National Law University Jodhpur
(NLU Jodhpur)Last Updated: Aug 24, 2026
Established
1999
Campus Size
50.00 Acres
Total Students
700
Faculty
40
Student-Faculty
18:1
National Law University Jodhpur Rankings and Recognition
Rankings Overview - NLU Jodhpur
NLU Jodhpur ranks #4 in NIRF Law (2024) - the highest-ranked NLU after the top 3 (NLSIU, NLU Delhi, NALSAR). As India's 2nd oldest NLU (established 1999), it benefits from a mature alumni network and institutional stability. The university is Rajasthan's top law institution by a wide margin.
NIRF Law Rankings - NLU Jodhpur Position
| Year | NIRF Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | #4 | 62.50 | Established #4 position |
| 2022 | #5 | 63.10 | Briefly overtaken by NUJS |
| 2023 | #4 | 64.15 | Reclaimed #4 |
| 2024 | #4 | 64.82 | Consolidated #4 |
Rankings Across Frameworks
| Framework | Rank | Context |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Law | #4 | Consistent #4-5 range |
| India Today Law | #4 | #4 in most recent survey |
| Outlook Law | #4-5 | Alternates with NUJS |
| NAAC | A (3.22/4.0) | Good accreditation |
| Alumni Network Strength | #2 | Only NLSIU has older alumni base |
NLU Jodhpur vs Tier 2 NLUs
| NLU | NIRF Rank | Score | Established |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLU Jodhpur | #4 | 64.82 | 1999 |
| NUJS Kolkata | #5 | 63.15 | 1999 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | #6 | 60.45 | 2003 |
| NLIU Bhopal | #7 | 58.20 | 1997 |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | #8 | 55.88 | 2005 |
NLU Jodhpur sits at the top of the Tier 2 NLU bracket - or at the bottom of Tier 1, depending on perspective. The 7.67-point gap between NLU Jodhpur (#4, 64.82) and NALSAR (#3, 69.48) is significant, while the gap between NLU Jodhpur and NUJS (#5, 63.15) is just 1.67 points. For CLAT aspirants, NLU Jodhpur is the primary target after the top 3.
NLU Jodhpur Rankings 2025
NLU Jodhpur is ranked by 2 major ranking bodies as of 2025. The institution is ranked #5 in Law by India Today; #5 in Law by NIRF.
India Today
#5
Law · 2025
Score: 82.00
NIRF
#5
Law · 2025
Score: 77.80
India Today Rankings
India Today Best Colleges Survey
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 2025 | #5 |
82.00
|
- |
| Law | 2024 | #5 |
81.50
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 unchanged
NIRF Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework by the Ministry of Education, Government of India
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 2025 | #5 |
77.80
|
- |
| Law | 2024 | #5 |
77.30
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 unchanged
How NLU Jodhpur Compares
India Today Law Rankings - Top 6 Institutions
| Institution | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | #1 | 95.00 | - | |
| #2 | #2 | 91.00 | - | |
| #3 | #4 | 88.00 | 1 | |
| #3 | - | - | - | |
| #4 | #3 | 85.00 | 1 | |
|
NLU Jodhpur
|
#5 | #5 | 82.00 | - |
Latest News about NLU Jodhpur
NLU Jodhpur Launches Centre for Space and Telecom Law Research
Apr 22, 2026
NLU Jodhpur Placement Season 2025-26 Records Highest-Ever Average Package
Apr 22, 2026
NLU Jodhpur Retains NAAC A+ Grade Following Reassessment Cycle
Apr 22, 2026
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