Frequently Asked Questions

The Institute of Law is a Constituent Institution of Nirma University, a Statutory University established by the special Act passed by the Gujarat State Assembly. The University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2 (f) of UGC Act and also accredited by NAAC with Grade ‘A+’.

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• The Institute offers B.A., LL.B (Hons.), B.Com., LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)* Programmes. All these programmes are Five Year Integrated Programmes.

Yes, the Institute also offers LL.M. (One Year) Programme in the following specializations

• Constitutional and Administrative Law
• Criminal and Security Law

Yes, the Institute offers Ph.D. Programme (Doctor of Philosophy in Law).

• The Undergraduate Programmes B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and B.Com., LL.B. (Hons.) at the Institute are approved and recognised by Bar Council of India (BCI). The B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) programme which is proposed to be commenced from the Academic Year 2025-26 is subject to BCI approval.

• Total 300 seats are available for admission. Out of this 15% of the intake is likely to be filled-in under NRI/NRI Sponsored category as per Rules of the Government of Gujarat.

• Yes, Institute provides scholarship to the students under two categories: – Merit based and merit cum means based. Further details are available at our website Scholarship

There are three categories under which the students at the Institute is offered admission.

• General Category – 85% = 255
• NRI/(or NRI Sponsored) Category – 15% of total intake (300) = 45

1. Non-Resident Indian (NRI):
   1. Students who have studied and passed the qualifying examinations from schools or colleges in foreign countries
   2. The students studying in schools or colleges situated in foreign countries, even if affiliated to the Board of Secondary Education or universities located in India.
2. Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Sponsored – Students who is supported (financially) by an NRI who is working abroad.

• Passport of Self / Parent / NRI / NRI sponsored (As applicable)
• NOTARIZED AFFIDAVIT – For NRI self-declaration on Affidavit proving the NRI Status and for NRI Sponsored, Notarized affidavit from Sponsoring person.

• No, the Institute does not have any seat reserved under Management Quota.

• Admission to the Five Year Integrated Programmes for the same academic year shall be based on the inter se All India merit rank of CLAT.
• The candidates are compulsorily required to appear in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).
• Candidates are also required to fill in the application form of the Institute of Law, Nirma University in addition to the CLAT form.
• Admission under NRI/NRI Sponsored Category will also be considered only on the basis of CLAT score whereas for genuine NRI, no qualifying exam is required. However, preference is given to CLAT.

• Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is the national level entrance test conducted by Consortium National Law Universities For more details visit https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in

• Admission under General/NRI Sponsored Category will be considered only on the basis of CLAT whereas for genuine NRI, no qualifying exam is required. However, preference is given to CLAT.

• A candidate should have passed Higher Secondary/Intermediate Examinations (10+2) or its equivalent examinations with not less than 45% aggregate marks.

In view of the Bar Council of India, Legal Education Rules -2008, University Grants Commission Act and Regulations, decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, the applicants who have obtained +2 higher secondary pass certificate after prosecuting studies in distance or correspondence method shall also be considered as eligible for admission in the five year integrated programme.

As per the Bar Council of India, Legal Education Rules – 2008, the applicants who have obtained 10+2 through open universities system directly without having any basic qualifications for prosecuting such studies are not eligible for admission in the integrated five year programme.

• Merit is prepared considering the inter se all India Rank of CLAT 2025.

• It will be displayed on the Website of the Institute (https://law.nirmauni.ac.in)

There is only one mode of application to apply to the Institute i.e., ONLINE.

• A candidate interested in seeking admission to ILNU has to fill ILNU application form, in addition to CLAT 2025 form.
• Candidates can fill the online application form at https://law.nirmauni.ac.in and submit the same online. Candidates are required to make online payment of Rs. 2500/- for General Category and Rs. 3500/- if applying under NRI/NRI Sponsored categories by Credit Card/Debit Card or Net Banking.
• Candidates applying under NRI/NRI Sponsored Quota is also eligible for general Quota and do not have to fill separate form for General Quota.

• Candidate has to submit Mark sheet of Matriculation for DOB proof.
• For B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) / B. Com., LL.B. (Hons) / B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons)*: Migration Certificate is required ONLY for the candidate who have passed their qualifying examination from a board other than Gujarat Board.
• For LL. M. (One Year): Migration Certificate is required ONLY for the candidate who have passed their qualifying examination from a University other than Nirma University.

Institute has hostel facility for girls on the campus. The hostel building is modern with all the facilities and amenities. Each room has an attached toilet and bathroom, furthermore each room is fully air conditioned.

Fees structure as below:

* To be paid separately

• 15% of the intake is likely to be filled-in under NRI/NRI Sponsored category as per Rules of the Government of Gujarat.
• Admission under NRI Sponsored Category will be considered only on the basis of CLAT 2025 score.
• Fee Structure for NRI/NRI Sponsored categories – US$ 7500 per annum or equivalent in Indian Rupees plus INR 50,700/- (Inclusive of Welcome Kit, Library Deposit (Refundable), Enrollment Fees, Examination Fees, Internship Fees, Student Activity Fees and Alumni Fees).

• All the communication/correspondence related to admission should be addressed to the Admission Officer at the following address only:

The Admission Head / Admission Officer
Institute of Law, Nirma University,
Sarkhej – Gandhinagar Highway,
Ahmedabad – 382 481
Gujarat, India.
Phone: 079-71652803/804 – 9824116465 – 8447905955
Email: admission.il@nirmauni.ac.in

Contact Hours : 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM

The Nirma University Campus is on the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar (SG) Highway. It is about 15 -17 kilometers from the Ahmedabad City. Located on the SG Highway, the High Court of Gujarat is about 7 kilometers away from the University.  The University is well connected with the city municipal bus service.  Private rickshaw and taxi services are also available from Railway Station, Bus Station or from the Airport.

We suggest you to refer the google map provided below:

• University provides transportation facility from all major locations in and around the City of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.