Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab in 2006. The University offers an integrated B.A.-L.L.B. Hons.(Bachelor of arts-Bachelor of legislative law) course, L.L.M.( Master of Law) and PHD in several specialisations.

RGNUL is a public university and is approved by UGC and Bar Council Of India.It is also NAAC ( Grade A ) accredited. Admissions are conducted strictly on the basis of % secured by the candidate in CLAT (Common Law Admission Test). There are Reservations for SC/ ST / Foreign Nationals / wards of Kashmiri Migrants / Punjabi Residents of Punjab / Specially Abled Persons.

The Institute has been ranked 18th by NIRF under top universities of Law in India (2022).

It has also ranked 13th by The Week.

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) Highlights

Established 2006
Type of Institute Public University
Accreditation NAAC (Grade A)
Affiliation Bar Council Of India
Courses Offered B.A L.L.B., L.L.M( Business Law,Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and International Law), PHD ( Law / Social sciences with law)
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Merit - CLAT 
Facilities Available Auditorium, library, Faculty Club, Stadium,Guest House , Computer Labs, Dining Hall , Gymnasium
Official Website https://rgnul.ac.in/
Placements Yes
Counselling/Interview Yes

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) Important Dates

Event Dates
Last Date to Apply PhD (Law) February 10, 2023
Last Date to Apply MBA (Law) February 28, 2023
CLAT 2023 Exam Date December 18, 2022 
CLAT 2023 Provisional Answer Key December 18, 2022 
CLAT 2023 Result December 23, 2022
CLAT 2023 Counselling  December 28, 2022
CLAT 2023 Counselling Registration Last Date January 12, 2023 (6:00 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 First Allotment List January 18, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee for the First Allotment List January 18, 2023 (10:30 AM) – January 22 (10:30 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Second Allotment List January 27, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee for the Second Allotment List January 27, 2023 (10:30 AM) – January 31, 2023 (10:30 PM)
Payment of University Fee for First and Second Allotment Lists May 20, 2023 (11:59 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Third Allotment List May 25, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee for the Third Allotment List May 25, 2023 (10:30 AM) – May 30, 2023 (10:30 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Fourth Allotment List June 05, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee for the Fourth Allotment List June 05, 2023 (10:30 AM) – June 10, 2023 (10:30 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Fifth and Final Allotment List June 15, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of balance University Fee for Fifth and Final Allotment List June 15, 2023 (10:30 AM) – June 20, 2023 (10:30 PM)

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) Courses

RGNUL offers B.A. L.L.B, L.L.M and PHD in various Specialisations.This section will deal with detailed information about these courses:

B.A. L.L.B. (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws)

  • Duration - 5 years
  • Eligibility - 10+2 examination with minimum 45% marks in the aggregate (40% marks for SC/ST) 
  • Subjects Offered - Business Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and International Law
  • Selection Criteria - CLAT Merit Based
  • Intake -180
  • Fees - INR 2,06,000

LLM

  • Duration - 1 Year
  • Eligibility -LL.B./B.L. Degree examination with minimum 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ST)
  • Subjects Offered - Business Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and International Law
  • Selection Criteria - CLAT Merit Based
  • Intake - 40
  • Fees - INR 1,62,000

PH.D

  • Eligibility - Post Graduation
  • Subjects Offered - Law/ History / Political Science / English / Economics / Sociology
  • Selection Criteria - Entrance Test

Check RGNUL Courses & Fees

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) Admissions

Admissions at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) is purely based on merits obtained by the students in the CLAT. Students are required to obtain a minimum of 55% aggregate marks( 50% for SC/ST) in the qualifying exam to become eligible for admission.

How to apply?

  • The admission process for the courses can be done online.Candidates can apply on the website and fill up the application form.
  • In the online application, candidates have to fill their complete information correctly and submit it before the said deadline.
  • Application fee is to be paid through demand draft

Read more: RGNUL Admission

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) Placements

The university has a dedicated placement cell for students. Over the past few years, the RGNUL placement cell has helped students in getting internship and job opportunities with various companies. The placement cell follows a step by step procedure to prepare and get students the jobs. There are pre-placement talks, pre-interview screening process, final interviews, and final job offers for students. During RGNUL Placements 2023, 13 students were placed by 5 recruiters. The below table represents the highlights of RGNUL Placements 2023:

Particulars Placements Statistics 2023
No. of Recruiters 5
No. of Students Placed 13
Top Recruiters Trilegal Law Firm, Khaitan & Co. Law Firm, Sharddul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., Ernst & Young India

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Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) Scholarships

Under the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education for Scheduled Caste (SC) Students, five scholarships have been allotted by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India to this University.The University may give maximum concession up to 50% of the tuition fee to two most deserving students. Under the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education for Scheduled Tribe (ST) Students, two scholarships have been allotted by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India to this University.

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) Facilities

The university has various facilities as mentioned above, some of them are :

  • Hostels - The Institute has 8 hostels in total, 4 for boys and 4 for girls. All the hostels are equipped with an aqua guard with a water-cooler to ensure 24-hour pure drinkable water supply. Proper hygiene and sanitation facilities are maintained by 24 - hour housekeeping service. The hostels are also equipped with 24 hour secured Wifi connection. 
  • Computer Labs - The University has established two fully air conditioned computer Labs with 80 computers having the latest configuration and high speed internet facility.
  • Dining Hall - The hostels have fully Air-Conditioned dining halls separate for boys and girls having a total capacity of 330 students each.
  • Gymnasium - Gym is well equipped with cardio machines like treadmills, cross trainer, spin bikes, etc.; and also has machines for weight training. Professionally trained personal trainers/ coaches, for boys and girls separately, are available to guide the work out regimes of the members attending the Gym.

FAQs

Ques. For PH.D. Entrance exams, are there any sample papers?

Ans. Yes, Sample question papers are available at the university website. You can check the official website and go to the sample papers tab.

Ques. What is the reservation scheme for B.A. L.L.B Admissions?

Ans. There are a total of 180 seats, Out of which, 27 are reserved for SC, 14 are reserved for ST, 5 for Foreign Nationals and 1 for Ancestral Residents of Village Sidhuwal.

Ques. Is RGNUL a good law university?

Ans. Yes, the college ranks among the top Law colleges in India. It has been among the top ten since the past three years.

Ques. Does the institute offer placements to students?

Ans. Yes, the placement cell invites Firms to hire students and on the basis of interview candidates are selected for the jobs or internships.