The Madhya Pradesh Dharamshastra National Law University (MPDNLU) is amongst the newest NLUs in India. It is located in the heart of the state of Madhya Pradesh in Jabalpur city.
Dharamshastra National Law University, Jabalpur
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
OVERVIEW
Connectivity
Ranking
IIRF Ranking
NLU Jabalpur Law ranking by IIRF is 39 out of 40 colleges in India in 2025.
| Stream / Category | 2025 Ranking |
|---|---|
| Law | #39 out of 40 in India 2025 |
Admission
Dharmashastra National Law University Admission Process 2025
Dharmashastra National Law University admission process can either be merit-based or entrance-based, depending on the course the candidate wishes to apply to. Dharmashastra National Law University offers courses at the UG and PG levels. Selected candidates can secure their seats by paying the course fee.
Candidates must apply to their desired course through the online application process, which is offered by Dharmashastra National Law University. For the offline availability of the application form, students must check with the college admission department. The fee for the chosen courses can be paid by candidates who pass the Dharmashastra National Law University admissions process. The course fee at Dharmashastra National Law University is INR 1,10,000 – 5,50,000.
Dharmashastra National Law University B.A. LL.B. (Hons) is offered to candidates at the UG level. Candidates are required to participate in the entrance-based admission process to be considered for the final admission offer. Candidates are shortlisted for the B.A. LL.B. (Hons) programme based on their performance in the entrance exam. Candidates who qualify in the admission process are eligible to secure their seat in the 5 years programme.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 with 45% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: CLAT
Dates & Events
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
1 Aug ’25 – 31 Oct ’25 | CLAT 2026 online registrations |
7 Dec ’25 | CLAT 2026 exam date |
courses
Getting into MPDNLU Jabalpur
Programs offered
Admission to both programs is based on merit determined through a Common Law Admission test (CLAT) conducted by the participating NLUs in rotation.
MPDNLU Jabalpur Eligibility
B.A,LL.B (Hons)
- Candidate should have passed the Higher Secondary School Examination (10+2) with 50% marks in CBSE or any equivalent exam conducted by any State Board or equivalent.
- There is no age limit for admission into the LLB Program.
LLM
- Candidate should have passed the Higher Secondary School Examination (10+2) from any recognized Board + 3 years Bachelor’s degree from any UGC-recognized university OR 3 years LLB degree from any UGC-recognized university with not less than 55% marks in aggregate for general candidates and 50% marks for SC/ST candidates.
- There is no age limit for admission into the LLM Program.
Seats
MPDNLU Jabalpur student intake
MPDNLU student intake for LLB (Hons)
- Total number of seats: 120
- Seats reserved for M.P. Domicile Candidates (50%): 60
Category wise distribution of seats:
| Category | Percentage % | Seats |
| MP State SC | 16% of 60 seats | 10 |
| MP State ST | 20% of 60 seats | 12 |
| MP State OBC | 14% of 60 seats | 08 |
| All India SC | 15% of 60 seats | 09 |
| All India ST | 7.5% of 60 seats | 05 |
| General | 76 | |
| Total | 100 | 120 seats |
Out of the 20 General category seats:
- 8 seats are horizontally reserved for candidates having domicile certificate of the State of MP
- 6 seats are horizontally reserved for women candidates (30% out of 20 seats)
- 1 seat is horizontally reserved for Persons with Disability (5% out of 20 seats)
MPDNLU student intake for LLM
- Total number of seats: 30
- Seats reserved for M.P. Domicile Candidates (50%): 15
Category wise distribution of seats:
| Category | Percentage % | Seats |
| MP State SC | 16% of 15 seats | 02 |
| MP State ST | 20% of 15 seats | 03 |
| MP State OBC | 14% of 15 seats | 02 |
| All India SC | 15% of 15 seats | 02 |
| All India ST | 7.5% of 15 seats | 01 |
| General | 20 | |
| Total | 30 seats |
Out of the 20 General category seats:
- 8 seats are horizontally reserved for candidates having domicile certificate of the State of MP
- 6 seats are horizontally reserved for women candidates (30% out of 20 seats)
- 1 seat is horizontally reserved for Persons with Disability (5% out of 20 seats)
Cutoff
NLU Jabalpur offers admission in BALLB {Hons.} courses through CLAT. From CLAT 2025 cutoff, Students can get a brief idea of how much cutoff is required to get admission in NLU Jabalpur.
NLU Jabalpur CLAT Cutoff 2025 Category Wise (All India)
| Category | Round 1 (Closing rank) | Round 2 (Closing rank) | Round 3 (Closing rank) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 1762 | 2215 | 2237 |
| OBC | 3970 | 4386 | – |
| SC | 11791 | 12640 | 11065 |
| ST | 19626 | 20103 | 20674 |
| EWS | 2321 | 2714 | 2922 |
| GeneralPwD | 51352 | 50988 | – |
| JKR | 2576 | 3750 | – |
| STPwD | 51352 | – | – |
| General FF | – | 10255 | – |
| OBCPwD | – | – | 52977 |
NLU Jabalpur CLAT Cutoff 2025 Category Wise (Home State)
| Category | Round 1 (Closing rank) | Round 2 (Closing rank) | Round 3 (Closing rank) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 2474 | 2633 | – |
| OBC | 4902 | – | – |
| SC | 15183 | 15802 | – |
| ST | 25852 | 27009 | 20461 |
| EWS | 3022 | 3402 | – |
Fees
MPDNLU Jabalpur Fee Structure
Fee Structure for B.A. LL.B. (Hons)
- Total fees for boys: Rs.2,50,000/- + Mess charges and insurance.
- NRI/NRI sponsored Tuition fees: US$ 10,000/- + other charges as applicable.
- Total fees for girls: Rs.2,70,000/- + Mess charges and insurance.
- NRI/NRI sponsored Tuition fees: US$ 10,000/- + other charges as applicable.
Total breakdown of fees is mentioned below:
| Head | Amount (INR) |
| One Time Admission Fee ( payable at the time of admission) | 10,000/- |
| Tuition Fees | |
| Tuition fee for Indian candidates | 1,00,000/- |
| Tuition fee for NRI/NRI sponsored candidates | USD $ 10,000/- |
| Examination Fees and Facilities Fees | |
| Reading material fee | 5,000/- |
| IT/Computer fee | 15,000/- |
| Examination fee | 5,000/- |
| Moot court fee | 5,000/- |
| Extra-curricular/Candidate welfare fee | 5,000/- |
| Campus development fee | 20,000/- |
| Sports fee | To be charged after facilities are available |
| Library fee | 5,000/- |
| Electricity charges | 5,000/- |
| Maintenance charges | 5,000/- |
| Hostel charges | |
| Hostel room rent for boys | 30,000/- |
| Hostel room rent for girls | 50,000/- |
| Hostel amenities charges | 5,000/- |
| Mess charges | As per actuals to be paid to outsourced catering company |
| Refundable charges (one time) | |
| Caution money | 10,000/- |
| Library deposit | 10,000/- |
| Hostel deposit | 15,000/- |
| Medical insurance charges | As per actuals |
Fee Structure for LLM
Total breakdown of fees is mentioned below:
| Head | Amount (INR) |
| One Time Admission Fee ( payable at the time of admission) | 10,000/- |
| Tuition Fees | |
| Tuition fee for Indian candidates | 1,00,000/- |
| Tuition fee for NRI/NRI sponsored candidates | No information found |
| Examination Fees and Facilities Fees | |
| Reading material fee | 5,000/- |
| IT/Computer fee | 5,000/- |
| Examination fee | 5,000/- |
| Extra-curricular/Candidate welfare fee | 5,000/- |
| Campus development fund | 20,000/- |
| Sports fee | 5,000/- |
| Library fee | 10,000/- |
| Electricity charges | 5,000/- |
| Maintenance charges | 5,000/- |
| Hostel charges | |
| Hostel room rent for boys | 30,000/- |
| Hostel room rent for girls | 50,000/- |
| Hostel amenities charges | 5,000/- |
| Mess charges | As per actuals to be paid to outsourced catering company |
| Refundable charges (one time) | |
| Caution money | 15,000/- |
| Library deposit | 10,000/- |
| Hostel deposit | 15,000/- |
| Medical insurance charges | As per actuals |
Note: There shall be increase of 10% in the fees every year
Placements
NLU Jabalpur Placement overview
The college was established in the year 2018, the first batch of the college is yet to be passed out. So, there is no placement data available for this college. The students will be updated soon about the placement statistics.
