GUJARAT NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, GANDHINAGAR
GUJARAT NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, GANDHINAGAR
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), t u t o r i n g
Gandhinagar established under the Gujarat National programme for
Law University Act, 2003 is recognized by the BCI and students needing
the UGC and aims for excellence in terms of teaching, special attention.
research, training and extension. Internship and
P l a c e m e n t
Academic, Intellectual and Scholarly Environment
Section and
Only National Law University to offer integrated Committee for
undergraduate law degree in five areas B.A., LL.B. internship and
(Hons.); [Link]., LL.B. (Hons.); [Link]., LL.B. placements.
(Hons.); B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and B.S.W., LL.B. Prof. (Dr.) Bimal N. Patel
Committees Director
(Hons.); One year full-time LL.M.; Two years full-
dedicated for Mooting, Debating, Negotiation,
time MBA in Financial Management & Business
Drafting, communication skills, etc.
Laws and Ph. D. in laws and inter-disciplinary fields
In-house Mentorship and Counselling by faculty
with prime focus in law as well as on-line and
members for professional excellence and personal
residential diploma/certificate courses in various
development.
areas.
Alternative Academic Credit Programme to
GNLU Academic Star Honour for Under-Graduate
promote Research
students with distinct additional achievements -
Aptitude in students in
achiever(s) to get reimbursement of 50% of entire
subjects of individual
tuition fee of 5 years.
interests.
Active academic/research collaboration at
Special Practical
international, national and state levels with various
Courses on CrPC,
universities and institutions.
CPC, Taxation, every
Regular optional paper on Foreign Legal and
s e m e s t e r, b y
Judicial Systems taught by visiting foreign
practitioners, to
professors and Distinguished Ambassador Dr. Thomas Mathew
promote aptitude for Registrar
Lecture Series etc.
career in litigation.
Faculty: 60 motivated, dynamic, qualified and
Research-based Teaching University (RbTU):
caring, teaching and research staff, including
Promotion and encouragement of collective and
honorary professors, drawn from India and abroad.
individual research by faculty and students alike.
Additionally, several adjunct professors and visiting
Research Chairs: Microsoft India (Intellectual
faculty from various parts of the world offering
Property Rights); Gujarat Council on Science and
optional courses and training programmes.
Technology (Intellectual Property Rights); Oil and
Academic Support Programme (ASP), special
Natural Gas Corporation (International Contracts);
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (Energy Law); Development and Politics (GJLDP); Developing World
Khaitan & Co. (Mergers and Acquisitions); Cube Review on World Trade and Competition (DWRTC)
Construction Engineering Limited (Real Estate); Journal focusing on Trade and Competition, circulated
Satlaj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (Environmental by World Trade Organization (WTO), Geneva as well as
Law); Social Justice and Empowerment; Gujarat collective and individual publications on various
Maritime Board (Maritime Laws); Ministry of Earth contemporary topics by faculty and students alike.
Sciences, Government of India research funding, Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
among others. Active, enriching and dynamic partnership with
Research Centres in niche areas - Centre for Private public institutions and departments in law creation,
International Law; Centre for Public International execution and dissemination such as assistance in
Law; Centre for Sports and Entertainment Law; drafting and reviewing of bills for various Government
Centre for Foreign Policy & Security Studies; Centre Departments, assisting corporate and other sectors in
for IPR; Centre for Banking, Investment and providing legal research and advise; organizing regular
Taxation; Centre for Corporate and Competition training programmes like Media and Law Training,
Law; Centre for Constitutional and Administrative Mediation Training, Legislative Drafting Training, Bar
Law; Centre for Environmental Law; Centre for Council of Gujarat Advocates Academy Training,
Business and Public Policy; Centre for Law and Training for Police Personnel, Public International Law
Economics and Centre for Law and Society. Academy etc.
Extension and Training Programs and Activities:
Scholarships, Financial Assistance and Awards
Organisation of training and extension programs for
officials / stakeholders of Government Departments, 50 Scholarships for first 40 & 10 students of CLAT
Judicial and Administrative Academies, Public merit for LL.B. & LL.M. courses respectively (Total
Sector Undertakings, Law Firms and NGOs, and Approx. `24 lakh)
Scholarship in order of merit to CLAT meritorious candidates
Socially and Educationally under privileged classes Scholarship for UG PG
of the society, Law Department of Gujarat, Reserve each category
Bank of India, Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, CLAT Rank 1-20 21-40 1-5 6-10
Tuition Fee Waiver 100% 50 % 100% 50 %
Power Grid Corporation of India, Tribal
Development Department, ONGC, Energy PSUs Note: The above scholarship is for the first year only. In case of
and Regulatory Commissions of Gujarat and India, issue arising out of interpretation or application of the first year
among others. scholarships, the decision of the Scholarship Committee shall be
final and binding.
Scholarships for participation in national and
international Moots (Total Approx. `15lakhs)
Scholarships for Conferences, Workshops,
Seminars (Total Approx. ` 5 lakhs)
Scholarships for Best Research Papers (Total
Approx. ` 25,000/-)
Scholarships for Student Research Associates (11
full or partial tuition fee waiver Total Approx. ` 3.5
lakhs)
Scholarships for International Internships
(International Law Commission, UN, Missions of
Publications India abroad) and Student Exchange (Total Approx.
GNLU Law Review (GLR); GNLU Journal on Law, ` 7.5 lakhs)
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21 Gold medals for academic and extra- Infrastructure
curricular achievements in various subjects.
Gandhinagar safe, secure, green, environment
Facilitation of boarding/lodging and similar kinds of friendly and soothing campus in the Knowledge
assistance for participation in national/international Corridor of Gujarat
events.
GNLU Campus is an iconic Campus spread in 50
GNLU also promotes exchange of students with acres of land - a matter of pride for the State and all
foreign universities with whom GNLU has Educational Institutions.
collaborated and signed MoUs. GNLU also has a
A residential University with Academic Blocks &
policy of reimbursement of expenses up to ` 1 lakh.
Halls of Residence with wi-fi facility, Sports Stadium,
Mooting Gym Facilities, state-of-the-art auditorium AURA
and Moot Court Hall. Legal history Museum - 1st
GNLU International Moot Court Competition (GIMC)
initiative by a National Law School.
an annual flagship Moot competition organized in
Non-smoking, non-alcohol environment and
February with focus on International Trade Law;
observance of high standards of manners, ethics
participation of teams from all over the globe. 2015
and values.
7th Edition witnessed participation of 56 teams from
Excellent connectivity and means of transportation;
India, Indonesia, USA, Australia, Philippines,
High Court and other offices: Airport - 15 min, High
Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and Nigeria.
Court - 20 min, Legislative Assembly, Sachivalaya
8th Edition to be held from 3 to 7 February 2016,
(Government of Gujarat Secretariat) & PSUs - 15
focusing on issues pertaining to domestic content
minutes.
requirement, interference in the use of trademarks
and imposition of barriers to trade with the forum, Internship and Placement
being the WTO.
A focused, coordinated and concerted approach of
Initiation of GNLU Moot on Securities and Investment
the University to internship and placement with long
Law (GMSIL) in 2015 with 26 teams from all over
term career development of the students in mind.
India.
The students get opportunities for internships and
GNLU participation in 60 international and national
placements with international and national law firms,
moot court with University financial support.
national and state PSUs, Supreme Court of India,
GNLU participation in debating, essay and client State High Courts, Union and State Government
counselling competitions across the jurisdictions with Departments, LPOs, banks, corporate houses as
University financial support. well as NGOs.
Career advice and counselling; soft-skill workshops;
special tutorials by senior students/alumni to
enhance the students' skill sets.
Facilitation of Continuous Clinical Legal Education
Program (CCLEP) on a daily part-time basis.
GNLU Litigation Assistance & Support Scholarship
to incentivize and support brilliant students who opt
to join the Bar despite other lucrative opportunities.
Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities
Mandatory foreign/other language courses -
French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Chinese,
Russian, Japanese, Swahili & Sanskrit.
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Round-the-year, Student Activities Committee ball, tennis, basket-ball) facilities, gym facilities for
organises extracurricular activities such as debates, boys and girls hostel.
quizzes, and cultural activities, dandiya-garba, Medical Centre facility.
sangeet-sandhya, movie screening, folk dance, Organization of sports meet and representation in
acoustic nights, theatre performances, photography various adventure and sports competitions.
contests, dance workshop, etc. Pentagram is the Halls of Creativity: Infrastructure for various hobbies
Annual 3-day Cultural Festival with events spanning i.e. painting, carpentering, sculpture, dance, drama,
through the fields of art, music, dance, film and meditation and other creative activity.
literature, with participation from different Monthly Debate on Leading Judgments by students.
Universities and Colleges from across India. In the Director's Friday Open Hours & bi-weekly dinner
last 3 years, the University has witnessed three with students, monthly visits of students by faculty &
successful music concerts by Euphoria, staff, mid-term parents' meet, semester-beginning &
Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK and semester-end meeting of individual batches with the
Indian Ocean. Director, Registrar, Dean & all subject teachers.
Separate cricket, football, multiple sports (volley-
Course Structure* for Under Graduate Programme [FIVE-YEAR B.A./[Link]./[Link]./B.B.A./B.S.W., LL.B. (Hons.)]
English (Communicative English), B.A.: Principles of Economics, Introduction to Political Science
I History, Legal Methods, Law of [Link].: Business Organisation & Management, Corporate Accounting
Torts
B.B.A.: Principles & Practices of Management, Corporate Accounting
[Link].: Environmental Science, Microbiology & Genetics
B.S.W.: Social Work Profession: Theory & Practice-Paper I, Sociology for Social Work in India-Paper II
Legal Language & Legal English, B.A.: Macro Economics, Political Theory
II Legal History of India, Introduction to [Link].: Managerial Economics, Management Accounting
Sociology, Law of Contracts I
(General Principles & Specific B.B.A.: Managerial Economics, Management Accounting
Reliefs) [Link].: Information Technology, Bio-Technology
B.S.W.: Research Methods for Social Work, Contemporary Social Issues
Constitutional Law I (Articles 1 to B.A.: Money, Banking & Public Finance
III 51A), Jurisprudence, Law of [Link].: Advanced Accounting
Crimes, Law of Contracts II
(Specific Contracts, Partnership & B.B.A.: Organisational Behaviour
Sale of Goods), Law of Civil [Link].: Advanced Sciences
Procedure B.S.W.: Human Growth & Development
Constitutional Law II B.A.: Public Policy, Administration and Governance
IV (Constitutional Bodies), [Link].: Income Tax: Theory, Practice and Management
Interpretation of Statutes, Law of
Criminal Procedure, Administrative B.B.A.: Marketing Management
Law, Trust, Equity & Fiduciary [Link].: Pharmaceutical Sciences
Relationship B.S.W.: Social Policy & Welfare Administration
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Family Law I, Law of Evidence, B.A.: International Relations
V Banking & Negotiable Instruments, [Link].: Financial Management
Alternative Dispute Resolution,
B.B.A.: Financial Management
Constitutional Law III (Centre State
Relations, Emergency & [Link].: Forensic Sciences
Amendments) B.S.W.: Gandhian Approach to Social Work
Family Law II, Public International B.A.: Introduction to Law & Economics
VI Law, Human Rights & International [Link].: Financial Institutions & Markets
Humanitarian Law, Corporate Law I,
B.B.A.: Business Policy & Strategic Management/Human Resource Management
Law of Transfer of Property &
Easement [Link].: Space Science & Communication Technology
B.S.W.: Social Entrepreneurship
VII Environmental Law, Labour Laws I, Corporate Law II, Law of Taxation I, Private International Law, Optional Paper [WTO Law, Criminology
& Penology, Biotechnology Law, Advanced Contracts (Evolving Jurisprudence in Contract Law)]
VIII Insurance Law, Labour Law II, Intellectual Property Rights, Law of Taxation II, C o m p e t i t i o n L a w , Optional Paper (Air and Space Law,
Infrastructure Law, Service Law)
IX Land and Agricultural Laws, Securities & Investment Law, Clinical Paper I (Drafting, Pleading & Conveyancing), Clinical Paper II (Professional
Ethics and Professional Accounting System), Seminar Papers I & II [Any two from the following list: Comparative Constitutional Law,
International Commercial Arbitration, Corporate Governance, Energy Laws, M e d ia L a w , I n t e r n a t i o n a l T a x a t i o n , Me d i c a l L a w a n d
Ethics, Maritime Law, Sports Law]
X Information Technology Law, International Trade and Business Laws, Clinical Paper-III (Advanced Legal Drafting), Clinical Paper-IV (Litigation
Management & Alternative Dispute Resolution), Seminar Papers-III & IV [Any two from the following list: Transportation Law, Dispute
Settlement in International Trade and Investment, Limited Liability Partnership, Election Laws, Law of the Sea, Economic
Analysis of Law, Socio Economic Offences (White Collar Crimes), Mergers and Acquisitions, Real-Estate Laws]
*The afore-stated list is subject to change.
Important Note: Minimum 20 Seats will be reserved under each stream-option and the remaining 80 seats will be filled up based
on the choice of stream-option by the candidates. There will be no upper limit on the intake of candidates under a stream-option
subject to the condition that the overall intake is not exceeding 180. If course is not offered due to lack of adequate number of
students, students of the same course will be transferred to other courses on the basis of available seats as per the guidelines of the
Academic Council. All the students taking admission in the Under-Graduate course will have to learn and clear first three levels of
any one language on a chargeable basis during the defined period. The cost of the language courses will be informed prior to the
commencement of semester.
Course Structure* for Post Graduate Programme [One Year]
Semester I
Comparative Public Law / Systems of Governance
Research Methods and Legal Writing
Law and Justice in a Globalizing World
Group I - Corporate and Business Law Group II - International Comparative Law
Corporate Law Public International Law
Law of Banking and Insurance International Economic Laws
Group III - Intellectual Property Laws Group IV- Constitutional and Administrative Law
Introduction to Laws of IPR & International Intellectual Property
Fundamental Rights and Social Justice
Organizations
Law of Patent Media and Telecommunication Laws
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Semester II
Group I - Corporate and Business Law Group II - International Comparative Law
Securities Law Private International Law/Conflict of Laws
Investment Law Air and Space Law
Competition Law Laws of International Organizations
Advanced Contracts (Evolving Jurisprudence in Contract Law) International Humanitarian Law
Group III - Intellectual Property Laws Group IV- Constitutional and Administrative Law
Transfer of Technology and IPR Litigation Constitutional Bodies
Law of Copyright Centre State Relations and Local Self Government
Law relating to Trademark and Geographical Indication Administrative Law
Law of Biotechnology and Challenges of Traditional Knowledge Principles of Transparency and Accountability Regulatory Framework
*The afore-stated list is subject to change.
Important Note: Minimum 10 Seats will be reserved under each specialization-option and the remaining 20 seats will be filled up
based on the choice of stream-option by the candidates. No upper limit on the intake of candidates under a specialization-option
subject to the condition that the overall intake is not exceeding 60. If any course is not offered due to lack of adequate number of
students, students of the same course will be transferred to other courses on the basis of available seats as per the guidelines of the
Academic Council.
Library along with collections on international and foreign
Approximately 40,000 printed books, 3000 e- laws i.e. books, reference books, handbooks,
Books/e-Journals, 150 current print journals yearbooks etc. In addition to these core areas library
subscription, 10 electronic databases subscription has acquired good collections on allied subjects like
including but not limited to Manupatra, Westlaw, History, Political Science, Sociology, Economics,
JSTOR and Hein online. Pure Science, Management, General Studies,
Continuous addition of updated text books, Competitive Exams Books and English Literature.
commentaries and reference books on national laws Average annual Library budget - `98 lakhs.
Intake and Reservations for UG & PG Programme
All India Others Supernumerary Seats
Jammu & Kashmir (JK) North East (NE)
Course UR SC ST NRI FN Total
Residents India**
UG 115 27 14 18 06 180* 02 05
PG 38 09 05 06 02 60* 01 02
*The percentage of horizontal reservation is applicable to the following categories: Female {30% Seats horizontally reserved},
Specially Abled Persons category {3% Seats horizontally reserved}, Gujarat Domicile {25% Seats horizontally reserved}
** North East (NE) India comprises of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.
UR = Unreserved, SC = Schedule Caste, ST = Schedule Tribe, NRI = Non Residential Indian, FN = Foreign National
Information for admission to the NRI/FN/JK/NE categories will be published on GNLU website only. NRI category seats are
available to NRI candidates or Indian nationals sponsored by NRI as per Court Guidelines. CLAT merit will be used for the
admission to NRI quota. Candidates are also required to fill separate form with GNLU and admission will be according to
the CLAT ranking. Foreign National category seats are available to Foreign Nationals only i.e. candidates with foreign
citizenship. Candidates seeking admission under the Foreign National category are not required to appear in the CLAT and shall
apply directly to the GNLU for consideration of their candidature. No transfer of candidates once admitted under NRI and Foreign
National category to any another category is permitted. Unfilled seats of any category, if any, shall be filled, as per the GNLU
Executive Council decision.
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Fee Structure for UG & PG Programme
Type of Fees UG PG
One Time
Admission Fee `2000 `2000
General Security Deposit (Library, Hostel, Mess, etc.) `20000 `15000
Total (one time) `22000 `17000
Per Annum
Tuition Fee Unreserved `100000
`55000
Tuition Fee SC/ST/SAP (PW D) ` 75000
Tuition Fee NRI &Foreign National * 12,000USD 3000USD
Infrastructure Maintenance Fee `20000 `15000
Examination Fee `5000 `5000
Academic Facility Fee `15000 `10000
(Library, Computer, Internet, Moot Court, Training, etc.)
Hall of Residence, Canteen and other related Fee** (facility provided only from July- `43350 `59000
Oct. & Jan.-April, rooms are provided on twin sharing basis)
Extra-Curricular, Adventure, Sports and Gymnasium, Social and Cultural activities, `3000 `3000
Welfare Fee
Unreserved `2,08,350/- `1,64,000/-
Total for first year SC/ST/SAP (PW D) `1,83,350/-
`1, 08,350/- + `1,09,000/-+
NRI &Foreign National
12,000USD 3,000 USD
Note:
`2,08,350/- can be paid in INR and deducted from USD 12,000 (FOR UG) & `1,64,000/- can be paid in INR and deducted from
USD 3,000 (FOR PG). All fees and payable amounts shall be paid in accordance with the Reserve Bank of India/Government of
India guidelines.
Candidates seeking admission under NRI & Foreign National category needs to pay 2000 USD (UG programme) and 500 USD
(PG programme) as one time Development Charges.
The above fee structure is only for the Academic year 2016-17 and is subject to revision from time to time by the University
authorities.
All queries and information (including expression of interests, etc.) shall be sent in WRITING to the admission@[Link]
only and the same will only be admitted for all official purposes.
Disclaimer: GNLU reserves the right to make any changes at any time which is in the best interest of GNLU academics and
students.
For further details contact:
Registrar
Gujarat National Law University
Attalika Avenue, Knowledge Corridor, Koba, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, INDIA-382007
T: +91-79-23276611/2, Fax: +91-79-2327 6613/78781 86624
Email: contact@[Link], Website: [Link]
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