RGNUL Patiala Admission 2026

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law

Patiala, Punjab · RGNUL Patiala · Estd. 2006

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

CLAT 2026 examination December 2025 (held). RGNUL counselling expected May-June 2026 at rgnul.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala, established in 2006 by an Act of the Punjab state legislature, is the 9th National Law University of India and a participant in the Consortium of NLUs. Located at Sidhuwal, Patiala, RGNUL is a state law university named after former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. The university is one of the leading NLUs in India and has produced many distinguished lawyers and judicial officers.

RGNUL offers a 5-year integrated BA LLB (Hons.) and BBA LLB (Hons.), 1-year LL.M., and PhD programmes in law. Specialised research centres include Centre for Constitutional Law & Public Policy, Centre for International Trade & Investment Law, Centre for Environmental Law, and Centre for Banking & Insurance Law. NAAC A grade accredited; recognised by Bar Council of India (BCI).

BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) admissions through CLAT UG conducted by Consortium of NLUs. LL.M. admissions through CLAT PG. PhD through RGNUL PhD entrance. Punjab state quota of 25% within CLAT merit for Punjab 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

RGNUL Patiala admissions to BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) are exclusively through CLAT UG. LL.M. through CLAT PG. PhD through RGNUL PhD entrance.

Eligibility

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

Important Dates

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

RGNUL merit-cum-means scholarships, NLU consortium financial aid, Punjab state Mai Bhago/Mukhyamantri Scholarship, Central Sector Scholarship, NSP minority scholarships.

Reservations

Punjab 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 The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law?

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law 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 The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law?

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

When does The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law 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 The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law accept CLAT UG / CLAT PG scores?

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