NIRF 2025 #17 LawGovernment
Chanakya National Law University, Patna
Also known as CNLU Patna
Patna, BiharEstd. 2006UGC, NAAC204 intakeState University
- Fees / year
- ₹1.21L - ₹1.27L
- Courses
- 2+
- Median salary
- ₹10.8 LPA
- Placed
- 80.9%
- NIRF Law
- #17
- Established
- 2006
Chanakya National Law University, Patna Placements
Median salary
₹10.8 LPA
Placement rate
80.9%
Students placed
110 of 136
Higher studies
26
5-year UG programmes, graduating 2023–24, as reported to NIRF 2025.
5-year UG programmes
| Graduating year | Graduated | Placed | Placement rate | Median salary | Higher studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | 127 | 112 | 88.2% | ₹10.1 LPA | 15 |
| 2022–23 | 137 | 105 | 76.6% | ₹10.4 LPA | 16 |
| 2023–24 | 136 | 110 | 80.9% | ₹10.8 LPA | 26 |
1-year PG programmes
| Graduating year | Graduated | Placed | Placement rate | Median salary | Higher studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | 57 | 5 | 8.8% | ₹9 LPA | 10 |
| 2022–23 | 61 | 43 | 70.5% | ₹4.8 LPA | 14 |
| 2023–24 | 66 | 51 | 77.3% | ₹7.2 LPA | 15 |
Graduated counts students finishing in the minimum time for the programme. Placement rate is students placed divided by students graduated. Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025 (PDF).
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for Chanakya National Law University, Patna on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 9 November 2026.