Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai : Admission 2026, Cutoff, Courses, Fees, Placement, Ranking

The university accepts admission in various Law and Management courses, such as BA LLB, MA, MBA, LLM, PG Diploma, Certificate, and PhD courses. Admission to these courses is based on merit or marks secured by the candidates in the entrance exam.  In addition to this, candidates applying for a PhD will go through a written test and a personal Interview.

The basic eligibility criteria for the UG course admission are Class 12, along with a valid CLAT-UG score. For PG courses, a Bachelor’s degree is a must, with a valid entrance score of either of the exams CAT, XAT, CMAT, MHCET, CLAT-PG. For the PhD course, the university conducts an entrance test, the PAT (PhD Registration Admission Test).

Admissions for various courses such as BALLB, LLM, and MBA are going on. Candidates who have a valid score on the mentioned exams can apply before 31 July 2025. The application form can be found on the university’s official website.

NOTE: Candidates who are appearing for their qualifying examinations are also eligible for admission. Certificates of recently qualified exams will be required to be submitted at the time of admission.

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai Dates & Events

MNLU Mumbai provides several courses, including  BA LLB, MA, LLM, LLM (Executive), MBA, PhD, etc.  PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights, PG Diploma in GST, etc. Admission to this university is based on merit and entrance exam scores. The university has set some admission eligibility standards that applicants are required to meet. Candidates will be accepted only if they fulfill the required eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for some of the major courses are given below:

• BA LLB: Secured 45% marks in Class 12 (40% required for reserved category), along with a valid score in CLAT-UG.

• LLM:  LLB degree or equivalent Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% (45% for reserved candidates) and a valid CLAT-PG score.

• MBA: A minimum of 55% marks is required for MBA admission and a valid score of CLAT(PG)/ CMAT/ XAT/ CAT/ MHCET. 

• PhD: The candidate must hold an LLB/ LLM, or an equivalent Master’s degree with at least 55% and a valid score of NET/ SET/ JRF or PAT (PhD Registration Admission Test). Shortlisting will be based on the written test and a personal Interview.

NOTE: The eligibility criteria for UG and PG Law courses are as per the CLAT regulations.

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai Placement 2025

The university gives its students various career opportunities through its paid/ unpaid internships, PPOs, and placement drives.

The university boasts an overall good placement record, thanks to its collaborations with globally recognized companies such as Cipla, TATA Advanced Ltd., Clifford, and Clove Legal, among others. The university has a dedicated placement cell that actively works as a mediator between top companies and the university. The cell also gives career-oriented training to its students.

In the 2023 placement drive of the BA LLB batch, 54 students registered for prospective jobs, out of which 30 students were placed in top companies, such as Khaitan and Co., Isaac and Jacob, ANB Partners, K Law, and Adani.

MNLU, Mumbai offers several scholarships to its deserving students with the cooperation of the State government, the Central Government, and other  NGOs.

Maharashtra Government:

• Candidates who have a Maharashtra domicile can avail 25% tuition fee concession. 

• Candidates belonging to reserved categories can apply for various scholarships under the Department of Social Justice & Assistance.

Madhya Pradesh Government:

• Candidates holding residency in Madhya Pradesh are eligible to apply for scholarships under the Medhavi Yojna scheme by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.

Rajasthan Government:

• Students who are residents of Rajasthan can benefit from the Mukhya Mantri Sarvajan Uchha Shiksha Chhatravriti Yojana.

National Scholarships Portal:

• Several scholarships are provided at the national level on this portal. All candidates can apply for the various available schemes.

Top Class Education:

• This scholarship is given to SC candidates who perform exceptionally well academically.