West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences: Corrigendum Notice for Admission to M.A., M.Sc. and LL.M. Courses, 2026-2027

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West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences

Kolkata, West Bengal

Corrigendum Notice for Admission to M.A., M.Sc. and LL.M. Courses, 2026-2027

West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences
Kolkata, West Bengal
Corrigendum Notice for Admission to M.A., M.Sc. and LL.M. Courses, 2026-2027

Corrigendum Notice for Admission to the following courses (Academic Year 2026-2027)
Two-year M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration
Two-year M.Sc. in Forensic Science
Two-year LL.M. in Data Science and Data Protection Law

Application Fee: An application fee of Rs. 2,000.00 (Rupees Two thousand only) & SC/ST Rs. 1,500.00 (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred Only) (non-refundable and non- adjustable) should be paid through the online SAMARTH portal.

Submission of Application Form: Applications are to be submitted exclusively on the Samarth portal of the University, the link of which is as follows: https://nujsadm.samarth.edu.in. Scanned copies of the application form and payment receipt, as submitted on the Samarth portal, should be sent to admission@nujs.edu.

Admission Notification

The M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration is a two-year Master’s Degree Program. The program can be availed by a graduate holding a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% marks from any recognized University in India or abroad.

Eligibility Criteria:

Requirement for Admission:
- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% marks from any recognized University in India or abroad.
- All admissions to the course will be through NUJS-PGET, the All-India Entrance Test to be held on March 29, 2026, at Kolkata, Bhopal, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai (Test Centers will be notified in due course). The entrance examination for the M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration at WBNUJS is designed to assess candidates' foundational knowledge, analytical abilities, and subject-specific aptitude. Admission shall be strictly on 'merit' basis.
Examination:
The examination will consist of a 100 MCQ-based assessment (50 marks Aptitude test and 50 marks Domain Knowledge). Each Question carries 1 mark, with a negative marking of 0.25 for every incorrect answer. The duration of the examination will be 90 minutes. The merit list shall be prepared on the basis of the entrance examination and a personal interview (hybrid mode).
Syllabus for Entrance Test:
English Grammar & General Awareness, Logical Reasoning, Research Aptitude, and Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration. For details of the syllabus, see ANNEXURE-I and ANNEXURE-II.
Provisional Admission:
Candidates awaiting final results may apply provisionally. Provisional admission will be revoked if the final degree certificate is not submitted within two months from the commencement of the first semester classes.
Additional Information:
- Seat Allocation: The sanctioned intake strength for M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration is 50 seats.
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters).
- Medium of Instruction: English.
- Reservation: 5%-mark relaxation will be for SC/ST candidates. The reservation policy will be applied as per the West Bengal State Government norms.
- Admission Test: All admissions to these courses will be through NUJS-PGET, the All-India Entrance Test to be held on March 29, 2026, at Kolkata, Bhopal, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai (Test Centers will be notified in due course).
- Fee Structure: See ANNEXURE-V.

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Forensic Science is an advanced academic degree program designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to work in the field of forensic science. This program is highly interdisciplinary, integrating various scientific disciplines such as biology, chemistry, physics, and computer science with the principles of criminal justice.

Eligibility Criteria:

Requirement for Admission:
- B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons.) Degree with a minimum of 55% marks from any recognized university in India or abroad.
- All admissions to the course will be through NUJS-PGET, the All-India Entrance Test to be held on March 29, 2026, at Kolkata, Bhopal, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai (Test Centers will be notified in due course).
Examination:
The examination will consist of a 100 MCQ-based assessment (50 marks Aptitude test and 50 marks Domain Knowledge). Each Question carries 1 mark, with a negative marking of 0.25 for every incorrect answer. The duration of the examination will be 90 minutes. The merit list shall be prepared on the basis of the entrance examination and a personal interview (hybrid mode).
Syllabus for Entrance Test:
For details of the syllabus, see ANNEXURE-I and ANNEXURE-II.
Provisional Admission:
Candidates awaiting final results may apply provisionally. Provisional admission will be revoked if the final degree certificate is not submitted within two months from the commencement of the first semester classes.
Additional Information:
- Seat Allocation: The sanctioned intake strength for M.Sc. in Forensic Science programme is 30 seats.
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters).
- Medium of Instruction: English.
- Reservation: 5%-mark relaxation will be for SC/ST candidates. The reservation policy will be applied as per the West Bengal State Government norms.
- Admission Test: All admissions to the course will be through NUJS-PGET, the All-India Entrance Test to be held on March 29, 2026, at Kolkata, Bhopal, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai (Test Centers will be notified in due course). The entrance examination for the M.Sc. in Forensic Sciences at WBNUJS is designed to assess candidates' foundational knowledge, analytical abilities, and subject-specific aptitude. Admission shall be strictly on 'merit' basis.
- Fee Structure: See ANNEXURE-V.

The LL.M. in Data Science and Data Protection Law is an innovative postgraduate program that integrates legal studies with data science and technology. This program equips legal professionals with technical expertise to navigate the complex intersection of law, data, and emerging technologies. Through a unique combination of data science methodologies and legal principles, students will learn to analyze, interpret, and govern data-driven systems while ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks.

Eligibility Criteria:

Requirement for Admission:
- The candidate must have completed a bachelor’s degree in Law with at least 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA from a UGC-recognized Indian University or an equivalent foreign degree.
- All admissions to the course will be through NUJS-PGET, the All-India Entrance Test to be held on March 29, 2026... The entrance examination for the LL.M. in Data Science and Data Protection Law at WBNUJS is designed to assess candidates' foundational knowledge, analytical abilities, and subject-specific aptitude. Admission shall be strictly on 'merit' basis.
Examination:
The examination will consist of a 100 MCQ-based assessment (50 marks Aptitude test and 50 marks Domain Knowledge). Each Question carries 1 mark, with a negative marking of 0.25 for every incorrect answer. The duration of the examination will be 90 minutes. The merit list shall be prepared on the basis of the entrance examination and a personal interview (hybrid mode).
Syllabus for Entrance Test:
Logical reasoning, legal aptitude, data science fundamentals, basic mathematical knowledge, and IT law. For details of the syllabus, see ANNEXURE-I and ANNEXURE-IV.
Provisional Admission:
Candidates awaiting final results may apply provisionally. Provisional admission will be revoked if the final degree certificate is not submitted within two months from the commencement of the first semester classes.
Additional Information:
- Seat Allocation: The sanctioned intake strength for LL.M. in Data Science and Data Protection Law is 40 seats.
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters).
- Medium of Instruction: English.
- Reservation: 5%-mark relaxation will be for SC/ST candidates. The reservation policy will be applied as per the West Bengal State Government norms.
- Admission Test: All admissions to these courses will be through NUJS-PGET, the All-India Entrance Test to be held on March 29, 2026.
- Fee Structure: Please check ANNEXURE-V.