The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Admission 2026, Eligibility Criteria, Application Process

• The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law commonly known as RGNUL which is a public law school as well as a National Law University. 

• It was established in the year of 2006. 

• Since the it is situated in Patiala, Punjab, India.

• Whereas the University is affiliated by UGC and BCI.

• Moreover the motto of the University is “Knowledge Empowers”.

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law is one of the well known university in India for the studies of Law. The university also has facilities like Health Center, Dinning Hall, Hostels, Guest House, Computer Labs, Gymnasium, Games And Sports, CCTV, wiFi facilities and many other. The university has perfect environment which makes student feel comfortable and focus a lot more on academics as well as co curricular activities.

The admission dates for Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala, Punjab for 2026 are as follows:

• Application Form Release: 1 February 2026
• Last Date to Fill up the Application Form: July 2026

Also Read The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Fee Structure

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Notifications 2026

• International Virtual Conference on Regulation of Sports and Entertainment Law
• Tender Notifications
• Notice: Ph.D. Entrance Test
• Notice regarding Ph.D. Entrance Test 2022
• The Last date for receiving applications for LL.M. Executive Programme has been extended to 15th November 2022
• Ram Janmbhoomi Judgment discussed (M. Siddiq v. Mahant Suresh Das & Ors.)
• Auction Sale Notice
• RGNUL launches Research Outcome Dissemination Series (RODS)

Eligibility Criteria of The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law.

In general admissions in UG and PG courses are based on the merit scored in the Common Law Aptitude Test and for the PhD courses candidates will have to give their entrance test conducted by the University.

• Therefore, candidates who wants to apply for the admission in UG course,  should have passed their 10+2 examination from any recognized board  with atleast 45% marks in aggregate and 40% marks for SC/ ST candidates.

• However, candidates who are willing to apply for the PG courses, should have completed their Bachelor degree in the field of law (LL.B. / B.L.) from any recognized University with atleast 55% marks in aggregate and 50% marks for SC/ ST candidates.

• Now, for the admission in PhD courses candidates need to complete their Masters degree from any recognized University in a relevant discipline. Along with that candidates need to qualify their Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) Entrance test to proceed for the PhD admission. The Entrance Exam will be conducted by the University itself.

Courses offered.

Hence the University is completely based on the law courses. Their main motto is to give better education to the law candidates. Therefore the University is offering very limited courses to the new candidates of the University.

• B.A and LLB (Hons.)

• Master Of Laws (LLM) 

• Ph.D.

BA LLB (Hons.) Five year Integrated Program:

The University offers a 5 year integrated program in which some major and minor subjects are taught in the first three years. In the fourth and fifth year some specialization courses are offered to students. 

All the courses include assignments, project works, practicals and seminars.

Documents Requirements:

• Class X certificate or mark sheet for proof of date of birth
• Class XII certificate or mark sheet
• Transfer/Migration certificate
• Recent passport size photograph
• Scanned signature
• PWD/SC/ST certificate (only for those candidates who are belonging to these categories)
• OBC-NCL (non creamy layer) certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate
• Educational concession certificate

Entrance Exam.

Only for the admission in PhD courses candidates need to qualify their CLAT entrance exam. Marks scored from the test will take the candidates one step closer for the admission process.

Important dates.

Since the dates are tentative due to the pandemic the whole world is facing. It is instructed to all the candidates to follow the official website of the University for further more details regarding the admission process.

• Though the admissions are starting for B.A.LL.B./ LLM courses is from July, 2022.

• While the application form is proceeding for Ph.D. courses is from      May, 2022

How to apply in The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law?

• Firstly candidates who are willing to apply for the UG and PG courses must have applied for the CLAT exam. They have to apply for the exam through online, however the application fee for CLAT is Rs. 4000 for general candidates and Rs. 3500 for SC or ST candidates.

• Whereas candidates who are willing to apply for the PhD courses have to clear the entrance exam conducted by the University which will be filled through University website. While candidates can download the application form and fill the application form properly along with all its documents and submit it to the University. As well as the entrance fee must be paid of Rs. 1000 for general category candidates and Rs. 700 for SC or ST category candidates. 

Notes:

Admission to those candidates who belongs to “Foreign Nationals” category will be direct on the basis of the inter-se merit of the qualifying examination after the verification of eligibility and documents. It will also be done on the basis of interview.

The candidates are required to produce all the original documents ta the time of interview and counselling process. If, candidates does not produce original documents, then their admission may stand cancelled.

The university provides all necessary facilities to the students such as Separate hostels for boys and girls, Guest house (with well maintained dinning facilities), Computer lab, Health Centre, Sports Facilities, Gymnasium, Conference Hall, Moot Court Halls, Central Library, Medical/ Hospital facilities, Wi-Fi and many more facilities.

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