Chanakya National Law University- Scholarships

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Chanakya National Law University, Patna stands as a premier autonomous state university in Bihar, established in 2006. Recognized by the UGC and BCI, CNLU Patna offers comprehensive legal education through its popular BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) programs. Situated on an 18-acre campus, it provides a robust academic environment and achieved a median placement package of ₹10.80 LPA for its UG students in 2024.

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Chanakya National Law University, Patna is widely recognized for its dedication to providing quality legal education since its establishment in 2006. As an autonomous state university in Bihar, it holds recognition from both the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bar Council of India (BCI). The university offers a diverse range of academic programs, with its flagship five-year integrated BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) courses attracting students nationwide. Postgraduate students can pursue the one-year LLM program, and the university also facilitates doctoral research through its PhD, DPhil, and LLD programs. Additionally, CNLU Patna provides various valuable PG Diploma courses in specialized areas of law. The campus spans a lush 18 acres in the heart of Patna, offering students a conducive learning environment. State-of-the-art infrastructure includes well-equipped academic blocks, a comprehensive library, moot court hall, computer centre, and hostels for both male and female students. The campus ecosystem supports a holistic student life with sports facilities, a gymnasium, cafeteria, and medical services. In terms of recognition, CNLU Patna was ranked 31st in the Law category by the NIRF in 2024 and was among the top 12 law colleges in India by India Today in 2023. The university actively engages in national and international collaborations, including partnerships with Vistula University in Poland and Valley State University in the USA, enhancing its academic and research horizons. Career outcomes at CNLU Patna are promising. According to the NIRF 2025 report on 2024 placements, the median package for undergraduate law programs (BA LLB/BBA LLB) was ₹10.80 LPA, while postgraduate law programs (LLM) saw a median package of ₹7.20 LPA. The dedicated Career Development Cell assists students with placements and internships, connecting them with various recruiters from law firms, banks, and other organizations.

Scholarships for programs at CNLU Patna

Browse the complete list of scholarships offered at CNLU Patna for undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs. Find out eligibility, benefits, required documents, and important deadlines.

Scholarship for PG_Diploma_Corporate_Philanthropy_Social_Responsibility

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-Based Scholarships	Students with excellent academic records, based on merit scores in National & State Level competitive exams as well as College Level Test.	Benefit Type: Fee reduction/Various Important Note: Specific amounts or percentages for in-house courses are not explicitly detailed. Up to 100% scholarships are mentioned for eligible candidates.
Need-Based Scholarships	Students demonstrating financial need.	Benefit Type: Fee reduction/Various Important Note: Specific amounts or percentages are not explicitly detailed.
Government Scholarships (OBC/EBC/DNT)	OBC/EBC/DNT students of Bihar with total annual family income from all sources up to INR 2.50 lakh.	Benefit Type: Fee rebates or concessions Important Note: Preference given to OBC students. Specific fee rebate amounts or percentages are not detailed.

Scholarship for PG_Diploma_Administrative_Law_Public_Administration

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Students maintaining outstanding grades year after year or securing more than 50% marks in the previous final examination. Family income should not exceed ₹2,50,000 per annum for a general scholarship scheme.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee waiver and aid for books and stationery. Important Note: Benefit amount varies based on specific scholarship details and eligibility.
Bihar Government Scholarships for Reserved Categories and EWS	Students falling under Reservation category (SC, ST, EBC, BC, WBC) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) as per Bihar Government norms.	Benefit Type: Financial aid/concessions as per government schemes.
Scholarship for Differently-Abled Students	Differently-abled students with more than 40% disability. Family income should be less than ₹8,00,000 per annum. Students must be admitted to first-year diploma/undergraduate degree level programmes/courses in AICTE approved Institutions.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee and contingency allowance. Amount: ₹30,000 or the actual tuition fees paid (whichever is less) + ₹2,000 per month for a duration of 10 months (contingency allowance). Important Note: Applicable for AICTE approved institutions, check if PG Diploma in Administrative Law & Public Administration falls under this. This is a general scheme and specific applicability needs confirmation.
National Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students	For ST students as per scheme guidelines.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid. Important Note: Specific details of the scheme need to be consulted from the official notice.

Scholarship for PG_Diploma_Alternative_Dispute_Resolution

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-Based Scholarships	Students with excellent academic records, typically CLAT Rank within Top 500.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction Amount: Partial or full tuition fee waiver
Need-Based Scholarships	Students demonstrating financial need.	Benefit Type: Financial aid
Government Scholarships (Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education)	Students belonging to OBC, EBC, and DNT categories, with preference to OBC students. Total annual family income from all sources up to ₹2.50 Lakh.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee concession/Financial aid Important Note: Preference given to OBC students.
EWS Scholarship	Annual family income below ₹5 Lakh per annum.	Benefit Type: Financial aid
CNLU - University of Leicester LLM Fee Concession	CNLU students admitted to the LLM programme at Leicester University, UK.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction for LLM at Leicester University Important Note: This is for an LLM program at an external university, for CNLU graduates.

Scholarship for PG_Diploma_Intellectual_Property_Law

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Bihar Government Scholarship (Reserved Categories & EWS)	Students belonging to Reserved categories (SC, ST, EBC, BC, WBC) and Economically Weaker Section of Bihar.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid/Tuition fee reduction Amount: ₹125,000 Important Note: Offered by Bihar Government. Subject to change in Reservation Policy by Govt. of Bihar. [2]
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Students maintaining outstanding grades year after year.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction & Aid for books and stationery
Scholarship for Differently-Abled Students	Differently-abled students with more than 40% disability and annual family income less than ₹8 LPA.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction and contingency allowance Amount: ₹30,000 or actual tuition fees paid (whichever is less) + ₹2,000/month for 10 months (contingency allowance) Important Note: Applicable for first-year diploma/undergraduate degree level programs/courses in AICTE approved Institutions.

Scholarship for PG_Diploma_Disaster_Management_Law

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-Based Scholarships	Excellent academic records	Benefit Type: Fee reduction/concession
Need-Based Scholarships	Demonstrating financial need	Benefit Type: Fee reduction/concession
Government Scholarships (State/Central)	-	Benefit Type: Fee reduction/concession
Special Category Scholarships	OBC/EBC/DNT students with total annual family income from all sources up to ₹2.50 Lakh	Benefit Type: Fee rebates or concessions Important Note: Preference would be given to OBC students. Students must apply separately and adhere to eligibility criteria and deadlines.

Scholarship for PG_Diploma_Disabilities_Law

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Scholarship for Differently-Abled Students	More than 40% disability, Family income less than ₹8 LPA, Admitted to first-year diploma/undergraduate degree level programmes/courses in AICTE approved Institutions.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction and contingency allowance Amount: ₹30,000 or the actual tuition fees paid, whichever is less, plus ₹2,000 per month for 10 months (contingency allowance) Important Note: Applicable for first-year diploma programs, thus relevant to PG Diploma Disabilities Law. The scholarship amount of ₹30,000 would cover the entire ₹15,000 tuition fee and potentially more depending on interpretation, plus the additional allowance.
Bihar Government Scholarships (Reservation Category & Economically Weaker Division)	Students falling under Reservation category and Economically Weaker division as per Bihar Government norms.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Important Note: Specific amounts and percentages are not detailed, but the government provides aid.
Merit cum Means Scholarship	Students who maintain outstanding grades year after year.	Benefit Type: Tuition waiver and aid for books and stationery Important Note: Specific criteria for 'outstanding grades' and benefit amounts/percentages are not detailed.
CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME OF TOP CLASS EDUCATION IN COLLEGE FOR OBC, EBC AND DNT STUDENTS	Students belonging to OBC, EBC, and DNT categories.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Important Note: This is a general central government scheme. Specific details regarding CNLU implementation and benefits would need to be confirmed directly with the university or scheme guidelines.

Scholarship for PG_Diploma_Human_Rights

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Scholarships for Economically Weaker Sections and Reserved Categories	Economically weaker students; Reserved Categories (OBC, EBC, DNT) with annual family income up to ₹2.50 lakh (for some government schemes). Specific eligibility criteria may vary.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction/financial aid for education expenses Amount: As per scheme/university discretion Important Note: Primarily government-funded financial aid and university-offered scholarships based on merit and financial need. Specific details for PG Diploma in Human Rights not explicitly itemized beyond general availability.

Scholarship for PG_Diploma_Child_Rights

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-Based Scholarship	Meritorious students with financial limitations, good marks each year, CLAT Rank within Top 500	Benefit Type: Tuition fee waiver and aid for books and stationery Amount: Partial or full tuition fee waiver Important Note: Available for academic excellence and extracurricular achievements. Upto 100% scholarships offered to eligible candidates. [9, 23]
Bihar Government Scholarship	Students from Reserved category (SC/ST/OBC) from Bihar, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) with annual family income below ₹5 LPA	Benefit Type: Tuition fee concession / financial aid Amount: ₹125000 for SC/ST/OBC EBC categories (as observed for UG courses, specific amount for PG Diploma not detailed) / up to 50% of the fee for EWS Important Note: The relevant certificate should be issued by the competent authority of Bihar Government for reserved categories. [16]
IDIA (Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access to Legal Education)	Students enrolling in IDIA program	Benefit Type: Full fee waiver Amount: Full tuition fee waiver

Scholarship for PG_Diploma_Cyber_Law

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Bihar Government Scholarship for Reserved Categories	Students belonging to OBC, EBC, SC, & ST categories and meeting other criteria set by Bihar Government (e.g., annual family income up to INR 2.50 lakh)	Benefit Type: Financial aid Amount: ₹125,000 Important Note: Provided by Bihar Govt. for students from Bihar domicile.
Merit-Based Scholarships	Students demonstrating exceptional academic performance	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction/Financial aid Amount: Varies Important Note: Amount and specific criteria may vary; check official announcements.
Need-Based Scholarships	Students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds (e.g., annual family income below ₹5 LPA)	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Amount: Varies Important Note: Aimed at ensuring access to education; check official announcements.
Endowed Scholarships	Based on specific criteria set by alumni, organizations, or individuals	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Amount: Varies Important Note: Details depend on the donor's criteria.
IDIA (Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access to Legal Education) Scholarship	Students from diverse and underprivileged backgrounds selected by IDIA	Benefit Type: Full fees waiver Amount: Full tuition and other fees Important Note: Provided through partnership with IDIA Charitable Trust.
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Scholarships	Various categories as per NSP guidelines	Benefit Type: Financial aid Amount: Varies Important Note: Students can apply through the NSP portal.

Scholarship for BBA_LLB_Hons

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit cum Means Scholarship	Outstanding grades year after year	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction & Aid for books and stationery Important Note: Specific amount/percentage not provided, states fee waiver and aid for books/stationery.
Bihar Government Scholarships for Reservation Category & EWS	Belonging to Reservation category (SC, ST, OBC, EBC, BC) of Bihar or Economically Weaker Section (EWS) with annual family income below ₹5 LPA.	Benefit Type: Fee concession/Financial aid Important Note: Specific percentage for reservation categories (SC/ST/OBC) not explicitly provided, but concession is offered. EWS offers up to 50% financial aid.
Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education	OBC, EBC, and DNT students.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Important Note: Further details regarding benefit amount not specified.

Scholarship for BA_LLB_Hons

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit cum Means Scholarship	Students maintaining outstanding grades year after year.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee waiver and aid for books and stationery.
Bihar Government Scholarships for Reserved Categories	Students belonging to Reserved category (SC, ST, OBC, EBC, WBC of Bihar) and Economically Weaker section.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Amount: ₹125000
National Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students (formerly Top-Class Scheme)	ST Students	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Important Note: For the year 2025-2026.
Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students	OBC, EBC and DNT students.	Benefit Type: Financial Aid Important Note: As amended from 2023-2024.

Scholarship for PhD_Law

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-Based Scholarships	Excellent academic records	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction or other aid Important Note: Students must apply separately for scholarships, adhering to eligibility criteria and application deadlines.
Need-Based Scholarships	Demonstrating financial need	Benefit Type: Financial support Important Note: Students must apply separately for scholarships, adhering to eligibility criteria and application deadlines.
Government Scholarships (State and Central)	Varies by specific scheme (e.g., Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education for OBC, EBC, DNT students requires annual family income up to ₹2.50 lakh)	Benefit Type: Financial support Important Note: Various state and central government scholarships are applicable. Students can apply through the National Scholarship Portal. [27]
Special Category Scholarships	Specific groups such as SC/ST, OBC, and other reserved categories.	Benefit Type: Financial support Important Note: Students must apply separately for scholarships, adhering to eligibility criteria and application deadlines.

Scholarship for LLM

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-Based Scholarships	Academic excellence	Benefit Type: Variable Important Note: Specific amounts and criteria for CNLU Patna's internal merit scholarships are not explicitly detailed in publicly available documents for LLM, but general categories are mentioned. Note that 30% fee concession is mentioned for CNLU graduates pursuing LLM at University of Leicester, UK, as part of an MoU. [16, 17, 19, 20, 22]
Need-Based Scholarships	Demonstrating financial need	Benefit Type: Variable Important Note: Specific amounts and criteria are not detailed. Scholarships for economically weaker students are mentioned in the context of the MoU with University of Leicester, UK. [16, 17, 19, 20, 22]
Government Scholarships	As per state and central government schemes	Benefit Type: Variable Important Note: Various state and central government scholarships are applicable to CNLU students, details depend on specific government schemes.
Special Category Scholarships	SC/ST, OBC, and other reserved categories	Benefit Type: Variable Important Note: Specific amounts and criteria are not detailed.

Scholarship for LLD

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students	OBC, EBC and DNT students as per government guidelines (as amended from 2023-2024)	Important Note: Specific benefits for LLD not detailed. General scholarship schemes are available through the college.

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