Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) is an autonomous university that was established in 2006. The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission and Bar Council of India. CNLU Patna is ranked in 35^th position out of 40 colleges in India by IIRF in 2024. The university has signed MoUs with Vistula University, Poland and Valley State University, USA to promote legal education, and research and provide practical exposure for students and faculty. 

CNLU Patna offers admission to BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLM, PG Diploma, PhD and LLD programs for eligible candidates. The university accepts merit in CLAT UG for admission to BA LLB (Hons) / BBA LLB (Hons) programs. The university also conducts the entrance examinations for LLM and PhD programs. CNLU Patna has a dedicated Career Development Cell (CDC) to aid students with placement opportunities. The median package offered was INR 10.4 LPA for BA LLB (Hons) / BBA LLB (Hons) and INR 4.8 LPA for LLM. CNLU Patna offers placements at top companies such as Bank of Baroda, National Insurance Company Limited, Tuli & Co, Primal Capital & Housing Finance, and JSA Advocates & Solicitors among others.