The Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) in Aurangabad, is one of the newer NLUs in India, established in 2017, under the Maharashtra National Law University Act. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bar Council of India (BCI). The university offers full-time law programs in BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.), LL.M, MA in Public Policy and a Ph.D. in Law and LLD programme.
The average placement package offered to graduates is around INR 5 TO INR 6 LPA, while the highest recorded package is INR 12 LPA. Top recruiters include national law firms such as Luthra & Luthra, Phoenix Legal, Indus Law and L&L Partners, along with corporate legal departments in companies like Amazon and Mahindra.
The university currently operates from a temporary campus in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Aurangabad and the permanent campus is under construction at Karodi.
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MNLU Aurangabad Highlights 2025
MNLU Aurangabad Courses and Fees 2025
MNLU Aurangabad offers courses across UG, PG and Doctoral levels, including 5 year BA LLB and BBA LLB courses. PG courses include a 1 year LLM and a 2 year MA in Public Policy course. The Ph.D is offered for a minimum of 3 years, up to 6 years’ duration.
MNLU Aurangabad Admission 2025
MNLU Aurangabad admits candidates for the BA LLB, BBA LLB and LLM programs through CLAT. For MA in Public Policy, admission is based on the M-CAT (MNLU Common Admission Test) and for Ph.D., the university conducts the PhD Entrance Test (PET), followed by an interview. MNLU Aurangabad also accepts national level entrance exams like UGC NET and CSIR UGC NET (JRF or LS), for admission.
- Candidates need to first register on the CLAT Consortium website, for courses that accept CLAT for admission.
- Appear for the exam on the given date and time and venue. CLAT 2026 is scheduled for 7 December 2025, for both UG and PG courses.
- Once the results are announced, candidates that meet the cut offs need to join the counselling rounds for seat allotment.
- For other courses, apply directly through the MNLU Aurangabad website.
- Take the entrance exam conducted by the university and the interview for the final selection.
MNLU Aurangabad Scholarships
MNLU Aurangabad supports students through government and external scholarship schemes, but there is no in-house funding available. Most scholarships are targeted at reserved categories, economically weaker sections and meritorious students, offering fee waivers or stipends as per central and state norms.
MNLU Aurangabad Placements
MNLU Aurangabad has a dedicated placement cell that conducts CV workshops, mock interviews, alumni outreach and provides internship support, to enhance students’ employability.
MNLU Aurangabad Campus Facilities
MNLU Aurangabad FAQ
What CLAT 2025 rank is considered safe for MNLU Aurangabad?
The round 3 closing rank for CLAT UG in 2025 was 1949 for BA LLB (Hons.) and 2393 for BBA LLB (Hons.) under the All India General Category. The CLAT PG general category closing rank was 2513 for the LLM programme. Ranks equal to or better than these cutoffs are considered a safe score.
Where is the MNLU Aurangabad campus located?
MNLU Aurangabad is currently operating from its temporary campus at Nath Valley School Road, Kanchanwadi, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. A permanent 55 acre campus is under construction in Karodi.
What is the average placement package at MNLU Aurangabad?
The average package offered is between INR 5 LPA to INR 6 LPA. The highest package has gone up to INR 12 LPA.
Are scholarships available at MNLU Aurangabad?
Yes, the university facilitates various government and external scholarships including Post-Matric Scholarships, Scholarships for Persons with Disabilities, Central Sector Schemes and Indira Gandhi Scholarships for single girl children. There are no in-house scholarships provided by the university.
How far is MNLU Aurangabad from the railway station?
The university is about 10 to 12 km away from Aurangabad Railway Station and is accessible via local transport.
