Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai is one of the newer NLUs but has rapidly built a reputation through its location advantage — proximity to Mumbai\u2019s corporate law ecosystem. This page sets out the complete fee structure for the BA LLB (Hons.) programme for the 2027 admission cycle, along with a placement-to-fee ROI analysis based on the average MNLU placement salary.
The fees below are indicative and reflect the most recent MNLU notification. All figures are approximate and subject to revision by the university administration.
| Fee Component | Annual (Rs.) | 5-Year Total (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 1,90,000 | 9,50,000 |
| Hostel Fee | 25,000 | 1,25,000 |
| Mess Fee | 20,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Examination Fee | 5,000 | 25,000 |
| Library & IT Fee | 6,000 | 30,000 |
| Student Welfare Fund | 4,000 | 20,000 |
| Caution Deposit (one-time, refundable) | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Total (Approximate) | 2,50,000 | 11,60,000 |
MNLU Mumbai\u2019s biggest structural advantage is its location — Mumbai is the epicentre of Indian corporate law, and students at MNLU have direct access to internships, networking, and placements with Tier 1 firms. The table below lays out the expected return-on-investment for the typical MNLU graduate entering corporate law.
ROI is a useful heuristic but not the whole picture. A graduate entering litigation or judicial services will have a different income trajectory — typically lower in the first 3–5 years, but competitive or higher thereafter. Choose your path based on interest and long-term fit, not just first-year salary.
The total fee for the 5-year BA LLB (Hons.) programme at Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai is approximately Rs. 11–12 lakh over five years, inclusive of tuition, hostel, mess, examination and miscellaneous charges. Actual amounts may vary by the official fee notification in effect for your admission year.
MNLU Mumbai reserves seats for Maharashtra domicile candidates but the tuition fee for domicile students is broadly comparable to the general category. Reservation is primarily at the seat-allocation stage, not at the fee stage.
Yes. MNLU Mumbai provides on-campus hostel facilities for students. Hostel accommodation is typically mandatory for first-year students and subject to availability in subsequent years.
The average placement salary at MNLU Mumbai is approximately Rs. 10–12 lakh per annum for corporate law roles. Compared to a total 5-year fee of about Rs. 11.5 lakh, the programme typically pays for itself within the first 12–15 months of post-graduation employment in corporate law.
Yes. Merit-based scholarships are available to top CLAT rankers admitted to MNLU, along with need-based financial aid and fee waivers for SC/ST candidates as per government norms.
For General category admission to MNLU Mumbai, the CLAT cutoff rank has historically ranged between 500 and 1,200 depending on the admission cycle. Maharashtra domicile cutoffs are typically more forgiving due to state quota.