NLU Kolkata has demonstrated a strong performance in national law rankings over recent years, securing notable positions across multiple independent ranking agencies. The data exclusively focuses on NLU Kolkata's standing as assessed by NIRF, IndiaToday, and TheWeek, highlighting the institution's place in the competitive landscape of law education.
NLU Kolkata - NIRF Law Rankings
NUJS Kolkata has consistently maintained its 4th position among India’s top law schools, with NIRF 2024 ranking it 4th with a score of 76.39 and NIRF 2025 also ranking it 4th with a score of 79.39, reflecting strong performance in teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception.
| Ranking Body | Rank | Score |
| NIRF 2025 | 4th | 79.39 |
| NIRF 2024 | 4th | 76.39 |
NLU Kolkata - IndiaToday Law Rankings
IndiaToday’s Law rankings further validate NLU Kolkata’s high standing in legal education. In both IndiaToday-2022 and IndiaToday-2023, NLU Kolkata received the #2 position in the Law category. This consistent #2 rank over consecutive years, situates the college just shy of the top spot nationally according to IndiaToday's criteria.
NLU Kolkata - TheWeek Law Rankings
TheWeek's law college rankings provide further context to NLU Kolkata’s national positioning. In TheWeek-2023, the college was placed at #3 in the Law category, distinguished with a bronze medal icon. However, in TheWeek-2024, NLU Kolkata’s ranking shifted to #4.
NLU Kolkata’s rankings have remained at the forefront of national law education. The institution’s ability to either maintain or improve its position—demonstrated by an advance in NIRF and sustained top-two placements in IndiaToday—suggests a stable and resilient institutional profile. While TheWeek’s most recent data indicates a minor drop from #3 to #4, NLU Kolkata still maintains a coveted spot in the national top four, which is consistently corroborated by the other ranking agencies. This overall trajectory points to NLU Kolkata’s established reputation, reputable academic environment, and recognition by a variety of stakeholders assessing law colleges across India.
