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    Updated on Mar 09 2026, 05:53 PM IST by Nakkal Varsha
    NLU Jabalpur (DNLU) News and Notifications

    CLAT 2026 fourth allotment list will be published on May 2, 2026.

    CLAT 2027 admission notification will be released in July 2026. 

    About NLU Jabalpur (DNLU)

    Dharmashastra National Law University Jabalpur is recognised as an "Institute of National Importance" and was founded in 2018. Students at NLU Jabalpur can apply for scholarships offered by the MP State, other states, and the Indian Central Government. Check the key highlights for NLU Jabalpur below. 

    • DNLU Accreditation & Recognitions: Recognised as a state university by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The college is also approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI).
    • Some of the Dharmashastra National Law University courses include BA LLB (Hons), LLM and Ph.D.
    • Admissions at NLU Jabalpur: CLAT scores are considered for BA LLB (Hons), and CLAT-PG scores are considered for LLM programmes.
    • DNLU Jabalpur cut off 2026 for BA LLB Hons is 1740 in round 1 and 1789 in round 2 for general category students.
    • Placements of DNLU: As per the NIRF 2025 reportthe median package is Rs 3 LPA for BA LLB students and Rs 4.80 LPA for LLM students. 

    Courses offered by DNLU Jabalpur include BA LLB (Hons), LLM and Ph.D. NLU Jabalpur admission to the BA LLB programme is based on the CLAT examination. For the DNLU Jabalpur LLM programme admissions, candidates must appear for the CLAT PG examination. DNLU Jabalpur also offers merit cum mean financial aid to needy students of DNLU Jabalpur. 

    Total BA LLB Hons fees of NLU Jabalpur is Rs 10.84 lakhs. Tuition fees of Dharmashastra National Law University are Rs 1,10,000 annually. DNLU Jabalpur also boasts an excellent IT infrastructure. DNLU Jabalpur facilities include separate hostels for boys and girls, medical facilities, transportation facilities, a library, a conference hall, sports facilities, and more. 

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    DNLU Jabalpur Cutoff Highlights 2026

    For admission to DNLU Jabalpur courses, candidates must meet the CLAT cutoff as released by the Consortium of CLAT. In the year 2026, the general category closing rank for BA LLB programme is 1740, while for the OBC category, it was 3056. For SC students, the CLAT cutoff in round 1 is 11792, and for ST students is 21749. The table given below shows the cutoff of DNLU Jabalpur for different categories in round 1. 

    DNLU Jabalpur CLAT Cutoff 2026

    CategoryRound 1Round 3
    General17401807
    OBC30563241
    EWS25752937
    SC1179212789
    ST2174922445

    DNLU Placement Highlights 2025

    During the Dharmashastra National Law University placements 2023-24, 41 BA LLB students and 12 LLM students got placed. The table given below shows the NLU Jabalpur placement statistics as per the NIRF 2025 report.

    NLU Jabalpur Placement 2024 

    Particular

    BA LLB Statistics

    LLM Statistics

    No. of students placed

    41

    12

    Median Salary

    Rs 3 LPA

    Rs 4.80 LPA

    DNLU Jabalpur Location

    Dharmashastra National Law University is located at South Civil Lines, Pachpedi, Lekha Nagar, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

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    NLU Jabalpur (DNLU) Highlights

    ParameterDescription
    Established2018
    Courses 3 Degrees and 4 Courses
    Institute TypeState University
    ApprovalsUGC, BCI
    Student Count569
    Faculty Count21
    Campus Size120 acres
    Gender PercentageMale 53% and Female 47%
    Students from Outside the State 23%

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    NLU Jabalpur (DNLU) Placements

    The Dharmashastra National Law University Jabalpur placement cell makes an effort to invite reputable organisations to the school for recruitment so that students can gain valuable experience and earn a respectable wage. Placements of DNLU 2025 have not been released yet. However, the NIRF 2025 report has been released. 115 BA LLB students and 44 LLM students got placed in the NLU Jabalpur placement drive 2023-24 as per the NIRF 2025 report. DNLU Jabalpur BA LLB Placements: The median package offered is Rs 3 LPA as per the NIRF 2025 report. Dha...

    Domain

    Law

    Level

    UG

    Year

    5 Years

    Statistics for Academic Year 2023-24

    ParticularsStatistics
    First year total students intake (2019-20)120
    Total students admitted (2019-20)116
    Total Graduated Students (2023-24)115
    Total Placed Students (2023-24)41
    Placement Percentage (2023-24)35.65%
    Median Salary (2023-24)3.00 L
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    Student Diversification at NLU Jabalpur (DNLU)

    Demographic Representation
    Data Source: NIRF 2025

    Courses offered by NLU Jabalpur (DNLU)

    NLU Jabalpur Courses and Fees 2026Dharmashastra National Law University Jabalpur courses are available in full-time study mode. The candidates seeking admission must meet the NLU Jabalpur eligibility criteria. Check the highlights about NLU Jabalpur courses below. BA LLB (Hons), LLM and Ph.D are courses of DNLU. Dharmashastra National Law University Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with a minimum of 45% marks for BA LLB (Hons) programmes, LLB with a minimum of 50% marks for LLM admissions. NLU Jabalpur BA LLB fees for the academic year 2026-27 is Rs ...

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    NLU Jabalpur (DNLU) Scholarship

    Dharmashastra National Law University Jabalpur offers a range of scholarship opportunities to its students. Candidates from Madhya Pradesh are eligible to apply for several DNLU Jabalpur scholarships provided by the M.P. State Government, such as the Mukhya Mantri Medhavi Yojna, Mukhya Mantri Jankalyan Yojna, Pratibha Yojna, Goan Ki Beti Yojna, Pratibha Kiran Yojna, and specific programmes for OBC, SC, and ST candidates. 

    Candidates from other states may also qualify to apply for and receive NLU Jabalpur scholarships based on the laws and regulations of their home states. In addition, applicants can apply for NLU Jabalpur scholarships funded by the Central Government of India. MPDNLU also offers merit cum means financial aid to students in need who do not meet the criteria for government-provided scholarships.

    Also See: NLU Jabalpur Admissions

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    Students Receiving Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement

    UG (5 years): 188/585

    Data Source: NIRF 2025

    NLU Jabalpur (DNLU) Admission

    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 2026 are offered to programmes including BA LLB, LLM and Ph.D programmes.
    • 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.
    • CLAT 2026 fourth allotment list will be published on May 2, 2026.

    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 the BA LLB programme, students must apply for CLAT and for the 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 Jabalpur 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)

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    NLU Jabalpur (DNLU) Facilities

    Dharmashastra National Law University Jabalpur provides a wide range of facilities for both students and staff. These MPDNLU facilities include hostels, a well-stocked library, sports facilities, a cafeteria, an auditorium, a moot court, and many more. NLU Jabalpur also has a conference hall where meetings of the General Council, Executive Council, Academic Council & Finance Committee, among others, are held. More details about the MPDNLU Jabalpur facilities are provided below.The reference section of the NLU Jabalpur library boasts an impressi...
    Library
    Cafeteria
    Auditorium
    Sports
    I.T Infrastructure
    Moot Court
    Boys Hostel
    Girls Hostel
    Medical/Hospital
    Wifi

    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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    College Infrastructure

    the college is well developed and has all the basic facilities available for students like a well stocked library, labs, well maintained class rooms and hostel facility for boys and girls individually.

    DNLU course overview

    College Infrastructure

    You shouldn't expect much from the campus considering that the university was functional from a rented campus. There was air-conditioned class rooms with smart boards. Although reading rooms and e-library suffice our purposes, the college library has to be expanded.

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    Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur is a very new National Law University(NLU) as it started in 2018 only ,since it is a very new college it does not yet have a NIRF(National Institutional Ranking Framework  ) ranking  but is a good college is you want to learn

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    NLU Jabalpur (DNLU) Contact Address

    Address:
    Dharmashastra National Law University, BRBRAITT Campus South Civil Lines, Ridge Road, Jabalpur, Pincode-482001, Madhya Pradesh, India

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

    1: Is DNLU approved by UGC?

    Yes, Dharmashastra National Law University is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The college is also approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI).

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

    For NLU Jabalpur admission to BA LLB programme, candidates must pass the CLAT examination, while for LLM programme candidates must pass the CLAT PG examination.

    3: What are the courses offered by NLU Jabalpur?

    NLU Jabalpur offers courses in the field of Law at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. The NLU Jabalpur courses include BA LLB, LLM and Ph.D in Law programme.

    4: What are the eligibility criteria for BA LLB course at NLU Jabalpur?

    The NLU Jabalpur offers five-year integrated courses at the UG level which includes B.A. LL.B. The minimum eligibility criteria of NLU Jabalpur BA LLB is the candidate must have completed their class 10+2 or an equivalent level of education with a minimum score of 45% (40% for reserved categories) and secure a valid CLAT score.

    5: What are the fees for an LL.M course at MPDNLU?

    The National Law University Jabalpur offers LL.M courses at the PG level and the duration of the course is 1 year. The NLU Jabalpur LLM fee is Rs 10.84 Lakhs. 

    6: What is the admission process for Dharmashastra National Law University?

    The candidates should appear for the appropriate entrance examination. The National Law University Jabalpur admissions are shortlisted based on the scores obtained in the entrance examination.

    7: Is NLU is a government college?

    Yes, the Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur is a government college established in the year 2018. The NLU Jabalpur was established by the Madhya Pradesh  Dharmashastra National Law University Act 2018. The college offers various courses at UG, PG and Doctoral levels. 

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