
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU Gandhinagar) ranks 5th among India's top law schools as per the latest NIRF data. Established in 2003, GNLU is recognized as a leading choice for integrated 5-year law programs, courses like B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.).
Admission to the university is highly selective and relies strictly on CLAT exam merit. The median salary for recent graduates is strong, averaging ₹18.00 LPA. The details on GNLU's ranking, required scores (cutoffs), and placement statistics are available below.
GNLU Gandhinagar has continuously shown strength in national assessments. It has secured a place among the top echelon of law schools in the country.
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GNLU Gandhinagar Ranking |
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Ranking Body |
Year |
Rank (Law Category) |
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NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) |
2025 |
5 |
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The Week / India Today |
2025 |
3-4 |
GNLU Gandhinagar Admission is centralized through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) merit list. The process is competitive, and the closing ranks reflect high demand from students across India.
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GNLU Gandhinagar Admission and Cutoff |
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Program |
Eligibility Criteria |
Entrance Exam |
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B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) & Integrated UG Courses |
10+2 with 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) |
CLAT UG |
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LL.M. |
LL.B. Degree with a minimum of 50% marks |
CLAT PG |
Admission to GNLU Gandhinagar requires candidates to achieve a high All India Rank (AIR) in CLAT.
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CLAT Cutoff Analysis (UG 5-Year Integrated Course) |
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Category |
CLAT Closing Rank (Last Round 2025) |
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General (All India) |
444 |
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EWS (All India) |
1,118 |
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OBC (All India) |
2,303 |
A General Category candidate must secure an AIR below 450 to secure admission at GNLU Gandhinagar.
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GNLU Gandhinagar Placements are good as they reflect the high industry value placed on its graduates. The university consistently achieves nearly 100% placement or higher enrolment for its undergraduate batch.
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GNLU Gandhinagar Placements and Career Outcomes |
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Particulars |
UG 5-Year Program (2024 Batch - NIRF Data) |
PG 1-Year LL.M. Program (2024 Batch - NIRF Data) |
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Students Placed |
175 out of 191 graduates (91.6%) |
43 out of 67 graduates (64.2%) |
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Median Salary Package |
₹18.00 LPA (Lakhs Per Annum) |
₹6.20 LPA |
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Highest Salary Package |
Up to ₹22 LPA (Reported) |
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Graduates are recruited by Tier-1 law firms, corporate houses, and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). Key participants include:
Tier-1 Law Firms: Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., AZB & Partners, Khaitan & Co., Trilegal, and IndusLaw.
Corporate/PSU: HDFC Ltd, ICICI Bank, Deloitte, EY, SEBI, and various Ministries.
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