About The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences
WBNUJS is the national law university of West Bengal, based in Salt Lake, Kolkata, offering the five-year BA LLB (Hons), LLM, an M.Sc in Forensic Science and PhD research.
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences is a law university in Sector III of Salt Lake City, Kolkata, working out of Dr. Ambedkar Bhavan. It is one of the national law universities that admit students through the Common Law Admission Test run by the Consortium of NLUs. Its main undergraduate course is the five-year integrated BA LLB (Hons), and it also lists a BSc LLB (Hons) in its 2026 admissions. Postgraduate students can take a one-year LLM in several specialisations, while a two-year M.Sc in Forensic Science has its own entrance examination. Doctoral research is offered in Law, Political Science, History, Economics, Criminology, Data Science and Forensic Science, and the university also awards the LLD.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws Accepts: CLAT |
Full-time | 5 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Laws Accepts: CLAT |
Full-time | 1 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test
BA LLB (Hons) and one-year LLM seats are filled on the basis of CLAT scores, with online counselling, waiting lists and a West Bengal domicile category. The M.Sc in Forensic Science has a separate university entrance examination announced for 2026-27. PhD admissions are notified separately on the admissions page.
Typical eligibility
- Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws: Studying in: Class 12; At least 45% marks in Class 12
- Master of Laws: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; LL.B. or equivalent law degree; final-year LL.B. students may apply
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Hostel (boys)
- Hostel (girls)
- Library
Where these courses lead
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Data Scientist
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get into BA LLB (Hons) at WBNUJS?
Through CLAT
How long is the LLM at WBNUJS?
The main LLM is a one-year course in several specialisations.
Does WBNUJS offer a science course?
Yes, a two-year M.Sc in Forensic Science with its own entrance test.
Where is the campus?
Dr. Ambedkar Bhavan, 12 LB Block, Sector III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700106.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- WBNUJS home · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Contact Us · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Admission 2026 · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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