Is CLAT required for B.A. LL.B. at Faculty of Law, Calcutta University?
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According to the official website of the Faculty of Law, University of Calcutta, admission to the 5-year B.A. LL.B. course is based on the marks obtained in the 10+2 level from the board recognised by the University of Calcutta. There is no mention of CLAT as a requirement for admission. However, some other law colleges affiliated to the University of Calcutta, such as the Department of Law, Hazra Campus, may require CLAT scores for admission. Therefore, it is advisable to check the eligibility criteria and admission process of each college before applying.
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Yes, in order to be admitted to the B.A. LL.B. programme at the Calcutta University Faculty of Law, one must pass the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national entrance exam that is administered by several participating National Law Universities (NLUs) and other law colleges in India for admission to undergraduate and graduate law programs.
Calcutta University may have additional admission requirements in addition to taking CLAT scores into account, since it is not an NLU. For comprehensive details on the admissions procedure, it is recommended that you visit the Calcutta University Facult
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Level: Comparable overall. NLET may be slightly more analytical/legal-reasoning oriented.
Preparation Overlap: Preparing for CLAT will largely cover NLET syllabus, but you may need extra practice on complex legal reasoning questions for NLET.
Difficulty: Both are competitive; CLAT is high due to large number of applicants, while NLET can feel harder in legal aptitude sections.
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Colleges You Can Get With Your CLAT Rank (General Guide)
Since you didn't mention your exact CLAT rank, here's a helpful list of law colleges that accept CLAT scores, including National Law Universities (NLUs) and good non‑NLU options, including options for mid to higher ranks. All these accept CLAT for UG law programs (BA LLB / BBA LLB):
1. National Law Universities (NLUs)
These are the most reputed law schools in India through CLAT, but they have varied cutoff ranges depending on category and rank:
Higher Cutoff (Top NLUs)
NLSIU Bengaluru — top‑ranked law school
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
WBNUJS Kolkata
These
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