NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF ADVANCED LEGAL STUDIES (NUALS), KOCHI
National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi is a premier National Law University in India, established in 2005 by an Act of the Kerala State Legislature. It evolved from the National Institute for Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), founded in 2002, and is recognized for its excellence in legal education, research, and advocacy.
Located in Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala, NUALS operates on an urban campus and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Bar Council of India (BCI). The university is known for producing skilled legal professionals and maintaining strong academic standards among National Law Universities in India.
The university offers integrated undergraduate (BA LL.B. Hons.), postgraduate (LL.M.), doctoral (PhD), and diploma programs in law. Admissions are conducted through CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) for both UG and PG courses.
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INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS
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| Particulars | Details |
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| Institute Name | National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) |
| Established | 2005 |
| Location | Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Institute Type | Government (National Law University) |
| Affiliation | UGC / BCI |
| Approval | Bar Council of India (BCI) |
| Programs Offered | BA LL.B (Hons.), LL.M., PhD, Diploma |
| Medium of Instruction | English |
| Campus | Urban |
| Admission Process | Entrance-Based (CLAT / CLAT PG) |
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PROGRAM DETAILS
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| Program | Duration |
|---|---|
| BA LL.B (Hons.) | 5 Years |
| LL.M | 1 Year |
| PhD | 3–5 Years |
| Diploma | 1 Year |
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SEAT INTAKE (APPROX.)
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| Course | Seats |
|---|---|
| BA LL.B (Hons.) | 60–120 |
| LL.M | 40–60 |
| PhD | Varies |
Seat intake may vary each year based on CLAT counseling and category distribution.
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TUITION FEES
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| Course | Approximate Cost (INR) |
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| BA LL.B (Hons.) | ₹10,00,000 – ₹12,00,000 (Total) |
| LL.M | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,50,000 (Total) |
| PhD | As per norms |
| Hostel Charges | ₹60,000 – ₹1,00,000 / Year |
First-year fee for BA LL.B is around ₹2–2.5 lakh depending on category.
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
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| Criteria | Requirement |
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| BA LL.B | 10+2 (Any Stream) |
| Minimum Marks | 45–50% |
| Entrance Exam | CLAT |
| LL.M | LL.B Degree |
| PG Entrance | CLAT PG |
| PhD | LL.M Degree |
| Nationality | Indian / International |
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
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Class 10 & 12 Certificates
CLAT Scorecard
Graduation Certificates (For PG)
CLAT PG Scorecard
ID Proof (Aadhaar/Passport)
Passport Size Photographs
Category Certificate (If Applicable)
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WHY CHOOSE NUALS KOCHI?
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Premier National Law University in India
Established by Kerala State Legislature
Admission through CLAT (high merit-based selection)
Strong academic and research environment
Recognized by UGC and BCI
Good placement opportunities in legal sector
Located in Kochi – a major commercial and legal hub
Experienced faculty and modern infrastructure
