CNLU Patna, also known as Chanakya National Law University, was established in 2006 and is situated in Patna, Bihar. The college is informally known as a mid-tier NLU, among the top 12-14 NLUs. Several students at CNLU Patna target litigation and the judiciary. The university also has placements from top law firms.
The CNLU Patna NIRF Law ranking 2025 is 17, while its ranking was 31 in 2024. CNLU Patna has an affordable fee structure, and its placements are decent.
CNLU Patna recorded 137 students graduating in 2024. Out of these, 16 students opted out of placements, while 105 students were placed. The CNLU Patna placement percentage was 86.78%, and the median package was Rs 10.4 LPA. Students who opt out of placements may include those who went for higher education.
In 2025, 136 students graduated from CNLU Patna. Of these, 26 students opted out of placements and 110 students were placed. The placement percentage was 100%, and the median package was Rs 10.8 LPA.
In 2026, 103 students graduated, 23 opted out of placements, and 80 students were placed. The placement percentage was 100%, and the median package was Rs 12 LPA.
The median package increased from Rs 10.4 LPA in 2024 to Rs 10.8 LPA in 2025 and Rs 12 LPA in 2026.
Year | Total Students Graduating | Students not opting for placements | Number of Students Placed | Placement Percentage | Median Package | NIRF Law Rank |
2026 | 103 | 23 | 80 | 100% | Rs 12 LPA | 17 |
2025 | 136 | 26 | 110 | 100% | Rs 10.8 LPA | 17 |
2024 | 137 | 16 | 105 | 86.78% | Rs 10.4 LPA | 31 |
Year | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
2026 | 1235 | 2375* | 7359* | 13020 | 18875 |
2025 | 1398 | 1950* | 7359* | 12662* | 16829* |
2024 | 1358 | 2122 | 2776* | 14864* | NA |
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For the general category, CNLU Patna closed at rank 1,358 in 2024. In 2025, it closed at rank 1,398, while in 2026, the general category closed at rank 1,235 in round 5.
For EWS, the closing rank was 2,122 in 2024, 1,950 in 2025 and 2,375 in 2026. For OBC, the closing rank was 2,776 in 2024 and 7,359 in both 2025 and 2026.
For SC, the closing rank was 14,864 in 2024, 12,662 in 2025 and 13,020 in 2026. For ST, the closing rank was 16,829 in 2025 and 18,875 in 2026.
Category | 2026 (Approx.) Score Required | Estimated Safe Score for 2027 |
General | 89-90 | 92+ |
EWS | 85-90 | 90+ |
OBC | 70-75 | 88+ |
SC | 64.75 | 78+ |
ST | 58 | 74+ |
For the general category, candidates should target 92+ marks. The estimated safe score is 90+ for EWS, 88+ for OBC, 78+ for SC and 74+ for ST.
CNLU Patna is located in Patna, Bihar. The High Court is quite close to the campus. Therefore, for students who want to pursue internships at the High Court, the location can be useful.
However, students may not get as many corporate law internships in Patna because there is not as much of a corporate law culture in Patna and Bihar. Students looking for corporate law internships may therefore have to travel to other cities. The cities mentioned in the video are Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune and Bengaluru.
Type of Fees | Amount |
Tuition Fee | Rs 1,26,733 |
Hostel + Mess + Electricity | Rs 65,000 |
Outsourced Fee | Rs 16,000 |
Examination + Academic Facility & Extra-Curricular Fee | Rs 33,500 |
One Time Fee | Rs 10,000 |
Total (Including Mess Charges) | Rs 2,51,233 |
The total fee for CNLU Patna is in the range of Rs 9.5 lakh to Rs 10.5 lakh for five years, depending on the yearly fee, which changes.
CNLU Patna's ROI is good considering the fee and median package. With the five-year LLB costing around Rs 9.5-10.5 lakh and the median package reaching Rs 10-12 LPA, the overall fee cost can be recovered in a year. The college should be considered by students looking at CNLU Patna for their law degree, particularly those interested in litigation and the judiciary.
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