NLU Kolkata (NUJS) - The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences

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NLU Kolkata BA LLB Courses & Fees 2024

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Estd. 1999

Last updated on 10 Dec '24

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NLU Kolkata B.A. LL.B.
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All the latest updates regarding NLU Kolkata (NUJS) BA LLB admissions are as follows:

The CLAT result 2025 has been declared for 5-year Integrated BA LLB course. Candidates can log in and download their scorecards from the official website. The CLAT 2025 counselling registrations are also open now, and the last date is Dec 20, 2024.

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NLU Kolkata BA LLB Eligibility and Highlights 2024
NLU Kolkata B.A. LL.B. Popular courses
NLU Kolkata B.A. LL.B. Admission dates 2024
NLU Kolkata BA LLB Admission 2024
NLU Kolkata B.A. LL.B. Admission cutoff 2024
NLU Kolkata B.A. LL.B. Seats
NLU Kolkata VS NLU Delhi VS NLU Lucknow
NLU Kolkata B.A. LL.B. Student Reviews
NLU Kolkata B.A. LL.B. Admission FAQs

NLU Kolkata BA LLB Eligibility and Highlights 2024

NOTE: The NLU Kolkata BA LLB NIRF ranking is for the year 2024.

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10+2 score45%

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Total Tuition Fees₹ 3.7L

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Q: What is the latest cutoff information for BA LLB at The WB National University of Juridical Sciences?

Below is the latest cut off information for BA LLB at the WB National University Of Jurdical Sciences

Category	All India	West Bengal domiciled	Total
General	51	22	73
Scheduled Caste	10	120
Scheduled Tribe	6	2	8
Foreign Nationals	2	-	2
NRI/NRI Sponsored	20	-	20
OBC- A	-	4	4
OBC – B	-	3	3
Persons with Disabilities (PWD)	3	1	4 (Horizontal Reservation)
JK [supernumerary seats]	2	-	2
Total	91	41	132

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Q: What is the rank required for NUJS BA LLB (Hons) admission?

NUJS admission to B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) is based on CLAT scores followed by the CLAT Counselling. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the CLAT Last Allotment list 2024. As per the NLU Kolkata CLAT cutoff 2024, the round 5 closing rank for BA LLB (Hons) was 279 for the students belonging to the General AI category. The cutoff ranks for the same course was 260 in 2023 and 251 in 2022. A graphical representation of BA LLB (Hons) cutoff trends for the last three years is given below:

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Q: How can I take admission to BA LLB (Hons) at The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences?

NLU Kolkata BA LLB (Hons) admissions are done based on CLAT scores. Candidates are shortlisted based on the minimum eligibility criteria set by the CLAT Consortium of NLUs. CLAT is an offline exam conducted at the national-level. It is a two-hour test required for admission to NUJS. The 2024 cutoff was concluded after Round 5 of the admissions list. The closing rank of the BA LLB (Hons) was 262 in Round 1 and 279 in the last round of CLAT for the general AI category candidates.

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Q: Which one is better for a BA LLB, The WB National University of Juridical Sciences or Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta?

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

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Q: Which branch is best in BA LLB at The WB National University of Juridical Sciences?

BA LLB subjects include topics like history, sociology, administrative law, criminology, family law, corporate law, human rights, and other legal topics. BA LLB 1st year topics are legal methods, sociology, economics, introduction to law, law of contract, etc. In my point of view all the subjects are important to get good knowledge on law and choosing a particular branch will be based on your career aspiration. You need to choose the branch which will help you to achieve that aspiration.

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NLU Kolkata B.A. LL.B.
Admission dates 2024

Dates	Past Events
9 Dec '24 - 20 Dec '24	CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration
11 Dec '24 - 20 Dec '24	CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration (Begins)

NLU Kolkata BA LLB Admission 2024

At the UG level, the University offers two five-year integrated programmes. These programmes are spread across 10 semesters, each year consisting of two semesters. The total seat intake of UG programmes is 127 students. Any candidate, who has completed Class 12 in any stream, can apply for these programmes. However, the final selection of students will be based on the HSC and CLAT scores. Candidates looking forward to practising law in India, are required to clear the All India Bar Exam (AIBE) that is conducted by BCI. On clearing the AIBE exam, lawyers are awarded a ‘Certificate of Practice’ which is mandatory for practising the profession as an advocate in India.

Eligibility criteria for BA LLB (Hons) course is mentioned below:

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BA LLB (Hons)

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Class 12 with an aggregate of 45% (40% in case of SC/ST candidates)

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Q: Is CLAT required for BA LLB at The WB National University of Juridical Sciences?

Admission to B.A LLB programme in WB National University of Juridicial Sciences is solely based on the performance in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), currently conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities. The eligibility criteria for each year may vary and shall be as determined by the Consortium of the National Law Universities. The Five Year Undergraduate B.A./B.Sc.-LL.B. Programme is open to candidates who have passed the Higher Secondary School Examination (10+2) or an examination equivalent thereof. The admission is based exclusively on the performance in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)

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Q: What is the eligibility criteria for admission to BA LLB at The WB National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata?

To apply for the one-year LLM or five-year LLB programs at WBNUJS Kolkata, candidates must take the CLAT test, conducted offline in pen-paper mode at designated test centers.

Eligibility requires candidates to have passed the 10+2 pattern with 45% total marks for the general category and 40% for SC and ST applicants.

The age limit is 20 years for general category candidates and 21 years for SC/ST candidates. For LLM eligibility, applicants must hold a 3-year Law graduate degree from a recognised university with at least 50% marks. Admission criteria include performance in the written test, relevant experience, and published articles.

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Q: What is the seat intake for BA LLB at The WB National University of Juridical Sciences?

There are a total of 132 seats in BA LLB (Hons) course of WBNUJS. Candidates are offered seat in BA LLB (Hons) based on CLAT score. Below is category-wise intake for NUJS BA LLB (Hons):

Category	All India	West Bengal Domicile
General	51	22
SC	10	10
ST	6	2
OBC	NA	OBC A: 4 OBC-B: 3
PwD (Horizontal)	4	2

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Admission cutoff 2024

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CLAT Round 5 Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2022	2023	2024
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)	251	260	279

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NLU Kolkata B.A. LL.B.
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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)	132

NLU Kolkata VS NLU Delhi VS NLU Lucknow

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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2026

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

A great campus life at a nice location.

Placements: When I spoke to my seniors about their placements, it seems about 90-95% of students got placed, the remaining 5% are people who haven't sat for placements. They opted other options like government exams. The internships that we get are firm internships like SAM, CAM, Trilegal, AZB, or litigation internships.

Infrastructure: In our college, the academic block is air-conditioned well. The Wi-Fi in the previous month hasn't been working well. The classrooms are very well-equipped and are spacious. The mess food is excellent. There are nearby hospitals for emergency. Indoor game culture is excellent, but we have quad limited for outdoor games like football or cricket. It has its own set of rules which is fun to play but we lack infrastructure for outdoor sports.

Faculty: Faculty members are very nice at least for the first two semesters as I have experienced. The course is beneficial by doing subjects like contracts, IPC, and family law in the first year gives us an edge over other law schools. The pass percentage is 40%, which is quite scorable as the internal components are well scoring with little effort.

Other: The college is always a very happening place. Some activities like moots, ADR, debate, or cultural events keep happening which are definitely followed by parties and DJ nights. The seniors are the best go-to persons and they are always ready to help. One doesn't get to feel out of space as there are so many activities happening.

Reviewed on 6 May 2022Read More

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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2026

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

It is the best law college in WB, ranked at 4th in the country for a reason.

Placements: There were 100% placements in the previous year for the batch of 2021. Top companies like Khaitan and Co., come for recruitment. Tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 law firms have also come for hiring. The highest salary package received was 60 LPA for the batch of 2021.

Infrastructure: The library is well stocked and has books and materials for all courses of law. It also gives access to various famous online libraries like hein online, SSC India Kanoon, and Westlaw amongst others. Classrooms are well ventilated, have air-conditioners and it is huge. Wi-Fi connectivity is strong. We have a basketball court, 2 gyms, football, and a cricket court.

Faculty: Our college has excellent faculty members. Most have them have done their doctorates. They explain the concept and course in-depth. They provide each student with personal teaching. The course curriculum is vast and relevant. Modules are informative and prepared by the professors themselves. Though there is a 100% pass percentage for semesters, there exists a comparative marking and hence securing above 80% is difficult.

Other: We have many committees present like a sports committee, cultural committee, alternate dispute resolution society, an informal discussion group to name a few. Students' body is efficient and democratic.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2022Read More

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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2020

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5Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

The crowd and campus life are great, but the fee is high.

Placements: The placement record of our college is the best among all law schools in the country, with almost 100% placements every year since 2008 (when the third batch graduated). Most of the students (around 60% of those who are interested) got placed in one of the seven tier-1 law firms of the country which pay upward of 15 LPA (and increases later on). Others get recruited by other law firms and companies. It can safely be said that the average salary of an NUJS graduate is around 9-10 LPA. Overall, NUJS is the best law school in terms of campus recruitment. For instance, an average student, like myself, also get hired by Trilegal, New Delhi.

Infrastructure: Campus life is a lot of fun with a relaxed curfew timing and a chill environment. It gives you the best of both worlds. The gender ratio is more or less 50:50, with students from at least 20 states in every batch which is pretty diverse. As mentioned earlier, NUJS prides itself in being a global powerhouse in moot courts and a national arsenal at parliamentary debating. The university had a rich culture of student collectivization and sporting excellence too. The mess food is decent with various cuisines including South Indian (idli, uttapam and dosa), Continental (burgers, sandwiches), Italian (Pasta), North Indian (mutter paneer, kofta, chicken korma) etc. The hostel facilities are decent. However, lately, for boys, double-seaters have had to be shared by 3 students during the first year. Most students can easily procure a single room in the third year and beyond.

Faculty: The faculty members are some of the best in the country. I have always been proud of the level of classroom discussions and discourse, which have honed both my public speaking and critical thinking and helped me understand various subjects much better.

Other: It is the best law school in the country, and you must take admission here if you can afford.

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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2025

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5Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

It provides good placements and an enriching college life.

Placements: The college had 100% placement records for the past few years. The average package ranged between 14-18 LPA by national law firms and 46-48 LPA by international law firms. The top recruiting companies are Trilegal, Khaitan & Co., SAM, CAM and other law firms.

Infrastructure: The facilities available are adequate. There is an extensive online library. In addition, the mess is student-managed and provides good food. Students have access to Sports Authority of India (SAI) facilities for sports and games. There is a playground on campus as well.

Faculty: The teachers are helpful and highly qualified. The course curriculum is well-designed, and interesting electives are also offered. Students are prepared for internships and eventual employment through a series of curricular and co-curricular activities.

Other: The college has a great environment for co-curricular activities and provides numerous opportunities. Moot court competitions, debates and other curricular activities are available from the first-year students, with enthusiastic mentorship from seniors. It conducts the largest fest called Outlawed among all NLUs and the largest sports fest called Invicta as well.

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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2019

4.6

5Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

A great platform - WBNUJS.

Placements: The placements at my college have been extremely good this year. While we got more than 50 job offers from Tier I law firms, tier 2 law firms, Banks and boutique firms have also come where we have got placements. Figures for placement have not yet finalized. Therefore a concrete number cannot be given. For the year 2018, there has been 100% placement. Approximately 100 people SAT for the placements and all they got jobs. The alumni base and the Placement wings of the respective batches help in getting the internships quite easily. Internships are not restricted to law firms but also cover policy research centers, judicial clerkship and under senior lawyers. The placement cell is quite effective and mostly helps in getting good internships. The internships are also nicely placed.

Infrastructure: Overall the infrastructure of the college is good. We have a fully air-conditioned library that has books covering multiple spheres. Our college is fully Wi-Fi enabled. The hostels are provided with LAN connection which is very fast. The classrooms have also been nicely structured. However, the only problem is that the college is extremely small (5 acres). Therefore, not any sports facilities are provided inside the college but the college has a tie with the Sports Authority of India which is very close to the college. SAI can be accessed at subsidized rates. The mess food is average which needs improvement.

Faculty: A number of courses are offered at WBNUJS. This can be seen from the increasing number of electives that are offered from the third year onwards. These electives are not restricted to pure law courses and are often interdisciplinary in nature. There is a certificate course wings which organize courses apart from the ones mentioned in the curriculum where various professors from other universities are invited. The faculty is average. While there are some great professors, overall the faculty needs improvement. Q.

Other: The campus crowd is great. Students from our college often get many scholarships for post graduated. There have Rhodes Scholars and many students have gotten scholarships for Ivy League colleges. Mooting and Debating culture in the college is phenomenal. The college teams have won many laurels both at the national and international level.

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2018Read More

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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2014

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life

A mix of good and average facilities.

Placements: A recruitment committee that is comprised entirely of students of the outgoing batch, takes care of placements. They are in charge of liaising with law firms, companies and other organisations, setting up interviews etc. Faculty members or the college administration have no role to play therein. Our batch saw about 70-75% students being placed while our immediate senior batch saw about 60% students being placed. In our batch, the salaries ranged between INR 3,60,000 per annum to about INR 12,00,000 Lacs per annum. Placements ranged from law firms to corporate houses to non profit organisations to counsel practice to fellowships with universities.

Infrastructure: Our campus is built over 3-4 acres which houses an academic block, the hostels (for boys and girls separately) and the library. Sports facilities are provided in association with the Sports Authority of India. The library is very well-equipped with academic and recreational books and the head librarian herself is extremely knowledgeable and proactive in terms of procuring new books and their updated versions. Classrooms are fairly large and seat about 65-70 students. ACs were installed in the classrooms only in 2013. Food available at the mess is fairly palatable although quite greasy and laden with spices (and therefore, not fit for daily consumption). While in my time boys faced no issue with accommodation at th hostel, girls faced a severe accommodation crunch. There simply were't enough rooms to house all the girls comfortably especially considering every incoming batch saw an increase in the number of girls over boys.

Faculty: 50 subjects (compulsory and elective courses) are taught during the five year tenure. Some electives are quite offbeat and therefore, very interesting, e. g. Biotechnology law, Sports Law or Outer Space Law. In my time, most faculty members were extremely knowledgeable and used an interactive approach in taking classes which kept the students alert and encouraged them to participate on a day to day basis. Several seminar courses were also introduced to give us ample exposure to the practical aspects of laws and relevant market practices. However, in the recent couple of years, NUJS has seen a mass exodus of faculty, and the faculty student ratio has fallen substantially.

Other: In terms of extracurricular activities, there is one cultural fest (Outlawed) and a Sports fest (Invictus) that are organised by the student body with the help of external sponsors. In addition, there are plenty of societies and committees that one can be a part of depending on his/her interests. The moot court society and the debating society are perhaps two of the most competitive societies and participation in these events add a great deal of value to one's CV.

Reviewed on 23 May 2018Read More

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Q: How many students can do a LL.M. at The WB National University of Juridical Sciences?

Below is the seat Intake to do a LLM at the WBNUJS Kolkata :

Seat Intake for LLM programme at WBNUJS Kolkata

Category	All India	West Bengal domiciled	Total
General	44	14	58
Scheduled Caste	08	07	15
Scheduled Tribe	04	02	06
Foreign Nationals	02	-	02
OBC- A	-	03	03
OBC – B	-	03	03
Persons with Disabilities (PWD)	02	01	03
Total	58	29	87

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Q: How are LL.M. placements at The WB National University of Juridical Sciences?

The Placement Opportunities at WBNUJS are very good both for B.A LLB and LLM

For LLM students the placement opportunities are as below:

As per NIRF report 2023, out of 82 students, 54 were placed during WBNUJS Kolkata LLM placements 2022. Earlier, out of 42 LLM graduates, 15 were placed during 2021 placements. From 2020 to 2022, an increasing trend was observed in the number of LLM students placed.

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Q: What are the career prospects after completing BA LLB from The WB National University of Juridical Sciences?

Earning a B.A. LL.B. from The West Bengal National University of Judicial Sciences (NUJS) leads to exceptional placement rates above 90%, as well as a variety of lucrative job options. NUJS graduates get employment with renowned recruiters like Trilegal, AZB & Partners, and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, and gain jobs in prestigious law firms, corporations, NGOs, and government agencies. Alumni follow a variety of employment trajectories, such as careers in academia, civil service, entrepreneurship, and alternative law. A person's success is greatly influenced by their networking, academic record, internships, and individual performance. Employers enjoy NUJS's robust alumni network, exposure to a range of legal specialties, and research opportunities that develop research and critical thinking abilities.

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Is pursuing LL.M. at The WB National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata expensive?

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The expenditure involved in pursuing the LL.M. from The WB National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata is the complete LLM fee structure that is around INR 2,08,200 for one year.

Then there are rates of stay, food, travel, and miscellaneous expenses in 12 months. There will also be

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Is The WB National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata a good college for BA LLB?

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West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, for that matter, ranks as one of the A 1 colleges in India when it comes to pursuing BA LLB. It is consistently ranked among the top four law schools in India and has a demanding curriculum that regularly changes according to the latest develop

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How hard it is to pursue BA LLB at this The WB National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata?

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The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), in Kolkata, offers a demanding and fulfilling BA LLB program. A high Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) score is necessary for admission, which is quite demanding. For example the general category candidates closing rank for the BA LLB

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What is the average package for LL.M.students at The WB National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata?

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The average annual salary for graduates of the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), located in Kolkata, is approximately 23 Lacs with the majority of their wages falling between 18.2 Lacs and 46.7 lakh.

Both undergraduate and graduate students, including those with an LL.M,

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How costly is The WB National University of Juridical Sciences?

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The WB National University of Juridical Sciences fees varies course-wise. Candidates need to pay the course fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat in the university. Below is course-wise fee for NLU Kolkata: