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    CNLU Patna Vacant Seats 2026: Eligibility, Application Process, Direct Link and Fee Details
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    CNLU Patna Vacant Seats 2026: Eligibility, Application Process, Direct Link and Fee Details

    Isha GargUpdated on 03 Jun 2026, 05:56 PM IST

    Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna has begun its vacant seats admission process for BA LLB (Hons.) and BBA LLB (Hons.) programmes in 2026-27. Candidates who appeared in CLAT 2026 and meet the rank criteria can apply online through Google Form before June 8, 2026. Admissions will be based on CLAT 2026 All India Rank. CNLU will release the merit list on June 11, 2026, and the admission process will commence from June 13, 2026, onwards. Candidates interested in both programmes (BA LLB and BBA LLB) need to submit separate applications and pay the application fee separately.

    CNLU Patna Vacant Seats 2026: Eligibility, Application Process, Direct Link and Fee Details
    CNLU Patna Vacant Seats 2026

    CNLU Patna Vacant Seats Admission 2026: Key Details

    Particulars

    Details

    University

    Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna

    Location

    Nyaya Nagar, Mithapur, Patna - 800001, Bihar

    Programmes

    BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.)

    Notification Date

    June 1, 2026

    Application Status

    Open

    Last Date to Apply

    June 8, 2026

    Merit List Date

    June 11, 2026

    Admission Process Begins

    From June 13, 2026

    Selection Basis

    CLAT 2026 All India Rank

    Application Fee

    Rs. 1,000 per programme (non-refundable)

    CNLU Patna BA LLB and BBA LLB Annual Fee (2026-27)

    Rs. 2,72,253

    Contact

    admission@cnlu.ac.in

    Website

    http://cnlu.ac.in

    Direct Link for CNLU Patna Vacant Seats Admission 2026

    Particulars

    Link

    Direct Application Form Link

    https://forms.gle/mSpY1gdWdjbCyGeA7

    Fee Payment Portal

    https://pgpay.icicibank.com/pg/portal/pay/initiatePayOrder?merchantID=100000000360537

    CNLU Patna Vacant Seats 2026: Eligibility Criteria

    Candidates must have appeared in CLAT 2026 and satisfy the category-wise rank requirements prescribed by the university.

    CNLU Patna CLAT 2026 Rank Eligibility

    Category

    CLAT 2026 AIR Requirement

    General

    Below 3,000

    BC-II (Bihar Domicile)

    Below 8,000

    EBC (Bihar Domicile)

    Below 12,000

    EWS (Bihar Domicile)

    Below 8,000

    SC (Bihar Domicile)

    Any Rank

    ST (Bihar Domicile)

    Any Rank

    PwD

    Any Rank

    Note: Women candidates belonging to Bihar under the eligible reserved categories will be considered under the Women Backwards Class (WBC) category as per university rules.

    How to Apply for CNLU Patna Vacant Seats 2026

    Candidates can apply for the CLAT 2026 vacant seats for CNLU Patna admissions by following these steps:

    • Click on the Google Form link provided above

    • Before filling the form, pay the non-refundable fee of Rs. 1,000 through the ICICI Bank payment gateway.

    • Fill in the online application form (candidate’s name, email address, phone number, date of birth, etc.)

    • Enter CLAT 2026 All India Rank (AIR), category, programme: BA LLB (Hons.) or BBA LLB (Hons.), and personal details.

    • Attach scanned PDF copies of all required documents.

    • Submit the application form before the deadline.

    • Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

      Important: Candidates seeking admission to both BA LLB and BBA LLB programmes must submit separate applications and pay the application fee separately for each programme.

    Documents Required for CNLU Patna Vacant Seats Application 2026

    Candidates must upload these documents while submitting the CNLU vacant seats application form 2026:

    • CLAT 2026 admit card (signed by invigilator)

    • CLAT 2026 scorecard

    • Class 10 marks sheet or matriculation certificate

    • Class 12 marks sheet

    • Caste certificate (issued by a competent government authority) - if applicable

    • EWS certificate (for FY 2025-26) - if applicable

    • PwD certificate - if applicable

    • Bihar domicile certificate - if claiming domicile-specific seats

    • Application fee payment receipt (PDF)

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    CNLU Patna Vacant Seats 2026: Important Instructions

    Candidates should carefully note the following instructions before submitting their application forms:

    • Admission is offered solely on the CLAT 2026 merit basis.

    • Candidates can claim a reservation only under the category they selected in their original CLAT 2026 application.

    • Separate applications are required for BA LLB and BBA LLB programmes if applying for both.

    • Incomplete applications without the required documents or a fee receipt will be rejected automatically.

    • Application fee of Rs. 1,000 per programme is non-refundable under any circumstances.

    • The application fee must be paid before filling out the Google Form.

    • All documents must be uploaded in PDF format only.

    • Candidates should regularly visit the CNLU website for admission updates and merit list announcements.

    • Once allotted a seat, candidates must complete document verification and fee payment within the prescribed deadline.

    • Failure to report for admission formalities within the stipulated time will result in seat cancellation.

    • Applications received after June 8, 2026, will not be accepted under any circumstances.


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    CNLU Patna Contact Information

    Contact Type

    Details

    Email

    admission@cnlu.ac.in

    Phone

    0612-2352316

    Working Hours

    8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Working Days)

    Registrar (CLAT 2026)

    Prof. (Dr.) S. P. Singh - 9431622508

    Payment Support

    Mr. Kundan Kishor Gautam - +91-9128712076

    Official Website

    http://cnlu.ac.in

    CNLU Patna Vacant Seats Merit List 2026

    CNLU will publish the provisional merit list on June 11, 2026. The merit list is prepared based on CLAT 2026 All India Rank and applicable reservation rules for each category. Candidates whose names appear in the merit list must complete document verification and fee payment within the given deadline. The merit list will be available on the CNLU website: cnlu.ac.in, and candidates will also receive email notifications.

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