Institute of Law, Nirma University Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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Updated on - Jun 4, 2026

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20 Feb, 2026 Institute of Law, Nirma University PhD Registration 2026-27 is open till May 16 @nirmauni.ac.in. The entrance exam and presentation are tentatively scheduled between Jun 20 & Jul 24, 2026. Check details.

Institute of Law, Nirma University (ILNU), Ahmedabad offers admission to students for integrated UG, PG, and doctoral programs in law. The flagship course offered by the institute is the BBA LLB (Hons.). Other integrated UG programs include BA LLB (Hons.) and B.Com LLB (Hons.). At the PG level, ILNU offers LLM, and the college also offers Ph.D. (Law).

Admissions to UG programs are entrance based through CLAT, followed by a personal interview and counselling process which is conducted by ILNU. The LLM program admits students based on merit and specialization preferred by them, while the Ph.D. admission includes a written entrance test and interview. Application forms are available online on the official ILNU website, and candidates are shortlisted through centralised or institute-level processes.

Institute of Law Nirma University Important Dates 2026 

Here are the important dates for admission of the Law program at the Institute of Law, Nirma University.

Events Date
Application Ongoing
Last Date to Apply June 10, 2026
Merit List Release Date June 13, 2026
Counselling for Admission June 17, 2026
Class Commencement July 17, 2026

Institute of Law Nirma University UG Admission

The flagship program at Institute of Law, Nirma University is the BBA LLB (Hons.), a five-year integrated law course that combines business and law education. Admission to all UG law programs is strictly through CLAT scores, followed by a personal interview (PI) and institute-level counselling. Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board with a minimum of 45% marks to be eligible for admission to these courses.

Apart from BBA LLB (Hons.), ILNU also offers BA LLB (Hons.) and B.Com LLB (Hons.), with identical eligibility and selection procedures. Candidates are advised to fill out the CLAT form, register for ILNU counselling, and prepare for the PI round to improve their chances of selection.

Students can find detailed information for UG admissions in the table below.

Particulars Details
Courses Offered BBA LLB (Hons.), BA LLB (Hons.), B.Com LLB (Hons.)
Duration 5 Years
Eligibility Criteria 10+2 with minimum 45% marks
Selection Criteria CLAT score + Personal Interview + Counselling

Institute of Law Nirma University PG Admission 2026

Institute of Law, Nirma University offers a one-year full-time LLM program in two specializations:

  • Constitutional and Administrative Law
  • Criminal and Security Law

Candidates must have completed a 3-year LLB or 5-year integrated law degree with at least 55% aggregate marks to be eligible. Admission is merit-based, considering the marks obtained in qualifying exams. There is no entrance exam for LLM at ILNU, and students are allotted seats based on academic record and availability of specialization.

Students can find the LLM program details in the table below.

Particulars Details
Specializations Offered Constitutional and Administrative Law, Criminal and Security Law
Duration 1 Year
Eligibility Criteria 3 - Year LLB or 5-Year Integrated Law degree program with 50% marks
Selection Criteria Merit-based

Institute of Law Nirma University Ph.D. Admission 2026

Institute of Law, Nirma University offers a part time Ph.D. in Law for students interested in being legal professionals, academics, and researchers. The program is designed true to UGC Ph.D. regulations and it includes coursework, research proposal defence, and submission of thesis.

Students must have a PG degree in Law (LLM) with at least 55% marks to be eligible for admission. Admission is conducted through a written entrance test then followed by a personal interview.

Ph.D. program details are provided below.

Particulars Details
Program Type Part-Time
Duration 3 Years
Eligibility Criteria LLM with minimum 55% marks
Selection Criteria Written Test + Personal Interview

Institute of Law Nirma University Application Process 2026

Institute of Law, Nirma University offers students with various UG, PG, and Ph.D. law programs based on a mix of merit and performance on entrance examinations. Usually starting with an online application on the university's official website.

Candidates seeking UG courses including BBALLB (Hons.), BALLB (Hons.), and B.Com LLB (Hons.) have to pass Class 12 with at least a 45% aggregate and register for the CLAT exam. Graduates in law with a minimum of 55% marks are qualified for LLM programs followed by a personal interview.

Admission for Ph.D. programs is based on a written admission exam given by the university and followed by an interview round. Based on the candidate's entrance score and academic background, merit lists are created and picked students are invited to attend counselling and admissions confirmation rounds.The final seat allotment is based on 70% of the written test and 30% based on the interview

See what Darshan Ajmera, a student of BA LLB, {Hons.} (2022) course at the college has to say about the admission,

In his words “CLAT colleges is all I wanted and ILNU accepts ranks between 5k to 10k. Top 5 NLUs on the other hand which were a dream will remain a dream. However, ILNU has made amends for us and I am grateful for such a smooth admission and a strict policy on intake.” Read More

Institute of Law Nirma University Admission FAQs

Ques. How can I get admission into BBA LLB (Hons.) at Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad?

Ans. Admission to the BBA LLB (Hons.) program is based on CLAT scores of students which is then followed by a Personal Interview (PI) and institute level counselling. Students must have completed their 10+2 with at least 45% marks to be eligible for admission.

After appearing for CLAT, students may separately apply on ILNU’s official website for the admission process. Based on their CLAT rank, PI performance, and availability of seats, shortlisted candidates are then offered final admission.

Ques. Is there a separate entrance exam for LLM at Institute of Law, Nirma University?

Ans. No, there is no entrance exam for LLM admission at Institute of Law, Nirma University. Students who are selected are totally on the basis of their merit in their LLB qualifying examination. The LLM is a one-year program with two specializations: Constitutional & Administrative Law and Criminal & Security Law.

Applicants must hold a 3-year LLB or 5-year integrated law degree with at least 50% aggregate marks to be eligible for it. Admission decisions are then based upon academic performance and preference of specialization.

Ques. What is the admission process for Ph.D. (Law) at the Institute of Law, Nirma University?

Ans. Institute of Law, Nirma University offers a Ph.D. program in Law that admits students by a written entrance test and then personal interview. The program follows UGC guidelines and it is designed for students who are aspiring to be working legal professionals and scholars.

Candidates with an LLM degree and 55% marks are eligible to apply for the program.

Ques. What is the total fee for UG law programs at Institute of Law, Nirma University?

Ans. The first-year fee for each of the law programs - BBA LLB (Hons.), BA LLB (Hons.), and B.Com LLB (Hons.) at the Institute of Law, Nirma University is INR 3.72 LPA.

Ques. When will the Institute of Law, Nirma University release the admission forms and conduct interviews in 2025?

Ans. As per the tentative schedule, Institute of Law, Nirma University's UG law application deadline is expected to be by May 31, 2025, followed by Personal Interview rounds in mid-June 2025. The CLAT exam will be held on December 1, 2024.

Institute of Law, Nirma University Important Events

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Institute of Law, Nirma University Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [BA LLB]
Tentative
Dec 17, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date for University Fee Payment after Round 5 CLAT Counselling 2026 [BA/BBA LLB]
May 30, 2026
Date for Confirmation Fee Payment for Roind 5 CLAT Counselling 2026 [BA/BBA LLB]
May 15, 2026 - May 20, 2026
111th Allotment List Published Date for CLAT Counselling 2026 [BA/BBA LLB]
May 15, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [LLB]
Tentative
Dec 17, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date for University Fee Payment after Round 5 CLAT Counselling 2026 [LLB]
May 30, 2026
Date for Confirmation Fee Payment for Roind 5 CLAT Counselling 2026 [LLB]
May 15, 2026 - May 20, 2026
36th Allotment List Published Date for CLAT Counselling 2026 [LLB]
May 15, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Date of Entrance Test & Presentation for July Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Law)
Upcoming
Jun 20, 2026 - Jun 24, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date of Application for July Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Law)
Feb 20, 2026 - May 16, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [LLM]
Tentative
Dec 17, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date for University Fee Payment after Round 5 CLAT Counselling 2026 [LLM]
May 30, 2026
Date for Confirmation Fee Payment for Roind 5 CLAT Counselling 2026 [LLM]
May 15, 2026 - May 20, 2026
178th Allotment List Published Date for CLAT Counselling 2026 [LLM]
May 15, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Date of Entrance Test & Presentation for July Admission 2026 [Ph.D] (Law)
Upcoming
Jun 20, 2026 - Jun 24, 2026
Admission Timeline [BA LLB]
Tentative
Dec 17, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026
Admission Timeline [LLM]
Tentative
Dec 17, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026
Admission Timeline [LLB]
Tentative
Dec 17, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Date for University Fee Payment after Round 5 CLAT Counselling 2026 [LLB]
May 30, 2026
Date for University Fee Payment after Round 5 CLAT Counselling 2026 [BA/BBA LLB]
May 30, 2026
Date for University Fee Payment after Round 5 CLAT Counselling 2026 [LLM]
May 30, 2026

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