NUALS offers BA.LLB, LLM, PG Diploma, Ph.D., and certificate programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Admissions to all the courses at the National University of Advanced Legal Studies are purely done based on entrance exams. 

  • BA LL.B admission is done based on marks secured in the CLAT exam. To be eligible for admission, candidates must have passed 10+2 level examination with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate. For BA LLB, candidates are required to pass 10+2 examinations with valid marks.
  • LLM Admissions are offered to candidates having acquired LL.B or B.A LL.B degree or should have passed any equivalent exam from a recognized institute with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved category). The selection of candidates is based on the marks scored in CLAT.
  • Admission to PG Diploma and certification courses at NUALS Ernakulam are granted on the basis of merit. The minimum requirement for admission is candidates must have passed a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any stream.
  • Ph.D. admissions are based on the candidate's score in DAT conducted by the college followed by an interview. Candidates must have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the previous Master’s / M.Phil degree to be eligible for admission.

NUALS Kochi BA LL.B (Hons) Admission 2025

NUALS offers a five-year BA LLB (Hons) Degree Programme, introduced under the Choice Based Credit & Semester System from the 2009 admissions onward. The program is divided into ten semesters, with two semesters per academic year. The curriculum includes courses on cutting-edge areas of law, such as Maritime Law, Media & Telecommunications Law, Forensic Science, and Psychological Medicine & Law.

NUALS Kochi BA LL.B (Hons) Admission Highlights
Eligibility Candidates are required to attain a minimum of 45% marks in their 10+2 examination from a recognized board
Fees per annum INR 2,23,800
Selection Process Performance in CLAT
Seats 60 seats
How to Apply? To apply to BA LL.B at NUALS Kochi, Register on the official CLAT website and complete the application form accurately. For General/OBC/PWD/PIO/OCI/NRI, the application fee is INR 4,000 and for the SC/ST/BPL category, the application fee is INR 3,500

NUALS Kochi LL.M Admission 2025

The NUALS Kochi LL.M Degree Programme is a full-time, one-year course under the credit and semester system, consisting of two semesters. Students admitted to this program can choose to specialize in one of the subject groups offered by the University. Currently, the University offers three subject groups: International Trade Law, Constitutional and Administrative Law, and Public Health Law.

NUALS Kochi LL.M Admission Highlights
Eligibility Candidates are required to hold 5-year Integrated B. A. LL.B. (Hons.) Degree of the NUALS or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto with a minimum of 50% of the total marks in the aggregate (45% in the case of SC/ST
Fees per annum INR 1,63,000
Selection Process Performance in CLAT
Seats 60 seats
How to Apply? To apply to LL.M at NUALS Kochi, Register on the official CLAT website and complete the application form accurately. For General/OBC/PWD/PIO/OCI/NRI, the application fee is INR 4,000 and for the SC/ST/BPL category, the application fee is INR 3,500

NUALS Kochi PG Diploma Admission 2025

NUALS Kochi offers Post Graduate Diploma courses in Medical Law & Ethics, Cyber Law, Insurance Law, and Banking Law. The table below consists of the NUALS Kochi PG Diploma course details.

NUALS Kochi PG Diploma Admission Highlights
Eligibility Candidates are required to hold graduation in any stream
Fees INR 31,000
Selection Process Based on merit
Seats 50 seats in each specialization 
How to Apply? To apply to PG Diploma course, download the application form in PDF format from the university website and submit the completed application form and upload all required documents

NUALS Kochi Ph.D Admission 2025

NUALS Kochi offers Ph.D in Law. The table below consists of the course details.  

NUALS Kochi Ph.D Admission Highlights
Eligibility Candidates are required to hold a Master's degree from a recognized university/college with minimum 55% marks
Selection Process Based on marks obtained in DAT followed by an interview
How to Apply? To apply to the Ph.D at NUALS Kochi, download the application form in PDF format from the university website and submit the completed application form and upload all required documents. Submit a DD of INR 500 on the name of the Registrar of NUALS

NUALS Kochi Cutoff 2024

CLAT PG Cut Off 2024

Course Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5
LL.M Executive 1304 1703 1824 - 2270
LL.M Constitutional Law and Administrative Law 1304 1703 1824 1924 2270
LL.M International Trade Law 1304 1703 1824 - 2270

CLAT Cut Off 2024

Courses Round 1 Round 2 Round 3
BALLB Hons. 1515 1648 1661

NUALS Kochi Admission 2025 FAQs

Ques. What is the selection procedure for admission to NUALS Kochi?

Ans. NUALS Kochi offers admission to BA LLB, LLM, PG Diploma, Ph.D, and certificate programs under its curriculum. Admissions to all the law courses are done on the basis of the CLAT. 

Ques. How is the B.A LL.B course at NUALS Ernakulam?

Ans. NUALS offers admission to B.A-L.L.B (Hons.) at the UG level. B.A LL.B course is offered under the choice of semester system courses & choice-based credit system with specializations like maritime law, media and telecommunications law, psychological medicine and forensic law.

Ques. What are the specializations offered under the LL.M degree at NUALS Ernakulam?

Ans. The specializations offered under LLM program at NUALS are International Trade Law and Constitutional and Administrative Law 

Ques. What are the specializations available under PG Diploma course? What is the course structure of PG Diploma at NUALS Ernakulam?

Ans. The various specializations available are Medical Law & Ethics, Cyber Law, Insurance Law and Banking Law courses. Selection of these courses is merit-based. Each paper will have a minimum of 30 hours of classes. The schedule will be designed to accommodate students from various professions and different parts of the state. Classes will be conducted online, with the schedule announced at the beginning of each month by the Course Coordinator. The course will feature classroom lectures, seminars, and workshops. Essential study materials will be emailed to students by the Course Coordinator.

Ques. What is the selection procedure for admission to Ph.D. program at NUALS Ernalulam?

Ans. NUALS Ernakulam offers Ph.D programs in both part-time as well as full-time mode for a duration of 3 years. Admission to Ph.D program is done on the basis of DAT (Departmental Aptitude Test). Candidates who qualify DAT are further called for an interview.