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

Admission to B.A LLB Program 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) 

WBNUJS BA/B.Sc LLB will have the following eligibility criteria:Candidates need to clear 10+2 examinations with a minimum of 45% marks. A relaxation of 5% marks is given to the candidates belonging to the reserved category.WBNUJS BA/B.Sc LLB Selection Criteria will be as below:The selection process of candidates aspiring to get admission to BA/B.Sc LLB and LLM programmes is based on their performance in CLAT entrance exams. That performance is evaluated, on the basis of which, a merit list is prepared. Qualifying candidates proceed with the admission process for their desired courses

Referring to the last three years' CLAT cutoff analysis, NLU Kolkata cut off 2023 for B.A. LL.B (Hons) was closed at 260 where as in 2022, the closing cut-off was recorded at 251 and in 2021, the closing cutoff was at 241. Thus, the minimum cut-off for B.A. LL.B at The WB National University of Juridical Sciences 2023 is 260.BA LLB (Hons) was also the most popular course at NLU Kolkata because of the competitive ranks over the years as compared to other courses.

 Yes, NLU Kolkata offers reserved category candidates a relaxation of 5% in minimum qualifying marks at the time of admission. Besides, the university also reserves some number of seats for reserved category candidates. Below is category-wise intake for BA LLB (Hons):CategoryAll IndiaWest Bengal DomicileSC1010ST62OBCNAOBC A: 4OBC-B: 3PwD (Horizontal)42

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. 

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.

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)

Below is the Fee structure at the WBNUJS Kolkata for LLM Program:ParticularsGeneral/ SC/ ST/OBC/WB Domicile (First Year (New Entrants)ForeignNationalsGeneral/ SC/ ST/OBC/WB Domicile (Winter Semester)ForeignNationalsTuition FeeINR 34,000USD 1500INR 34,000USD1500Refundable DepositINR 10,000INR 10,000  Admission FeeINR 5,000INR 5,000  Examination FeeINR 4,000INR 4,000  Library FeeINR 14,000INR 14,000  Computer FeeINR 16,000INR 16,000  Student Welfare FeeINR 10,000INR 10,000  Development FeeINR 10,000INR 10,000  Study Materials FeeINR 2,000INR 2,000  Infrastructure & Maintenance FeesINR 5,000INR 5,000  Amenities & OthersINR 8, oooINR 8, ooo  Health Insurance ChargesINR 1,800INR 1,800  TOTALINR 1,19,800USD 1500INR 85,800INR 34,000USD 1500

Course Details GNLU NUJSCost To Study First Year FeesINR 1,86,000Total FeesINR 8,62,000 (5 Years)Check Detailed FeesFirst Year FeesINR 2,41,800Hostel FeesINR 15, 000Total FeesINR 11 49 000 (5 Years)Check Detailed FeesRanking # Ranked 4/70 by India Today Law Ranks# Ranked 2/70 by India Today Law RanksEligibility 10+2 with 45% + CLAT10+2 with 45% + CLATGeneral Course Details Duration - 5 YearsCourse Offered - Full TimeTotal Seats - 80Mode - Full TimeDegree Type - On CampusCourse Level - GraduationCourse Credential - DegreeCheck Detailed FeesDuration - 5 YearsCourse Offered - Full TimeMode - Full TimeDegree Type - On CampusCourse Level - GraduationCourse Credential - DegreeCheck Detailed FeesCollege Course Details Total Courses - 8BA LLB - 1Total Courses - 14BA LLB - 1

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)