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NUJS (NLU Kolkata) Admission 2024: Registration (Open), Courses, Eligibility, Entrance Exam, Application Form

Kolkata, West Bengal Estd 1999 State University 4 Questions Answered Ranked 2 For Law By Indiatoday 2023 +12 more

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West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS Kolkata) offers courses at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. It offers various academic programmes including the five-year integrated B.A./B.Sc. LL.B (Hons.), one-year LL.M, M.Phil, Ph.D and LL.D degree programmes. Specialised streams on Commercial Law and International Law are offered in the LL.M. Programme. The University also offers several diploma and certificate programmes through distance, contact and regular classroom instructions.

The selection of the candidates aspiring to get admission to BA/B.Sc LLB and LLM programmes will be based on their performance in CLAT entrance exam.
For M.Phil and PhD, the candidates will have to appear for an entrance test and interview session.
For UG programmes, the candidates must have passed 10+2 and for PG programmes they must have completed their Bachelor’s degree.
For PhD, the basic eligibility criteria is that they should have done a Master’s degree in Law.

NUJS was established in 1999 by BCI, UGC. It is considered one of the best amongst the elite national law schools in India, implemented by the Bar Council of India. WBNUJS was ranked 6 by NIRF under Law Category in 2020. The University provides hundred percent placement.

Table of Content

NUJS Kolkata Highlights
NUJS Kolkata Important Dates
NUJS Kolkata BA/B.Sc LLB Admission

3.1 Eligibility & Selection Process

NUJS Kolkata LLM Admission

4.1 Eligibility & Selection Process

NUJS Kolkata M.Phil Admission

5.1 Eligibility & Selection Process

NUJS Kolkata PhD Admission

6.1 Eligibility & Selection Process

NUJS Kolkata LLD Admission

7.1 Eligibility & Selection Process

NUJS Application Process
NUJS Kolkata Scholarships
NUJS Kolkata FAQs

Admission Highlights 2023

Name of the institution	West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata
Established in	1999
Institution Type	National Law University
Approved by	BCI, UGC
Ranking	#6 by NIRF for Law
Basic Admission Criteria	CLAT, Entrance Test, Interview
Application Mode	Online
Scholarship	Yes

NUJS Kolkata Important Dates

Event	Dates
CLAT 2023 Exam Date	December 18, 2022
CLAT 2023 Provisional Answer Key	December 18, 2022
CLAT 2023 Result	December 23, 2022
CLAT 2023 Counselling	December 28, 2022
CLAT 2023 Counselling Registration Last Date	January 12, 2023 (6:00 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 First Allotment List	January 18, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee for the First Allotment List	January 18, 2023 (10:30 AM) – January 22 (10:30 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Second Allotment List	January 27, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee for the Second Allotment List	January 27, 2023 (10:30 AM) – January 31, 2023 (10:30 PM)
Payment of University Fee for First and Second Allotment Lists	May 20, 2023 (11:59 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Third Allotment List	May 25, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee for the Third Allotment List	May 25, 2023 (10:30 AM) – May 30, 2023 (10:30 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Fourth Allotment List	June 05, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee for the Fourth Allotment List	June 05, 2023 (10:30 AM) – June 10, 2023 (10:30 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Fifth and Final Allotment List	June 15, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of balance University Fee for Fifth and Final Allotment List	June 15, 2023 (10:30 AM) – June 20, 2023 (10:30 PM)

NUJS Kolkata BA/B.Sc LLB Admission 2023

The University provides 5years full time BA/B.Sc LLB admission.

Course Name	BA/B.Sc LLB
Course Duration	5 years
Eligibility Criteria	Candidates need to clear 10+2 examinations with a minimum of 45% marks.
Basic Admission Criteria	CLAT Entrance Exam

NUJS BA/B.Sc LLB 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 reserved category.

NUJS BA/B.Sc LLB Selection Criteria

The selection process of the candidates aspiring to get admission to BA/B.Sc LLB and LLM programmes are based on their performance in CLAT entrance exam.
That performance is evaluated, on the basis of which, a merit list is prepared. Qualifying candidates proceed with the admission process to their desired courses.

NUJS Kolkata LLM Admission 2023

The University offers LLM as a one year Post Graduate course. The LL.M. programme comprises a range of compulsory and optional courses and a dissertation to be completed within a time frame of two semesters having duration of eighteen weeks each.

Course Name	LLM
Course Duration	1 year
Type	Full time
Eligibility Criteria	Candidates need to have a bachelor’s degree in Law.
Basic Admission Criteria	CLAT

NUJS LLM Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to have a bachelor’s degree in Law and they need to have a minimum of 55% aggregate marks from a recognized university.
They must have appeared for CLAT 2020.

NUJS LLM Selection Criteria

Eligible candidates need to sit for the entrance test and shortlisted candidates need to appear for the Interview.
Those who qualify both the entrance test and Interview will then be called at the university head to complete the formalities of the admission process.

NUJS Kolkata M.Phil Admission 2023

The Institution also provides Research programmes such as M. Phil pursued for 1 year.

Course Name	M. Phil
Course Duration	Maximum 3 years
Type	Full time
Eligibility Criteria	Candidates need to complete their master’s degree in Law and need to have a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized University.
Basic admission Criteria	Entrance test

NUJS M.Phil Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to complete their master’s degree in Law and they need to have a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized University.
They must appear for ENtrance exam conducted by the college.

NUJS M.Phil Selection Criteria

Eligible candidates need to sit for the entrance test and shortlisted candidates need to appear for the Interview and those who qualify both the entrance test and Interview will then be called at the university head to complete the formalities of the admission process.

NUJS Kolkata Ph.D Admission 2023

The Institution also provides Research programmes such as Ph.D pursued for a minimum of 3 years.

Course Name	Ph.D
Course Duration	3 years
Type	Full time
Eligibility Criteria	Candidates need to complete their master’s degree in Law and need to have a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized University.
Basic admission Criteria	Entrance test

Key Points:

Candidates need to complete their master’s degree in Law and they need to have a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized University.
Eligible candidates need to sit for the entrance test and shortlisted candidates need to appear for the Interview and those who qualify both the entrance test and Interview will then be called at the university head to complete the formalities of the admission process.

NUJS Kolkata LLD Admission 2023

LLD, one of the most advanced programmes in the field of Law is offered by NUJS. The course duration is 4 years and the candidates need to have completed their PhD in the field of Law.

Course Name	LLD
Course Duration	4 years
Eligibility Criteria	Candidates need to complete PhD in the field of Law.
Basic admission Criteria	Entrance test

Key Points:

Candidates need to complete PhD in the field of Law.
Selection of the candidates are entirely based on the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria.

WBNUJS Application Process 2023

The admission to various programs of NUJS is strictly based on CLAT. For admission in any of the UG or PG courses the candidates need to follow few steps:

All willing candidates will be required to visit the official website of the Consortium of NLUs.
The candidates will find the option of applying for CLAT on the homepage of the website.
Upon clicking on the option of CLAT Application Form, the candidates will be redirected to another page where they can register for the exam.
In order to register, students will have to enter their name and mobile number. An OTP will be sent to the mobile number via an SMS and they can proceed to fill the form after that.
After registering, the applicants have to enter all of their personal and academic details in the application form.

They will also have to upload scanned copies of the documents asked for submission like their mark sheets, ID proof, photograph, signature, etc.
Once the student has successfully filled in all the details that are asked for in the application form, he/ she will get the option of selecting the various campuses of NLUs for admission and rank them as per his/ her preference.
After the CLAT results are declared, the applicants will be given admission to the NLUs as per their scores and the preference they enter in the application form.

NUJS Kolkata Scholarship 2023

The University provides a special SC/ ST scholarship named as “NUJS Merit-cum-Means Scholarship” under an MHRD scheme. It is based upon the marks obtained in aggregate in the immediate examination and an annual income of both the parents.
Read more: NUJS Scholarship

FAQs

Ques. What is the course fee for Postgraduate courses at NUJS?

Ans. For Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law the course fee is INR 241,800 per year. For Masters in Law the course fee is INR 144,000 per year. Read more: NUJS Courses & Fees.

Ques. Is there any relaxation for reserved category at NUJS?

Ans. A relaxation of 5% marks is given to the candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC.

Ques. What is the campus area of NUJS and what are the other facilities?

Ans. The campus area of West Bengal National University of Judicial Science is of 5 acres. Other facilities include hostel facilities, staff quarters, conference rooms, guest house, digitized, air-conditioned library, etc.

Ques. How is the faculty at NUJS ?

Ans. Faculty at NUJS adopt the Socratic method of teaching, involving extensive classroom discussion and debate. They are very experienced and train students very well in theoretical as well as practical aspects of law.

Ques. What are the basic criterias to get admission to NUJS courses?

Ans. The admission to various programs of NUJS is strictly based on CLAT. For admission in any of the UG or PG courses.