For each CLAT aspirant, selecting the most suitable law school is an important choice. Aside from the university's rankings, faculty, and placements, one of the most essential aspects that students and parents consider is the fee structure. Many law aspirants aspire to attend a National Law University (NLU), but this also requires careful financial planning. Each National Law University has its own fee structure, which includes tuition, examination fees, hostel and mess fees, and other expenses.
For CLAT 2026 aspirants, understanding the fee structure of the top National Law University is very important because it helps in comparing colleges and preparing for the overall cost of education. While some NLUs are less expensive, others may charge greater rates due to improved infrastructure and facilities
This article will give a detailed fee structure of the top NLU’s which offer admission by accepting the marks obtained in the CLAT exam 2026.
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The National Law Universities were established following the model of IIMs and IITs. The National Law Universities have transformed the landscape of legal disciplines. The first National Law University, the National Law School of India University, was established in Bangalore in 1987. It took over ten years for the second National Law University, NALSAR Hyderabad, to open in 1998. At present, India has 23 National Law Universities, out of which 22 NLU’s admit students through CLAT (Common Law Admission Test).
Below is the fee structure of the top National Law Universities of India, which offer admission to the legal courses through the CLAT exam:-
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(The fee structures of the mentioned universities have been taken from the official website of CLAT 2026, and they will be updated regularly for the other National Law Universities.)
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