MAHARASHTRA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY MUMBAI

Vision

‘To become a world-class law university committed to foster an environment of

excellence in research, scholarship, education and justice.’

About the University

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai (“MNLU Mumbai”) is one of the premier
national law universities established in the State of Maharashtra to promote world class
legal education and research. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, the Chief
Justice of India, is the Chancellor of the University.

Hon’ble the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court is the Pro-Chancellor of the University.

The envisaged object of the University is to advance and disseminate learning,

knowledge of law and legal processes; to develop in the students a sense of
responsibility to serve the society and to impart skills on advocacy and justice, legal
services, legislation and law reforms, thereby making law and legal processes efficient
instrument of social development. Towards attaining these objectives, MNLU Mumbai
offers Five year integrated B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), One year LL.M. and Ph.D. programmes
and other short term courses.

MNLU Mumbai is a vibrant institute that explores the curious legal dimensions of public
policy, ethics, business, and also a plethora of issues in order to produce quality legal
scholarship, capable of facing the real world challenges. From its very inception, MNLU
Mumbai has aimed to attain excellence in all aspects of legal training and education. It
encourages students to engage in a host of curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular
activities for their mental, physical and professional growth. No wonder, the students are
leaving their indelible imprint by winning numerous mooting, debating and sports
competitions of national and international repute thereby putting the University firmly on
the national circuit.

MNLU Mumbai has entered into MoUs with various institutions of international repute
including L’Universite’ Paris Nanterre and Berlin School of Economics and Law (BSEL),
Germany and thereby facilitating regular student exchange programmes with the
prestigious Universities. The University also runs various certificate courses such as
Mediation, Data Protection Law, Cyber Law, IPR, Arbitration and foreign languages
such as German and Spanish on regular basis.

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An erudite scholar of law Prof. (Dr.) Bhavani Prasad Panda, the founder Vice
Chancellor, created strong foundation for MNLU Mumbai.

Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey, the present Vice Chancellor of

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, among his
various academic and administrative roles, has also served as
Professor and HoD, Department of Law, Pune University; Pro
Vice-Chancellor & Acting-Vice Chancellor at SRTM University,
Nanded, and Visiting Research Fellow at New South Wales
University, Australia. He is an erudite expert in Jurisprudence,
Constitutional Law and Human Rights and his work in these
fields is recognized in national and international fora. He has
served on various high level committees of UGC, NAAC,
UPSC, State Public Service Commissions including judge’s
selection panels. As a leader with a vision, he has made MNLU Mumbai the much-
cherished University by the Law Aspirants within a short span of time. He was awarded
the ‘Best Academician Award 2019’ by Indian National Bar Association. Among his vast
legal scholarship, two books, one on ‘The Jurisprudence of Legal Theory’ and other on
‘Revisiting Reforms in the Criminal Justice System in India’ published by Thomson
Reuters in 2020 are his latest contributions.

Prof. (Dr.) Anil G. Variath, Registrar I/C started the academic

career in 2000 with the Siddharth College of Law, Mumbai. In
2006, took over as the Faculty in charge and Co-ordinator of
SNDT Women’s University’s Law School. In 2009 -10 was the
Principal of Asmita College of Law, Mumbai. 2011 to 2014 was
the Principal of Sandesh College of Law, Vikhroli, and in 2015
joined the Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai as
Professor & Head, Department of PG Studies. Joined the Amity
University Mumbai as Professor & Dy. Director of its Law
School and in August 2019 joined Maharashtra National Law
University Mumbai as Professor & Director, Center For
Research in Criminal Justice and Controller of Examinations.
Also holding the position of Chair Professor of Environmental Law, Officer on Special
Duty.
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MNLU Mumbai is steered by distinguished judges, senior advocates, seasoned
bureaucrats and eminent academicians as members of its governing bodies. Adhering
to the motto: Dharme Tatparta, the University is committed to championing the cause
of social justice. It practices 'Zero Tolerance' towards any discrimination based on sex,
race, creed, class, caste, place of birth, religious belief or professional or political or
other opinion.

Mission of MNLU Mumbai

1. To impart legal education by nurturing diversity, equity, ethics and inclusiveness

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 2. To inculcate passion for creative and critical thinking and a commitment to
transformative solutions
3. To promote and encourage service to society and lifelong learning
4. To adopt research strategies that promote professional skills and scholarly
training

Research Centres:
With an aim of achieving excellence in research, the University in short span of time,
has already established following research Centres:

1. Centre for Clinical Legal Education (CCLE)

2. Centre for Maritime Law and Research (CML&R)
3. Centre for Research in Criminal Justice (CRCJ)
4. Centre for Information and Communication Technology and Law (CICTL)
5. Centre for Goods and Services Tax and Training (CGSTT)
6. Centre for Mediation & Research (CMR)
7. Centre for Arbitration and Research (CAR)
8. Centre for Advanced Legal Studies, Training & Research (CALSTR)
9. Centre for Research and Training in Taxation Laws (CRTTL)
10. Centre for Research in Intellectual Property (CRIP)
11. Centre for Training & Research in Commercial Regulations (CTRCR)

Chairs Established:
1. Justice M. L. Pendse Chair in Environmental Laws
2. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) IPR Chair

Location and Infrastructure:

MNLU Mumbai being located in the coveted Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, has wide
exposure to the sprawling urban facilities of Mumbai city. The campus location is in
proximity to IIT Bombay and is 13 kms from the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
The centrally air conditioned floors of the Academic block have all essential amenities
like smart classrooms, library, reading room, moot court hall, mediation centre, legal
service clinic, internship cell, board room and conference hall etc., ideal for optimizing
the students’ learning, research, training and extension activities. The University
facilitates access to a well-equipped library with large number of books, law journals,
magazines and subscription to multiple online databases such as JStor, Hein Online,
SCC Online, Manupatra, Oxford Publications, Lexis Nexis, EBC Reader, Proview and
Westlaw.

The Government of Maharashtra is taking necessary steps are being taken to launch
the building project at the earliest.

Faculty and Teaching

To facilitate its elaborate teaching programmes, MNLU Mumbai has a team of both
young and experienced dedicated faculty members in law, social sciences and

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humanities. The faculty adopts both conventional and non-conventional pedagogical
methods such as case law method, problem solving, role play, simulations, mock trials,
group activities, ex-tempore drafting and quantitative tweaking in their teaching and
learning processes. The University through these teachers promotes mentor/mentee
engagement to nurture the students to attain their goals. Most of the teachers are on
rolls at regular cadres with UGC scale of pay.

The faculties at MNLU Mumbai are regularly involved in contributing to the knowledge
domain through publication in journals of high repute. Further to provide a platform for
wider dissemination of knowledge, ‘MNLU Mumbai Law Review’, a faculty initiated bi-
annual peer reviewed journal is published regularly.

Students and Learning

Students of MNLU Mumbai are aware of the predicaments associated with a young and
growing University and exhibit a unique sense of belongingness. Students are indeed
partners in the making of the University. They organize regular debating and other co-
curricular activities to nurture the skills demanded in legal profession. Equal importance
is given to the sports, both indoor and outdoor for cumulative development of the
student.

The news letter of the University-“NYUSURETA” is solely managed by the students

who meticulously carry out the responsibility of bringing out this illustrious newsletter.
These initiatives are amongst many other activities taken up by the students which have
reposed confidence and radiated zeal all around the University.

All students are covered under a comprehensive health insurance scheme and the
University has appointed counselor to ensure mental wellbeing of the students.

For physical fitness wide range of sports facilities are made available to the students
which includes foose ball, snooker, table tennis, lawn tennis, volleyball, football,
badminton, basketball and cricket.

Hostel Facilities

As a residential institution, the University has hired space for accommodating all
students at the International Hostel of Centre for Excellence in Telecom Training and
Management (CETTM) of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), situated
across the road. The residential blocks include adequately furnished and spacious
double-sharing hostel rooms with WI-FI connectivity. Every room has attached
washroom and a spacious balcony.

Courses:
B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) Programme:

The University is in the process of extending its academic programmes in accordance

with the changing paradigm of educational needs. The programmes are being designed

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to maximize legal outreach and market potential of global economy in general and of
Mumbai in particular.

The five year integrated B.A.,LL.B.(Hons.) Programme offered by the University is

designed in accordance with the approved norms of the Bar Council of India, integrating
at the same time innovative course modules evolved by the faculty which embraces the
best practices of premier centres of legal education.

LL.M. Programme:-

The University offers one year Post Graduate LL.M. course in three specializations,
viz:
1) Corporate & Commercial Law
2) Constitutional & Administrative Law
3) Maritime Laws

Note: Specialization will be offered only if a minimum of 10 students opt for a

specialization.

The course is designed in accordance with University Grant Commission 2012

guidelines. A Centre for Post Graduate Legal Studies has been established by MNLU
Mumbai which includes a team of dedicated teachers to guide students. The
pedagogy of the course involves a combination of regular classes and concurrent
research.

The University reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of specializations in

LL.M. programme.

The University also offers the following Post Graduate programmes for which a
separate qualifying exam is conducted:

1. LL.M. (Investment & Securities Laws) jointly offered by Securities and

Exchange Board of India's National Institute of Securities Management and
MNLU Mumbai
2. LL.M. (Professional)
3. M.A. (Executive) in Mediation and Conflict Resolution

The details about these courses are available on our website.

Ph.D. Program in Law

Ph.D. Programme in Law has commenced from academic session 2018-19. The
admission of Research Scholars is strictly on the basis of clearing of NET/SLET or an
Admission Test conducted by MNLU Mumbai followed by interview.

Eligibility:

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 MNLU Mumbai admits students to B.A., LL.B (Hons.) and LL.M. Programme through
the Common Law Admission Test.
For details please visit CLAT Consortium Website www.consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Intake:

The total intake to the under graduate B.A., LL.B (Hons.) programme is 100 (One
Hundred) and that of LL.M. is 50 (Fifty) students. All these are subject to Maharashtra
State Reservation Norms as approved by the Executive Council.

Supernumerary Seats:
In furtherance to the above, the University reserves the right to operate
supernumerary seats for B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) & LL.M. Programme as follows:

B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)

1. 02 (Two) seats for permanent resident of Jammu & Kashmir in accordance with
the UGC directives.
2. 20 (Twenty) supernumerary seats under NRI/NRI Sponsored category.
Preference is given to NRI over NRI Sponsored.
3. 10 (Ten) supernumerary seats for Foreign Nationals under Foreign National
Category.

LL.M.
1. 10 (Ten) supernumerary seats under Foreign National/NRI/NRI Sponsored
category
2. 02 (Two) seats for permanent resident of Jammu & Kashmir in accordance with
the UGC directives.

Note: Supernumerary seats shall be filled in by the University separately. Such

notifications may be seen of the University’s website.

DISTRIBUTION OF SEATS UNDER VARIOUS CATEGORIES

Seats
Percentage B.A., LL.B, (Hons.)
Categories
% Programme - 5 LL.M.
Years
All India General Category – [A] 37 17
Maharashtra State Reserved
63 33
Category – [B]
Maharashtra State -
13 13 07
Schedule Caste
Maharashtra State -
07 07 04
Schedule Tribe
Maharashtra State:-

Denotified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis) (A) 03 03 02

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Nomadic Tribes (B) 2.5 03 01
Nomadic Tribes (C) 3.5 04 02
Nomadic Tribes (D) 02 02 01
MH - Specially Backward Class 02 02 01

MH – Other Backward Class 19 19 10

MH- Economically Weaker Section

10 10 05
(EWS)

Total Seats 100 50

Note: Seat Distribution

i. The above seat distribution is based on the Section 6(1) of the Maharashtra
National Law University Act 2014 and Section 4(2) of the Maharashtra State
Public Services (Reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, De-
notified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis), Nomadic Tribes, Special Backward Category and
Other Backward Classes) Act 2001.
ii. Maharashtra EWS seats have been calculated as per Maharashtra GO Raआधो -
4019/प्र.क्र.31/16-अ dated 12.02.2019.
iii. Non Creamy Layer certificate issued by the Govt. of Maharashtra is mandatory for all the
Maharashtra Reserved categories except – Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe.
iv. For MH-EWS, certificate in the prescribed format issued by the Competent Authority of
Maharashtra Government is required.
v. Caste Validity Certificate is required from the candidates admitted under caste based
reservation.

Note: Horizontal Reservations

i. 30% for women across all categories.

ii. 5% seats for Specially Abled Persons (SAP) of Maharashtra State Domiciles.
Certificate of Disability issued by Department of Empowerment of Persons with
Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India
iii. Five (5) % seats of the total sanctioned intake for an institute, shall be reserved
for:
 Children of ex- service personnel who are domiciled in Maharashtra State (DEF-
1).
 Children of active service personnel who are domiciled in Maharashtra State
(DEF-2).
 Children of active service personnel (DEF-3) –

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 o Who are transferred to Maharashtra State but are not domiciled in
Maharashtra State,
o Who are not domiciled in Maharashtra State but their families are stationed in
Maharashtra
o State under the provision of retention of family accommodation at the last
duty station on ground of children’s education provided further that, such
candidate should have appeared and passed the HSC (Std.XII) examination
of Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
or its equivalent examination from a school/college situated in the State of
Maharashtra.
o Ex Servicemen/ Defence Personnel Certificate from the respective
department Unit/ Dept. / HQ/ Records/ RSWO/ ZSWO/ Army/ Navy/ Air Force
HQ is required.

Important Note: Admission is dependent upon the fulfilment of the eligibility

requirements and submission of required documents. The University reserves the right
to cancel the admission anytime if the eligibility requirements are not met or any false
document is submitted.

Concessions/Scholarships:

Concession:
1. For students domiciled in Maharashtra, the University provides 25 percent concession
in the tuition fees subject to fulfillment of requisite conditions. Domicile Certificate issued by the
Government of Maharashtra must be submitted at the time of Admission.

Scholarships:
2.1. The University facilitates the students belonging to reserved category of Maharashtra state
to avail the scholarship offered by the Department of Social Justice & Assistance,
Government of Maharashtra.
2.2. The University facilitates scholarship for students domiciled in other states in accordance
with Central/State government rules and policies.

Fee Structure is available on the University Website’s Admission Page.

For further details contact:

The Registrar
MAHARASHTRA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY MUMBAI
2nd Floor, CETTM-MTNL Building, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai,
Mumbai- 400076.
Post Box No. 8401.
Tel. No.: 022-25703187/88
Email: admission@mnlumumbai.edu.in
Web: www.mnlumumbai.edu.in

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