The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS)

Situated in Kolkata, West Bengal, the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), also referred to as NUJS Kolkata, is a prestigious national law university. The university was founded in 1999 under the WBNUJS Act, and it is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and recognized by the UGC. Additionally, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has approved it.

Known for its judicial interface, influential legal research, and academic brilliance, WBNUJS is one of India's leading National Law Universities (NLUs).

Courses Offered

Program LevelCourse NameDuration
UndergraduateB.A. LL.B. (Hons)5 Years
PostgraduateLL.M. in Corporate and Commercial Law, IPR, etc.1 Year
DoctoralPh.D. in LawMinimum 3 Years
Diploma / OnlinePG Diploma in Business Laws, Cyber Laws, IPR1 Year (Online)
CertificateShort-Term Online Certificate Courses in Law FieldsVaries

Application Procedure 2025

  • Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions:
  • Through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for programs leading to a B.A., LL.B., and LL.M.

Diploma Programs and Online Courses:

  1. Apply directly on the official WBNUJS website.

Qualifications:

ProgramEligibility
B.A. LL.B. (Hons)10+2 with at least 45% marks (General) and CLAT score
LL.M.LL.B. Degree with CLAT-PG score
Ph.D.Master’s degree in Law or allied disciplines with minimum 55% marks
PG DiplomaBachelor’s degree in any stream
CertificateOpen to professionals, students, and graduates

Highlights of the Campus

  • Situated at Salt Lake, Kolkata, with great access
  • Law libraries, computerized classrooms, and mock court halls are all part of the modern infrastructure.
  • Global partnerships, international law internships, and active student committees
  • Human rights, business law, and technology law research centers
  • Hostels, a gym, a café, and a legal help cell on campus

Why Opt for WBNUJS?

  • One of India's top five law schools
  • Senior advocates and former judges are among the highly qualified instructors.
  • Excellent placement history in the judiciary, corporates, and top law firms
  • Supreme Court judges and other legal luminaries regularly give guest lectures.
  • Participant in global legal education and research networks

Employment Possibilities

  1. WBNUJS graduates are assigned to
  • Leading legal companies (AZB & Partners, Trilegal, and Amarchand Mangaldas)
  • Clerkships in the Supreme Court and High Courts
  • Legal services provided by the government and policy think tanks
  • Corporate legal departments and international organizations
  • Research and academic roles in India and elsewhere