Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University - [RMLNLU]

Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow offers full-time programmes in law and related subjects. The main courses are the five-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), the one-year LL.M., and a Ph.D. programme. It also offers one-year PG Diploma and Certificate courses.

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

• Level: Undergraduate (UG)
• Duration: 5 years
• Type: Full-Time
• Seats: 191
• Eligibility: 10+2 (any stream) with required marks, plus CLAT UG score
• First year tuition fee: INR 2.05 Lakh
• Total tuition fee: INR 9.45 Lakhs

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

• Level: Postgraduate (PG)
• Duration: 1 year
• Type: Full-Time
• Seats: 55 (48 regular + 7 supernumerary)
• Eligibility: LL.B. or equivalent degree, plus CLAT PG score
• First year tuition fee: INR 1.25 Lakhs
• Total tuition fee: INR 1.25 Lakhs

Ph.D.

• Level: Doctorate
• Duration: Minimum 3 years
• Type: Full-Time
• Seats: 22
• Eligibility: Master's degree in Law, plus entrance test and interview
• Specialisations: Law, Economics, English, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
• First year tuition fee: INR 30,000
• Total tuition fee: INR 1.85 Lakhs

PG Diploma

• Level: Postgraduate Diploma
• Duration: 1 year
• Type: Full-Time
• Seats: 38 per specialisation
• Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline
• Specialisations: Intellectual Property Rights, Cyber Law, Media Laws
• First year tuition fee: INR 30,500 – 31,000
• Total tuition fee: INR 30,500 – 31,000

Certificate

• Level: Certificate
• Duration: 1 year
• Type: Full-Time
• Seats: 38 per specialisation
• Eligibility: 10+2
• Specialisations: French, German, Spanish
• First year tuition fee: INR 15,000
• Total tuition fee: INR 15,000

Apart from tuition, students pay academic and administrative charges. These cover examination fees, library and digital database access, moot court and legal aid activities, student welfare contributions, and general administrative expenses. These charges usually range between INR 15,000 and INR 30,000 per academic year, depending on the programme. The exact amount is given in the official fee notification.

Financial assistance is available through institutional, state, and central government scholarship schemes. Students from SC/ST categories with a family income of up to INR 2.5 lakh per annum may qualify for state post-matric scholarships. Students from OBC/EWS/General categories with a family income of up to INR 2 lakh per annum may also qualify. These scholarships generally provide partial to full tuition fee reimbursement.