary)
Here is a consolidated overview of the RGNUL fee structure across all courses for the 2026 academic year. This helps candidates compare the cost of different programmes at NLU Patiala at a glance.
RGNUL Courses and Fees FAQs
What are the courses offered by RGNUL?
RGNUL offers B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M. with specialisations in Business Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and International Law, Ph.D. in Law, Doctor of Laws (LL.D.), and PG Diploma in Prison Management (PGDPM) at undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral levels.
What is the RGNUL fee structure for 2026?
The RGNUL fee structure ranges from approximately INR 9,000 for the PG Diploma to INR 2,80,000 to 3,00,000 per year for the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme. Since RGNUL is a fully residential campus, the UG annual fee includes tuition fees, hostel charges, mess charges, and other institutional fees.
What are the RGNUL fees for 5 years for BA LLB?
The total RGNUL fees for 5 years for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) are approximately INR 10,38,000 to INR 15,00,000 for General category students, including hostel and mess charges for the entire course duration.
What is the RGNUL BA LLB fee per year?
The RGNUL BA LLB fee per year is approximately INR 2,80,000 to INR 3,00,000 for General category students. This includes tuition fees, hostel charges, mess charges, examination fees, and other institutional charges. Fees may increase slightly each academic year.
What is the RGNUL LLM fee?
The RGNUL LLM fee is approximately INR 1,10,000 for tuition only. The total cost of the one year LLM programme including hostel charges is approximately INR 1,63,000.
Is CLAT required for admission to RGNUL courses?
Yes. Admission to RGNUL B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) is based on CLAT UG scores and admission to RGNUL LL.M. is based on CLAT PG scores, followed by centralised counselling conducted by the Consortium of NLUs. For Ph.D. admission, RGNUL conducts its own entrance test and personal interview.
What is the seat intake for RGNUL BA LLB?
RGNUL has a total seat intake of 180 for the five year BA LLB (Hons.) programme. This includes 134 General category seats, 27 SC seats, 14 ST seats, 18 Punjab domicile seats, 9 SAP seats, and 34 supernumerary seats.
What is the seat intake for RGNUL LLM?
RGNUL offers 60 seats for the one year LLM programme. The seats are distributed across General, SC, and ST categories as per CLAT PG reservation norms.
What is the eligibility for RGNUL BA LLB admission?
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate (40% for SC/ST candidates). A valid CLAT UG score is mandatory for admission. Candidates appearing in or awaiting results of their 10+2 examination in March or April may also apply provisionally.
What is the eligibility for RGNUL LLM admission?
Candidates must hold an LL.B. degree or a five year integrated LLB from a recognised university with at least 55% marks in aggregate (50% for SC/ST candidates). A valid CLAT PG score is mandatory for LLM admission at RGNUL.
