NLU Kochi (NUALS) - The National University of Advanced Legal Studies

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NLU Kochi (NUALS): Ranking, Placements, Courses, Admissions 2025, Fees

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Estd. 2005

Last updated on 30 Sep '25

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NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2025 rankings, NUALS Kochi ranks #38 under the category 'Law'.

The CLAT 2026 second merit list is out for NUALS Kochi admission to the five-year Integrated LLB (UG) and one-year LLM courses. Also, the third merit list will be out on Feb 5, 2026.

NLU Kochi Highlights 2025

The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi is a State University which has 2005 as its establishment year under the Act 27. The University is recognised by the University Grants Commission- (UGC) & it is also a member of the AIU - Association of Indian Universities. NUALS Kochi is one of the top universities of Kerala which provides excellent education and good infrastructure. It offers UG, PG & PhD courses under various specialisations.

Particulars	Statistics
Year of establishment	2005
Also known as	NUALS
Approved by	UGC
Mode of education	Full-time
Number of courses offered	4
Accepted entrance exam	CLAT

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the salary package offered during NUALS Kochi placements?

According to NLU Kochi NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered over the past three years are presented below:

Course	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
BA LLB Hons	INR 10 LPA	INR 12 LPA	INR 15 LPA
LLM	INR 10.12 LPA	INR 10.50 LPA	0

Q: What is the average package offered during NUALS Kochi LLM placements?

As per NIRF report 2024 released by the University, the median package offered over the past three years for LLM programme is presented below:

Course	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
LLM	INR 10.12 LPA	INR 10.50 LPA	0

Q: What is the salary package offered during NUALS Kochi BA LLB placements?

As per the NLU Kochi NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered over the past three years are presented below:

Course	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
BA LLB Hons	INR 10 LPA	INR 12 LPA	INR 15 LPA

NOTE: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Q: Does The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi have good placements?

The National University of Advance Legal Studies, Kochi, has above-average placements.

But the placements are getting better year to year.

In the last few years, the National University of Advance Legal Studies Kochi has shown an increase in the number of students placed as well as the amount of packages offered over the last few years. About 50–60% of students get placed every year, but we can see an increase in the number of students placed. Last year, 10 LPA was the average package of NUALS received by their students.

For a deeper understanding, you can refer to the data given below.

NAULS kochi

UG 5-year Median Package (2021):-10 LPA

UG 5-year Total Students (2021):-127

UG 5-year Students Placed (2021):-43

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Hostel is really good and the campus culture is the best.

Placements: 50 per cent of the batch gets placed. the highest package was 13 Lacs per annum. Ernst and young and ICICI were the top recruiters. Many people do not sit for placements but off campus is really good. Opportunities are in abundance in the college. Our alumni base is large spread all over the country.

Infrastructure: Food in the mess is really good with a lot of variety. The canteen would be operational soon accommodation is really good transport is a problem you will find decent hotels and restaurants nearby. Sports facilities are really good the sports committee is really active.

Faculty: The faculty is good. They will help you not only as a teacher but as mentor as well. Most of them are PhD and we'll verse in their subjects. The curriculum teaches you 60 dynamic subjects and corporate culture is really nice.

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B.A. LL.B. (Hons) - Batch of 2023

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NUALS has adequate facilities, faculty and placements.

Placements: The college does have a placement cell, but its efficiency is quite limited, and the campus placements are pretty low. Federal Bank, ICICI Bank, and a few law firms in Kochi are the regular recruiters. That being said, students from NUALS do get PPOs at reputed law firms, including the Big 6, like Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (SAM), Khaitan & Co., Trilegal etc. They join the firms as trainee associates and legal officers, mostly dealing with due diligence and consultation at the banks. Some students even excel their freelance works. Some pursue higher studies in the US, UK and reputed colleges within India. NUALS has had a Rhodes Scholar in the past as well. Around 60% of the students do bag a good job at the end of their course. The highest package offered was around 20 Lacs per annum in 2019, by ICICI Bank. A sizeable number of students from the remaining opted for litigation and did great at that.

Infrastructure: The college has an above-average infrastructure and is rapidly developing. The new VC, Dr K.C Sunny, has a keen focus on the same. The college currently has a centrally air-conditioned seminar hall, a huge auditorium, an A-V media room, which is usually used for international seminars and an open-air theatre (though that is largely abandoned as of now), a football ground that also doubles up as the cricket ground, and a basketball court. Only basic sports facilities are available. There are elevators in the academic block, admin block, and the girls' hostel (4 floors), but the boys' hostel does not as it is a 3-floor building. A new moot court hall was built in 2019. The college has a decent Wi-Fi facility which offers great speed when available, but it often gets disrupted. Classrooms are spacious enough and have a mic and adequate speakers. There are projectors in each classroom. However, there is no AC in the classes, and Kerala summers can be quite hot and humid. The library is adequate with a decent collection of books of all subjects, and new books are being added every subsequent year. There is a dedicated A/C study room as well within the library. The hostel rooms are mostly shared by 3 students. The rooms in the main hostels are quite spacious. The annex building rooms though, which are usually allotted to fresher boys, are very crammed and get really hot and suffocating in summers. There has been news that those are going to be converted to guest rooms and all students are going to be shifted to the main hostel. There is a new hostel building under construction. Each student is given a table, chair, almirah and bed. There is an attached washroom in each room. The room and washroom are cleaned twice a week. Laundry service is also available twice a week at a reasonable charge. The hostel curfew timing is 11 pm, and the campus curfew is at 9 pm. There is no room curfew. The hostel matrons in the girls' hostel do indulge in a lot of moral policing. The food in the hostel mess is comparatively very good and includes vegetarian and non-vegetarian in the menu. The menu is decided by the students' mess committee itself, and thus, there is a good mix of South Indian and North Indian food in the menu. The menu is revised every now and then. Milk and egg are available on demand. The canteen is contract-based, and therefore, the food quality depends on who runs it in a given year. The canteen has been good and bad in different years. There are only minimal

Faculty: The faculty is a mixed bag. Half of them are really well qualified and take a keen interest in teaching, while the remaining are pretty bad and unqualified. There indeed is a shortage of good professors, and the university is making do with interim contractual lecturers, who aren't well qualified or knowledgeable enough. But the permanent faculty are up to date and engage with the students quite well. The college is adopting new and intuitive pedagogical methods in order to make the learning experience more fun and fruitful. The curriculum is well distributed, but I would say that NUALS doesn't focus on commercial law well enough. Company law for instance, which is the core subject for corporate law, is crammed into one single semester, which can be quite too much. However, the elective subjects are well-curated and make up for it. Hence, if the student is self-aware and knows which field to pursue, then the student can pick his/her subjects of interest in the 4th and 5th years and make the best out of it. The compulsory internships after each semester also encourage the students to gain practical knowledge on their subject of interest.

Other: I chose this course with my passion in law and the opportunity it gives me to contribute to society on a direct and day-to-day basis. The course at NUALS is mostly well designed to equip one with the basic knowledge of all fields of law. I wish the college had a better crafted commercial law programme though. The peer is also great, and you get to learn a lot through active discourse and debate with each other. The college hosts a multitude of seminars, webinars, colloquiums, panel discussions, etc., involving eminent personalities of respective subjects. Other than that, the college hosts an annual fest called NAALAM, which attracts students mostly from Kerala and also some colleges from outside the state for various events such as fashion show, group dance, acting, quizzing, and such. NAALAM, since 2018, is popular as an indigenous hip-hop incubator. The college is known for its mooting and quizzing culture. We have had many students winning various international moots, including Stetson Environmental law moot, FDI Moot, Manfred Lachs, ICC Moot etc. Students also consistently win in the reputed national moots such as the Christ Moot, B.R. Sawhney Moot, GNLU International Trade Law Moot, RMLNLU Media Moot and Jamia Milia Islamia moot among others. The college hosts the annual NUALS Maritime Law Moot. Students from NUALS have won the regional rounds of the reputed TATA Crucibles Campus Quiz in the past. The college also hosts an annual Parliamentary Debate competition in British Parliamentary Debate format with a huge pool of prizes and attracts teams from all over India. The university publishes various law journals, including the annual flagship journal of NUALS, the NUALS law journal. Other recurring publications from NUALS include the NUALS IP Law Review, NUALS IBC Newsletter, NUALS IP Blog, NUALS Restructuring and Insolvency as Journal, NUALS Constitutional Studies Review, NUALS Constitutional Studies Blog, NUALS Environmental Law Blog and NUALS Securities Newsletter among others. The campus crowd is vibrant and very interactive. Students are very cooperative, and one gets all the help and guidance needed from seniors. There is a good inter-batch relationship. The students are mostly inclusive, and one can find students of political, religious and ideological beliefs. There exists an overall positive outlook towards the LGBTQ+ community as well, and many identify themselves as allies as well. There is a NUALS Queer Collective page on Instagram as wel

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B.A. LL.B. (Hons) - Batch of 2021

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Placements: Placements in our college are still at a growing stage. The number of students placed is growing from only a handful of students. Three years ago there were around 23 students who got placed from a batch of 120. Banks and firms have arrangements with the Placement Cell, which is still mostly student-run for the time being. The next step is to create a proper placement body with staff.

Infrastructure: There are spacious hostels with triple-occupancy rooms and attached bathrooms with showers. Mess is inside the respective hostels and relatively is one of the best messes around with the respect to quality of food served and it is student controlled. Library is well-equipped with many books and resources. It has air-conditioned & non-air-conditioned areas. There were basketball courts, football ground, cricket training pitch, volleyball court, table tennis room, and a gym. The canteen provides options for food, and there were more options just 50 meters outside, as well as there were good options from delivery apps.

Faculty: Almost all the permanent faculty members have a doctorate. They are cooperating and very helpful. The fourth-year provides elective subjects for those interested in criminal law, corporate law, or constitutional law, as their honors. A new system of pedagogy has been introduced to make the learning experience more student-engaging.

Other: Every batch conducts a particular annual event such as the arts day competition festival, intercollegiate competition fest, parliamentary debate, MUN, etc. There was a thriving presence of co-curricular and arts programs every week. There were regular mooters and debaters, and the college provides opportunities to compete outside. The course is perfect for a law student who wishes to explore their options and decide their specialization as well as stay connected to their co-curricular talents and hobbies.

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B.A. LL.B. (Hons) - Batch of 2024

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It is a very good campus with good infrastructure and facilities but average campus placements.

Placements: Almost 20% of the students of the present final year batch got placed. The highest salary package offered is 13 LPA, the lowest salary package offered is 7 LPA and the average salary package offered is 10 LPA. Companies like Khaitan & Co. Thomson Reuters and Federal Bank are the top recruiters of our college. Students are offered with roles like legal associate and junior associate. Almost 100% of the students got an internship from our course in different prestigious companies and law firms as well as with eminent lawyers and judges.

Infrastructure: We have free campus Wi-Fi. They provide well-maintained classrooms with projector and a huge and well-maintained library with a huge collection of books. We also have access to different online resources such as Manupatra, SCC Online, etc. Mess food is good, and the quality of the food served is also good. The hostel is neat and tidy, which are cleaned by the staffs on a regular basis.

Faculty: The course curriculum is very much relevant, and there is not much stress on students in academics. Teachers here are well-qualified with PhD and doctorates. They are also very friendly with the students. Some faculty members are not up to to the mark and are biased like any other universities.

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B.A. LL.B. (Hons) - Batch of 2017

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Other: NUALS is one the 16 national law universities in India. Admission to the university is on the basis of Common Law Admission Test. We have a good faculty team overall, with some of them being excellent. We also have a sitting High Court judge as a faculty for the Law of Civil Procedure. There does, however, exist some faculty members that are not so at par with the rest. There exists a brilliant mooting culture in the university, which is spearheaded by the Moot Court society that conducts an internal moot court the beginning of every year. The debate society and forum help students to participate in internal as well as external debates. There are about 14 centers of learning which undertake research on various specialized areas of law and conduct seminars, bring out their journals, organize legal aid clinics etc. The cultural activities in the campus are many, including arts and sports days, hostel day and an inter college arts fest we host every year called NAALAM. The hostels have only 3-person rooms and some students are now housed in a dormitory too. However, the food served in the hostel mess is of good quality.

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Other: With alumni working in diverse areas and relaxed course structure, it presents the students with an excellent opportunity to excel in areas which are different from the traditional practice areas. The best part I would say is the faculty here. There are also Centers for Research which organize seminars on contemporary topics of law. However, one must not come to this college hoping success will be a spoon-fed.

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NLU Kochi
Admission process

LL.M. Admissions 2026

2 Courses1 year

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CLAT

Important dates

Dates	Events
22 Jan '26 - 29 Jan '26	Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Second Allotment ListOngoing
5 Feb '26	CLAT 2026 Third Merit List
5 Feb '26 - 12 Feb '26	Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Third Allotment List

B.A. LL.B. (Hons) Admissions 2026

1 Course5 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 45% aggregate
Accepting Exams: CLAT

Important dates

Dates	Events
22 Jan '26 - 29 Jan '26	Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Second Allotment ListOngoing
5 Feb '26	CLAT 2026 Third Merit List
5 Feb '26 - 12 Feb '26	Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Third Allotment List

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Popular programs

LL.M.

2 Courses1 year

Exams Accepted

CLAT

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.29 L

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Median Salary

₹10.12 LPA

B.A. LL.B. (Hons)

1 Course

3.7(9)5 years

Exams Accepted

CLAT

Total Tuition Fees

₹8.28 L

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Median Salary

₹15 LPA

PG Diploma

2 Courses1 year

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Ph.D.

2 Courses3 years

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹22 K

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NLU Kochi Cut off 2025

Registered candidates for CLAT 2023 counselling will be called by the respective NLUs through five provisional merit lists, each released by the Consortium of CLAT. Candidates, who have been allocated a seat in the second list and applied for revision, should check the status of their seat in the third list. Those, who have been allotted a seat in the NLSIU Bangalore Second Provisional Allotment List, must complete the process of exercising any one of the actions mentioned below:

Accept the allotted seat
Apply for Revise
Exit from the CLAT admission process

Below mentioned are the opening and closing ranks as per the vertical reservation for the General category of NLU Kochi cut off lists 2023:

Second Provisional Allotment List 2023
Course Name	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
BA LLB (Hons)	1177	1203
LLM	1099	1348

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CLAT Round 2 Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2024	2025	2026
LL.M. in Constitutional and Administrative Law	1312	1661	1280
B.A. LL.B. (Hons)	1136	1341	1154
LL.M. in International Trade Law	– / –	1661	1280

Commonly asked questions
On Cutoffs

Q: What is the latest cutoff information for B.A. LL.B. (Hons) at The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi?

The National University of Advance Legal Studies, kochi is one of the famous law State University in Kerala where admission are based on CLAT score.

The latest CLAT round wise cuff-off closing rank for general category candidates of NUALS, Kochi of B.A LL.B (Hons)is given below

Course -B.A. LL.B. (Hons):-

2021:- | 2022:- | 2023:-

1144 | 1250 | 1461

Q: What rank in CLAT is required for NLU Kochi for LLM admission?

The Consortium of National Law Universities has announced the admissions lists for the CLAT 2024 programme. The CLAT Fifth Round closing ranks for the NLU Kochi for its flagship LLM programme have been released recently.

According to the NLU Kochi CLAT cutoff 2024, the Last Round for LL.M. in Constitutional and Administrative Law was 1707 for the General AI category. However, as compared to the previous year, the ranks are slightly lower for the LLM course. In addition to that, the rank for the same course in 2023 was 1799 for the General AI category. For more information, refer to the table below:

Course	2022	2023	2024
LL.M. in Constitutional and Administrative Law	1325	1799	1707

Q: Can I get The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi, B.A. LL.B. (Hons) with a 56 percentile in CLAT?

Sorry, but you cannot get to BA. L.L.B. (Hons) at the National University of Advance Legal Studies, Kochi, with a 56 percentile in CLAT.

Because of the National University of Advance Legal Studies, Kochi is a government institute and one of the popular state universities in Kerala. There are many candidates who want to get in, and the cutoff is high. You must score 80–85 percentile in CLAT or more to get into NUALS kochi.

Q: Where can a candidate find The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi cut off?

Dear candidate you can find the cuttoff of The National University of Advance Legal Studies, kochi at Google, shiksha.com, on their official website of NUALS kochi.

Below is the CLAT closing rank for NUALS Kochi general category candidates.

Course -LL.M. in Constitutional and Administrative Law :-

2021:-944

2022:-1325

2023:-1799

B.A. LL.B. (Hons):-

2021. | 2022 | 2023

1144 | 1250. | 1461

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NLU Kochi
Rankings 2026

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Publisher	2024
NIRF	38

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Kerala in 2024->

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NLU Kochi Placements 2025

The National University of Advanced Legal Studies Kochi placements are yet to get released by the official authorities of the college. The key highlights of NLU Kochi UG & PG placements 2021 as compared with 2020 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2020)	Placement Statistics (2021)
UG 5-year median package	INR 8.23 LPA	INR 10 LPA
UG 5-year total students	114	127
UG 5-year students placed	52	43
PG 1-year median package	INR 9 LPA	INR 10.12 LPA
PG 1-year total students	37	53
PG 1-year students placed	11	8

Course	Median Salary
LL.M.	₹10.12 LPA
B.A. LL.B. (Hons)	₹15 LPA

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Commonly asked questions
On Placements

Q: What is the highest package offered during NUALS Kochi placements?

NUALS Kochi the highest package data is not released. However, according to NLU Kochi NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered over the past three years are presented below:

Course	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
BA LLB Hons	INR 10 LPA	INR 12 LPA	INR 15 LPA
LLM	INR 10.12 LPA	INR 10.50 LPA	0

Q: Does NUALS Kochi have a placement cell?

Yes, NUALS Kochi has a placement cell at its campus. The Placement Cell at the University is established for facilitating placement and recruitment process. The Cell also provides Pre-placement training and is administered by a students' committee. The placement department runs under the able guidance of the Faculty Coordinator appointed by the University.

Q: What is the placement procedure at NUALS Kochi?

The Placement Cell at NUALS Kochi acts as a bridging platform for firms from legal fraternity to interact with the students for placement purpose. Recruiters must inform the Placement Coordinator before visiting the campus. online interviews facilities are also provided in cases where a direct interview is not possible.

Q: What is the placement percentage recorded during NUALS Kochi placements?

As per the NUALS Kochi NIRF report 2024, the number of students placed during NLU Kochi UG and PG placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2021)	BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2022)	BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 10 LPA	INR 12 LPA	INR 15 LPA
Total students	127	64	67
Students placed	43	29	30
Students opted for higher studies	39	31	28
Particulars	LLM Placement Statistics (2021)	LLM Placement Statistics (2022)	LLM Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 10.12 LPA	INR 10.50 LPA	0
Total students	53	65	55
Students placed	8	12	0
Students opted for higher studies	3	9	0

NLU Kochi Popular Courses

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LL.M.

B.A. LL.B. (Hons)

PG Diploma

Ph.D.

LL.M. in Constitutional and Administrative Law icon

1 year

Tuition Fees

₹1.29 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

CLAT

LL.M. in International Trade Law icon

1 year

Tuition Fees

₹1.29 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

CLAT

NLU Kochi Courses and Fees 2025

The University offers four different courses under various specialisations. 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. Name of the courses are mentioned below:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
LL.M.(2 courses)	1.3 LGet Fee Details	Graduation : 50 % Exams : CLAT
B.A. LL.B. (Hons)(1 course)	8.3 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 45 % Exams : CLAT
Ph.D.(2 courses)	22 KGet Fee Details	– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Fees and Eligibility

Q: What is the BA LLB (Hons) year-wise Round 2 cutoff trend at NUALS Kochi?

NUALS Kochi accepts the CLAT cutoff ranks for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses for various categories under the All India quota.

As per the NUALS Kochi CLAT Cutoff 2025 for the General AI category, in 2025, the cutoff was 1154. In 2024 and 2023, the cutoff was 1341 and 1136, respectively. This difference in the ranks suggests that the competition for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) course has been fluctuating over the years.

Students can check the table below to know the year-wise round 2 cutoff ranks for the General AI category for the BA LLB (Hons) course.

2026	2025	2024
1154	1341	1136

Q: How many students can do LL.M. at The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi?

40 seats are available for the LL.M. course at the National University of Advance Legal Studies, Kochi.

They offer an LL.M programme in two different specialisations.

1) LL.M. in international trade law:

2) LL.M. in Constitution and Administrative Law:

20 seats are available in each specialisation of the LL.M programme at NUALS.

Q: What is the NUALS Kochi CLAT Cutoff 2026?

The NUALS Kochi CLAT Cutoff 2026 was out for admission to the BA LLB and LLM course for Round 1. The cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing ranks for the All India category candidates. According to the closing cutoff in Round 1 2025, the cutoff range was between 1076 and 1131 for the General AI category for the BA LLB and LLM course, respectively.

LL.M. LLB (Hons) was the hardest out of the two to avail admission to for the General AI category. On the other hand for the PWD AI category, the hardest course specialisation were LL.M. in International Trade Law and B.A. in Constitutional and Administrative Law, with the cutoff of 11998 for both the courses.

Students can refer to the table below to know the Round 1 cutoff rank for the General AI and PWD AI categories.

General AI	Round 1 closing Ranks 2026
B.A. in Constitutional and Administrative Law	1131
B.A. LL.B. (Hons)	1076
LL.M. in International Trade Law	1131

PWD AI	Round 1 closing Ranks 2026
B.A. in Constitutional and Administrative Law	11998
B.A. LL.B. (Hons)	22549
LL.M. in International Trade Law	11998

Q: What is NLU Kochi cutoff?

As of now, CLAT Round 3 Seat Allotment results have been released for NLU Kochi cutoff 2024. The All India GC-KL ranks for NLU Ranchi for the BA LLB (Hons) is 1661.

CLNU is expected to release a total of five rounds of counselling. For the LL.M course the All India opening and closing ranks for NLU Ranchi 1765 for the GC-KL All India candidates.

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NLU Kochi FAQs

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Q: What rank is required for NUALS Kochi?

The opening or minimum rank required for NUALS Kochi Fifth Provisional Allotment List is 1461 for BA LLB (Hons) and is 1799 for LLM for General Category students under Vertical Reservation. CLAT Fifth Provisional Allotment list has been released by the Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) for NLU Kochi admission to BBA LLB and LLM courses. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the NLU Kochi cutoff 2023 for BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses. The details mentioned below is the last round closing rank for the General All India category students:

Course	2023
LL.M. in Constitutional and Administrative Law	1799
B.A. LL.B. (Hons)	1461

Q: Is NUALS Kochi good in terms of placements?

As per the NUALS Kochi NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of NLU Kochi UG and PG placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2021)	BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2022)	BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 10 LPA	INR 12 LPA	INR 15 LPA
Total students	127	64	67
Students placed	43	29	30
Students opted for higher studies	39	31	28
Particulars	LLM Placement Statistics (2021)	LLM Placement Statistics (2022)	LLM Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 10.12 LPA	INR 10.50 LPA	0
Total students	53	65	55
Students placed	8	12	0
Students opted for higher studies	3	9	0

Q: How are the placements at NUALS Kochi?

As per the NUALS Kochi NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of NLU Kochi UG and PG placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2021)	BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2022)	BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 10 LPA	INR 12 LPA	INR 15 LPA
Total students	127	64	67
Students placed	43	29	30
Students opted for higher studies	39	31	28
Particulars	LLM Placement Statistics (2021)	LLM Placement Statistics (2022)	LLM Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 10.12 LPA	INR 10.50 LPA	0
Total students	53	65	55
Students placed	8	12	0
Students opted for higher studies	3	9	0

Q: Who are the top recruiters during NUALS Kochi placements?

The list of top recruiters during NUALS Kochi placements and internships is presented below:

NUALS Kochi Top Recruiters
Babu and Babu Advocates, Ernakulam	BM Associates Callidus Legal, Kochi
Bestwins Solicitors and Legal Consultants, Abu Dhabi	Chandiok and Mahajan, New Delhi
Bhartis Legal, Kochi	CrestLaw Partners, Bangalore
Bharucha & Partners, Mumbai	Dandapani Associates, Kochi
BK & Co. Kochi	Dhir and Dhir Associates, New Delhi

Q: What is the median package offered during NUALS Kochi placements?

As per NIRF report 2024 released by the University, the course-wise median package offered over the past three years are presented below:

Course	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
BA LLB Hons	INR 10 LPA	INR 12 LPA	INR 15 LPA
LLM	INR 10.12 LPA	INR 10.50 LPA	0

Q: What is the median package offered during NUALS Kochi BA LLB Hons placements?

The median package offered during NUALS Kochi BA LLB Hons placements over the past three years is presented below:

Particulars	BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2021)	BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2022)	BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 10 LPA	INR 12 LPA	INR 15 LPA

Q: What is NUALS Kochi cutoff 2024?

NLU Kochi (NUALS) cutoff 2024 for Round 1 has been released for B.A. LL.B. (Hons) and LL.M. in Constitutional and Administrative Law courses. Tabulated below are the opening and closing ranks for General candidates belonging to All india Quota:

Course	R1 Opening Rank	R1 Closing Rank
LL.M. in Constitutional and Administrative Law	486	1117
B.A. LL.B. (Hons)	231	1070

Q: How are NUALS Kochi BA LLB Hons placements?

As per the NUALS Kochi NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of NLU Kochi UG and PG placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars	BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2021)	BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2022)	BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2023)
Median package	INR 10 LPA	INR 12 LPA	INR 15 LPA
Total students	127	64	67
Students placed	43	29	30
Students opted for higher studies	39	31	28

Q: Where are NUALS Kochi alumni placed?

According to the data gathered from unofficial sources, Legal sector has placed the most number of NUALS Kochi students. The sector-wise NUALS Kochi alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The “Others” category includes the sectors of Operations, Research, Entrepreneurship, Administrative, Finance, IT, Community & Social Service, Sales, Consulting, Customer Success & Support and Marketing.

The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

Q: Should I join PhD at NUALS Kochi?

Joining NLU Kochi (NUALS) - The National University of Advanced Legal Studies for PhD course is generally considered a good option. Candidates must consider factors such as infrastructure, faculty experience, hostel and mess facilities, curriculum, etc. while taking admission. They can apply online or offline for admission at NLU Kochi (NUALS) - The National University of Advanced Legal Studies.

Q: Which entrance exam is accepted for PhD at NUALS Kochi?

NLU Kochi (NUALS) - The National University of Advanced Legal Studies accepts the UGC NET or the Departmental Admission Test (DAT) which is conducted by the university itself for admission in the PhD course. Candidates must ensure fulfilling the eligibility criteria required for admission in the course, set by the university.

Q: What is the duration of BA LLB (Hons) at NLU Kochi?

The duration of BA LLB (Hons) at The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi is of five years. Candidtes willing to take admission in the course must ensure fulfilling the eligibiliy criteria set by the university for this course. Additionally, they must appear for the CLAT exam and achieve the required aggregate in the same to take admission in BA LLB (Hons) at The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria of LLM at NUALS Kochi?

The eligibility criteria for LLM course at NLU Kochi (NUALS) - The National University of Advanced Legal Studies requires the candidates to have a LLB degree or equivalent degree in law with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST). Candidates must appear for the CLAT exam to take admission in the LLM course at NLU Kochi (NUALS) - The National University of Advanced Legal Studies.

Q: What is the seat intake for LLM at NLU Kochi?

The seat intake for the LLM programme at National Law University, Kochi is 40. The university only offers seats based on availability of seats and the merit lists. Further, NLU follows the reservation policy while allotting the seats among the students. Further, candidates must also have a valid score in the CLAT 2025 exam.

Q: How many LLM seats are reserved for SC/ST in NLU Kochi?

National Law University Kochi follows the seat reservation policy as sanctioned by the government of India. The university offers a total of 40 seats for its LLM students. However, the seats are unevenly reserved for students belonging to a special category. Among them, there are Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Categories. NLU offers 8 % for its SC students and 2% for its ST students.

Q: How can I get admission in NLU Kochi LLM course?

To get admission in National Law University Kochi LLM programme candidates must begin with applying for the Common Law Admission Test exam. The CLAT exams has multiple stages, the online registration on the official website of NLU. CLAT 2025 admit card, attending the CLAT 2025 Exam, result declaration, counselling, and CLAT merit lists. Additionally, candidates must go through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) counseling process conducted by CNLU for final seat allotment. Students must visit the NLU Delhi Campus to secure the seats allotted to them. However, candidates must meet the CLAT 2025 eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Find below the eligibility criteria for LLM admission 2025:

Eligibility Criteria: Class 12 with at least an aggregate of 45% ( General/OBC/PWD categories) and 40% for candidates belonging to SC/ST categories.

Q: Are admission dates out for LLM course at NLU Kochi?

Yes, admission dates are out for the LLM course at National Law University, Kochi. The admission dates are inclusive of CLAT exam 2025. CLAT 2025 counselling has already started. The registration began on May 17, 2025 at 4 PM, and cosed on May 21, 2025. If you're eligible, you had to sign up on the official Consortium site (consortiumofnlus.ac.in) and pay the counselling fee – INR 30,000 for General and INR 20,000 if you're from SC/ST/OBC category. The first list of seat allotment was published on May 26. This whole counselling thing is necessary if you want to get a seat in one of the NLUs for UG or PG law courses.

Q: Is admission open for LLM at NLU Kochi?

Yes, admission is open for LLM at National Law University Kochi for the academic year 2025. Admissions to the five year LLM Degree Programme (Choice Based Credit & Semester) are made through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). CLAT 2025 registration began on July 15, 2024. The application process for CLAT Exam 2025 was in online mode only. Candidates could fill the application for CLAT 2025 on or before October 22, 2024. To register for CLAT 2025, candidates needed a valid email ID and phone number.

Q: Does NLU Kochi offers LLM course?

Yes, The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi does offers LLM programme in a full-time mode lasting for one years. Candidates who has completed twelve years education are eligible to apply. Further, candidates mus also appear for the CLAT exam and the counseling process to get shortlited for the LLM final admission. National Law University, Kochi LLM programme is approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI). Further, the NIRF 2024 has ranked NLU second in the Law category.

Q: Can I apply for BA LLB at NLU Kochi without CLAT score?

No, candidate cannot apply for BA LLB course without CLAT exam. CLAT exam is required for admission to BA LLB at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU) Lucknow. To apply for the BA LLB course for 2025, you must have successfully qualified for CLAT 2025. The cutoff marks for CLAT 2025 will be announced by the Consortium of National Law Universities during seat allotment. The cutoffs will be the last rank/minimum marks required for admission to a given university

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How are B.A. LL.B. (Hons) placements at The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi?

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According to media reports, 20 students of the batch 2025 received offers from reputed firms. The highest and median package recorded was 18 LPA and 10.48 LPA.

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Who are eligible for NLU Kochi LLM course?

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For admission in llm course at National Law University Kochi candidates must have a valid eligibility criteria. Candidates can find below the eligibility criteria for LLM for 2025:

Passed the five year Integrated BA LLB (Hons.) Degree of the National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) or a

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How many BA LLB seats are reserved for SC/ST in NLU Kochi?

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National Law University Kochi follows the seat reservation policy as sanctioned by the government of India. The university offers a total of 136 seats for its students. However, the seats are unevenly reserved for students belonging to a special category. Among them, there are Scheduled Castes and S

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Can I get admission to National Law University Kochi for BA LLB with 60% in Class 12th?

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As per the National Law University Kochi admission guidelines, the eligibility criteria for BA LLB (Hons) requires candidates must have a 45% in their Higher Secondary School Examination (10+2) system or an equivalent examination. In the case of SC/ST/Person with Disability, 42% is also eligible. T

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Are admission open for BA LLB (Hons) at NLU Kochi?

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Yes, admission is open for BA LLB (Hons) at National Law University Kochi for the academic year 2025. Admissions to the five year BA LLB (Hons) Degree Programme (Choice Based Credit & Semester) are made through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). CLAT 2025 registration began on July 15, 2024. The

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