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NLU Jabalpur (DNLU) Admission Process

Dharmashastra National Law University Jabalpur offers admissions based on the performance of students in entrance exams. Check the details below of DNLU Jabalpur admissions. 
  • Admissions at NLU Jabalpur are offered to BA LLB, LLM and Ph.D programmes.
  • CLAT 2026 first seat allotment list has been published on January 7, 2026 and the second seat allotment list will be out on January 26, 2026.
  • DNLU Entrance Exams Accepted: CLAT and CLAT-PG scores are accepted for admissions to BA LLB and LLM programmes. 
  • NLU Jabalpur Seat Matrix: 120 seats are allotted to the BA LLB programmes, and 50 seats are allotted to the LLM programme.

The candidates will be shortlisted for NLU Jabalpur admissions to the UG and PG courses based on the scores obtained in the CLAT examination and CLAT PG examination. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for NLU Jabalpur admissions. However, candidates who have passed the UGC NET are not required to take the DNLET for the NLU Jabalpur Ph.D course. The candidates should submit the necessary documents to complete the NLU Jabalpur admission procedure.

Also See: NLU Jabalpur Placements

How to Get DNLU Admissions 2026?

Students must have valid CLAT and CLAT-PG scores for admission to Dharmashastra National Law University Jabalpur. The table given below shows the entrance examinations accepted for NLU Jabalpur admission 2026.

Entrance Exams Accepted for NLU Jabalpur Admissions 2026

Course

Entrance Exam

BA LLB

CLAT

LLM 

CLAT PG

How to Apply for NLU Jabalpur Admissions 2026?

For BA LLB programme, students must apply for CLAT and for LLM programmes, apply for CLAT-PG. Candidates must apply for Ph.D admissions through the official website of the NLU Jabalpur. The application process of NLU Jabalpur varies from course to course.

NLU Jabalpur Registration Process 2026

Courses

DNLU Application Process

BA LLB

  1. Candidates must select NLU Jabalpur as their preference during the CLAT counselling registration/choice filling.

  2. Pay the application fees of Rs 4000 for general and OBC students (SC/ ST/ BPL/ PwD category- Rs 3,500).

  3. Merit list will be released by NLU Jabalpur.

  4. Submit the required documents.

LLM

  1. Candidates must apply through the CLAT PG counselling process for NLU Jabalpur LLM programme.

  2. CLAT-PG application fees is Rs 4000 for general and OBC students (SC/ ST/ BPL/ PwD category- Rs 3,500)

  3. Merit list will be released by NLU Jabalpur.

  4. Submit the required documents.

Ph.D

  1. Candidates must apply for Ph.D admissions through the official website of the NLU Jabalpur.

  2. Pay the application fees and submit the documents.

Also See: NLU Jabalpur Courses

NLU Jabalpur Admission Dates 2026

Students willing to take admission at Dharmashastra National Law University must know the upcoming CLAT and CLAT-PG event dates. Check the details of CLAT dates 2026 below. 

DNLU Jabalpur 2026 Admission Dates

EventDates (UG)Dates (PG)

Publication of CLAT 2026 First Allotment List 

January 07, 2026 

January 07, 2026 

Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options 

January 07, 2026 - January 15, 2026 


January 07, 2026 - January 15, 2026 

Publication of CLAT 2026 Second Allotment List (Second round of counselling starts)

January 22, 2026 

January 22, 2026 

Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options 

January 22, 2026  - January 29, 2026 

January 22, 2026  - January 29, 2026 

Publication of CLAT 2026 Third Allotment List 

February 05, 2026 

February 05, 2026

February 05, 2026 

Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options 

February 05, 2026  - February 12, 2026 

February 05, 2026  - February 12, 2026 

Publication of CLAT 2026 Fourth Allotment List (Fourth round of counselling starts)

May 02, 2026 

May 02, 2026 

Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options 

May 02, 2026  - May 08, 2026 

May 02, 2026  - May 08, 2026 

Publication of CLAT 2026 Fifth and Final Allotment List (Fifth round of counselling starts)

May 15, 2026 

May 15, 2026 

Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for the Freeze option 

May 15, 2026  - May 20, 2026 

May 15, 2026  - May 20, 2026

DNLU BA LLB Hons Admissions 2026

NLU Jabalpur offers a 5-year BA LLB (Hons.) programme at the undergraduate level. BA LLB at NLU Jabalpur offers specialisations in Business Law, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law.

NLU Jabalpur BA LLB Admissions Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria 

Courses

Seat Intake

Eligibility Criteria

BA LLB (Hons)

120

10+2 with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) + CLAT.

NLU Jabalpur BA LLB Hons Admission Process

  • Appear and qualify for the CLAT examination.

  • Candidates should meet the NLU Jabalpur BA LLB (Hons) eligibility criteria.

  • Fill out the Dharmashastra National Law University Admission Form after paying the requisite application fees.

  • Attend the CLAT counselling process.

  • Seats will be allotted based on the candidate's performance in the CLAT examination.

  • The list of selected candidates will be released by Dharmashastra National Law University on the portal of the CLAT Consortium.

  • Document verification will be done followed by NLU Jabalpur fee payment to complete the DNLU admission process.

DNLU Jabalpur LLM Admissions 2026

NLU Jabalpur provides a one-year LLM programme at the postgraduate level. LLM at NLU Jabalpur offers specialisations in Business Law and Criminal Law.

NLU Jabalpur LLM Admissions Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria

Courses

Seat Intake

Eligibility Criteria 

LLM

50

LLB with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) + CLAT PG

NLU Jabalpur LLM Admission Process 

  • Appear for and qualify in the CLAT examination.

  • Interested candidates must meet the NLU Jabalpur BA LLB (Hons) eligibility criteria.  

  • Upload the required documents on the CLAT Consortium website.

  • Register and attend the CLAT counselling process.

  • Shortlisting of candidates for DNLU LLM admissions will be based on the candidate’s performance in the CLAT examination.

  • The list of selected candidates will be released by the Dharmashastra National Law University on the portal of the CLAT Consortium.

  • The final step of the admission process is that the candidate should attend a document verification will be done, followed by payment of DNLU fees.

DNLU PhD Admissions 2026

NLU Jabalpur offers a Ph.D program at the doctoral level in the fields of Law, English, Political Science, and Economics. The program is available in both full-time and part-time modes. 

NLU Jabalpur PhD Eligibility Criteria

Courses

Eligibility Criteria 

Ph.D

Master’s degree in Law or M.Phil. programme in Law with minimum 55% marks.

NLU Jabalpur PhD Admission Process 

  • Meet the NLU Jabalpur PhD eligibility criteria.

  • Fill out the application form available on the official website.

  • Appear and qualify in the DNLU National Level Entrance Test (DNLET).

  • Candidates who have already qualified for UGC NET/JRF are exempt from taking the DNLET.

  • Shortlisted candidates must attend a personal interview.

  • The selection process is based on the candidate’s performance in the personal interview round

  • Provisional admissions will be confirmed after document verification and NLU Jabalpur fee payment.

Also See: NLU Jabalpur Cutoffs

Documents Required for NLU Jabalpur Admissions

  • 10th mark sheet and pass certificate

  • 12th mark sheet and pass certificate

  • Bachelor’s degree mark sheet and pass certificate (For PG programmes)

  • Master’s degree mark sheet and pass certificate ( For Ph. programmes)

  • CLAT Admit Card and CLAT mark sheets.

  • Transfer Certificate

  • Caste Certificate    

  • Migration Certificate

  • Aadhar Card

  • Residential Certificate (if applicable)

  • Income Certificate (if applicable)

Note: The candidate should submit the above-mentioned documents as applicable. Candidates seeking admission to a law college can use the above predictor to check their chances of getting admitted to the law institute of their choice.

NLU Jabalpur (DNLU) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are document required for DNLU Jabalpur admissions?

10th mark sheet and pass certificate, 12th mark sheet and pass certificate, Bachelor’s degree mark sheet and pass certificate (For PG programmes), Master’s degree mark sheet and pass certificate ( For Ph. programmes), CLAT Admit Card and CLAT mark sheets, Transfer Certificate, Caste Certificate, Migration Certificate, Aadhar Card, Residential Certificate (if applicable) and Income Certificate (if applicable) are some of the documents required for NLU Jabalpur admissions. 

2: What is the entrance examination accepted for NLU Jabalpur admissions?

Dharmashastra National Law University Jabalpur admission to BA LLB programme is based on CLAT examination, while admission to LLM programme is based on CLAT PG examination.

3: What is the seat intake NLU Jabalpur?

The duration of the NLU Jabalpur LL.M course is 1 year and the seat intake capacity is 50. Dharmashastra National Law University Jabalpur BA LLB admissions offer a seat intake of 120.

4: Can I get direct admission in NLU Jabalpur?

The candidate should meet the NLU Jabalpur eligibility criteria for the desired course. Before applying for admission the candidates should appear relevant entrance examination and secure a valid score. Selecting candidates for NLU Jabalpur admissions is based on the merit scores secured in the entrance examination. 

Student Reviews for NLU Jabalpur (DNLU)

College Infrastructure: 3/5
Academics: 3/5
Placements: 3.5/5
Value for Money: 3.5/5
Campus Life: 3.5/5

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Academics

the college follows the course guidelines provided by the NLU and the curriculum gets updated regularly. the college also gives students the opportunity for mooting, debating and research activity practice sessions and competitions based on that.

DNLU course overview

Academics

The cost of course for an academic year on average was 2,75,000/- which includes the expense of hostel fee, tuition fee, and all other resources. Well, the semester system is followed by the university wherein one semester consists of mid term exams, end term exams and assignments for each subject with plagiarism reports. Well marking scheme of the same is obviously on the basis of quality answers you provide in answer sheets.

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