West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences
(NUJS Kolkata)Last Updated: Jun 11, 2026
Established
1999
Campus Size
12.00 Acres
Total Students
500
Faculty
30
Student-Faculty
17:1
NUJS Kolkata Rankings and National Recognition in Legal Education
Rankings Overview - NUJS Kolkata
NUJS ranks 5th in NIRF Law (2024), reflecting its strong placement record and academic reputation. Established in 1999 alongside NLU Jodhpur, NUJS is among the oldest NLUs and benefits from a well-established alumni network across India's legal sector.
NIRF Law Rankings - NUJS Position
| Year | NIRF Rank | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | #5 | 60.20 | Consistent top 5 |
| 2022 | #4 | 61.85 | Overtook NLU Jodhpur briefly |
| 2023 | #5 | 62.50 | NLU Jodhpur reclaimed #4 |
| 2024 | #5 | 63.15 | Steady improvement |
Rankings Comparison
| Framework | Rank | Note |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Law | #5 | Consistent top 5 |
| India Today Law | #4-5 | Alternates with NLU Jodhpur |
| Outlook Law | #5 | Stable position |
| NAAC | A (3.18/4.0) | Solid accreditation |
| Corporate Law Reputation | #4 | Strong among law firm partners |
NUJS and NLU Jodhpur compete closely for the #4-5 positions. The NIRF score gap between them is just 1.67 points (63.15 vs 64.82). NUJS's corporate law placement is its differentiator, while NLU Jodhpur has stronger alumni networks (being slightly older). For students choosing between the two, the decision often comes down to Kolkata vs Jodhpur location preference.
NUJS Kolkata Rankings 2025
NUJS Kolkata is ranked by 2 major ranking bodies as of 2025. The institution is ranked #4 in Law by India Today; #4 in Law by NIRF.
India Today
#4
Law · 2025
Score: 85.00
NIRF
#4
Law · 2025
Score: 80.20
India Today Rankings
India Today Best Colleges Survey
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 2025 | #4 |
85.00
|
1 |
| Law | 2024 | #3 |
85.30
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 declined
NIRF Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework by the Ministry of Education, Government of India
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 2025 | #4 |
80.20
|
1 |
| Law | 2024 | #3 |
80.50
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 declined
How NUJS Kolkata Compares
India Today Law Rankings - Top 5 Institutions
| Institution | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | #1 | 95.00 | - | |
| #2 | #2 | 91.00 | - | |
| #3 | #4 | 88.00 | 1 | |
|
NUJS Kolkata
|
#4 | #3 | 85.00 | 1 |
| #5 | #5 | 82.00 | - |
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