Maharashtra National Law University – MNLU Admission 2026, Application Form, Last Dates & Eligibility Criteria

MNLU Admission 2026-27: The Maharashtra National Law University is a law university in the state offering admission to various subjects in the field of legal studies. Being one of the top NLUs of the country, the university is known for its excellent faculty members, infrastructure and other facilities which makes it stand out. Admission to the courses offered by MNLU is done on the basis of the performance of the student in the CLAT entrance examination. Students who wish to opt for MNLU Admission 2026-27 must ensure to register for CLAT and appear in the entrance examination. 3 December 2026 was the last date to register for CLAT 2026 entrance examination.

• This is to point out that, Maharashtra National Law University is also known as MNLU.
• It is most important to note that, MNLU offers law courses to candidates who are interested to pursue in legal studies.
• Besides, MNLU offers BA.LL.B. (Hons) duration is five years integrated program.
• However, MNLU also provides and one year LL.M. programs.
• It is most important to note that, MNLU also provides Ph.D. in Law.
• This is to point out that, MNLU is a Public university.
• It is most important to note that, MNLU is affiliated to Bar Council of India
• The goal of the University is to disseminate advance legal knowledge and processes of law amongst the students and impart in them the skills of advocacy, legal services, law reforms and make them aware and capable to use these instruments for social transformation and development.
• The university provides all necessary facilities to the students such as separate hostels for both boys and girls with attached washrooms and bathrooms, Health Centre, Cafeteria, Library, Moot Court Hall, Conference hall, Meditation Centre, Legal services clinic, Gym, Sports facilities, Medical / hospital facilities and many more facilities.

Also Read MNLU Fee Structure

MNLU Admission 2026-27 Important Dates

CLAT 2026 Registration Last Date – 03 December 2026

CLAT 2026 Exam – February 2026

MNLU Admission 2026-27 Registration Starts – April 2026

MNLU Mumbai 2026 Application Form

This is to point out that, all information regarding the application form is available in the fooicial website: http://mnlumumbai.edu.in/

Besides, the authorities have published the CLAT application form through online mode.

This is to point out that, there is no offline mode for registering in CLAT.

Besides, candidates have to attach the scanned images of self-attested certificates in the application form.

How to Apply online for MNLU

Firstly, open the official website

Secondly, click on the admission link

Thirdly, fill the application form carefully

Then attach the required documents

After that, pay the application fees

Then, keep a copy of the application form for future use

Application Fee MNLU Mumbai 2026

This is to point out that, the application fee is Rs. 4000/ for general.

However, for ST/SC, OBC, PH and other categories the fees is Rs. 3500.

Besides, candidates can pay the fees by debit or credit card and net banking.

Required Documents List in MNLU

Passport size photo with front-facing (30 mm x 45 mm), in jpg format.

Signature in jpg format and100 kb size.

SAP certificate & Scribe Declaration Form (if applicable)

Valid email ID and contact number.

Marks sheets

Pass certificate

Payment information.

Eligibility Criteria MNLU Mumbai 2026

B.A. LLB

10+2 or similar exam

At least 45% marks or similar grade (40% for SC / ST candidates)

There is no upper age limit for LLB.

LLM

LL.B. or equivalent degree

At least 50% of marks (45% for SC / ST / PH candidates)

Besides, the eligibility criteria for the industry sponsored candidates will be same as the other candidates.

Ph.D.

LLM Degree

At least 55% (45% for SC / ST / PH candidates) or grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7 – point scale.

Besides, candidates who have cleared the M.Phil, with at least 55% marks or grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale are also eligible.

MNLU 2026 Admit Card

Steps to download:

Firstly open the official website

Secondly, enter the required details and click on submit button.

After that download the admit card.

MNLU Mumbai 2026 Results

Steps to download the Result:

Firstly open the official website

Secondly enter the required details

After that, download the results

MNLU Mumbai 2026 Admission and Counselling

This is to point out that, all admissions of MNLU Mumbai is based on CLAT (Common Law Admission Test). A candidate can apply for two or more courses but for this he/she have to fill separate form and also make separate payment of fees. Candidates who are appearing to the qualifying examination may also apply. Please read all the guidelines which are given in the information brochure. Make sure that all the details given by a candidate should be correct.

Besides, as per the results, selected candidates called for counselling and given admission.

Refund Policy:

If a candidate wants to leave the program for some reasons then he/she can apply for the refund but within 15 working days. 

Please provide following details when you are applying for refund:

Name, Course, Roll No, Mobile number, Fee amount paid, Transaction Id, and Bank details. 

Which will be sent to admission@mnlumumbai.edu.in from the registered mail id. 

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