Question 1

Is CLAT mandatory for admission to WBNUJS Kolkata BA LLB?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What CLAT rank is required for WBNUJS BA LLB General category?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What is the eligibility for WBNUJS BA LLB admission 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How many seats does WBNUJS have for BA LLB and BSc LLB?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What is the West Bengal Domicile Quota at WBNUJS?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

How is LLM admission done at WBNUJS?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What is the annual fee for WBNUJS BA LLB?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Does WBNUJS accept applications from final-year LLB students for LLM?

Accepted Answer

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%.

Question 9

How do I apply for NRI quota at WBNUJS?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What scholarships are available at WBNUJS Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

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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