A Quick Snapshot of NLU Jodhpur
Established - 1999
Location - Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Admission Process - CLAT
Eligibility - A pass in 10+2 or an equivalent examination with a minimum of Forty-Five percent (45%) of marks or its equivalent grade for General/OBC/PWD categories.
Forty percent (40%) of marks or equivalent for SC/ST categories. There is no upper age limit for the UG Programme.
Courses Offered - B.A.LL.B(Hons.), B.B.A.LL.B(Hons.), LL.M., MBA, Ph.D., and various diploma programs.
- Program Structure: The B.A.LL.B(Hons.) and B.B.A.LL.B(Hons.) programs are structured over semesters, integrating legal education with interdisciplinary courses.
Campus Infrastructure
The NLU Jodhpur campus is equipped with state-of-the-art academic buildings, an extensive library, canteens, a health centre, faculty housing, and comfortable hostels for students.
Sports facilities include a gym, football field, tennis and basketball courts, and other areas for recreational and community-based activities. The campus features high-speed wireless internet connectivity.
Hostel Accommodation
- Male Hostels: Hostels are named after prominent Indian figures and landmarks.
- Female Hostels: Similarly structured, providing secure and comfortable accommodation.
First-year students are typically provided with shared rooms.
- Room Options for Seniors:
- Triple-seater rooms with partitions
- Twin-seater rooms
- Single rooms
Hostel Amenities:
Students are provided with a cot, cupboard, chair, and desk. Amenities include hot water, laundry facilities, and 24/7 electricity and internet connectivity.
Note: Students are advised to bring their own mattresses, curtains, and bed-linen, as well as blankets for the colder months. Wardens reside on campus to assist students.
Percentage of Seats Reserved Across Categories
- Total Seats - 120
- Scheduled Castes - 15%
- Scheduled Tribes - 7.5%
- Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer) - 21%
- Economically Weaker Sections - 10%
- Persons with Disabilities (Horizontal reservation) - 5%
- Women (Horizontal reservation) - 30%
- Rajasthan Domicile Students - 25%
*Rajasthan Domicile Category:
Includes criteria such as residence or educational history in Rajasthan.
Admission Procedure
CLAT > Counselling > Admission
The UG-CLAT is a 2-hour test with 150 multiple-choice questions covering sections like English, Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.
Cut-offs and Scores
- General, SC, and ST categories: Cut-off ranks and scores vary each year based on CLAT performance.
Fee Structure
- General Category - Approx. Rs. 2,90,000 per annum
- SC/ST category - Approx. Rs. 2,85,000 per annum
Scholarships and Financial Aid
- University Scholarships: Various scholarships are available based on merit and financial need.
- External Aid: Includes government and private scholarships for eligible students.
Prominent Clubs and Societies
NLU Jodhpur hosts a variety of academic, cultural, and sports clubs, along with societies dedicated to moot courts, legal aid, and entrepreneurship, enhancing the overall development of students.