NLU Assam Admission 2026

National Law University and Judicial Academy
Guwahati, Assam · NLU Assam · Estd. 2012
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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CLAT 2026 fourth allotment list was published on 2 May 2026. NLUJAA BA LLB 2026 cutoff (round 1): 1764 General, 3527 OBC, 2597 EWS, 11539 SC, 17399 ST. Updated: 2026-05-10

About National Law University and Judicial Academy

National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA) is a National Law University located in Guwahati, established by the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam Act, 2009 of the Assam Legislative Assembly. NLUJAA is the only National Law University in the North-Eastern region and is recognised as an Institute of National Importance for legal education.

NLUJAA offers a 5-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme, a one-year LL.M. and a Ph.D. programme in law. Admission to BA LLB and LLM is through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT UG / CLAT PG) conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities, with subsequent CLAT counselling and university registration.

CLAT 2026 was conducted on 7 December 2025; the fourth allotment list was published on 2 May 2026. The official application portal is at nluassam.ac.in for university-side registration after CLAT counselling.

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Application fee: ₹4,000 (General) / ₹3,500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

CLAT 2026 / 2027
Conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) UG and PG are conducted by the Consortium of NLUs for admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM at participating National Law Universities including NLUJAA Guwahati. CLAT 2026 was held on 7 December 2025; CLAT 2027 is expected July-December 2026.

Other accepted exams

  • CLAT UG
  • CLAT PG

Eligibility

BA LLB (Hons): 10+2 with 45% aggregate (40% SC/ST). LLM: LLB / equivalent law degree with 50% (45% SC/ST). Selection through CLAT score and counselling.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
CLAT 2026 examination (held) 07 Dec 2025 – 07 Dec 2025 exam Consortium of NLUs Closed
CLAT 2026 result announcement 21 Dec 2025 result Consortium of NLUs Closed
CLAT 2026 fourth allotment list 02 May 2026 counselling Consortium of NLUs Closed
NLUJAA admission and reporting TBA counselling NLUJAA Ongoing

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Register for CLAT
    Create an account on consortiumofnlus.ac.in, complete the CLAT UG / PG application and pay the CLAT fee (₹4000 General; ₹3500 SC/ST/BPL).
  2. 2
    Appear for CLAT
    CLAT is a single offline test; CLAT 2026 was held on 7 December 2025 (10:30 AM - 2:30 PM). CLAT 2027 dates will be notified in 2026.
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    NLU centralised counselling
    After CLAT result, fill NLUJAA Guwahati as a preference in the centralised CLAT counselling and lock seat through the consortium portal.
  4. 4
    Final admission at NLUJAA
    Allotted candidates pay the NLUJAA admission fee, complete document verification and report to the Hajo / Amingaon campus, Guwahati.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

NLUJAA merit scholarships, NLU Aspirant scheme, AP/NE Region scholarships, SC/ST/OBC/EWS post-matric scholarships and need-based aid.

Reservations

Assam state reservation: SC 7%, ST(P) 10%, ST(H) 5%, OBC/MOBC 27%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal. NLUJAA additionally has Assam domicile reservation as per Consortium norms.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at National Law University and Judicial Academy?
National Law University and Judicial Academy admits students primarily through CLAT 2026 / 2027. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at National Law University and Judicial Academy?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹4000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹3500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does National Law University and Judicial Academy declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at National Law University and Judicial Academy are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does National Law University and Judicial Academy accept CLAT 2026 / 2027 scores?
CLAT 2026 / 2027 is the primary basis for admission at National Law University and Judicial Academy. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.