Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat

What Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat does

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonepat, is a public state university established under Haryana State Legislature Act No. 15 of 2012 and renamed in 2014 in honour of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. It is the only National Law University in the State of Haryana and is recognised by the Bar Council of India as a member of the Consortium of National Law Universities. The institution commenced academic operations in Academic Year 2019-20 and serves CLAT-qualified undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students through five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programmes, one-year and two-year LL.M. tracks, and a Ph.D. in Law, with specialisation streams in Business Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Family Law, and Labour Law.

DBRANLU operates from a fully residential campus at Plot No. 5, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Rai, Sonepat — an institutional cluster of 13+ higher-education institutions within the National Capital Region. The Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Library houses 7,235 books, 14 journals, 12 periodicals, and 12 newspapers, and provides access to legal databases (SCC Online, Hein Online, Lexis-Nexis Advance, AIR Online, JSTOR, Brill E-Journal) via the Knimbus remote-access platform. Administrative functions are partially digitised: fee collection runs on the Q-Fix platform, and the Auto Appeal System handles online submission and tracking of student requests for provisional certificates, degree certificates, and migration certificates (Rs. 2,500 first-time; Rs. 4,500 duplicate or after 10 years). Research activity is hosted through dedicated centres (IPR Facilitation, Centre for Labour Studies, Centre for Criminal Law Research & Advocacy Skills, Centre for Disaster Management & Laws) and the peer-reviewed DBRANLU Law Journal.

The university is governed under the Visitor-Chancellor-Vice-Chancellor framework, with the Chief Justice of India serving as Visitor and Prof. (Dr.) Devinder Singh as Vice-Chancellor. Revenue is derived from tuition fees, examination and certification charges, grants from the Government of Haryana, and event/conference activity; financial figures are not publicly disclosed. Marketing and admissions flow primarily through the CLAT consortium channel, with university-conducted counselling rounds, a direct NRI admission process, and earned media coverage through legal publications such as Live Law, Legal Bites, and The Tribune.

Name

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat

Legal name

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat

Website

https://dbranlu.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University is a Haryana state public university and the only National Law University in the state, offering five-year integrated B.A./B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and Ph.D. programmes to CLAT-qualified law students and recognised by the Bar Council of India.

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Product category

Legal Higher Education

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA-Accredited JD-Granting Law Schools (EDAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

LLM & Post-JD Graduate Law Programs (EDAHAIAC), SJD / JSD & Doctoral Law Programs (EDAHAIAD), Law & Legal Studies Research Universities (EDAHABAF)

Keywords

• Legal education programs
• Integrated law degrees
• Postgraduate law studies
• Doctoral legal research
• Law library services

Headquarters

HQ city

sonipat, Haryana

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M. (One Year), LL.M. (Two Year), and Ph.D. programmes. Fee structure varies by programme and category (General/SC/ST). Fee portal operated through Q-Fix platform.
2. Examination and Certification Fees: Revenue from examination forms, re-evaluation fees, and issuance of degrees, migration certificates, and DMCs (Detailed Mark Certificates). Migration certificate fees: Rs. 2500/- first-time, Rs. 4500/- duplicate or after 10 years.

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Core offering

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU) is a state-run national law university offering five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) undergraduate programmes, one-year and two-year LL.M. postgraduate programmes, and a Ph.D. in Law. It supports these academic offerings with the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Library (providing digital access to legal databases), the DBRANLU Law Journal, hostel facilities, and an Auto Appeal System for administrative services. The university is Bar Council of India approved and admits students primarily through the CLAT consortium.

Product overview

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University offers a suite of integrated and postgraduate legal education programmes — the five-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) undergraduate degrees, the one-year and two-year LL.M. postgraduate programmes, and a Ph.D. in Law doctoral programme. These academic programmes are supported by the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Library, which provides digital access to legal databases and e-resources, and the DBRANLU Law Journal for scholarly publication. Administrative services include the Auto Appeal System for student certification and migration requests, alongside examination management, scholarship disbursement, and a fully residential campus with hostel facilities. The university admits students through CLAT and is recognised by the Bar Council of India.

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Products and services

• B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) A five-year integrated honours degree blending social sciences with foundational and advanced legal studies. The ten-semester programme offers interdisciplinary understanding through subjects including Economics, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, History, Political Science, and Sociology alongside law, with specialisations in Business Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Family Law, and Labour Law.
• B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) A five-year integrated honours degree combining management and business administration with law, designed for careers spanning corporate practice, compliance, and business advisory.
• LL.M. (One Year) An intensive one-year master's specialisation for law graduates seeking depth in chosen areas of law, with a research-oriented curriculum.
• LL.M. (Two Year) A broad, research-oriented two-year master's programme with electives across public and private law for graduates seeking comprehensive legal education.
• Ph.D. in Law A doctoral research programme in law guided by faculty across constitutional, commercial, and human-rights law. The programme offers full-time and part-time tracks for original doctoral research.
• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Library A three-storey, centrally air-conditioned library facility with approximately 200-reader seating capacity, housing a collection of 7,235 books, 14 journals, 12 periodicals, and 12 newspapers. Provides digital access to legal databases including SCC Online, Hein Online, Lexis-Nexis Advance, AIR Online, Live Law, EBC Reader, JSTOR, and Brill E-Journal, accessible off-campus through the Knimbus remote access platform.
• DBRANLU Law Journal A peer-reviewed and refereed research journal published by the university covering diverse areas of law, including development studies, data protection, human rights, social security, e-commerce, and media law.
• Auto Appeal System A web-based digital system enabling students to submit online applications for provisional certificates, degree certificates, and migration certificates, with automated fee payment tracking and 24-48 hour status updates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% BCI recognition ensures graduates are eligible for bar admission and legal practice across India
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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• e-ShodhSindhu (Consortium for Higher Education Electronic Resources)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026University library is a member of e-ShodhSindhu, a Government of India consortium providing access to high-quality electronic resources including journals and databases for higher education institutions.
• National Digital Library of India (NDLI)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Library membership in NDLI provides access to digital content aggregated from various Indian institutions, supporting research and academic activities.
• ONOS (One Nation One Subscription)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Government of India scheme providing country-wide access to international high-impact scholarly research articles and journal publications. Ensures equitable access to research resources.
• Knimbus Remote Access PlatformcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Remote access platform enabling students, research scholars and faculty to access subscribed e-resources (SCC Online, Hein Online, Lexis-Nexis Advance, JSTOR, etc.) off-campus using unique IDs and passwords.
• Consortium of National Law UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026DBRANLU is a member of the consortium of National Law Universities in India, participating in shared admission processes (CLAT), academic standards, and collaborative initiatives.

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Direct peers

• National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore: India's flagship National Law University and the original NLU model. Directly comparable as a CLAT-based, BCI-approved NLU offering integrated UG and PG law programmes; the leading benchmark against which DBRANLU's academic quality and placements are measured.
• NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad: Top-ranked NLU offering five-year integrated LL.B., LL.M., and Ph.D. programmes with CLAT admissions. Closest comparable as a peer NLU competing for the same national pool of high-rank CLAT scorers and corporate law placements.
• National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi): Delhi-based NLU with AILET-based admission and integrated UG/LL.M./Ph.D. programmes. Direct peer on programme structure and a key competitor given its location in the same legal ecosystem DBRANLU's NCR campus serves.
• West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata: Eastern India NLU with CLAT-based admissions, integrated UG and PG law programmes. Comparable as a peer NLU of similar vintage and scale, competing for the same pan-India applicant pool.
• Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar: State-level NLU offering integrated UG, LL.M., and Ph.D. programmes with CLAT admissions. Highly comparable as a state-established NLU with similar governance structure, programme mix, and admission mechanics.
• Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur: Chhattisgarh-based NLU with CLAT admissions, integrated UG and PG programmes. Directly comparable as a peer NLU of similar vintage; notably, DBRANLU's Dr. Balwinder Kaur previously served on HNLU's faculty from 2009-2023, indicating a direct talent cross-pollination pathway.
• Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh state NLU with CLAT-based admissions and integrated UG/LL.M./Ph.D. programmes. Comparable as a state-level NLU with similar governance, programme stack, and applicant market positioning.
• Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna: Bihar state NLU established in 2006 with CLAT admissions and integrated UG/LL.M. programmes. Comparable as a younger-generation NLU of similar scale and governance structure, competing for the same tier of CLAT applicants.
• National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack: Odisha state NLU with CLAT-based admissions and integrated UG/LL.M./Ph.D. programmes. Closely comparable as a state-established NLU of similar vintage and institutional scale competing in the same pan-India CLAT market.
• Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai: Maharashtra state NLU with CLAT admissions and integrated UG/LL.M. programmes. Comparable as a state NLU competing for the same applicant pool, with a similar mid-tier positioning among the 26+ NLUs in the consortium.

Market position

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Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/dr-b-r-ambedkar-national-law-university-sonepat

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