The Maharashtra National Law University (MNLUA) 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.
MNLUA offers UG courses in BA LLB (Hons.) and BBA LLB (Hons.), both of 5 years duration, with annual tuition fees of INR 2.75 lakh. At the PG level, it offers a 1 year LL.M program with a fee of INR 1.59 lakh per year and a 2 year MA in Public Policy, with INR 49,500 Tuition fee per year. At the Doctoral level, it offers a Ph.D. in Law and LL.D course, both of 3 years duration with a tuition fee of INR 60,000 per year.
Admissions for UG and PG courses is through CLAT 2026, while for the MA and Ph.D. programs, MNLUA conducts separate entrance tests. LL.D admissions do not involve an entrance test. For 2026 admissions, the CLAT 2026 notification was released on 21 July 2025. Registrations open from 1 August to 31 October 2025, with the exam scheduled on 7 December 2025. The application fee is INR 4,000 for general categories and INR 3,500 for SC/ST/BPL candidates. The exam is pen and paper based and held offline.
Table of Contents
- CLAT 2026 Important Dates
- CLAT 2025 Registration Details
- Maharashtra National Law University UG Admission 2025
- Maharashtra National Law University PG Admission 2025
- Maharashtra National Law University P.hD Admission 2025
- Maharashtra National Law University Aurangabad Application Process 2025
- MNLU Aurangabad Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CLAT 2026 Important Dates
CLAT 2025 Registration Details
Maharashtra National Law University UG Admission 2025
MNLU Aurangabad offers two integrated 5 year UG courses in BA LLB (Hons.) and BBA LLB (Hons.), with fees of INR 2.75 lakh annually.
- To be eligible, candidates need to have completed class 12th or equivalent from a recognised board.
- With a minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST).
- Admission based on CLAT UG 2025 score.
Maharashtra National Law University PG Admission 2025
MNLUA offers a 1 year LLM course and a 2 years MA in Public Policy. LLM fee is INR 1.59 lakh per year, the MA program is more affordable at INR 49,500 per year.
- To be eligible for LLM, candidates need to have a 3 year or 5 year LLB degree from a recognised university with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST), admission is through CLAT PG.
- For the MA course, candidates need to have a graduation degree in any discipline, admission through MNLU Common Admission Test (M-CAT).
Maharashtra National Law University P.hD Admission 2025
MNLU offers both Ph.D. in Law and LL.D. (Doctor of Laws), for a duration of 3 years with tuition fees of INR 60,000 per year.
- To be eligible for the Ph.D, candidates need to have an LLM degree with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories), admission through the PET (Ph.D. Entrance Test) or exemption through UGC NET/JRF.
- For LL.D, candidates should have a Ph.D. in Law with at least 10 years of teaching or research experience and significant published work, selection is based on application review and an interview.
Maharashtra National Law University Aurangabad Application Process 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.
- The CLAT application costs INR 4,000 for General/OBC and INR 3,500 for SC/ST.
- 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.
- During the counselling, select MNLU as preference and lock seats according to you rank
- 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.
MNLUA Courses and Entrance Exams Accepted
Documents Required
MNLU Aurangabad Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When does CLAT 2026 registration start?
Registration for CLAT 2026 starts on 1 August 2025 and the last day to apply for CLAT 2026 is 31 October 2025. The exam is scheduled for 7 December 2025.
How can I register for CLAT 2026?
To register for CLAT 2026, visit the official Consortium of NLUs website, fill out the online application form, upload all required documents and pay the application fee of INR 4,000 for General/OBC and INR 3,500 for SC/ST/BPL candidates. The exam will be conducted offline on 7 December 2025.
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.
What is the eligibility for BA LLB and BBA LLB at MNLU Aurangabad?
Candidates need to have completed class 12th or equivalent with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) from a recognised board. Admission is based on CLAT UG scores.
How can I apply for the MA in Public Policy at MNLU Aurangabad?
Admission to the MA in Public Policy is through M-CAT (MNLU Common Admission Test). Applicants need to have a bachelor's degree in any discipline to be eligible.
What entrance tests are accepted for Ph.D. admission at MNLU Aurangabad?
For the Ph.D. in Law, admission is through the PET (Ph.D. Entrance Test) conducted by MNLU Aurangabad or through UGC NET/JRF, followed by an interview.