Lalit Narayan Mithila University, also known as LNMU, is a public university established in 1972. Located in Darbhanga, Bihar, the LNMU campus spans over 230 acres. The university is affiliated with itself as a state university and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited with a B++ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). LNMU is ranked 46 among universities in India by NIRF in 2024 and 3rd in Bihar by uniRank in 2021.
LNMU offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and doctorate programs in streams such as Engineering, Management, Arts, Commerce, Science, Education, and Law. BTech, MBA, BEd, and BCA are some of the popular courses. Admissions at LNMU are based on merit in the qualifying examination or entrance examinations. The university accepts CAT-EAT for BTech, MAT/CMAT for MBA, CET for BEd, and NEET for BDS.
For placements, LNMU’s placement rate is approximately 60%. During the placement drive of 2024, the highest salary package offered was INR 15 LPA, and the average package stood at INR 4 LPA.
Particulars | LNMU Highlights 2025 |
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College Name | Lalit Narayan Mithila University |
Establishment Year | 1972 |
Campus Size | 230 acres |
Accredited by | NAAC (B++ Grade) |
Recognised by | UGC, AICTE, DEB |
Rankings (2025) | NIRF: 46 (University), uniRank: 3rd in Bihar |
Popular Courses | BTech, MBA, BEd, BCA, BSc, BA, MA, MSc, MCom, PhD |
Admission Criteria | Merit-based and Entrance-based (CAT-EAT, MAT/CMAT, CET, NEET) |
Official Website | www.lnmu.ac.in |
Course Name | Apply Now | Fees | Short Eligibility |
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics) in 10+2, minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination | ||
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) | 10+2 education from a recognized board or equivalent, minimum aggregate score of 45%, studied English as a compulsory subject, subject-specific requirements for the desired specialization | ||
Diploma | 10+2 education from a recognized board or its equivalent, minimum aggregate marks as per specific diploma program, age criteria set by the university | ||
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | Bachelor's degree in the relevant field, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Required subjects studied as per specialization | ||
M.A. (Master of Arts) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 45% for general category, Minimum aggregate score of 40% for reserved category |
LNMU admissions are based on merit in the qualifying examination or entrance examinations (national, state, or university-level). Students seeking admission at LNMU must fulfill the eligibility criteria and appear for the relevant entrance examination. The admission criteria are as follows:
Event | Date |
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UG Application Last Date | May 24, 2025 |
PG Application Last Date | May 31, 2025 |
MAT Application Last Date (MBA) | May 25, 2025 (PBT), June 2, 2025 (CBT) |
MAT Exam Date (MBA) | May 31, 2025 (PBT), June 8, 2025 (CBT) |
CET Application Last Date (BEd) | June 15, 2025 (Tentative) |
LNMU cutoff 2025 for admission to various courses will be released soon. The cutoff is the minimum rank/score required for admission. LNMU’s opening and closing ranks for general category students for 2024 are given below:
Course Name | Cutoff 2024 - General Category |
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BTech (Computer Science) | 5000 - 15000 (CAT-EAT Rank) |
MBA | 70 Percentile (MAT) |
BEd | 60% (CET Score) |
LNMU is ranked among the top institutes in India. The latest rankings are as follows:
Ranking Body | Stream/Category | Rank 2024 |
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NIRF | University | 46 |
uniRank | Bihar Universities | 3 |
uniRank | India Universities | 92 |
LNMU boasts an impressive alumni network with leaders in various fields. Some notable alumni include:
Alumni Name | Designation |
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Dr. R.C. Mazumdar | Historian, Former Vice-Chancellor |
Dr. A.S. Altekar | Archaeologist, Academician |
LNMU offers scholarships to meritorious and financially weak students. Scholarships available at LNMU are as follows:
Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Scholarship Amount |
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E-Kalyan Scholarship | Bihar domicile, family income < INR 2.5 Lakh | Up to INR 10,000 |
Bihar Government Scholarship | Merit-based, 60%+ in qualifying exam | INR 5,000 - 15,000 |
UGC Scholarship | PG students, 55%+ in UG | INR 8,000/month |