MNLU Mumbai Admission 2026

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra · MNLU Mumbai · Estd. 2014

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

CLAT 2026 (for 2026-27 admissions) examination December 2025 (held). MNLU Mumbai counselling expected May-June 2026 at mnlumumbai.edu.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai

Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) Mumbai, established in 2014 by an Act of the Maharashtra state legislature, is the 18th National Law University of India and one of the three MNLUs of Maharashtra (along with MNLU Nagpur and MNLU Aurangabad). Located at Powai, Mumbai (within the IIT-Bombay campus area), MNLU Mumbai is a state university participating in the Consortium of National Law Universities.

MNLU Mumbai offers a 5-year integrated BA LLB (Hons.), 1-year LL.M., and PhD programmes in law. Specialised research centres include Centre for Maritime Law, Centre for Commercial Law and Centre for Constitutional Law. NAAC accredited; recognised by Bar Council of India (BCI).

BA LLB (Hons) admissions through CLAT UG conducted by Consortium of NLUs. LL.M. admissions through CLAT PG. PhD through MNLU Mumbai PhD entrance. Maharashtra state quota of 25% within CLAT merit for Maharashtra domicile candidates.

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Application fee: ₹4,000 (General) / ₹3,500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CLAT UG / CLAT PG

Conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities

MNLU Mumbai admissions to BA LLB (Hons) and LL.M. are exclusively through CLAT UG and CLAT PG conducted by the Consortium of NLUs. PhD through MNLU Mumbai PhD entrance.

Eligibility

BA LLB (Hons): Plus Two 45% (40% SC/ST/OBC) + CLAT UG. LL.M.: LLB 50% + CLAT PG. PhD: LL.M. 55% + MNLU entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
CLAT 2026 Examination	07 Dec 2025	—	consortiumofnlus.ac.in	Closed
MNLU Mumbai Counselling 2026	25 May 2026	—	mnlumumbai.edu.in	Upcoming
MNLU Mumbai Final Reporting	15 Jul 2026	—	mnlumumbai.edu.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

MNLU Mumbai merit-cum-means scholarships, NLU consortium financial aid, Maharashtra state Mahajyoti/Sarathi, Central Sector Scholarship, NSP minority scholarships.

Reservations

MH state quota 25% within CLAT merit; SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%, Kashmiri Pandit supernumerary.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai?

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai admits students primarily through CLAT UG / CLAT PG. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹4000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹3500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai accept CLAT UG / CLAT PG scores?

Yes. Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.