Institute of Law, Nirma University (ILNU)
Admission Process & Eligibility
Admission to undergraduate law courses at Nirma University is strictly based on performance in the CLAT (Common Law Admission Test). You must fill out the CLAT application before completing the Nirma University application form.
| Category |
Requirement |
| Academic Qualification |
10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks. |
| Age Limit |
No upper age limit for applying to UG-CLAT courses. |
| Admission Basis |
A merit list is prepared based on CLAT scores, followed by a counseling session for seat allocation. |
| NRI Category |
Admission is also done through the CLAT exam. |
Courses Offered & Seat Matrix
The institute offers three 5-year integrated undergraduate programs.
| Course |
General Seats (85%) |
NRI / Sponsored Seats (15%) |
Total Intake |
| B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) |
153 |
27 |
180 |
| B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) |
51 |
9 |
60 |
| B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) |
102 |
18 |
120 |
(Note: Nirma University also offers a 1-year LLM program in specializations like Criminal & Security Law and Constitutional & Administrative Law).
Registration Timeline
Here is when the registration starts:
- For the upcoming 2027–2028 Academic Year: Registrations are expected to open in mid-August 2026 (historically, Nirma opens its application portal around August 15th).
- For the 2026–2027 Academic Year (Current Year): The application portal opened on August 15, 2025, and officially closed on April 15, 2026, for the General Category.
Key steps to keep in mind once registration opens:
- You must first register for the CLAT exam (which also typically opens its registrations in early August).
- Once you have your CLAT application details, you will use them to fill out the separate application form specifically for the Institute of Law, Nirma University, on their official admission portal.
Fee Structure (Admission Year 2026-27)
The fees are identical across all three undergraduate programs (B.A. LL.B., B.Com. LL.B., and B.B.A. LL.B.).
The total amount payable for the admission year 2026-27 is ₹4,25,700.
For the NRI/NRI Sponsored Category, the tuition fee is US$7,500 per annum (excluding refundable deposits, development fees, and alumni fees).
Placement Highlights (2023-24)
The institute has a dedicated Campus Recruitment Cell (CRC) providing end-to-end placement assistance.
| Parameter |
Placement Details |
| Placement Rate |
82% of participating students were placed. |
| Highest Package |
₹19.5 Lakh per annum |
| Average Package |
₹6.58 Lakh per annum |
| Top Recruiters |
Khaitan & Co, Pioneer Legal, EY, KPMG, Adani, HDFC Bank, Godrej |
Scholarships
The institute offers financial support to merit-based and need-based students pursuing the five-year integrated programs.
| Scholarship Type |
Eligibility / Quota |
Scholarship Amount |
| Category I (Merit-Based) |
Top 4 Students |
₹2,00,000 per annum |
|
Next 5 Students |
₹1,50,000 per annum |
|
Next 10 Students |
₹1,00,000 per annum |
| Category II (Merit-cum-Means) |
15 Students (Parents’ income up to ₹4,00,000) |
₹2,00,000 per annum |
|
15 Students (Parents’ income up to ₹8,00,000) |
₹1,00,000 per annum |
(To renew scholarships in subsequent years, students must maintain a PPI of 7.0 or higher, clear all subjects on the first attempt, and maintain good conduct).
Contact Information
- Address: Institute of Law, Nirma University, S G Highway, Ahmedabad – 382481, Gujarat
- Phone: +91 – 9824116465
- Email: admission.il@nirmauni.ac.in
