Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law [BALLB] {Hons.}

Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, the first NLU in Madhya Pradesh, offers a 5-year BA LLB (Hons) through CLAT-UG. With a general category CLAT cutoff of 1740 in Round 1, the programme draws competitive law aspirants to a campus in Jabalpur, the seat of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. First-year fees total INR 3.72 Lakhs, and 50% of seats are reserved for MP domicile candidates. 📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative). NLU Jabalpur BA LLB Fees 2026 Component Amount (INR) Tuition Fee (per annum) INR 1,10,000 Academic Facilities Fee (Year 1) INR 1,19,000 Examination Fee (Year 1) INR 9,000 Hostel Rent and Amenities (per annum) INR 57,000 Mess Charges (per annum) INR 42,000 Admission Fee (one-time) INR 10,000 Refundable Security Deposit (one-time) INR 25,000 Total (Year 1, including hostel and mess) INR 3,72,000 Non-tuition fees increase by 10% each academic year from Year 2 onward. Tuition fee of INR 1,10,000 remains constant throughout the five-year programme. Refundable security deposit of INR 25,000 is returned at the end of the course. NLU Jabalpur BA LLB Admission 2026 Event Date CLAT-UG Registration Opens Aug 1, 2025 CLAT-UG Registration Closes Oct 31, 2025 CLAT-UG Admit Card Released Nov 22, 2025 CLAT-UG Examination Dec 7, 2025 CLAT-UG Answer Key Released Dec 10, 2025 CLAT-UG Result Declared Dec 16, 2025 Consortium Counselling Registration Dec 17 to Dec 27, 2025 Round 1 Seat Allotment Jan 7, 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Jan 22, 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment Feb 5, 2026 Round 4 Final Allotment May 2, 2026 University Fee Payment Deadline May 30, 2026 Class Commencement July 2026 General category CLAT cutoff at NLU Jabalpur was 1740 in Round 1 and 1789 in Round 2 for 2026. 50% of seats are reserved for candidates domiciled in Madhya Pradesh. The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change. Eligibility Criteria Passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board Minimum 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination (40% for SC/ST candidates) Valid CLAT-UG score obtained through the Consortium of NLUs examination MP domicile candidates have access to the reserved 50% seat pool Admission Process Register for CLAT-UG on the Consortium portal between August 1 and October 31, 2025 Appear for the CLAT-UG examination on December 7, 2025 Register for Consortium counselling after the result between December 17 and 27 Fill preference list including NLU Jabalpur and participate in four allotment rounds Choose to Freeze, Float, or Exit after each round and pay the confirmation fee Report to DNLU campus with documents and pay the balance university fee by May 30, 2026 ✓ Opt for this if You are a Madhya Pradesh domicile candidate and want a reserved seat at an NLU You aim to practise law at the MP High Court or district courts in Jabalpur Your CLAT rank is around 1740 to 1789 in the general category You prefer an NLU campus adjacent to an active High Court for courtroom exposure ✗ Skip if You have a CLAT rank below 1740 and can secure a seat at a top-10 NLU You expect a high median salary through on-campus corporate placements You need a campus with strong national placement and alumni network in metro cities You are not interested in litigation or Central India legal markets NLU Jabalpur BA LLB Placement 2025 Metric Details Students Placed (2023 to 2024 batch) 115 students Median Package (NIRF 2025) INR 3 LPA Top Recruiters Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Khaitan and Co Luthra and Luthra Law Offices King Stubb and Kasiva Median salary includes students entering litigation and government services at lower initial pay. Top-tier law firm placements represent a subset of the overall batch at higher packages. NLU Jabalpur BA LLB Scholarships 2026 Scholarship Amount Eligibility MP State SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship As per MP state norms SC/ST students domiciled in Madhya Pradesh Central Sector Scholarship (CSIS) INR 10,000 to 20,000 per annum Top performers in Class 12 from Central and state boards NSP Post-Matric Scholarship As per Central Government norms SC/ST/OBC/Minority students with family income below scheme threshold Students should apply for scholarships on the National Scholarship Portal before the October deadline. MP domicile students are eligible for additional state-specific fee waivers through the Madhya Pradesh Scholarship Portal. As mentioned, NLU Jabalpur offers admission to BALLB {Hons.} program based on CLAT rank. NLU Jabalpur CLAT Cutoff 2026 rank is 1804 for the General category. Further, CLAT cutoff rank is 12587 for SC , 22118 for ST , 3146 for OBC and 2937 for EWS category. Check NLU Jabalpur Cutoff NLU Jabalpur BALLB {Hons.} Cutoff Year-wise Trends The section below shows year-wise trends in NLU Jabalpur BALLB {Hons.} Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the NLU Jabalpur BALLB {Hons.} program in 2026 was closed at the 52710 rank , whereas in 2025, the closing rank was 52977 across all categories. Catgories Cutoff rank 2026 Cutoff rank 2025 General 1740 1762 SC 11792 11065 ST 21749 19626 OBC 3056 3970 EWS 2575 2321 General Defence Personnel 4147 - GeneralPwD 43180 50988 JKR 2613 2576 OBC Defence Personnel 5720 - OBCPwD 45975 SC Defence Personnel 27489 - SCPwD 43754 STPwD 48441 51352 According to an external review site Ranking 2025, NLU Jabalpur ranks 83 out of 98 colleges in India and 7th in state Madhya Pradesh for its BALLB {Hons.} program. 39 out of 40 under IIRF Law Ranking 2025. Read more on NLU Jabalpur Rankings here NLU Jabalpur BA LLB FAQs Ques. What is the fee for the 5-year BA LLB at Dharmashastra National Law University Jabalpur? Ans. The first-year total fee for BA LLB (Hons) at NLU Jabalpur is INR 3.72 Lakhs, comprising tuition (INR 1.10 Lakhs), academic facilities (INR 1.19 Lakhs), examination fees (INR 9,000), hostel (INR 57,000), mess (INR 42,000), and one-time charges totalling INR 35,000. Non-tuition fees increase by 10% each year from Year 2 onward, while the tuition of INR 1.10 Lakhs remains fixed throughout the programme. Ques. What is the CLAT cutoff for NLU Jabalpur and are seats reserved for MP candidates? Ans. The general category CLAT cutoff at NLU Jabalpur was 1740 in Round 1 and 1789 in Round 2 for the 2026 admission cycle. The university follows the Consortium of NLUs seat matrix, and 50% of the total BA LLB seats are reserved for candidates who are domiciled in Madhya Pradesh. Non-MP candidates compete for the remaining 50% of seats through the open national pool. Ques. Is NLU Jabalpur a good option for students aiming for corporate law careers? Ans. NLU Jabalpur has recruited from firms including Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan and Co, Luthra and Luthra, and King Stubb and Kasiva. The campus’s location next to the Madhya Pradesh High Court also provides litigation exposure. The NIRF 2025 data shows a median placement salary of INR 3 LPA for the 2023 to 2024 batch, which reflects that many graduates enter lower-paying litigation and government sectors alongside corporate placements. Ques. What is the advantage of studying law at Jabalpur given its High Court location? Ans. Jabalpur is the seat of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which is one of the most active High Courts in Central India. Students at DNLU Jabalpur benefit from easy access to court proceedings, internship opportunities with senior advocates, and exposure to the MP High Court Bar, which is particularly valuable for those who plan to build a litigation career in Madhya Pradesh or neighbouring states. Ques. Does NLU Jabalpur offer hostel accommodation and is it mandatory? Ans. Hostel accommodation at NLU Jabalpur is available at INR 57,000 per annum for rent and amenities, with mess charges of INR 42,000 per year charged separately. Hostel residence is not mandatory for all students, and those from Jabalpur or nearby cities may opt to commute. Students from other states are strongly advised to apply for hostel accommodation early as seats are limited and allocated on availability.