National University of Study and Research in Law Ranchi

National University of Study and Research in Law is Jharkhand's National Law University, located on the outskirts of Ranchi with a fully residential campus. Admission to its integrated BA LLB programme is through CLAT, with LLM and LLB study alongside, and the academic pattern follows the NLU model of small cohorts and continuous assessment. The university holds an NIRF rank of 24 in the law category and an A grade from NAAC. Ranchi is a modest state capital — living costs are low and the campus is the centre of student life, though big-firm internships generally mean travelling to Delhi, Mumbai or Kolkata during breaks. It suits CLAT candidates who want an NLU seat and a quiet study environment, and who are prepared to build corporate connections through vacation internships rather than location.