CNLU Patna, officially known as Chanakya National Law University, Patna, is a government-funded autonomous law university located in Patna, Bihar. Established in 2006, the university is recognized by the UGC and approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI). Ranking 2025: Ranked 17th and 22nd in the Law category by NIRF 2025 and College Dunia, respectively. Popular Courses: BA LLB {Hons.}(Total Fees – INR 6.34 Lakhs) ,L.L.M(Total Fees – INR 1.21 Lakhs) Entrance Exam: Admissions to UG and PG law programmes are based on CLAT UG and CLAT PG. Ph.D. and LL.D. admissions are conducted through a university-level entrance exam followed by a personal interview. Placement: As per NIRF 2025 reports, median packages of INR 10.8 LPA (UG) and INR 10.10 LPA (PG), with 161 students placed. CNLU Patna Admissions 2026 are currently ongoing through the CLAT 2026 counselling process.