Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law [BALLB] {Hons.}

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata, offers a five-year BA LLB (Hons.) integrated law programme, among the most competitive undergraduate law programmes in India. Admission is through CLAT UG, and total fees stand at INR 16,79,500 for General quota students. NUJS holds the 4th rank in NIRF Law 2025 and offers 120 seats across General, WB Domicile, and NRI categories.

📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 31 October 2026.

NUJS BA LLB Hons Fees 2027

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee - General (per semester)	INR 80,000
Other Charges (Semester 1)	INR 1,06,700
Other Charges (Semester 2 onwards, per semester)	INR 85,200 to 86,700
Tuition Fee - NRI (per semester)	INR 4,51,455
Total Fees - General (5 years)	INR 16,79,500

• NRI quota total fees for the five-year programme are INR 55,44,438.
• Fees are paid semester-wise as per NUJS notification each academic year.
• Education loan assistance is available through nationalised banks for eligible students.

NUJS BA LLB Hons Admission 2027

Event	Date
CLAT 2027 Registration Opened	3 August 2026
CLAT 2027 Registration Closes	31 October 2026
CLAT 2027 Exam	6 December 2026
CLAT 2027 Result	Third week of December 2026
CLAT Consortium Counselling Begins	Last week of December 2026
Class Commencement	August 2027

• NUJS admits students exclusively through CLAT Consortium online counselling.
• General category closing rank for NUJS BA LLB was around 320 in recent years.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST candidates).
• Must have secured a valid rank in the CLAT UG examination conducted by the Consortium of NLUs.
• No upper age limit for BA LLB admission at NUJS, as per the Supreme Court directive applicable to all NLUs.

Admission Process

• Register for CLAT 2027 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in from August 3 to October 31, 2026.
• Appear in the CLAT 2027 exam on 6 December 2026 at an allotted centre.
• Check CLAT result and All India Rank in the third week of December 2026.
• Participate in CLAT Consortium online counselling and choose NUJS Kolkata as preferred option.
• Complete document verification and pay the first semester fee upon seat allotment by NUJS.
• Report to NUJS Kolkata campus in August 2027 for orientation and commencement of classes.

✓ Opt for this if

• Targeting Tier-1 law firm placements with a CLAT rank within 320.
• Seeking one of India’s top-4 NLUs for an integrated law degree.
• Interested in interdisciplinary socio-legal curriculum over five years.
• Planning a corporate law career and open to Kolkata as base location.
• Wanting access to a strong alumni network in top Indian law firms.

✗ Skip if

• CLAT rank is above 320 in the General category.
• Prefer a campus outside eastern India for placement connectivity.
• Looking for law plus management or technology dual-degree programmes.
• Seeking colleges with stronger state-specific scholarship support structures.

NUJS BA LLB Hons Placement 2025

Metric	Details
Placement Rate (2024 batch)	96% (122 out of 127 students placed)
Average Package	INR 20 LPA
Highest Package	INR 45 LPA
Top Recruiters	AZB and Partners Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Khaitan and Co Trilegal Luthra and Luthra Law Offices Talwar Thakore and Associates

NUJS BA LLB Hons Scholarships 2027

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
NUJS Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	INR 1 Lakh per year	Financial need combined with academic merit (3 students per year)
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	As per WB government norms	West Bengal domicile students with academic merit
Aditya Birla Scholarship	Merit-based, amount varies	Exceptional academic performance selected by the Aditya Birla Group
Government SC/ST/OBC/EWS Schemes	As per central and state government norms	Category-wise eligibility as notified

• NUJS Merit-cum-Means Scholarship application is submitted to the Dean of Students office.
• WB domicile students may apply for Swami Vivekananda scholarship at svmcm.wbhed.gov.in.

NUJS BA LLB Hons FAQs

Ques. What CLAT rank is needed for admission to NUJS BA LLB Hons?

Ans. Based on CLAT 2026 closing ranks, the General category closing rank for NUJS BA LLB (Hons.) was around 320. The OBC category closing rank was around 4,200. SC and ST candidates are admitted through reserved category merit lists released separately by the CLAT Consortium. Ranks vary each year depending on exam difficulty and applicant pool.

Ques. Does NUJS accept any exam other than CLAT for the BA LLB programme?

Ans. No. NUJS Kolkata admits students to BA LLB (Hons.) exclusively through the CLAT UG exam. There is no separate entrance test or direct admission route. NRI category seats are also filled based on CLAT scores through a separate process managed directly by the university.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation mandatory for NUJS BA LLB students?

Ans. Hostel accommodation at NUJS Kolkata is not mandatory. Students may choose to stay in university hostel facilities or arrange private accommodation near the campus. Hostel charges are not included in the total programme fee of INR 16,79,500 and are billed separately each semester.

Ques. What career options are available after completing BA LLB from NUJS?

Ans. Graduates from NUJS BA LLB (Hons.) are recruited by Tier-1 law firms including AZB and Partners, Khaitan and Co, and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, with an average package of INR 20 LPA. Other career paths include litigation, judicial services, corporate legal departments, public policy, and higher studies in law at Indian or foreign universities.

Ques. Can NRI students apply to NUJS BA LLB and what are the applicable fees?

Ans. Yes. NUJS reserves 20 seats under the NRI/NRI-sponsored category for BA LLB (Hons.). The tuition fee for NRI students is INR 4,51,455 per semester. The total programme cost for NRI category students over five years stands at INR 55,44,438. Admission is still based on CLAT score and the process is managed separately by NUJS.

Ques. How is the WB Domicile category different from the All India General category at NUJS?

Ans. NUJS reserves 30 out of 120 total BA LLB seats for West Bengal domicile candidates. These seats are filled through a separate merit list from the CLAT Consortium based on state domicile status. The fee structure for WB domicile students is the same as the General quota at INR 16,79,500 for the full five-year programme.