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    RMLNLU Lucknow Placements 2026: Trends, CLAT Cutoffs, Safe Score, Fees & ROI Analysis
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    RMLNLU Lucknow Placements 2026: Trends, CLAT Cutoffs, Safe Score, Fees & ROI Analysis

    Sansar Singh ChhikaraUpdated on 21 Oct 2026, 03:22 PM IST

    Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow, is among the mid-tier National Law Universities in India and one of the best law schools in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The law school has been a preferred choice for UP-domiciled CLAT aspirants, thanks to its state quota advantage, proximity to the Allahabad High Court's Lucknow Bench, and the developing ecosystem for judiciary preparation. The placements of RMLNLU Lucknow saw a plunge in 2026, with only 20% of students getting placed in the complete batch. Prospective CLAT aspirants must be thinking if RMLNLU Lucknow is worth the investment. Law aspirants can break down RMLNLU's placement trends, CLAT cutoffs, fee structure, and overall ROI to make a better decision.

    RMLNLU Lucknow Placements 2026: Trends, CLAT Cutoffs, Safe Score, Fees & ROI Analysis
    RMLNLU Lucknow Placements 2026: Trends, CLAT Cutoffs, Safe Score, Fees & ROI Analysis

    RMLNLU Placement Trends and NIRF Rankings

    Talking about RMLNLU placements for 2026, 2026 out of 176 graduating students, 20 opted out, and only 31 students were successfully placed by RMLNLU. In 2025, out of 171 graduating students, 158 were placed, achieving a 92% placement rate. The median package remained at 7 LPA, while the NIRF law ranking moved to 21. Meanwhile, in 2024, out of 174 graduating students, 26 opted out of placements, and 148 students were placed, resulting in a 100% placement rate. The median package was 7 LPA, and the NIRF ranking was 20. The table below shows the recent RMLNLU placement statistics.

    RMLNLU Placement Statistics 2026, 2025 and 2024

    Year

    Total Students Graduating

    Students Not Opting for Placements

    Number of Students Placed

    Placement Percentage

    Median Package

    NIRF Law Rank

    2026

    176

    20

    31

    20%

    7 LPA

    21*

    2025

    171

    0

    158

    92%

    7 LPA

    21

    2024

    174

    26

    148

    100%

    7 LPA

    20

    The RMNLU 2026 placement report denotes that the placement rate has come down to just 20%. The median salary also stays stagnant at 7 LPA. While UP students often target it due to state domicile quota, proximity to the Allahabad High Court Lucknow Bench, and Lucknow's growing legal industry, the current 20% placement rate is concerning.

    Video - RMLNLU Placement Report 2026 Revealed | Category-Wise Cutoff, Fees & CLAT Safe Score

    CLAT Cutoffs for RMLNLU Lucknow Admissions

    The CLAT 2026 general category closing rank moved from 764 (in 2024) to 798. Similarly, the EWS closing rank for CLAT 2026 for RMLNLU Lucknow was 2381. The OBC and SC category closing ranks for RMLNLU admissions in 2026 were 3152 and 11094, respectively. The table below shows the CLAT cutoffs for RMLNLU Lucknow over the past few years.

    CLAT Cutoffs for RMLNLU Lucknow

    YEAR

    GENERAL

    EWS

    OBC

    SC

    ST

    2026*

    798

    2381

    3152

    11094

    NA

    2025

    780

    2088

    3769

    11228

    19305

    2024

    764

    2326

    3613

    10340

    34174

    RMLNLU Lucknow - Safe Score for CLAT 2027

    Candidates who have made their decision to target RMLNLU Lucknow for CLAT 2027 must know the scores required for admission at the law school. As per the CLAT marks vs ranks analysis, the safe score for the general category to get admission at RMLNLU Lucknow in 2027 is 93+ marks. The table below gives category-wise safe scores for admissions to RMLNLU Lucknow through CLAT 2027.

    Safe Score for RMLNLU Lucknow

    CATEGORY

    2026 (Approx)

    Score

    SAFE SCORE 2027

    GENERAL

    93

    93+

    EWS

    85-86

    88+

    OBC

    82-83

    85+

    SC

    68-70

    73+

    RMLNLU Lucknow Fees

    The fee structure of RMLNLU Lucknow is Rs 2,15,000 per annum, totalling between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 12 lakh for the 5-year course. Given the median salary of 7 LPA, the return on investment (ROI) is relatively low, and better options exist. If you have alternatives like Symbiosis, Jindal, or GLC, they may be preferable options over RMLNLU.

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