Faculty of Law University of Calcutta Hazra Kolkata Answered Questions

The eligibility criteria for the Faculty of Law at Calcutta University, apart from national-level entrance exams, include the following:Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 45% marks in the best four subjects at the 10+2 level from a board recognized by the University of Calcutta. For SC/ST/persons with disabilities (disability 40% or more), a minimum of 40% marks in the best four subjects is required, excluding environmental studies of WBCHSE.These criteria are applicable for the 5-year B.A. LL.B. course at the Faculty of Law, Calcutta University.

There are three rounds of admission counseling for the B.A. LL.B. programme at Faculty of Law, Calcutta University. The counseling is conducted online and the dates for each round are announced on the university websiteFor the LL.M. program, there are two rounds of admission counseling. The counseling is conducted online and the dates for each round are announced on the university website. 

The Faculty of Law, Calcutta University (CU) typically releases cutoff marks for its undergraduate (BA LLB) and postgraduate (LLM) programs on its official website. 1.Visit the CU website.2.Locate the Admissions page.3.Find the Cutoff Marks section.4.Select the relevant programme and year.5.View the cutoff marks. 

Yes the BA LLB at the West Bengal National University Of Juridical Sciences is better than the Faculty of Law.University of Calcutta The West Bengal National University of Juridicial sciences is a very good college it is one among top 4 law colleges and the faculty is also very good and knowledgeable and many of the professors have deep  knowledge on the subjects they teach and they are as good as the faculty of law at University of Calcutta which is the public university at Kolkata . The infrastructure and faculty and course structure are very relevant and very good at West Bengal National University of Juridicial sciences and would suggest it as a top priority for your law course.With respect to academics, NUJS teaches students the updated version of law in accordance to recent legal developments. There is no rigid 'syllabus' which is taught although a basic framework is followed. This means that though certain basic themes are mandatorily discussed in a subject, professors have the leeway to discuss issues beyond the framework. This allows for professors to discuss recent happenings in the field of law as and when they happen and keep the students up to date in terms of their learning. On the other hand, since CU has a specific syllabus which is seldom updated, the scope of learning in the classroom is very limited and students are often not kept abreast of the latest legal developments. Further NUJS uses a mix of the Socratic method and case analysis for teaching which allows students to develop practical problem solving skills in comparison to Faculty of Law, CU which majorly focuses on theoretical teaching from the bare act. Moreover, in NUJS the academic calendar is strictly followed while there is no certainty as to the length of semesters or the duration or timing of exams in Faculty of Law, CU.The infrastructure in NUJS is far better than that in Faculty of Law, CU. The NUJS campus undergoes regular renovation and repairs annually. Further both the boys and girls hostel are located on campus making it possible for students to study till late night in the library or prepare for moots, debates, paper presentations and other events. There is a laundry in the NUJS campus, microwaves on each floor in the hostel and an air-conditioned mess. NUJS also has a tie-up with Sports Authority of India allowing students to use professional level sports equipment and receive brilliant training in the sport of their choice (subject to them qualifying in the tests set by SAI)

The West Bengal National University of Juridicial sciences is a very good college it is one among top 4 law colleges and the faculty is also very good and knowledgeable and many of the professors have deep  knowledge on the subjects they teach and they are as good as the faculty of law at University of Calcutta which is the public university at Kolkata . The infrastructure and faculty and course structure are very relevant and very good at West Bengal National University of Juridicial sciences and would suggest it as a top priority for your law course .

Yes The WB Natioanl University of Juridical Sciences offers better placemnets when compared to Faculty Of Law, University of Calcutta . NUJS will provide 100% employment to its outgoing batches for the past few years. On the other hand, although many great lawyers, judges and associates in firms are alumni of Faculty of Law, CU there is a lack of alumni connect. So students have to put in a lot more effort for to get internships.  On campus placements are not held in CU, students face uncertainty as to employment. Further due to the manner of teaching and the limited nature of curriculum, students from CU mostly have to go into litigation unless they equip themselves for other career options through external training courses.

  Both West Bengal National University of Juridicial Sciences or Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta are top-ranked BA LLB colleges in India, with WBNUJS securing the Fourth position. These highly reputed institutions offer outstanding law programs, Both are located in Kolkata and are known for its five-year integrated BA LLB, two-year grams, and it hosts a diverse student body. The university boasts world-class infrastructure, has a strong placement record, and offers a wide range of extracurricular activities. Similarly faculty of law, University of Calcutta, offers similar programs, has a diverse student community, exceptional facilities, excellent placements, and faculty members with diverse experiences. Additionally, West Bengal University of Juridicial Sciences provides various extracurricular opportunities for student development

Yes WBNUJS is more expensive compared to Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta and the fee structure would be appoximately as stated below :The WBNUJS Kolkata UG fee 2023 is INR 2,02,700 (for the first year). However, WBNUJS Kolkata 2023 fee for the PG course is INR 1,19,800 (for the first year). The university is offering BA LLB and BSc LLB as UG law courses.Whereas Faculty of law, university of calcutta fees for B.A LLB will be at around 87.2k to 3.2L

All the important highlights related to the Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta placements 2022 are tabulated below:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2022)Median package (UG-5 year)INR 7.84 LPATotal students (UG-5 year)119Students placed (UG-5 year)95Median package (PG 2-year)INR 9.20 LPATotal students (PG 2-year)5,975Students placed (PG 2-year)4,201NOTE: The UG (5-year) and PG (2-year) are the overall data, which is sourced from Calcutta University NIRF report 2023, which includes Law courses as well as other UG (5-year) and PG (2-year) courses.

The specific placement report for LLM is not released officially. However, the NIRF report 2023 includes the overall placement data for PG (2-year) courses. As per the report, 5,975 PG (2-year) students graduated in 2022. Out of these, 4,201 were successfully placed. The median package offered was INR 9.20 LPA. Take a look at the below table depicting the placement insights:Particulars PG (2-year) Placement Statistics (2022)Median packageINR 9.20 LPATotal students5,975Students placed4,201