WBNUJS Admission 2026: Vacant Seats for Law Programmes

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata, has announced openings for vacant seats in its prestigious undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes. Candidates appearing in the CLAT 2026 merit list are invited to apply for these limited vacancies across various categories including General, SC, and ST.

Organization: The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS).
Programmes Available: 5-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons), B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons), and 1-year LL.M.
Selection Criteria: Based purely on the CLAT 2026 Merit List rankings.
Application Fee: Rs. 2500/- (Non-refundable).
Application Mode: Online via the SBI Collect portal.

Seat Distribution: Vacancies for Undergraduate B.A. & B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons)

The following table details the available seats for the undergraduate law programmes as of May 31, 2026. Please note that "WB Domicile" refers to candidates from West Bengal.

Programme	Category	Region	No. of Vacancy
B.A. LL.B. (Hons)	General (UR)	All India	3*
	General (UR)	WB Domicile	2*
	Scheduled Caste (SC)	All India	1*
	Scheduled Caste (SC)	WB Domicile	1*
	Scheduled Tribe (ST)	All India	1*
B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons)	General (UR)	All India	3*
	Scheduled Caste (SC)	All India	1*

*Subject to subsequent vacancies.

Postgraduate Opportunities: Vacancy Matrix for 1 Year LL.M. Programme

The LL.M. programme has several openings for candidates seeking advanced legal studies. The vacancies are distributed across national and domicile categories.

SL No	Category	Region	No. of Vacancy
1	General (UR)	All India	7*
	General (UR)	WB Domicile	1*
2	Scheduled Caste (SC)	All India	2*
	Scheduled Caste (SC)	WB Domicile	1*
3	Scheduled Tribe (ST)	All India	1*
4	PWD (Horizontal)	WB Domicile	1 vacancy in any WB Domicile category
6	OBC - B	WB Domicile	1*

*Subject to subsequent vacancies.

Application Requirements: Fees and Online Process

Candidates interested in securing a seat must follow a specific online application and payment procedure.

Payment Method: All payments must be made through the SBI Collect portal.
Processing Fee: A non-refundable fee of Rs. 2500/- per application is required.
Steps to Apply:
1. Visit the official SBI Collect website.
2. Select the category as ‘Educational Institutions’.
3. Choose ‘The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences’ as the institution.
4. Select ‘Admission Application Fee’ to complete the payment and interest expression.

Eligibility Criteria: Requirements for Candidates

The admission process is strictly regulated based on previous entrance exam performance and domicile status.

Only candidates who appeared for CLAT 2026 and feature in the merit list are eligible to apply.
A 5% horizontal reservation is applied for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) based on the total intake.
Reserved seats that remain vacant due to a lack of eligible candidates from this notification will be converted to unreserved seats.
Candidates are permitted to apply for non-vacant seats in other categories in anticipation of potential future openings.

Frequently Asked Questions: Key Information for Applicants

Who is eligible to apply for these vacant seats at WBNUJS?

Only those candidates who have appeared in CLAT 2026 and have their names reflected in the CLAT 2026 Merit List are eligible. Candidates must also be desirous of taking admission under the specific vacant categories mentioned.

How will the final selection be made?

Seat allotment is done purely on the basis of the CLAT 2026 Merit List. The university will publish a provisional merit list of selected candidates on June 18, 2026.

Is the application fee refundable if I am not selected?

No, the application fee of Rs. 2500/- is strictly non-refundable. This fee covers the processing of the application through the SBI Collect portal.

Important Dates: Schedule for Admissions

Last Date for Submission of Online Application: June 15, 2026.
Publication of Provisional Merit List: June 18, 2026.

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