The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences - NUJS

The CLAT scores required for admission to NLU Kolkata differ by course and category. For the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme in 2024, the general category cutoff ranged from 140 to 277, with a last closing rank of 279. A score of 78–85 is competitive, but aiming above 100 is advisable. The B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) also relies on CLAT scores and counseling. For the LL.M. program, the closing ranks were 452 in Round 1 and 620 in the last round. The 2025 cut-offs by category include scores from 70 to 98 marks.

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata, or WBNUJS Kolkata, is the 4th-ranked top institution in India that provides excellent quality law education in the country.The fee is INR 1,55,700 + INR 35,000 (other charges) per semester for B.A. LL.B. Hostel fees for 5 years are INR 35k multiplied total number of semesters.  Also you can explore about -Judicary exam preparation from day 1 of BA LL.BCorporate law as a carrer drafting courses  

Aspirants who have passed LLB/ five-year integrated LLB from a recognised university with an aggregate of 50% are eligible to apply for NUJS LLM course. Aspirants applying for LLM must have the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission. The selection for LLM is based on CLAT score.

At the UG level, NLU Kolkata offers two five-year integrated BSc LLB (Hons) course. The course is spread across 10 semesters, each year comprises of two semesters. Any candidate, who has completed Class 12 in any stream, can apply for NUJS BSc LLB (Hons) course. However, the final selection of students will be based on the HSC and CLAT scores. 

Aspirants need to pass Class 12 or equivalent exam with at least 45% aggregate to apply for NUJS BSc LLB (Hons) programme. There is a 5% relaxation in the aggregate for BSc LLB (Hons). There is no age limit to take up the CLAT exam. Candidates must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission. Besides, aspirants must also pass CLAT exam for admission in BSc LLB (Hons) course.

The total tuition fee for NLU Kolkata BSc LLB (Hons) is INR 3.7 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates need to pay the fee for confirmation of seat at the time of admission. Besides, candidates also need to register for BA LLB (Hons) with CLAT application fee. 

NUJS Kolkata offers courses at UG, PG and doctoral levels in the Law stream. The programmes are offered to students who fulfils both eligibility and selection criteria. The university offers BA LLB (Hons), BSc LLB (Hons) and LLM based on CLAT score. NUJS conducts entrance test for admission to LLD, PhD and MSc courses. 

Yes, students pursuing a course from the university can apply for government scholarships. NUJS also offers scholarships sponsored by various donors. Central and State Government offers scholarships for underpriviledged and economically weaker sections. 

Yes, NLU Kolkata offers merit and need-based scholarships. Students pursuing a course from the university can apply for the scholarship provided they meet the criteria. Below are the details for the scholarships:NUJS offers amounts up to INR 50 Lacs under the Merit scholarships.A 5% domicile students are provided with full tuition waiver scholarship.

Aspirants applying for BA LLB (Hons), BSc LLB (Hons) and LLM courses need to register for CLAT. Below are the steps to apply for other courses offered at NLU Kolkata:Step 1: Visit the official website of National Law University Kolkata.Step 2: Register yourself by clicking on the register button.Step 3: Fill out the application form by entering all the required details and pay the application fee.Step 4: Submit the application form along with the online fee payment via debit/ credit cards or net banking.