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West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS)
Best LLM College in Kolkata
Course-wise details
Fee: ₹336,000
Rating: 4.2/5 (N/A reviews)
Admissions by: CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) for UG (CLAT - UG) and PG (CLAT - PG); highly competitive, among the toughest law entrance cutoffs in India.
Placements (average ₹): —
Placements (maximum ₹): Government / National Law University (est. 1999) | NAAC A+ | NIRF Law rank: top 4 nationally (2025) | Ranked #3 in India by Collegedunia Law Rankings
Ownership / mode: <p>NUJS Kolkata (also known as NLU Kolkata) is the single most prestigious law institution in the city and one of India's top 4 National Law Universities per NIRF 2025. IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION: NUJS offers only the 5 - year integrated B.A./B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) - it does NOT have a standalone 3 - year LLB programme, so students specifically seeking a post - graduate 3 - year LLB should look elsewhere on this list. Total course fee is reported around Rs 16.8 lakh for the full 5 - year programme, at the high end for Kolkata but reflecting exceptional placement outcomes - average UG package around Rs 20 LPA. Admission is exclusively via CLAT and is extremely competitive.</p>
Address: Near Salt Lake Sector III
Nearby: Near Karunamoyee, Near City Centre I, Salt Lake, <p>The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), established in 1999, is one of India's premier National Law Universities, located in Salt Lake City, Kolkata. NAAC A+ accredited, it offers the 5 - year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) programmes at the UG level, plus LL.M. and Ph.D. Admission is through CLAT (Common Law Admission Test), among the most competitive law entrance routes in the country. The Wi - Fi enabled campus includes a well - equipped library, moot court hall, and facilities supporting research, debate, and legal aid activities.</p>
Fee: ₹100,000
Rating: 4.2/5 (N/A reviews)
Admissions by: CLAT - PG (Common Law Admission Test - Postgraduate); highly competitive, among the toughest LLM entrance cutoffs in India.
Placements (average ₹): —
Placements (maximum ₹): Government / National Law University (est. 1999) | NAAC A+ | NIRF Law rank 4th nationally (2024); India Today rank 2nd nationally for Law (2024)
Ownership / mode: <p>NUJS Kolkata is the clear top choice for LLM in the city and one of India's top National Law Universities, ranked 4th nationally by NIRF for Law (2024) and 2nd by India Today. Its LLM is a 1 - year programme (shorter than the 2 - year LLM offered by most other colleges on this list), with total fee reported around Rs 1 lakh. Admission is exclusively via CLAT - PG and is extremely competitive. Average package for LLM/PG students is reported around Rs 10 LPA, notably lower than the roughly Rs 20 LPA average for NUJS's UG (integrated LLB) students, but still the strongest LLM placement figure in Kolkata.</p>
Address: Near Salt Lake Sector III
Nearby: Near Karunamoyee, Near City Centre I, Salt Lake, <p>The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), established in 1999, is one of India's premier National Law Universities, located in Salt Lake City, Kolkata. NAAC A+ accredited, it offers a 1 - year LL.M. across multiple specialisations, plus Ph.D. programmes, alongside its flagship 5 - year integrated UG law degrees. Admission to LLM is through CLAT - PG, among the most competitive law entrance routes in the country. The Wi - Fi enabled campus includes a well - equipped library, moot court hall, and facilities supporting research, debate, and legal aid activities.</p>
| Courses | 5 - year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) / B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.), plus LL.M. - IMPORTANT: NUJS is an integrated - only National Law University; it does not offer a standalone 3 - year LLB. LL.M. (1 year, multiple specialisations), plus Ph.D. |
| Per year fee | ₹336,000 |
| Rating | 4.2/5 (N/A reviews) |
| Placements (average ₹) | — |
| Placements (maximum ₹) | Government / National Law University (est. 1999) | NAAC A+ | NIRF Law rank: top 4 nationally (2025) | Ranked #3 in India by Collegedunia Law Rankings |
| Ownership / mode | <p>NUJS Kolkata (also known as NLU Kolkata) is the single most prestigious law institution in the city and one of India's top 4 National Law Universities per NIRF 2025. IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION: NUJS offers only the 5 - year integrated B.A./B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) - it does NOT have a standalone 3 - year LLB programme, so students specifically seeking a post - graduate 3 - year LLB should look elsewhere on this list. Total course fee is reported around Rs 16.8 lakh for the full 5 - year programme, at the high end for Kolkata but reflecting exceptional placement outcomes - average UG package around Rs 20 LPA. Admission is exclusively via CLAT and is extremely competitive.</p> |
| Admissions by | CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) for UG (CLAT - UG) and PG (CLAT - PG); highly competitive, among the toughest law entrance cutoffs in India. |
| Admissions status | Average package for UG students reported around Rs 20 LPA; PG students around Rs 10 LPA. Top recruiters include Khaitan & Co., Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, and Trilegal. |
| Full address | Near Salt Lake Sector III |
| Nearby locations | Near Karunamoyee, Near City Centre I, Salt Lake, <p>The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), established in 1999, is one of India's premier National Law Universities, located in Salt Lake City, Kolkata. NAAC A+ accredited, it offers a 1 - year LL.M. across multiple specialisations |
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