The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences - [NUJS]

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The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), established in 1999 in Kolkata, is a prestigious law university in India. It was one of the first five National Law Universities in the country, known for its high educational standards. NUJS is recognized by both the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bar Council of India (BCI). NUJS offers a variety of programs, including its renowned 5-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and BSc. LL.B., as well as a 1-year LL.M., Ph.D., L.L.D., and multiple postgraduate diploma and certificate courses. Admission to the B.A. LL.B. program is through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), while the 1-year LL.M. program requires CLAT PG scores. The admission process is purely merit-based and highly competitive, focusing significantly on academic excellence. In 2025, NUJS achieved top positions in national law school rankings, featuring as #3 in Collegedunia Rankings, #2 in India Today, and #4 in both The Week and NIRF Rankings, as well as #5 in the IIRF Rankings. NUJS boasts an excellent placement record, with its graduates being hired by prominent law firms, corporations, and international organizations. Leading recruiters include Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, AZB & Partners, Khaitan & Co, and Trilegal, along with several global law firms. NUJS alumni also excel in judicial services, academic research, policy analysis, and corporate law sectors.

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