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NUJS (NLU Kolkata): Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Cutoff, Placements
NUJS Latest Updates
17 Nov, 2024
- CLAT 2025 will be held on December 01, 2024 for admission to LLB and LLM at NUJS for the academic year 2025-26. The admit card is available for registered candidates from November 15, 2024 – 10.30 AM to December 01, 2024 - 01:30 PM. For the latest updates, candidates must check the official website @consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- CLAT 2025 Candidates with physical disabilities that affect writing must upload Annexure I by 5 PM on November 25, 2024. Click here to know more.
About NUJS
NUJS was established in 1999 by the Bar Council of India, in conjunction with the government of West Bengal. It is an autonomous law university offering courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate students. It is located in the salt lake city of Kolkata. It is considered to be one of the best amongst elite national law schools. The unvirsity offers the students a five year Integrated B.A./B.Sc. LLB(Hons.) degree programme at the undergraduate level and a master of laws at postgraduate level. The objectives of the university are:
- To advance and disseminate learning and knowledge of law and legal processes and their role in national development
- To promote legal knowledge and to make law and the legal process efficient instruments of social development
- To develop in the student and research scholar a sense of responsibility to serve society in the field of law by developing skills with regard to advocacy, legal service, legislation, law reforms and the like
- To promote inter-disciplinary study of law in relation to management, technology, international cooperation and development
Infrastructure:
- The main campus of the college is located on 5 acres plot on salt lake. The campus is well connected to railway stations in Kolkata and Kolkata airport
- The academic block of the campus has the NUJS library; two fully air conditioned conference rooms; two huge lecture theatres
- The campus also has an auditorium and a gymnasium for the students and the staff and faculties of NUJS
- NUJS has built its own auditorium, on campus, with all modern facilities.
NUJS Rankings
The table below lists all the rankings of NUJS so far:
| Body/ Magazine | Ranking | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | 4 | 2024 |
| India Today | 2 | 2024 |
| IIRF | 4 | 2024 |
| The Week | 4 | 2024 |
Reservation criteria:
Resrvation criteria for B.A./B.SC. LL.B (Hons.) Programme
|
Category |
Number of Seats |
|
General |
78 |
|
S.C |
15 |
|
S.T |
08 |
|
Persons with Disabilities |
02 |
|
Foreign Nationals |
04 |
|
NRIs/NRI-Sponsored |
18 |
Resrvation criteria for LL.M.
|
Category |
Total Seats |
|
General |
30 |
|
SC |
06 |
|
ST |
03 |
|
Person with Disability |
01 |
|
Foreign National |
02 |
Cutoffs:
NUJS Kolkata CLAT 3rd provisional list has been released. Candidates can check the Cutoff in the table below:
| Course Name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank | Link to the Official Provisional List |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALLB | 246 | 251 | Download NUJS CLAT 3rd Provisional List |
| LLM | 556 | 6868 | Download NUJS CLAT 3rd Provisional List |
Research centres:
- Centre for Gender research Law.
- Centre for Human Rights and Citizenship Studies
- Centre for WTO Law
- Centre for Women and Law
Schools in NUJS:
- The School of Criminal Justice &Administration (SCJA)
- The School of Economic & Business Laws (SEBL)
- The School of Legal Practice & Development (SLPD)
- The School of Private Laws & Comparative Jurisprudence (SPLCJ)
- The School of Public Law & Governance (SPLG)
- The School of Social Sciences (SSS)
- The School of Technology, Law & Development
Extra-curricular Activities:
Student Juridicial Association (SJA)- It is the students body of the college The SJA has an Executive Council which is constituted by representatives from the various Student Committees of the SJA and an elected Class Representative from each of the five batches of students
SJA Societies:
- Moot Court Society
- Library Committee
- Literary and Debating Society
- Cultural Committee
- Magazine Committee
- Cyber Committee
- Sports Committee
Legal Aid Society- The Legal Aid Society of the college has following categories of activities
- Legal Aid and Clinic Counselling- The legal clinic aid has been set up as a permanent body to provide free legal advice and resolution of disputes without long drawn and expensive litigation
- Human Rights and Public Education- For empowering people through legal education and instilling in them consciousness about their rights and duties
- Youth For Social Justice- It is a social awareness program that targets the youth with the objective of creting great mind aspects of the students
- Law Enforcement Assistance- This is an subcommittee that works with law enforcement authorities such as government, pollution control board. It provides an interface to promote legal awareness amongst people
- Para Legal Services and Training- The main purpose of this activity is to build relationships with those agencies who works with NGOs
- Public Interest Advocacy Support services- In the form of documentation, obtaining empirical data and other allied research are to be provided for public advocacy of popular concerns and public interest litigations
- Lok Adalat and ADR assistance- This society organizes lok adalats in association with W.B legal aid authority
Facilities:
Library and Computer Centre:
- The Library occupies a central location in the academic block of the University in the ground floor, mezzanine floor and the Computer Centre in the first floor
- It provides seating arrangement for approximately 300 users, with a separate group discussion room, apart from main reading hall and additional reading room
- The Library & Computer Centre hosts about 70 computers, thin clients &terminals in N-Computing system
- The library collection is nearly about 20,000 titles and over 6,500 bound volumes of journals including titles donated by renowned personalities and organizations and e-books
- The library presently subscribes to 100 print journals & magazines and 13 newspapers
- The library presently subscribes to 100 print journals & magazines and 13 newspapers
Hostel:
- The Campus itself has one academic and two hostel blocks i.e. two seven storied halls of residence for girls and boys each with Mess, Air-conditioned Recreation Room and Dining Halls
- The Boys Hostel has a capacity of accommodating 294 students and the Girls Hostel has the capacity of accommodating 251 student
- The residential students are provided with sports facilities including an air-conditioned gym and other recreational facilities
- The hostels are wired with Internet access as well as wi-fi connectivity
- The University also has a Medical Officer Doctor and Psychotherapist who are available in the University at scheduled hours
Festivals:
- Outlawed- It is the annual cultural fest of NUJS. It is a three day cultural fest hosting the melang of music, art, theatre etc. In addition to these there are performances by the very renowned artists like Agnee, Pentagram, Adavaita, Junkyard Groove
- Invicta- It is NUJS annual Sports fest which has tweleve formal events in all
Scholarships and awards:
|
Scholarships, awards and medals |
Criteria |
|
The Saroja Gopalkrishnan Scholarship |
Best two students of L.L.M. are awarded with Rs. 2000 cash |
|
University Gold Medal |
First rank in B.A/B.Sc. LLB (Hons.) programme |
|
Sir Ashutosh Mookerjee Memorial Gold Medal |
First rank in BA/B.Sc. LLB (Hons) programme |
|
University Medal |
Second rank in BA/B,Sc LLB (Hons.) programme |
|
Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer Gold Medal |
Securing highest marks in Criminal Law |
|
Deshapran Smriti Raksha cash prize of Rs. 50,000 |
First rank holder of B.A/ B.Sc. LL.B. |
|
Deshapran Smriti Raksha cash prize of Rs. 30,000 |
First rank holder of L.L.M. |
Ranking:
| Agency | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF (Law) | 2023 | 4 |
| NIRF (Law) | 2022 | 5 |
| NIRF (Law) | 2021 | 4 |
| NIRF (Law) | 2020 | 6 |
| Indiatoday(Law) | 2022 | 2 |
| Indiatoday(Law) | 2021 | 2 |
NUJS Fees & Eligibility
| Course | Fees | Application Date | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| L.L.M | ₹2.08 Lakhs (Total Fees) | 15 July - 15 Oct 2024 | |
| B.Sc + L.L.B {Hons.} | ₹3.56 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | 15 July - 15 Oct 2024 | |
| M.Sc | ₹1.48 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | - | |
| Ph.D | ₹75,000 (1st Year Fees) | - | |
| Certification | ₹20,000 (Total Fees) | - | |
| BALLB {Hons.} | ₹2.86 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | - | |
| L.L.D | ₹75,000 (1st Year Fees) | - |
Courses Offered By NUJS 2024
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NUJS Upcoming Application Dates 2024
Important Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| AIBE Admit Card | Nov 18, 2024 |
| AILET Registration Timeline (End Date Tentative) | Ongoing Aug 01, 2024 - Nov 18, 2024 |
| CLAT 2025 Admit Card Date | Upcoming Nov 21, 2024 |
| AIBE exam | Upcoming Nov 24, 2024 |
| AILET Admit Card | Upcoming Nov 28, 2024 |
| CLAT PG Exam Date | Upcoming Dec 01, 2024 |
| AILET Result | Upcoming Dec 01, 2024 |
| CLAT 2025 Exam Date | Upcoming Dec 01, 2024 |
| AILET Exam Date | Dec 08, 2024 |
| CLAT 2025 Result | Tentative Dec 10, 2024 |
Expired Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| AIBE Registration | Sep 03, 2024 - Oct 25, 2024 |
| CLAT 2025 Registration Date | Jul 15, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024 |
| CLAT PG Registration | Jul 15, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024 |
Important Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| AILET Registration Timeline (End Date Tentative) | Ongoing Aug 01, 2024 - Nov 18, 2024 |
| AILET Admit Card | Upcoming Nov 28, 2024 |
| AILET Result | Upcoming Dec 01, 2024 |
| AILET Exam Date | Dec 08, 2024 |
Expired Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| ILICAT results | Jun 03, 2024 |
Important Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CUET- PG Registration Timeline | Tentative Dec 26, 2024 - Feb 10, 2025 |
| CUET- PG Admit Card Date | Tentative Mar 07, 2025 |
| CUET- PG Exam Date | Tentative Mar 11, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 |
| CUET-PG results | Tentative Apr 13, 2025 |
Expired Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CUET UG Result Declaration Date | Jul 20, 2024 |
| CUET UG Exam Date | May 15, 2024 - May 31, 2024 |
Important Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| AIBE Admit Card | Nov 18, 2024 |
| AIBE exam | Upcoming Nov 24, 2024 |
| AIBE results | Tentative Dec 24, 2024 |
Expired Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| AIBE Registration | Sep 03, 2024 - Oct 25, 2024 |
Important Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2025 Admit Card Date | Upcoming Nov 21, 2024 |
| CLAT 2025 Exam Date | Upcoming Dec 01, 2024 |
| CLAT 2025 Result | Tentative Dec 10, 2024 |
Expired Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2025 Registration Date | Jul 15, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024 |
| Application Timeline (Integrated LLB) | Jul 15, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024 |
Important Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2025 Admit Card Date | Upcoming Nov 21, 2024 |
| CLAT 2025 Exam Date | Upcoming Dec 01, 2024 |
| CLAT 2025 Result | Tentative Dec 10, 2024 |
Expired Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2025 Registration Date | Jul 15, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024 |
Important Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT PG Exam Date | Upcoming Dec 01, 2024 |
Expired Events
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT PG Registration | Jul 15, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024 |
| Application Timeline (LLM) | Jul 15, 2024 - Oct 15, 2024 |
NUJS Cutoff 2024
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NUJS, CLAT PG Cutoff 2024
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Likes
- The People, including the batchmates and the seniors are very helpful and inclusive
- There are a host of event, works and committees to keep you busy apart from your general academics
Dislikes
- The faculty is a mixed bag
- The administration is not proactive or efficient while handling the work.
Admission:
Admission is through CLAT, there is reservations for SC, ST WB Domicile, OBC, NRI Sponsored, J&K, PWD, as well as Foreign Nationals. The expected cutoffs go around AIR 190-AIR 280 for Unreserved. CLAT Is done once a year and has no upper limit for UG Course.
Course Curriculum Overview:
The course curriculum of NUJS is updates on a regular basis. Academic department collaborates with the student body in formulating new policies for the university to ensure smooth functioning of examinations and extra-curricular activities.
Course Curriculum Overview:
Course structure of WBNUJS is on par with foreign educational system. Students do not have to face a lot of academic pressure. All the important subjects of law are properly covered in the course of five years.
Course Curriculum Overview:
Course syllabus is usually updated once a year i.e. two semesters. Students concerns regarding academics is taken into consideration while making any change in the same. Faculties are graduates from NUJS itself or foreign law colleges.
Vibhor Goyal's Review On The West Bengal National University Of Juridical Sciences - [NUJS], Kolkata
Course Curriculum Overview:
The course structure of NUJS is devised in such a manner that students find themselves comfortable in studying tough subjects of law. Scores are given in CGPA format. A student has to study and score good consistently from his/her first year itself cause all the semesters' CGPAs are added up for an net score.
Course Curriculum Overview:
Course curriculum, academics and faculties are exceptional. Everything is regularly updated with suggestions from students through the student body. Professors of NUJS have degrees from top law schools abroad.
Course Curriculum Overview:
Academics is regulated by the Academics department of our university. It is changed and improved with consultation from the student body and the Vice Chancellor. Professors are approachable and friendly. Some of the faculties are graduates from top most universities abroad.
Course Curriculum Overview:
Course curriculum is spread across the five year in a systematic manner. Faculty is great. Many professors have graduated from NUJS itself. Since the Professors are from NUJS, they understand students better than anyone else.
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It is one of the top most law school of our country. So I think it is obvious that they will try there best so as to provide us with best faculties. The academics part is one of the factor which makes my university so eminent. There are many faculties that are good. example Lovely Dasgupta, Shameek Sen and many more.
Course Curriculum Overview:
Academics is given preference over any other matter in NUJS. Student body collaborates with the Academic department to ensure students' views regarding the academic pattern are heard. Our faculties are have qualifications from Ivy league institutes of the US.
NUJS: 2 Answered Questions
How is NLU Kolkata?
NLU Kolkata is one of the top law colleges in India. It is ranked #4 by NIRF 2023 Ranking for Law. NLU Kolkata offers a BA and BSc in Law. These are the courses offered by our institution- BA LLB (Hons), BSc+LLB (Hons), LLM, MSc, and PG Diploma.
The placements at NLU Kolkata are good. In the 2022 placements, a total of 118 job offers were received, and the median package range was between INR 15 LPA- INR 18 LPA (for domestic offers). The top recruiters that visit NLU Kolkata for placements are- Cyril, Amarchand Mangaladas, Khaitan & Co and Trilegal. (The NLU placement report for 2023/2024 is not yet available).
Thus, NLU Kolkata is a very good college for legal studies.
Which institution is ranked higher: NLU Jodhpur or NLU Kolkata?
NLU Kolkata is ranked higher than NLU Jodhpur. NLU Kolkata has been given rank #4 by NIRF 2023 Ranking: Law. NLU Jodhpur is not listed in the 2023 ranking, but it was given the position #10 in 2022 ranking.
Here's a comparison between NLU Kolkata and NLU Jodhpur:
|
Parameters |
NLU Kolkata (NUJS) |
NLU Jodhpur |
|
Year of establishment |
1999 |
1999 |
|
NIRF Ranking |
#4 (2023) #5 (2022) |
Not listed in 2023 #10 in 2022 |
|
Courses offered |
BA LLB (Hons.), BSc+LLB (Hons.), LLM, MSc., PG Diploma |
BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.), LLM, LLD, MBA, Dsc, DLitt. |
|
Top recruiters |
Cyril Amarchand Mangaladas, Khaitan & Co., Trilegal, etc. |
ALG India Law Offices, Luthra & Luthra, IC Universal Legal, ICICI Bank, etc. |
Both of these institutions are national law universities, but NLU Kolkata is ranked higher by NIRF (which is a national ranking framework by the Ministry of Education, Government of India).
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NUJS Kolkata does not offer M.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology to the students. Instead The institute offers M.Sc. in Forensic Science course to the students.
No, The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences does not offer three year LLB. The university offers an integrated LLB course. You can check here for the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences Course.
Well, there is no age gap criteria for the students in BA LLB course at NLU Kolkata, so if you have cleared CLAT and have a decent score then you can surely get admission even if you have graduated way before.
The candidate needs to appear for CLAT exam and should acquire a rank around 262 to be eligible for admission to LLB course at NUJS Kolkata.
The BALLB course is offered in honors mode. The first year fee is INR 2.86 lacs. The second, third, fourth and fifth year fees are the same INR 2.62 lacs.
To know more on NUJS Kolkata admission based no J&K quota, you can contact the college at: 033 2569 4700.
Admission into BA/B.Sc LLB and LLM programmes are based on CLAT scores. While, for M.Phil and PhD, the candidates will have to appear for an entrance test and interview session. Candidates are required to visit the official website of the Consortium of NLUs to apply for the courses. Check here to know more. NUJS Admission
For LLB at NUJS, you need to appear for the CLAT exam. The admissions are given on the basis of seat allotment rounds.
How to take admission to ba LLB course?
Admission to the BALLB course is done on the basis of marks secured in the CLAT examination. So you need to appear for the CLAT examination and pass it with valid scores as prescribed by the University for admission.
The new admission schedule has not yet been announced by NUJS Kolkata. It is expected that the admission schedule will be soon released by the University on its official website.
The average fees for BA-LLB at The West Bengal National University Of Juridical Sciences - [NUJS], Kolkata is Rs. 2,31,600 per year for 5 years.
You must have B.Sc. Pass/Hons. with Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Computer Science / B.Sc. LL.B. or any equivalent degree with minimum of 50% marks.The duration for the course M. Sc. Forensic Science shall be 2 years, spread over 4 Semesters. The fees for the same is Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 2,00,000.
The National University of Juridical Sciences does not offer LLB to students. The National University of Juridical Sciences offers BALLB only at the undergraduate level.
NUJS Kolkata offers a 5 – year BA. L.L.B. Hons. as a program. The total fee for this course is INR 11.49L.