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    NLU Lucknow (RMLNLU) Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

    Varunika Verma

    Updated on May 20 2026, 12:48 PM IST

    What's New
    • The fifth merit list for CLAT 2026 has been released on May 20, 2026.

    • CLAT 2027 admission notification will be released in July 2026.

    NLU Lucknow (RMLNLU) Admission Process

    Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Lucknow admissions are offered to students who meet the eligibility criteria and fill out the online application. After filling out the application form, candidates must follow the prescribed steps of the RMLNLU Lucknow admission process

    • Admissions at Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Lucknow are done on the basis of marks obtained in entrance examination. 
    • NLU Lucknow admissions 2026 for BA LLB (Hons) is based on scores of CLAT 2026 and for LLM course is based on CLAT PG 2026 scores.
    • RMLNLU admission process - Clear entrance exam, fill application form, participate in counselling, pay admission fees, and get documents verified from the college.
    • Students having a bachelors degree in a relevant field from a recognised university can apply for the NLU Lucknow LLM admissions 2026.
    • The application fees of Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Lucknow for CLAT 2026 is Rs 4,000 for general category and Rs 3,500 for reserved category candidates.
    • RMLNLU vacant seats 2026 - There are a total of 169 seats available at Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Lucknow for BA LLB (Hons).
    • CLAT 2027 admission notification for NLU Lucknow is expected to be released in July 2026.

    Before applying for RMLNLU Lucknow admissions, the candidates should fulfil CLAT Eligibility Criteria appear for an appropriate entrance exam and secure a valid score. Admission to UG and PG courses of RMLNLU Lucknow is done based on CLAT and CLAT PG scores, respectively. Candidates who meet the CLAT Cutoff are required to appear for a round of online counselling.

    NLU Lucknow admission to the PhD course is done based on an entrance examination and personal interview. The last step of RMLNLU Lucknow admissions involves the payment of fees and verification of documents.

    Also See: NLU Lucknow Placements

    What is the Criteria for Admission in RMLNLU?

    Below are the mentioned details of the entrance exam accepted for the Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Lucknow admissions 2026 for courses offered at different levels.

    Entrance Exams for RMNLU Lucknow Admissions 2026

    CoursesEntrance Exam

    UG Courses

    CLAT

    PG Courses

    CLAT PG

    How to Apply for RMLNLU Lucknow Admissions 2026?

    The details of the step-by-step RMLNLU admission process for different courses of Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Lucknow are mentioned in the table below.

    NLU Lucknow Application Process 2026

    CourseRMLNLU Lucknow Application Process

    BA LLB

    • Candidates should visit the CLAT website. 

    • Applicants should select the new registration and fill out the application form with the required details.

    • Scan and upload the required documents.

    • Candidates should pay the NLU Lucknow application fee of Rs 4000 for general category/OBC and Rs 3500 for SC/ST, and BPL categories.

    • Review the application form and submit it. 

    • Qualified candidates should attend the counselling process.

    LL.M

    Ph.D

    • Candidates should register by visiting the official website.

    • Verify the email ID.

    • Applicants should pay the NLU Lucknow application fee.

    • Fill out the application form with the required details.

    • Submit the RMLNLU Lucknow application form. 

    Also See: NLU Lucknow College List

    NLU Lucknow BA LLB Admissions 2026

    Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Lucknow UG admissions are offered to students who meet the eligibility requirements for the specified seat intake. 

    RMLNLU Lucknow BA LLB Admission Criteria and Seat Intake

    CourseSeatEligibility Criteria

    BA LLB Hons

    180

    Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary/Intermediate (10+2) with 45% marks and any other examination recognised as equivalent. (5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates).

    NLU Lucknow BA LLB Admission Process 2026

    • Candidates must fulfil the NLU Lucknow eligibility criteria.

    • Eligible candidates must fill out the online application form.

    • Along with this, candidates also have to appear for the CLAT.

    • The university releases the RMLNLU Lucknow cutoff for BA LLB. 

    • Candidates meeting the cutoff have to participate in the CLAT counselling.

    • Candidates who meet the cut-off must appear for the counselling session and select RMLNLU Lucknow as their preference for college during the choice filling.

    • The allotment of CLAT seats is made based on the rank of the candidate and the college preferences of the candidate.

    • To confirm their seats, the candidates will have to pay the NLU Lucknow fees and complete admission formalities.

    Also See: NLU Lucknow Courses

    NLU Lucknow LLM Admissions 2026

    The university offers an LLM at the PG level. The duration of RMLNLU Lucknow PG courses is 1 year. The details of the NLU Lucknow PG eligibility criteria, along with the seat intake, are given below in tabular format.

    RMLNLU Lucknow LLM Admission Criteria and Seat Intake

    CourseSeatEligibility Criteria

    LLM

    24

    A candidate must have passed the LLB/Five-Year integrated BA LLB/any other equivalent exam with a minimum of 55% marks from any recognised university.

    RMLNLU Lucknow LLM Admission Process 2026

    • Candidates must fulfil the RMLNLU Lucknow LLM eligibility criteria.

    • Eligible candidates must fill out the online application form.

    • Along with this, applicants also have to appear for the CLAT PG

    • The university releases the NLU Lucknow cutoff. 

    • Candidates meeting the cutoff have to participate in the CLAT counselling.

    • Candidates who meet the cut-off must appear for the counselling session and select RMLNLU Lucknow as their preference for college during the choice filling.

    • The allotment of CLAT seats is made based on the rank of the candidate and the college preferences of the candidate.

    • To confirm their seats, the candidates will have to pay the NLU Lucknow fees and complete admission formalities.

    Also See: NLU Lucknow Cutoff

    RMLNLU Lucknow PhD Admissions 2026

    Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Lucknow offers only one course at the doctoral level which includes PhD Law. The RMLNLU PhD admissions are offered with a total duration of 6 years.

    NLU Lucknow PhD Admission Criteria

    CourseEligibility Criteria

    PhD

    Postgraduate degree in Law with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.

    RMLNLU Lucknow PhD Law Admission Process 2026

    • Candidates seeking RMLNLU Lucknow PhD admissions must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria. 

    • Eligible candidates have to apply for admission by filling out the National Law University Lucknow application form.

    • Applicants have to appear for the written test conducted by the university. The syllabus of the entrance examination will be defined by the university and consist of objective-type questions. 

    • The selection process involves a written test and an interview process. 

    • The interview process is conducted to assess candidates on the basis of the proposed research work. 

    • In case of a tie between two candidates, preference will be given to the candidate having higher marks in the qualifying examination. 

    • Verification of documents and payment of the RMLNLU Lucknow admission fee is the last step of admission. 

    Also See: NLU Lucknow Facilities

    Documents required for RMLNLU Lucknow Admission

    • All qualifying exam mark sheets and certificates.

    • Degree certificates.

    • Migration certificate.

    • Passport-size colour photographs.

    • Aadhar Card

    • Entrance examination scorecard, as applicable.

    • Caste Certificate(If required).

    • Income Certificate if required

    • Character Certificate

    Note: Candidates must submit the above-mentioned documents for the verification process to confirm admissions at Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Lucknow.

    Candidates applying for admission to law colleges in India can use the above-mentioned predictors to apply for the college as per their preference. 

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    FAQ’s

    Frequently Asked Questions
    Q: What is the admission criteria of RMLNLU Lucknow?
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    Students get admissions at Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Lucknow to their desired programmes on the basis of their performance in particular examinations.

    Q: How many seats are available for BA LLB course at RMLNLU?
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    Student Reviews for NLU Lucknow (RMLNLU)

    Average Rating

    3.9
    Rating given by students

    Total Reviews

    35
    Verified Reviews
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    Overall

    3.9

    Infrastructure

    4.5

    Placements

    3

    Campus Life

    4.2

    Academics

    3.2

    Value for Money

    3.9

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    Aditya Posted on 2 Feb'26
    Ph.D Law - Batch of 2030-01-01
    5

    Academics

    Feature of entrance plus test diploma courses that expand learning beyond courses. The curriculum mix theory, covering constitution, criminal law, corporate law, and Specialist subjects. The structure supports both legal practise and preparation for exams.

    College Infra

    Rmnlu has a well Development model spread about 40 to 43 acres with a mix of academic residential, and recreational facilities, the academic and administrative residential and recreation facilities, the academic and administrative blocks are patients and designed for students

    Placements

    Photo in recent years RMLN showed improving placement rates with 148 out of 174BLLB on students placed 25 out of 27, LLM students placed and median salary is seven lakh per annum for both BaLLB and LLM according to Nrif data

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    Aditya Posted on 2 Feb'26
    LLM - Batch of 2024-01-01
    5

    Academics

    The curriculum is relevant for law and competitive exams. Several professors are helpful and qualified ' and there are good opportunities for research and moot court activities . Some reviews mention that the envirnment allows students time to prepare for UPSC

    College Infra

    Pros Beautiful well maintained residential campus with large ground, greenery and good fashion. It has strong infrastructure, including good Library, sport facilities, and smart classrooms. Cons Hostels are not air condition portal can be average below average, especially in boys hostel.

    Placements

    The placement situation be used by bat and effort. Some reports mentioned one law forms like Ketan Amarchand and Mangal Das placement Numbers and packages, fluctuate median packages around ₹7 per lakh annum in recent years with highest offer, reported in low, depending on company and student performance
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    amazing crowd and engageing students

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    Tanishk saah Posted on 18 May'25
    BA LLB Hons - Batch of 2022-01-01
    4.2

    Academics

    teachers of this college teach well and the course curriculum and faculty are good. in the course there is balance in theory and pratical subject and this is the good part about this program. i had enjoy all year

    College Infra

    The college staff behavipr is good towards the students. this college offers the best hostel facilities. canteen provides protein and rich food that promotes good health. all the building expect one or two are very good maintained.

    Campus Life

    recreational facilities

    Placements

    the college offered good placement opportunities. top recruiters visited regularly, and many students got placed with good packages and that too depends on their hard work. it is agood college in termsof campus selection but there are limit seats.

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    NLU Lucknow (RMLNLU) Students Question asked

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    Have questions related to NLU Lucknow (RMLNLU)?
    my clat rank-6975 obc rank-1083 up obc rank-203 i did not get any nlu in 1st and 2nd round...do i still have a chance.... (specially for rmlnlu.)

    Dear Student,

    Since RMLNLU is the most popular mid-tier NLUs, the seats in this NLU is often filled quickly by candidates with higher ranks in the initial lists.

    While you are likely in the waiting pool, you should wait for later rounds.

    2 Apr'26
    my ews rank is 1663 how to i register for rmlnlu councelling process directly or particularly

    Hello Aditi

    In order to register for counseling at RMLNLU with an EWS rank of 1663, follow the brief steps:

    • You cannot directly register with the university for the initial rounds, you must use the CLAT Consortium portal: consortiumofnlus.ac.in (https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2026/) and log in to your dashboard. If your rank is
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    19 Dec'25
    With an all india rank of 5550 and women 3130 with up domicile reservation as well as women reservation, is it possible to get rmlnlu?

    Hello,

    With the mentioned rank, getting admission into RMLNLU is a bit competitive. However, if you have a domicile and a woman's reservation, you can keep track of the waiting list of RMLNLU. It will definitely be safe if you keep a backup plan.

    Thank you.

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