The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) is a beacon of excellence in legal education, established in 2005 under the National University of Advanced Legal Studies Act. Since its establishment, NUALS has been growing continuously, making it a top choice among students seeking a career in Law. The university’s mission is to nurture a community of scholars, practitioners, and students who wish to build a successful career in Law and are desirous of positively impacting society. NUALS Ernakulam offers a five-year integrated BA LLB (Hons) course at the undergraduate level, a one-year LLM course in three specializations, and a PG Diploma course in five disciplines at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The university also offers a Ph.D. course at the Doctoral level. The university has also implemented several courses for the benefit of students, including Skill-Based Learning and Gamification, Mentoring Program, Finishing School, Certificate Course with a Foreign Faculty, and Student Engagement. UG and PG courses are admitted based on the candidate’s performance in CLAT UG/ CLAT PG.
In contrast, the student’s performance in the bachelor’s degree exam is considered for admission to the PG Diploma course. Admission to the Ph.D. course is granted based on the candidate’s performance in the DAT conducted by the university. Students who wish to apply to the courses available at NUALS Ernakulam can access the application form by visiting the official NUALS website.
NUALS Ernakulam UG Admissions 2025
The National University of Advanced Legal Studies offers admission to an integrated BA LLB (Hons) program at the undergraduate level. The essential eligibility criteria for the BA LLB (Hons) course is a pass in Class 12 with 45% marks. The college offers 60 seats for the BA LLB course. Admission to BA LLB at NUALS Ernakulam is based on the candidate's performance in CLAT UG, followed by a personal interview.
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Course Name
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Eligibility Criteria
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Selection Process
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Duration
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Course Fee
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BA LLB (Hons)
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Class 12 with 45% marks
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CLAT UG + PI
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5 years
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INR 2.07 Lakh (First year)
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NUALS Ernakulam PG Admissions 2025
The National University of Advanced Legal Studies offers a 1-year LLM course in Constitutional & Administrative Law, International Trade Law, and Public Health Law and a PG Diploma course in Medical Laws & Ethics, Cyber Law, Banking Law, Insurance Law and Education Laws and Management at the postgraduate level. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Law to pursue PG courses. Admission to the LLM course is granted based on the candidate's performance in the CLAT PG. Detailed information about the NUALA PG courses is mentioned below:
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Course Name
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Eligibility Criteria
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Selection Process
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Duration
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Course Fee
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LLM
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BA LLB (Hons) degree from a recognized institute
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CLAT PG + Personal Interview
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1 year
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INR 1.63 Lakhs
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PG Diploma
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Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
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Merit-Based
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1 year
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INR 30,000
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NUALS Ernakulam Ph.D Admissions 2025
The National University of Advanced Legal Studies offers admission to PhD programs in Law at the doctoral level. The Ph.D course in the university is of a 3-year duration. The essential eligibility criteria for a PhD require a Master's degree with 55% marks. Admission to the doctoral courses is made based on the candidates' performance in the university entrance test, followed by a PI round. Candidates with valid UGC NET scores are exempted from appearing in the university entrance test.
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Course Name
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Eligibility Criteria
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Selection Process
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Duration
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Course Fee
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Ph.D.
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Master’s degree with 55% marks
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Entrance Test + Personal Interview
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3 years
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INR 33,000 approx
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NUALS Ernakulam Application Process 2025
The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Ernakulam, admits students to its BA+LLB (Hons) and LLM courses based on their scores obtained in CLAT UG/ CLAT PG. The application process for BA LLB and LLM courses is online, whereas for PG Diploma and Ph.D. courses is offline. Course aspirants must download and fill out the application form from the university’s official website. Also, for NRI or Foreign students, the application process is offline. The steps involved in the NUALS Ernakulam application process are :
- Visit Consortium of NLUs to apply for the Combined Law Admission Test (CLAT)
- Register for CAPS by entering your mobile number and email ID.
- On successful registration, the CAPS username and password will be sent to the registered mobile number or email ID
- Sign in using the username and password
- Fill out the application form by entering personal, academic, and communication details
- After filling out the form, pay the application fee of INR 4000 (INR 3500 for candidates belonging to the SC/ ST category)
- Download the CLAT Admit Card
- Appear for CLAT
- After getting the CLAT result, download the application form from the NUALS Ernakulam official website
- Fill out the application form
- Attached are copies of the required documents
- Submit the duly filled form to the university by paying an application fee
Documents Required for the NUALS Ernakulam Application Process
- Class 10 Marksheet
- Class 10 Certificate
- Class 12 Marksheet
- Class 12 Certificate
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s Degree (if applying to Ph.D. course)
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photographs
- CLAT UG/ CLAT PG Scorecard
- Passport and Student Visa (for foreign students)
NUALS Ernakulam FAQs
Can I get direct admission to the BA LLB (Hons) course at NUALS Ernakulam?
No. Admission to the integrated BA LLB (Hons) course at NUALS Ernakulam is granted based on the candidate’s performance in CLAT.
How many seats are there in the PG Diploma course at NUALS Ernakulam?
100 seats are available in the PG Diploma course at NUALS Ernakulam.
What is the entrance exam for NUALS Ernakulam?
Aspirants must obtain a valid CLAT score to apply to the UG and PG courses at NUALS Ernakulam.
Can I apply online for the courses available at NUALS Ernakulam?
No. For admission to the courses available at NUALS Ernakulam, the application form has to be downloaded from the university’s official website, filled out, and submitted directly to the campus.
Who is the conducting authority for CLAT required for admission to NUALS Ernakulam?
CLAT is a national-level law entrance exam conducted on a rotational basis by 19 National Law Universities.
What is the admission fee for BA LLB and LLM courses at NUALS Ernakulam?
The admission fee for the BA LLB and LLM courses at NUALS Ernakulam is INR 5000.
What are the eligibility criteria for the Ph.D. course at NUALS Ernakulam?
Students must hold a Master’s degree in Law to be eligible to apply to the Ph.D. program at NUALS Ernakulam.
