{"id":241,"date":"2026-02-21T14:58:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T14:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawpreptutorialkolkata.com\/blog\/?p=241"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:47:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T12:47:34","slug":"nusrl-ranchi-vs-cnlu-patna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawpreptutorialkolkata.com\/blog\/nusrl-ranchi-vs-cnlu-patna\/","title":{"rendered":"NUSRL Ranchi vs CNLU Patna: Detailed Comparison 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Choosing between NLU Ranchi (NUSRL) and CNLU Patna is a common dilemma among CLAT aspirants, especially those targeting NLUs in the eastern region. Both universities offer strong academics, decent internships, and a structured academic environment, but they differ significantly in fees, seat intake, reservation policies, and cut-off trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog offers a complete comparison of fees, intake & reservation, and cut-off trends for B.A. LL.B., B.B.A., LL.B., and LL.M. for both universities.
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Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NUSRL Ranchi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s first talk about NLU Ranchi or NUSRL:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NUSRL Fees for BA LL.B & BBA LLB<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sr.No<\/strong><\/td>Items (At the time of Admission)<\/strong><\/td><\/td>Amount (\u20b9)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Admission Fee <\/td>One time<\/td>15,000 <\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Tuition Fees <\/td>Per Semester<\/td>75,000<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Internet & Digital Resource Charges<\/td>Per Semester<\/td>7,500<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Caution Money<\/td>One time (Refundable)<\/td>15,000<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Multi-Media & Library Fee<\/td>Per Semester<\/td>7,500 <\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Examination Fee<\/td>Per Semester <\/td>7,500<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>Academic Activities<\/td>Per Semester <\/td>7,500<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>Campus Development Fee<\/td>One Time<\/td>20,000<\/td><\/tr>
9<\/td>Maintenance Fee<\/td>Per Semester<\/td>7,500<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Sub Total <\/td><\/td>162500<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>Hostel Rent<\/td>Per Year<\/td>24,000<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Total<\/td><\/td>186,500<\/td><\/tr>
11<\/td>Mess Fee (Adjustable)<\/td>Per Semester<\/td>20,000<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Grand Total <\/strong><\/td>(a) <\/strong><\/td>206,500<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Fees for II Semester<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Semester Fee<\/td>Per Semester<\/td>75,000<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Internet & Digital Resource Charges<\/td>Per Semester<\/td>7,500<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Multi-Media & Library Fee<\/td>Per Semester <\/td>7,500<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Examination Fee<\/td>Per Semester<\/td>7,500<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Academic Activities<\/td>Per Semester<\/td>7,500<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Maintenance Fee<\/td>Per Semester<\/td>7,500<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Sub Total<\/td><\/td>112,500 <\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>Mess Fee for II Semester(approx.)<\/td>Per Semester<\/td>20,000<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Total Fees for II Semester<\/strong><\/td>(b)<\/strong><\/td>132,500 <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>Total Fee in the First Year<\/strong><\/td>(a) + (b)<\/strong><\/td>339,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Actual Fee for 1st Year Without Mess Fee<\/td><\/td>299,000<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Actual Fee for 1st Year With Mess Fee<\/td><\/td>339,000<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Actual Fee for 2nd Year Without Mess Fee <\/td><\/td>249,000 <\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Actual Fee for 2nd Year With Mess Fee<\/td><\/td>289,000<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Actual Fee for 3rd Year Without Mess Fee<\/td><\/td>249,000<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Actual Fee for 3rd Year With Mess Fee<\/td><\/td>289,000<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Actual Fee for 4th Year Without Mess Fee<\/td><\/td>249,000 <\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Actual Fee for 4th Year With Mess Fee<\/td><\/td>289,000 <\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Actual Fee for 5th Year Without Mess Fee<\/td><\/td>249,000<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Actual Fee for 5th Year With Mess Fee<\/td><\/td>289,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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NUSRL Intake and Reservation for B.A.LL.B (Hons.)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

NUSRL shall admit students to its B.A.LL.B (Hons.) Course as per the following table:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jharkhand<\/strong><\/td>All India<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Category<\/strong><\/td>Number of Seats<\/strong><\/td>Category<\/strong><\/td>Number of Seats<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
General (50%)<\/td>30<\/td>General<\/td>30<\/td><\/tr>
Scheduled Tribe (26%)<\/td>16<\/td>Scheduled Tribe (7.5%)<\/td>05<\/td><\/tr>
Scheduled Cast (10%) <\/td>06 <\/td>Scheduled Cast (15%) <\/td>09<\/td><\/tr>
Backward Classes (6%)<\/td>03<\/td>OBC (27%)<\/td>16<\/td><\/tr>
EBC (8%) <\/td>05<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Specially Abled Person (SAP)<\/td>03<\/td>Specially Abled Person (SAP)<\/td>03<\/td><\/tr>
Over and Above Supernumerary Quota (EWS)<\/td>06<\/td>Over and Above Supernumerary Quota (EWS)<\/td>06<\/td><\/tr>
Supernumerary Quota (J&K )<\/td>02<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

NUSRL Intake and Reservation for (B.B.A-LL.B(Hons.)) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

NUSRL shall admit students to its B.B.A.LL.B (Hons.) course as per the following table:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jharkhand<\/strong><\/td>All India<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Category<\/strong><\/td>Number of Seats<\/strong><\/td>Category<\/strong><\/td>Number of Seats<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
General (50%)<\/td>15<\/td>General<\/td>15<\/td><\/tr>
Scheduled Tribe (26%)<\/td>8<\/td>Scheduled Tribe (7.5%)<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Scheduled Cast (10%) <\/td>3<\/td>Scheduled Cast (15%) <\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Backward Classes (6%)<\/td>2<\/td>OBC (27%)<\/td>8<\/td><\/tr>
EBC (8%) <\/td>2<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Specially Abled Person (SAP)<\/td>1<\/td>Specially Abled Person (SAP)<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Over and Above Supernumerary Quota (EWS)<\/td>3<\/td>Over and Above Supernumerary Quota (EWS)<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Supernumerary Quota (J&K )<\/td>1<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

NUSRL Fee Structure of LL.M.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sr.No<\/strong><\/td>Items ((At the time of Admission))<\/strong><\/td><\/td>Amount (\u20b9)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Admission Fee <\/td>One time<\/td>15,000 <\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Tuition Fees <\/td>Per Semester<\/td>50,000<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Internet & Digital Resource Charges<\/td>Per Semester<\/td>7,500<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Caution Money<\/td>One time (Refundable)<\/td>15,000<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Multi-Media & Library Fee<\/td>Per Semester<\/td>7,500 <\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Examination Fee<\/td>Per Semester <\/td>15,000<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>Academic Activities<\/td>Per Semester <\/td>5,000<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>Campus Development Fee<\/td>One Time<\/td>20,000<\/td><\/tr>
9<\/td>Maintenance Fee<\/td>Per Semester<\/td>7,500<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Sub Total <\/td><\/td>142,500<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>Hostel Rent<\/td>Per Year<\/td>24,000<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Total<\/td><\/td>166,500 <\/td><\/tr>
11<\/td>Mess Fee (Adjustable)<\/td>Per Semester<\/td>20,000<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Grand Total <\/strong><\/td>(a) <\/strong><\/td>186,500<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Fees for II Semester<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Semester Fee<\/td>Per Semester<\/td>50,000<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Internet & Digital Resource Charges<\/td>Per Semester<\/td>7,500<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Multi-Media & Library Fee<\/td>Per Semester <\/td>7,500<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Examination Fee<\/td>Per Semester<\/td>15,000<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Academic Activities<\/td>Per Semester<\/td>5,000<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Maintenance Fee<\/td>Per Semester<\/td>7,500<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Sub Total<\/td><\/td>92,500<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>Mess Fee for II Semester(approx.)<\/td>Per Semester<\/td>20,000<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Total Fees for II Semester<\/strong><\/td>(b)<\/strong><\/td>112,500<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>Total Fee in the First Year<\/strong><\/td>(a) + (b)<\/strong><\/td>299,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Actual Fee for 1st Year Without Mess Fee<\/td><\/td>259,000<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>Actual Fee for 1st Year With Mess Fee<\/td><\/td>299,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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NUSRL Intake and Reservation for LL.M.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

NUSRL shall admit students to its LL.M. course as per the following table:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jharkhand<\/strong><\/td>All India<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Category<\/strong><\/td>Number of Seats<\/strong><\/td>Category<\/strong><\/td>Number of Seats<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
General (50%)<\/td>15<\/td>General<\/td>15<\/td><\/tr>
Scheduled Tribe (26%)<\/td>8<\/td>Scheduled Tribe (7.5%)<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Scheduled Cast (10%) <\/td>3<\/td>Scheduled Cast (15%) <\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Backward Classes (6%)<\/td>2<\/td>OBC (27%)<\/td>8<\/td><\/tr>
EBC (8%) <\/td>2<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Specially Abled Person (SAP)<\/td>1<\/td>Specially Abled Person (SAP)<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Over and Above Supernumerary Quota (EWS)<\/td>3<\/td>Over and Above Supernumerary Quota (EWS)<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Supernumerary Quota (J&K )<\/td>1<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

NUSRL Year-Wise Cut-off<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Course Name<\/strong><\/td>2025<\/strong><\/td>2024<\/strong><\/td>2023<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) in Intellectual Property Law<\/td>1476<\/td>1336<\/td>1389<\/td><\/tr>
B.A. LL.B. Hons. in Constitutional Law<\/td>1476<\/td>1336<\/td>1389<\/td><\/tr>
BALLB Hons. (Corporate Law)<\/td>1476<\/td>1336<\/td>1389<\/td><\/tr>
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) in International Law<\/td>1476<\/td>1336<\/td>1389<\/td><\/tr>
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) in Criminal Law<\/td>1476<\/td>–<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

NUSRL Category-wise Cut-off<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Course Name<\/strong><\/td>EWS<\/strong><\/td>General<\/strong><\/td>GeneralPwD<\/strong><\/td>OBC<\/strong><\/td>SC<\/strong><\/td>ST<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
B.A. LL.B. Hons. in Constitutional Law<\/td>1911<\/td>1476<\/td>36722<\/td>3025<\/td>9324<\/td>13373<\/td><\/tr>
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) in International Law<\/td>1911<\/td>1476<\/td>36722<\/td>3025<\/td>9324<\/td>13373<\/td><\/tr>
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) in Criminal Law<\/td>1911<\/td>1476<\/td>36722<\/td>3025<\/td>9324<\/td>13373<\/td><\/tr>
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) in Intellectual Property Law<\/td>1911<\/td>1476<\/td>36722<\/td>3025<\/td>9324<\/td>13373<\/td><\/tr>
BALLB Hons. (Corporate Law)<\/td>1911<\/td>1476<\/td>36722<\/td>3025<\/td>9324<\/td>13373<\/td><\/tr>
BBA LLB (Hons.)<\/td>2088<\/td>1504<\/td>24719<\/td>3634<\/td>9324<\/td>13619<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CNLU Patna: Fee Structure, Intake, Reservation & Cut-off (Complete Details)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CNLU Patna Fee Structure for B.A., LL.B (Hons) & B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Particulars<\/strong><\/td>Fee Structure<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Tuition Fees<\/td>\u20b9126733<\/td><\/tr>
Admission Fee (One-Time Payment) <\/td>\u20b91500<\/td><\/tr>
Admission Processing Fee (One-Time Payment)<\/td>\u20b95000 <\/td><\/tr>
Development charges<\/td>\u20b910000<\/td><\/tr>
Moot Court fee <\/td>\u20b95000<\/td><\/tr>
Arbitration & Mediation fee<\/td>\u20b95000<\/td><\/tr>
Sports fee <\/td>\u20b95000<\/td><\/tr>
Literary & Cultural Activities<\/td>\u20b94000<\/td><\/tr>
Outsourced Charges<\/td>\u20b916000 <\/td><\/tr>
Internet Fee<\/td>\u20b93000<\/td><\/tr>
Examination Fee<\/td>\u20b95000 <\/td><\/tr>
Library Fee<\/td>\u20b95000<\/td><\/tr>
Mess Fee (Tentative)<\/td>35000<\/td><\/tr>
Room Rent (double-seated)<\/td>\u20b922000<\/td><\/tr>
Electricity charges<\/td>\u20b98000<\/td><\/tr>
Alumni Fee (one-time payment) <\/td>\u20b91000<\/td><\/tr>
NSS Fee (one-time payment)<\/td>\u20b920<\/td><\/tr>
Refundable Deposits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Library Deposit<\/td>\u20b95000 <\/td><\/tr>
Hostel Deposit<\/td>\u20b910000<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>\u20b92,72,253 <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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CNLU Patna Seat Matrix for B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) &  B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sr. No.<\/strong><\/td>Category<\/strong><\/td>Percentage<\/strong><\/td>Seats<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Unreserved Category<\/td>40%<\/td>28<\/td><\/tr>
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)  <\/td>10%<\/td>07<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Scheduled Castes (SC) of Bihar<\/td>16%<\/td>11<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Scheduled Tribes (ST) of Bihar<\/td>01%<\/td>01<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Extremely Backward Classes – EBC (Annexure-I) of Bihar<\/td>18%<\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Backward Classes \u2013 BC, (Annexure-II) of Bihar<\/td>12%<\/td>08<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Women of Backward Classes (WBC) of Bihar<\/td>03%<\/td>02<\/td><\/tr>
                                                              Total<\/strong><\/td>100%<\/strong><\/td>69<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CNLU Patna Fee Structure for 3-Year LL.B. (Hons.)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Particular<\/strong><\/td>Fee Structure<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Tuition Fees<\/td>\u20b9114950<\/td><\/tr>
Admission Fee (One-Time Payment)<\/td>\u20b91500<\/td><\/tr>
Admission Processing Fee (One-Time Payment)<\/td>\u20b95000<\/td><\/tr>
Development charges<\/td>\u20b910000<\/td><\/tr>
Moot Court fee<\/td>\u20b95000<\/td><\/tr>
Arbitration & Mediation fee<\/td>\u20b95000<\/td><\/tr>
Sports fee<\/td>\u20b95000<\/td><\/tr>
Literary & Cultural Activities<\/td>\u20b94000<\/td><\/tr>
Outsourced Fee<\/td>\u20b916000<\/td><\/tr>
Internet Fee<\/td>\u20b93000<\/td><\/tr>
Examination Fee<\/td>\u20b95000<\/td><\/tr>
Library Fee <\/td>\u20b95000<\/td><\/tr>
Alumni Fee (one-time payment)<\/td>\u20b91000<\/td><\/tr>
NSS Fee (one-time payment) <\/td>\u20b920<\/td><\/tr>
Refundable Deposits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Library Deposit<\/td>\u20b95000<\/td><\/tr>
Total Fee <\/td>\u20b91,85,470<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CNLU Patna 3-Year Law Course Seat Matrix<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sr. No.<\/strong><\/td>Category<\/strong><\/td>Percentage<\/strong><\/td>Seats<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Unreserved Category<\/td>40%<\/td>24<\/td><\/tr>
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)  <\/td>10%<\/td>06<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Scheduled Castes (SC) of Bihar<\/td>16%<\/td>09<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Scheduled Tribes (ST) of Bihar<\/td>01%<\/td>01<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Extremely Backward Classes – EBC (Annexure-I) of Bihar<\/td>18%<\/td>11<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Backward Classes \u2013 BC, (Annexure-II) of Bihar<\/td>12%<\/td>07<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Women of Backward Classes (WBC) of Bihar <\/td>03%<\/td>02<\/td><\/tr>
                                                              Total<\/strong><\/td>100%<\/strong><\/td>60<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CNLU Patna Fee Structure for LL.M. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Particular<\/strong><\/td>Fee Structure<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Tuition Fees<\/td>\u20b9121275 <\/td><\/tr>
Admission Fee (One-Time Payment)<\/td>\u20b94000 <\/td><\/tr>
Development Charges<\/td>\u20b910000 <\/td><\/tr>
Library Fee<\/td>\u20b98000<\/td><\/tr>
Internet Fee<\/td>\u20b93000<\/td><\/tr>
Outsourced Charges<\/td>\u20b916000<\/td><\/tr>
Electricity Fee <\/td>\u20b94000<\/td><\/tr>
Refundable Deposits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Library Deposit <\/td>\u20b95000<\/td><\/tr>
Examination Fee<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Written Examination \u20b9700\/- (Per Paper)<\/td>\u20b97000<\/td><\/tr>
Dissertation<\/td>\u20b94000<\/td><\/tr>
Alumni Fee (one-time payment)<\/td>\u20b91000<\/td><\/tr>
Total Fee (Without Hostel Charges) <\/td>\u20b91,83,275 <\/td><\/tr>
Hostel Fees<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Room Rent (double-seated) <\/td>\u20b922000 <\/td><\/tr>
Electricity Fee<\/td>\u20b98000<\/td><\/tr>
Mess Fee (Tentative)<\/td>\u20b935000<\/td><\/tr>
Total Hostel Fee<\/td>\u20b965000<\/td><\/tr>
Total Fee (With Hostel Charges)<\/td>\u20b92,48,275<\/td><\/tr>
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Re-admission fee for Registered Students<\/td>\u20b94000<\/td><\/tr>
Repeat Examination fee<\/td>\u20b9700\/- per paper<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CNLU Patna Seat Matrix for LL.M.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sr. No.<\/strong><\/td>Category<\/strong><\/td>Percentage<\/strong><\/td>Seats<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Unreserved Category<\/td>40%<\/td>26<\/td><\/tr>
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) <\/td>10%<\/td>06<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Scheduled Castes (SC) of Bihar<\/td>16%<\/td>11<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Scheduled Tribes (ST) of Bihar<\/td>01%<\/td>01<\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Extremely Backward Classes – EBC (Annexure-I) of Bihar<\/td>18%<\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Backward Classes \u2013 BC, (Annexure-II) of Bihar<\/td>12%<\/td>08<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Women of Backward Classes (WBC) of Bihar <\/td>03%<\/td>02<\/td><\/tr>
                                                              Total<\/strong><\/td>100%<\/strong><\/td>66<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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CNLU Patna Cut-off 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Courses<\/strong><\/td>Round 1 (Closing rank)<\/strong><\/td>Round 2 (Closing rank)<\/strong><\/td>Round 3 (Closing rank)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
BALLB Hons.<\/td>1278<\/td>1398<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
BBA + L.L.B. (Hons.)<\/td>1424<\/td>1547<\/td>1555<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CNLU Patna Cut-off 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>Closing Rank<\/strong><\/td>Closing Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
General<\/td>1349<\/td>84<\/td><\/tr>
OBC<\/td>2398<\/td>75.5<\/td><\/tr>
SC<\/td>4790<\/td>63.25<\/td><\/tr>
ST<\/td>6905<\/td>56.5<\/td><\/tr>
EWS<\/td>1975<\/td>78.75<\/td><\/tr>
PwD <\/td>8430<\/td>51.25<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CNLU Patna Cut-off 2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>Closing Rank<\/strong><\/td>Closing Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
General<\/td>1278<\/td>85.75<\/td><\/tr>
OBC<\/td>2290<\/td>76<\/td><\/tr>
SC<\/td>4530<\/td>65.25<\/td><\/tr>
ST<\/td>6540<\/td>59<\/td><\/tr>
EWS<\/td>1890<\/td>79.25<\/td><\/tr>
PwD<\/td>8210<\/td>53.5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CNLU Patna 2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>Cut-off (Opening Rank-Closing Rank)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
General<\/td>932-1498<\/td><\/tr>
OBC<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
SC<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
ST<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

NLU Ranchi vs CNLU Patna: Quick Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Parameter<\/strong><\/td>NLU Ranchi (NUSRL)<\/strong><\/td>CNLU Patna<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Location<\/td>Ranchi, Jharkhand<\/td>Patna, Bihar<\/td><\/tr>
Courses Offered<\/td>BA LL.B (Hons.)BBA LL.B (Hons.)LL.MPhD<\/td>BA LL.B (Hons.)BBA LL.B (Hons.)LL.M3-year LL.B (from 2025\u201326)<\/td><\/tr>
Seat Intake \u2013 BA LL.B<\/td>134 seats<\/td>69 seats<\/td><\/tr>
Seat Intake \u2013 BBA LL.B<\/td>67 seats<\/td>69 seats<\/td><\/tr>
Seat Intake \u2013 LL.M<\/td>Seat-wise categories for Jharkhand + All India (approx. 60 total, incl. categories)<\/td>66 seats<\/td><\/tr>
Seat Intake \u2013 3-Year LL.B<\/td>\u2014<\/td>60 seats<\/td><\/tr>
Domicile Reservation<\/td>50% seats for Jharkhand + ST\/SC\/OBC\/EBC categories<\/td>Bihar-category reservation (UR\/EWS\/SC\/ST\/EBC\/BC\/WBC)<\/td><\/tr>
PWD\/SAP<\/td>3 SAP (supernumerary)<\/td>5% horizontal in each course<\/td><\/tr>
Supernumerary Seats<\/td>EWS + J&K<\/td>NRI\/Foreign (5 seats each)<\/td><\/tr>
First Year Fee \u2013 BA\/BBA LL.B<\/td>\u20b93,39,000 (with mess)<\/td>\u20b92,72,253 (with hostel & mess)<\/td><\/tr>
Yearly Fee (excluding mess) \u2013 BA\/BBA LL.B<\/td>\u20b92,99,000<\/td>Approx. \u20b92.1\u20132.2 lakh<\/td><\/tr>
Per Year Mess Charges<\/td>\u20b940,000 approx.<\/td>\u20b935,000 + electricity<\/td><\/tr>
Hostel Rent (UG)<\/td>\u20b924,000 yearly<\/td>\u20b922,000 yearly<\/td><\/tr>
LL.M 1st Year Fee<\/td>\u20b92,99,000<\/td>\u20b91,83,275 (without hostel) \u20b92,48,275 (with hostel)<\/td><\/tr>
Cut-off 2025 (UG)<\/td>General \u2013 1476 (BA\/BBA LL.B all branches)<\/td>BA LL.B \u2013 1278 to 1398BBA LL.B \u2013 1424 to 1555<\/td><\/tr>
Cut-off 2024 (Category-wise)<\/td>General \u2013 1476EWS \u2013 1911OBC \u2013 3025SC \u2013 9324ST \u2013 13373<\/td>General \u2013 1349OBC \u2013 2398SC \u2013 4790ST \u2013 6905EWS \u2013 1975PWD \u2013 8430<\/td><\/tr>
Cut-off 2023 (General)<\/td>1389<\/td>1278<\/td><\/tr>
Campus Type<\/td>Residential<\/td>Residential<\/td><\/tr>
Admission Mode<\/td>CLAT<\/td>CLAT (plus NRI\/Foreign supernumerary)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Also Check: CLAT 2027 AIOM in Kolkata<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

FAQs About NLU Ranchi vs CNLU Patna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Which is better: NLU Ranchi or CNLU Patna?<\/strong><\/strong>

Both universities are reputed NLUs in the eastern region, but the better choice depends on your priorities:<\/p> <\/div>

Choose NLU Ranchi (NUSRL) if you want:<\/strong><\/strong>

– A bigger campus\u00a0– Larger peer group (higher intake)\u00a0– Stronger reputation for academics & research-driven programs\u00a0– Better student\u2013faculty ratio in some departments<\/p> <\/div>

Choose CNLU Patna if you prefer:<\/strong><\/strong>

– Lower annual fees– Availability of 3-year LL.B (from 2025\u201326)– Good internships and proximity to Patna High Court<\/p> <\/div>

What is the first-year fee for LL.M. at NLU Ranchi and CNLU Patna?<\/strong><\/strong>

– NLU Ranchi (LL.M) \u2013 \u20b92,99,000 per year (with mess)– CNLU Patna (LL.M) \u2013 \u20b91,83,275 (without hostel) or \u20b92,48,275 (with hostel)<\/p> <\/div>

What is the seat intake for BA LL.B at NLU Ranchi and CNLU Patna?<\/strong><\/strong>

– NLU Ranchi: 134 seats– CNLU Patna: 69 seats<\/p> <\/div>

Which NLU is better for placements?<\/strong><\/strong>

Both NLUs offer decent opportunities, but:– NLU Ranchi generally sees slightly better placements due to a larger alumni base & active student committees.– CNLU Patna allows strong litigation exposure due to its proximity to the Patna High Court.For corporate placements, NUSRL has an edge. For litigation & judiciary preparation, CNLU performs strongly.<\/p> <\/div>

Does CNLU Patna offer a 3-year LL.B program?<\/strong><\/strong>

Yes. CNLU introduced a 3-year LL.B (Hons.) program starting 2025\u201326, with 60 seats.<\/p> <\/div>

Is the academic curriculum different at NLU Ranchi and CNLU Patna?<\/strong><\/strong>

Yes:– NLU Ranchi offers multiple honors specializations (Criminal, Corporate, Constitutional, IPR, and International Law).– CNLU Patna offers standard BA\/BBA LL.B honours programs without multiple specializations.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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