RMLNLU was established by U.P. Act No. 28 of 2005, which came into force on 4 January 2006. The university began functioning in July 2006 and is fully funded by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
It is known for its mooting and debating culture, and its students have represented India at international moot court competitions. The university publishes the RMLNLU Journal, and students run the RMLNLU Law Review. It was ranked 21st in the NIRF 2025 law rankings.
At a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Established | 2005, by U.P. Act No. 28 of 2005 (in force from 4 January 2006) |
| Location | LDA Kanpur Road Scheme, south-west Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| UG programme through CLAT | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) |
| BA LL.B. intake | 169 seats + 22 supernumerary seats |
| Campus | About 40 acres |
| NIRF 2025 (Law) | Rank 21 |
Programmes
- Five-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
- One-year LL.M.
- Ph.D. in Law and Humanities
Campus and location
The 40-acre campus is a self-contained township with separate hostels for men and women, an auditorium, a swimming pool and a guest house. The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court and the state legislature are 10 to 15 km away.
Before you apply
- Being close to the High Court makes it easier to intern during the term.
- The university follows a semester system with CGPA grading.
Intake, fees, reservation and domicile rules change every year. Confirm them in the university’s CLAT 2027 brochure and on the Consortium of NLUs website before you fill your preferences. Your allotment depends on your CLAT rank, so keep practising with our mock tests and previous papers.
Sources
- RMLNLU – CLAT 2027 information brochure
- RMLNLU official website
- NIRF 2025 law rankings (report by Bar & Bench)
Facts on this page were checked against the sources above on 10 November 2026. If you spot something that has changed, please tell us.