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

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NLU Kolkata (NUJS) is a renowned institution. Multiple ranking bodies have ranked the institute under various categories. NLU Kolkata (NUJS) has maintained good ranks over the years and is ranked at #4 in the 'Law' category by the NIRF ranking 2024. In the 'Law' category, NLU Kolkata (NUJS) ranked in the top 5 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2024.

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NLU Kolkata Ranking Highlights 2025

One of India’s leading institutes is NLU Kolkata. It has been consistently recognised by numerous national ranking agencies. As per the NIRF 2025, the institute ranked #4 under Law category. NLU Kolkata excellence in academics, distinguished professors, and well-established infrastructure is the reason for its high ranks among numerous ranking agencies. All the information around NLU Kolkata rankings is covered in the following article:

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NIRF, 2025

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NIRF Ranking 2025

Over the years, NLU Kolkata (NUJS) is consistently recognised as a top institution in different categories by NIRF 2024 among other universities by excelling in key areas such as Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research, and providing a great learning environment. In the 'Law' category, the institute's ranks have shown a fluctuating trend as per the previous year's rankings. In 2024, NLU Kolkata (NUJS)'s rank is #4, the same as last year's rank in the 'Law' category by the NIRF ranki

Category	2023	2024	2025
Law	4	4	4

NUJS Kolkata Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

Based on the NIRF ranking 2024, NLU Kolkata (NUJS) has received the #4 rank in the 'Law' category. It competes with NLU Delhi, and NALSAR for the NIRF 'Law' category rankings. Check the year-wise NIRF comparison analysis of the leading institutes in this space:

NLU Kolkata (NUJS) vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2024
College Name	Law 2024
NLU Kolkata (NUJS) - The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences	4
NLU Delhi	2
NALSAR	3
SLS Pune	5
Jamia Millia Islamia	6

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Law

College	Ranking
NLSIU Bangalore Compare	1
National Law University Delhi Compare	2
NALSAR Compare	3
NUJS Kolkata	4
GNLU Gandhinagar Compare	5
IIT Kharagpur Compare	6
SLS Pune Compare	7

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India Today Ranking 2025

Based on the rankings from India Today, NLU Kolkata (NUJS) outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the India Today ranking system.

The ranks granted to the institute in the 'Law' category have shown a stable trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2024, NLU Kolkata (NUJS)'s rank is #2, the same as last year's rank in the 'Law' category by the India Today ranking.

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Category	2025
Law	2

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India Today Ranking Comparison

NLU Kolkata (NUJS) secured #2 rank in the 'Law Universities' category of India Today 2024 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as GNLU and NLIU Bhopal. Check out how NLU Kolkata (NUJS) compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

NLU Kolkata (NUJS) vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2024
College Name	Law Universities 2024
NLU Kolkata (NUJS)	2
NLSIU	1
GNLU	3
NLIU Bhopal	4

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College	Ranking
NLSIU Bangalore Compare	1
NUJS Kolkata	2
GNLU Gandhinagar Compare	3
NLIU Bhopal Compare	4
HNLU Raipur Compare	5
SLS Pune Compare	6
NLU Odisha (NLUO) - National Law University Compare	7

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The Week Ranking 2025

NLU Kolkata (NUJS) has outperformed several other institutes as per The Week ranking. Students can examine the table for the NLU Kolkata (NUJS) rankings 2023:

Category	2023	2024	2025
Law	3	4	4

NUJS Kolkata Ranking
The Week Ranking Comparison

NLU Kolkata (NUJS) is placed #3 in The Week 2023 list, whereas NLSIU is ranked #1. Students can find a full comparison in the table below:

NLU Kolkata (NUJS) vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2023
College Name	Law 2023
The WB National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata	3
NLSIU	1
NALSAR	2
GNLU	4
SLS Pune	5

Similar ranked Law colleges by The Week

Law

College	Ranking
NLSIU Bangalore Compare	1
NALSAR Compare	2
GNLU Gandhinagar Compare	3
NUJS Kolkata	4
SLS Pune Compare	5
Faculty of Law Compare	6
NLU Jodhpur Compare	7

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Placements4.7

Infrastructure4.1

Faculty & Course4.3

Campus Life4.5

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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.

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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

4.6

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

3.8

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.

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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.

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What is the eligibility criteria for MSc course at NLU Kolkata (NUJS) - The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences?

Answered 3 months ago

The eligibility criteria for MSc course at NLU Kolkata (NUJS) - The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences requires the candidates to Pass BSc/ (Hons) with Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Computer Science / BSc LLB or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate (5% re

Sejal Baveja

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What is the application fee for admission to BA LLB Hons at NLU Kolkata?

Answered 3 months ago

While applying for BA LLB Hons at NLU Kolkata via CLAT, students are required to pay an application fee. Check the below table to know the category-wise fees to apply:

For General/OBC/PWD/PIO/OCI/NRI: INR 4,000
SC/ST/BPL: INR 3,500

Note: The above-mentioned application fees is as per official sources.

Aishwarya Sinha

Beginner-Level 5

Are admissions to BA LLB (H) programme open at NLU Kolkata?

Answered 3 months ago

Yes, NLU Kolkata BA LLB Hons admissions are open for the academic year 2025-2026. Interested students must visit the official website of the Consortium of NLUs and participate in the counselling process conducted based on CLAT scores. As of now, the official body has released the CLAT second allotme

Manashjyoti Goyal

Beginner-Level 5

Can I join NLU Kolkata BA LLB (H) course without having CLAT score?

Answered 4 months ago

No, students interested in taking admission to the NLU Kolkata BA LLB (H) course cannot do so without having a valid CLAT score. Thus, all students interested in taking admission are required to appear for the CLAT exam. It is a national-level entrance exam conducted in pen and paper mode. The appli

Shailja Rawat

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When will the CLAT third allotment list 2025 be out for NLU Kolkata BA LLB Hons admissions?

Answered 4 months ago

NLU Kolkata admits students to its BA LLB Hons course based on CLAT scores. As per official sources, up till now, the Consortium of NLUs has released the second seat allotment result for 2025. The CLAT 2025 third allotment list is expected to be published on Jun 20, 2025. Once the results are out,

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