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WBNUJS Admission 2026 is conducted through the CLAT Consortium for undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences follows a centralised counselling model for its flagship BA LLB and LLM programmes, with a separate West Bengal domicile quota of 30 seats in BA LLB.
All 152 UG seats and 100 LLM seats are filled strictly on CLAT merit. The university also admits a limited cohort through NRI and NRI-sponsored quota outside the CLAT pool.
- BA LLB and BSc LLB (Hons.) 2026: Admissions concluded. Orientation held on June 24, 2026. Vacant seat round closed on July 20, 2026. Next cycle: register for CLAT 2026 for 2027 admissions.
- LLM 2026: Admissions concluded via CLAT PG 2025. Next cycle via CLAT PG 2026 (dates tentative, expected August to October 2026).
- MSc Forensic Science and MA Criminology: MA in Criminology admission process cancelled for 2026. MSc Forensic Science: check official notice at nujs.edu.
- CLAT is mandatory for BA LLB, BSc LLB, and LLM. No direct merit-based entry.
- West Bengal Domicile Quota: 30 out of 100 BA LLB seats and 18 out of 52 BSc LLB seats are reserved for WB domicile candidates.
- J and K Supernumerary: 2 additional seats in each UG programme for J and K domicile candidates.
- PwD Horizontal Reservation: 5% of seats across categories for persons with benchmark disability.
- NRI Quota: 20 NRI/NRI-sponsored seats for BA LLB and 10 for BSc LLB. Selection via CLAT NRI Merit List.
- No management quota. All seats are filled through CLAT merit or NRI category only.
WBNUJS Admission Portal 2026: nujs.edu
Direct Admission at WBNUJS: WBNUJS does not offer a management quota. All seats are filled through CLAT merit and centralised CLAT Consortium counselling.
WBNUJS BA LLB and BSc LLB Admission 2026
WBNUJS Kolkata offers two 5-year integrated law programmes through CLAT UG 2025: the flagship BA LLB (Hons.) with 100 CLAT seats and the niche BSc LLB (Hons.) in Forensic Law with 52 CLAT seats. The CLAT Consortium handles seat allotment across all rounds. WBNUJS is among the most competitive NLUs, with the BA LLB General AI category closing rank at 284 in Round 5 of CLAT 2025 counselling.
WBNUJS BA LLB and BSc LLB Admission Dates 2026
The 2026 admission cycle used CLAT 2025 scores. Key milestones for the completed cycle are listed below.
| Event | BA LLB (Hons.) | BSc LLB (Hons.) |
|---|---|---|
| CLAT 2025 Registration | Aug 1 to Oct 31, 2025 | Aug 1 to Oct 31, 2025 |
| CLAT 2025 Exam | Dec 7, 2025 | Dec 7, 2025 |
| CLAT 2025 Result | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Provisional Merit List | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Orientation | Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Vacant Seat Round | Jul 20, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
For next-cycle dates, register for CLAT 2026 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Registration typically opens in August.
WBNUJS BA LLB and BSc LLB Eligibility Criteria
| Programme | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| BA LLB (Hons.) - 5 years | 10+2 or equivalent. Min 45% for General and OBC. Min 40% for SC, ST, and PwD. Appearing candidates eligible. | CLAT UG merit rank via CLAT Consortium counselling |
| BSc LLB (Hons.) - 5 years (Forensic Law) | 10+2 with Science. Min 45% for General and OBC. Min 40% for SC, ST, and PwD. Appearing candidates eligible. | CLAT UG merit rank via CLAT Consortium counselling |
- Age limit: As per CLAT norms. No upper age limit for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
- WB Domicile: Category certificates must be issued by the competent authority of West Bengal.
- BSc LLB is a unique Forensic Law programme. It is one of few such programmes at an NLU.
WBNUJS BA LLB Seat Matrix 2026
| Category | BA LLB Seats | BSc LLB Seats |
|---|---|---|
| General (All India) | 52 | 23 |
| SC (All India) | 10 | 6 |
| ST (All India) | 5 | 3 |
| General (WB Domicile) | 15 | 9 |
| SC (WB Domicile) | 6 | 5 |
| ST (WB Domicile) | 2 | 1 |
| OBC-A (WB Domicile) | 3 | 2 |
| OBC-B (WB Domicile) | 2 | 1 |
| J and K Supernumerary | 2 | 2 |
| PwD (Horizontal, 5%) | 5 | 3 |
| NRI/NRI-Sponsored | 20 | 10 |
The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the college or visit nujs.edu for exact fee details.
WBNUJS BA LLB Selection Criteria 2026
Seat allotment is purely on CLAT UG merit rank through the CLAT Consortium. No further test or interview is required. The CLAT 2025 closing ranks for the 2026 batch are below.
| Category | BA LLB Closing Rank (Round 5) | BSc LLB Closing Rank (Round 5) |
|---|---|---|
| General (All India) | 284 | 550 |
| SC (All India) | 3833 | - |
| ST (All India) | 6010 | - |
| General (WB Domicile) | 746 | 985 |
| SC (WB Domicile) | 9275 | - |
As per the Reddit Discussion on r/CLAT, aspirants note that the WB Domicile quota at NUJS gives West Bengal candidates a significant rank advantage. A candidate with a rank of 700 or above in the WB Domicile General pool may secure a seat, while the All India pool closes around 284. Many candidates qualify for both pools and choose based on preference.
How to Apply for BA LLB and BSc LLB at WBNUJS?
- Register and apply for CLAT UG at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Select WBNUJS as a preference during CLAT counselling choice-filling.
- Participate in the online seat allotment rounds.
- On seat allotment, pay the fee via the SBI Collect portal.
- Complete document verification and report to NUJS Kolkata campus for admission.
- WB Domicile and OBC-A/OBC-B candidates must submit state-issued certificates.
- NRI quota applicants must apply directly to WBNUJS after the CLAT NRI Merit List is published.
| Programme | Annual Fee (General) | Annual Fee (NRI) |
|---|---|---|
| BA LLB (Hons.) - Year 1 | INR 1,86,700 | INR 5,83,969 |
| BSc LLB (Hons.) - Year 1 | INR 2,41,700 | INR 5,98,969 |
The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the college or visit nujs.edu for exact fee details.
Key insight: WBNUJS runs a separate WB Domicile pool parallel to the All India pool. Candidates holding a valid West Bengal domicile certificate are eligible for both pools simultaneously during counselling. Filling both CLAT All India and WB Domicile choices maximises admission chances.
WBNUJS LLM Admission 2026
WBNUJS LLM admission is through CLAT PG 2025 merit. The LLM programme offers 100 seats across 5 specialisations. Seat allotment is handled by the CLAT Consortium, identical to the UG route. The CLAT PG 2025 closing rank was around 620 in the final round for the LLM programme.
WBNUJS LLM Admission Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CLAT PG 2025 Registration | Aug 1 to Oct 31, 2025 |
| CLAT PG 2025 Exam | Dec 7, 2025 |
| CLAT PG 2025 Result | Dec 16, 2025 |
| LLM Admissions (2026 batch) | Concluded (2026) |
WBNUJS LLM Eligibility Criteria
| Programme | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| LLM (5 specialisations) - 1 year | LLB or equivalent law degree. Min 50% for General and OBC. Min 45% for SC, ST, and PwD. | CLAT PG merit rank via CLAT Consortium |
- Specialisations: Corporate and Commercial Law (30 seats), Criminal and Security Law (25 seats), International and Comparative Law (15 seats), Law and Technology (15 seats), Intellectual Property Law (15 seats).
- Seat allotment is across the same WB Domicile and All India pool split as the UG programme.
| Programme | Annual Fee (General) | Annual Fee (NRI) |
|---|---|---|
| LLM - Year 1 | INR 1,30,300 | INR 2,31,144 |
The fees mentioned above are subject to revision and have been included for reference. Contact the college or visit nujs.edu for exact fee details.
WBNUJS LLM Selection Criteria 2026
Merit rank in CLAT PG is the sole selection criterion. No written test or interview is conducted at WBNUJS for LLM. Specialisation preference is filled during the CLAT counselling choice-filling stage. The CLAT PG opening rank was 452 and closing rank was 620 for the 2025 counselling cycle.
How to Apply for LLM at WBNUJS?
- Register for CLAT PG at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Select WBNUJS and the preferred LLM specialisation during counselling.
- Participate in online seat allotment rounds.
- On allotment, pay the acceptance fee via SBI Collect.
- Upload degree certificates and report to campus for enrolment.
WBNUJS vs Peer NLUs: Admission Comparison
WBNUJS Kolkata competes directly with NLSIU Bangalore and NALSAR Hyderabad for top CLAT rankers. All three are consistently ranked in the top 4 NLUs. The table below compares the admission process across the three universities.
| Particulars | WBNUJS Kolkata | NLSIU Bangalore | NALSAR Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance Exam (UG) | CLAT UG | CLAT UG | CLAT UG |
| Counselling Body | CLAT Consortium | CLAT Consortium | CLAT Consortium |
| Total UG CLAT Seats | 152 (BA + BSc LLB) | 120 (BA LLB) | 80 (BA LLB) |
| State Domicile Quota | WB Domicile: 30 seats (BA LLB) | Karnataka Domicile: 25 seats | Telangana Domicile: 20 seats |
| BA LLB General AI Closing Rank 2025 | 284 (Round 5) | 79 (top ranked) | 175 to 225 (Tentative) |
| Entrance Exam (PG LLM) | CLAT PG | CLAT PG | CLAT PG |
Note: NLSIU Bangalore closes at the highest rank among all NLUs and is the most selective. WBNUJS Kolkata and NALSAR Hyderabad are near-equivalent for CLAT rankers in the 100 to 300 range. WBNUJS has a unique BSc LLB (Forensic Law) that no other top NLU offers. The WB Domicile quota at WBNUJS gives West Bengal candidates an additional route not available at NLSIU.
WBNUJS Scholarships
WBNUJS Kolkata offers multiple scholarship avenues for admitted students. The primary scheme is the NUJS Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for students with financial need and good academic standing. State and Central government scholarships are available in parallel.
- NUJS Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: For students with demonstrated financial need. Criteria include family income and academic performance. Apply via the university’s scholarship form.
- Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: Government of West Bengal scheme. For SC/ST/OBC and economically weaker students from West Bengal.
- Aditya Birla Scholarship: Corporate scholarship for high-performing students across top law schools. Open to first-year BA LLB students.
- National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Central government schemes for SC/ST/OBC/Minority/PwD students at the NSP portal.
For details and eligibility, visit nujs.edu/scholarships.
WBNUJS Admission FAQs
Ques. Is CLAT mandatory for admission to WBNUJS Kolkata BA LLB?
Ans. Yes. CLAT UG is the only admission route for BA LLB (Hons.) and BSc LLB (Hons.) at WBNUJS. There is no direct admission or management quota. All seats are filled through the CLAT Consortium counselling.
Ques. What CLAT rank is required for WBNUJS BA LLB General category?
Ans. For the 2026 batch, the All India General category closing rank was 284 in Round 5. The WB Domicile General category closed at 746. Candidates with West Bengal domicile have a significant rank advantage.
Ques. What is the eligibility for WBNUJS BA LLB admission 2026?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum of 45% marks for General and OBC categories. SC, ST, and PwD candidates need 40% marks. Candidates appearing in 10+2 are also eligible to apply for CLAT.
Ques. How many seats does WBNUJS have for BA LLB and BSc LLB?
Ans. WBNUJS has 100 CLAT seats for BA LLB (Hons.) and 52 CLAT seats for BSc LLB (Hons.). An additional 20 NRI/NRI-sponsored seats exist for BA LLB and 10 for BSc LLB, filled outside CLAT counselling.
Ques. What is the West Bengal Domicile Quota at WBNUJS?
Ans. 30 out of 100 BA LLB seats and 18 out of 52 BSc LLB seats are reserved for WB Domicile candidates. This pool has its own category-wise merit list. Candidates must submit a valid WB domicile certificate to claim this quota.
Ques. How is LLM admission done at WBNUJS?
Ans. LLM admission is through CLAT PG merit. WBNUJS offers 100 LLM seats across 5 specialisations: Corporate and Commercial Law, Criminal and Security Law, International and Comparative Law, Law and Technology, and Intellectual Property Law. The CLAT PG 2025 closing rank at NUJS was 620.
Ques. What is the annual fee for WBNUJS BA LLB?
Ans. The annual fee for BA LLB (Hons.) in the General category is INR 1,86,700 for Year 1. NRI category students pay INR 5,83,969 per year. Fees may be revised. Visit nujs.edu for the latest schedule.
Ques. Does WBNUJS accept applications from final-year LLB students for LLM?
Ans. Candidates appearing in the final year of their LLB degree may appear in CLAT PG. Admission is provisional until the degree result is submitted. A minimum of 50% aggregate in LLB is required at the time of joining. SC/ST/PwD candidates need 45%.
Ques. How do I apply for NRI quota at WBNUJS?
Ans. NRI and NRI-sponsored candidates must apply directly to WBNUJS after the CLAT NRI Merit List is published. Selection is based on CLAT NRI rank. Fee payment can be made in US dollars or equivalent Indian currency. Contact the WBNUJS admissions office via nujs.edu for the application form.
Ques. What scholarships are available at WBNUJS Kolkata?
Ans. WBNUJS offers the NUJS Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for financially needy students. Other options include the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (West Bengal government), the Aditya Birla Scholarship for top performers, and Central government schemes on the National Scholarship Portal for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students.
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