National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam was established by the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam Act, 2009 (Act No. XXV of 2009) as the fourteenth National Law University of the country in Guwahati, the capital city of Assam.
With the hallowed objective to impart comprehensive legal education and promote legal research, NLUJA, Assam embarked on a scintillating voyage in the year 2011. The University has had a head start, with luminaire like Hon’ble Mr. Justice Madan Lokur laying a firm foundation for its journey unto academic excellence. In the initial days, NLUJA, Assam operated out of the premises of North Eastern Judicial Officer Training Institute, Guwahati. The fledgling University, at this juncture, benefitted from the engagement visionary stalwarts like Prof. A.P.J Abdul Kalam and committed leadership like that of the first Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. (Dr.) Gurjeet Singh.
National Law University and Judicial Academy,
Assam, Hajo Road, Amingaon,
Guwahati–781031, Assam (India).
B.A.LL.B. (Faculty of Law)
NLUJAA shall strictly follow the admission criteria laid down by the CLAT. Accordingly, the admission shall exclusively be based on the performance of the candidate in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).(click here for CLAT eligibility)
Intake and Reservation
Total Intake – 120
| Sl. No. | Reservation Name | No. of seats |
| 1 | All India General | 60 |
| Assam General | 8 | |
| 2 | SC | 9 |
| 3 | ST | 5 |
| 4 | OBC (NCL) | 16 |
| 5 | SC of Assam | 9 |
| 6 | ST (Plains/Hills) | 5 |
| 7 | OBC (NCL)/MOBC (NCL) of Assam | 16 |
| 8 | PWD | 6 |
| SUPERNUMERARY SEATS | ||
| 9 | EWS (All India) | 6 |
| EWS (Assam) | 6 | |
| 10 | Wards of Defence Personnel (only for personnel stationed in the state of Assam during CLAT, 2026 application) | 6 |
| 11 | Wards of J & K Migrants | 6 |
| 12 | NRI/NRI (sponsored) | 6 |
Fee Structure for the Academic session 2026-27:
| Sl. No. | Fee Head | Subcategory | Amount | Frequency |
| 1 | Tuition Fee | 88000 | Per Annum | |
| 2 | Admission Fee | 10000 | One Time | |
| 3 | Examinations Fee | 8000 | Per Annum | |
| 4 | Campus Development Fund | 7000 | Per Annum | |
| 5 | Library Fee | 7000 | Per Annum | |
| 6 | Internet Services Fee | 10000 | Per Annum | |
| 7 | Journals Fee | 2500 | Per Annum | |
| 8 | Internship Placement Fee | 5000 | Per Annum | |
| 9 | Student Welfare Fund | 5000 | Per Annum | |
| 10 | Moot Court Fee | 5000 | Per Annum | |
| 11 | Student Bar Association Fee | 2500 | One Time | |
| 12 | Hostel Rent and Amenities Fee | 33600 | Per Annum | |
| 13 | Mess Fee | 40000 | Actual Expenses | |
| 14 | Refundable | Library Deposit | 10000 | One Time |
| 14 | Refundable | Hostel Deposit | 10000 | One Time |
| 14 | Refundable | Mess Deposit | 10000 | One Time |
| TOTAL | 253600 |
There are two hostels one for boys and the other for girls, with single and double occupancy, with smokeless kitchen, spacious dining area, reading hall, gymnasium, yoga, prayer hall and library room, etc. In order to facilitate the overall growth of its students, the University has developed a congenial and homely atmosphere in its residential campus. The students belonging to different cultural backgrounds amalgamate to bring forth a sense of unity even while retaining their diversity thereby presenting a true picture of the saying, “Unity in Diversity”. This also facilitates the propagation of innovative scholastic ideas.
To ensure an uninterrupted power supply, the hostels have their own generators. The Law University believes in the maxim that a healthy mind resides in a healthy body and that is why it has recently set up two state–of–the–art gymnasiums, one for the boys and one for the girls. The University has provided male and female security to guard the hostels.
The University is built on a sprawling 50 acres of beautiful landscape at Amingaon, Guwahati, which is situated on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River, with an imposing hill on the other side. The campus, at present, houses the Administrative Block, Academic Block, Boys’ Hostel, Girls’ Hostel, Power House, Security Barrack, Guest House and Staff Quarters where all modern amenities are available. The campus also houses a Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium and a plush four-storied Library Building. Construction of Quarters for teaching staff, and Vice Chancellor’s Bungalow are underway. Judicial Academy, Assam is located on the University campus, a unique experiment in legal education in which Judicial Academy and the University co-exist in the same precinct. National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam campus have state-of-the-art infrastructure.
University Centres
The University has established several Centres to promote advanced legal studies and research. The
Centers have been set up by the University with the intent to address socio-legal issues and challenges
with specific thrust on the North-East region. The Centres are actively engaged in conducting seminars,
conferences, training programs, and research projects on research areas/target groups pertinent to
NE India.
University Library
National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam Library has a collection of more than twelve
thousand titles in the field of Law, Social Sciences, and Humanities. Over the years, the library has
procured various Law Journals, both print and electronic. Online databases such as LexisNexis,
Manupatra, JSTOR, Westlaw India, SCC Online, HEIN Online, DELNET, Cambridge Book Online, and ELGAR have also been made available to facilitate access to quality material for students.
Games and Sports
The construction of a multipurpose indoor hall, with a Sports Facility, has been completed in the month of October 2020. The building is a single-story dome-like structure strolling across 17,500 square feet. There is a stage, sized 36 feet X 24 feet on one side and a gallery on the other. There are green room facilities on either side of the stage, with toilet facilities for both males and females. There is a VIP lounge inside the hall, with an attached toilet and pantry.
Other specifications
Academic Year | No. of students graduating in minimum stipulated time | No. of Students placed | Median salary of placed graduates per annum(Amount in | No. of students selected for Higher Studies |
2022-23 | 70 | 16 | 6,80,000 ( Six Lakh Eighty Thousand) | 20 |
2023-24 | 58 | 18 | 8,90,000 (Eight Lakh Ninety Thousand) | 16 |
2024-25 | 59 | 28 | 10,80,000 (Ten Lakh Eighty Thousand | 14 |
