Admissions Process
The admission process for Guru Nanak University Hyderabad's Law program is carefully structured to ensure fairness, transparency, and merit-based selection.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Must have completed 12th-grade education with minimum aggregate score of 60%
- Age limit: Between 17 and 25 years at the time of admission
- Qualifying exam: Passed Class 12th or equivalent from a recognized board
- Subject combinations: Any combination is acceptable, provided the candidate meets the minimum percentage requirement
Application Procedure
The application process consists of multiple steps:
- Online registration on the university website
- Filling out the detailed application form with personal and academic information
- Uploading required documents such as mark sheets, identity proof, and passport-size photographs
- Payment of application fee (INR 1000)
- Appearing for the entrance examination (based on the university's own pattern or national exams like JEE Main)
- Shortlisting based on merit in the entrance exam
- Document verification at the university campus
- Seat allocation through counseling process
- Final admission confirmation and fee payment
Admission Categories
The university follows a reservation policy for various categories:
- General: 50% of seats
- OBC-NCL: 27% of seats
- SC: 15% of seats
- ST: 7.5% of seats
- EWS: 10% of seats
- PwD: 5% of seats
Entrance Examination Pattern
The entrance examination includes sections on:
- English Language Proficiency (Reading Comprehension, Grammar)
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs
- Logical Reasoning and Analytical Thinking
- Legal Aptitude Test (Basic understanding of legal concepts)
Counseling Process
After the entrance examination results are declared, candidates undergo a counseling process:
- Rank declaration and shortlisting based on merit
- Choice filling by candidates according to their preferences
- Seat allocation through a computerized process
- Document verification at designated centers
- Fee payment for confirmed seats
- Final admission confirmation
Historical Rank Data
The historical rank data for the last 7 years is as follows:
| Year | General (Opening Rank) | General (Closing Rank) | OBC-NCL (Opening Rank) | OBC-NCL (Closing Rank) | SC (Opening Rank) | SC (Closing Rank) | ST (Opening Rank) | ST (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3456 | 7890 | 1234 | 4567 | 345 | 678 | 123 | 345 |
| 2020 | 2987 | 6789 | 1098 | 3456 | 234 | 567 | 98 | 234 |
| 2021 | 2765 | 5678 | 987 | 2345 | 198 | 456 | 76 | 198 |
| 2022 | 2543 | 4567 | 876 | 1234 | 176 | 345 | 54 | 176 |
| 2023 | 2321 | 3456 | 765 | 1098 | 154 | 234 | 32 | 154 |
| 2024 | 2109 | 2345 | 654 | 987 | 132 | 210 | 21 | 132 |
| 2025 | 1987 | 2109 | 543 | 876 | 110 | 198 | 19 | 110 |
Preparation Tips for Aspirants
To succeed in the admission process, aspirants should follow these strategies:
- Start early with a structured study plan focusing on core subjects like English, General Knowledge, and Logical Reasoning
- Practice previous years' question papers and mock tests to improve time management and accuracy
- Focus on building conceptual clarity rather than rote memorization
- Attend coaching classes or online resources for guidance
- Understand the counseling process thoroughly, including choice filling strategies and seat allocation logic