Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law [BALLB] {Hons.}

GNLU Gandhinagar’s Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (BA LLB Hons) is a five-year integrated law programme ranked 5th in Law by NIRF 2025. Admission is through CLAT with a total fee of INR 12,22,000 and 172 seats distributed across General, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories. GNLU consistently attracts premier law firm recruiters, making it one of the most sought-after NLU destinations for aspiring lawyers.

📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 31 October 2026.

GNLU BA LLB Fees 2027

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition and Programme Fee (5 Years)	INR 12,22,000
Total Fees	INR 12,22,000

• Hostel charges are applicable separately as per GNLU fee norms.
• Fees are payable on a per-semester basis.

GNLU BA LLB Admission 2027

Event	Date
CLAT 2027 Registration Opens	Aug 3, 2026
CLAT 2027 Registration Closes	Oct 31, 2026
CLAT 2027 Exam	Dec 6, 2026
CLAT 2027 Result	Dec 2026 (Tentative)
NLU Counselling Registration Closes	Dec 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	Jul 2027 (Tentative)

• CLAT 2027 registration opened on Aug 3, 2026.
• GNLU seat allotment is done through the NLU Consortium counselling process.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Class 12 or equivalent passed from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks. SC/ST candidates need a minimum of 40% marks
• Valid CLAT 2027 score required. General category candidates typically need 91 marks or above based on previous years’ cutoffs
• No upper age limit for admission to the BA LLB programme at GNLU

Admission Process

• Register and appear for CLAT 2027 on December 6, 2026 at the designated exam centre
• CLAT results are declared in December 2026 by the Consortium of NLUs
• Register for NLU Counselling on the official Consortium portal and submit preferences
• Seat allotment released based on CLAT score, category, and choice order
• Accept the allotted seat online and pay the fee to confirm admission
• Report to GNLU campus for document verification and class commencement in July 2027

✓ Opt for this if

• Targeting a career in top-tier corporate law firms
• CLAT score qualifies for a NIRF top-5 NLU admission
• Want a law degree with strong Western India placement network
• Interested in commercial law, dispute resolution, or litigation
• Looking for a publicly funded NLU with merit-based financial support

✗ Skip if

• CLAT score is below the 91-mark threshold for General category
• Expecting placements primarily in Delhi or Mumbai law markets
• Prefer a general management or commerce degree over law
• Not interested in a five-year integrated residential programme

GNLU BA LLB Placement 2026

Metric	Value
Average Package	INR 18 LPA
Highest Package	INR 26 LPA
Placement Rate	95%
Top Recruiting Law Firms	Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Khaitan and Co. Trilegal S and R Associates
Top Recruiting Corporates	Adani Group ICICI Bank Tata Group

• Placement figures cover GNLU UG law programmes for the 2025 season.

GNLU BA LLB Scholarships 2027

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Participation Scholarship	As per GNLU norms	Students representing GNLU in national and international competitions
Research Award Scholarship	As per GNLU norms	Students recognized for best research work at the university level
International Internship Funding	As per GNLU norms	Law students selected for international internship opportunities
Central Sector Scholarship for SC Students	As per Government norms	Scheduled Caste students. Apply via National Scholarship Portal
Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme	As per Gujarat Government norms	Eligible students from Gujarat. Apply via Gujarat scholarship portal

• GNLU-specific scholarships are applied for through the university’s student affairs office.
• Government scholarships are processed through the National Scholarship Portal.

As mentioned, GNLU Gandhinagar offers admission to BALLB {Hons.} program based on CLAT rank. GNLU Gandhinagar CLAT Cutoff 2025 rank is 444 for the General category. Further, CLAT cutoff rank is 2303 for OBC , 5934 for SC , 8568 for ST and 15863 for GeneralPwD category. Check GNLU Gandhinagar Cutoff

GNLU Gandhinagar BALLB {Hons.} Cutoff Year-wise Trends

The section below shows year-wise trends in GNLU Gandhinagar BALLB {Hons.} Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the GNLU Gandhinagar BALLB {Hons.} program in 2025 was closed at the 15863 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 11580 across all categories.

Catgories	Cutoff rank 2025	Cutoff rank 2024
General	402
OBC	2138
SC	5796
ST
GeneralPwD	14022
EWS	1118	938

According to an external review site Ranking 2025, GNLU Gandhinagar ranks 6 out of 98 colleges in India and 1st in state Gujarat for its BALLB {Hons.} program.

• 4 out of 8 under India Today Law Ranking 2025.
• 3 out of 38 under The Week Law Ranking 2025.
• 5 out of 40 under NIRF Law Ranking 2025.
• 16 out of 40 under IIRF Law Ranking 2025.
• 4 out of 13 under Outlook Law Ranking 2024.

Read more on GNLU Gandhinagar Rankings here

GNLU BA LLB FAQs

Ques. What CLAT score is needed for GNLU Gandhinagar BA LLB admission?

Ans. General category candidates typically need around 91 marks or above in CLAT to secure admission to GNLU Gandhinagar’s BA LLB programme, based on previous years’ cutoff trends. Exact cutoffs vary each year based on exam difficulty and applicant pool. OBC and EWS candidates may be admitted at slightly lower scores.

Ques. What is the total fee for BA LLB at GNLU Gandhinagar?

Ans. The total tuition and programme fee for the five-year BA LLB (Hons) at GNLU is INR 12,22,000 for the entire duration. Hostel charges are payable separately. Fee is collected on a semester basis. SC and ST students may be eligible for fee waivers through government scholarship schemes.

Ques. What are the career prospects after completing BA LLB from GNLU?

Ans. GNLU graduates are regularly recruited by top law firms including Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan and Co., and Trilegal, with an average package of INR 18 LPA and a highest package of INR 26 LPA in 2025. Graduates also pursue roles in corporates, the judiciary, and academia. The placement rate stands at 95%.

Ques. How many seats are available for BA LLB at GNLU Gandhinagar?

Ans. GNLU offers a total of 172 seats for the BA LLB programme, distributed as General 79, OBC 42, SC 23, EWS 16, and ST 12. Category-wise reservations follow Government of India norms. Admission is based entirely on CLAT scores through the NLU Consortium counselling process.

Ques. When does CLAT 2027 registration open for GNLU BA LLB admission?

Ans. CLAT 2027 registration opened on August 3, 2026, and closes on October 31, 2026. The exam is scheduled for December 6, 2026. Results are expected in the third week of December 2026, after which the NLU Consortium will begin the counselling and seat allotment process for the 2027 batch.

Ques. Does GNLU offer any scholarships for BA LLB students?

Ans. GNLU offers participation scholarships for students representing the university in national and international competitions, research award scholarships for outstanding research work, and dedicated funding for international internship opportunities. Government scholarships for SC students and the Gujarat Chief Minister Scholarship are also available through respective portals.