NLU Assam (NLUJAA)

Established in 2009 through the National Law School and Judicial Academy, Assam Act, 2009, NLUJAA is a premier public law university located in Amingaon, Guwahati, Assam. It was the first National Law University in Northeast India, aiming to provide high-quality legal education and research opportunities. The Hon'ble Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court serves as the Chancellor of the university.

Academic Programs

1. B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) – Five-Year Integrated Course

This undergraduate program integrates law with social sciences in the initial years, transitioning to specialized legal subjects in the later years. Students can choose from five streams in the fourth and fifth years:

• Business and Intellectual Property Law

• Constitutional and Administrative Law

• Consumer Protection and Environmental Law

• Criminal Law and Criminology

• International Law and Human Rights​

The program follows a semester system, comprising ten semesters over five years.

2. One-Year LL.M. Program

The postgraduate program offers specializations in:

• Corporate and Commercial Laws

• Intellectual Property Laws

• International Law

• Environmental Law

• Constitutional Law

• Human Rights Law​

Students are required to complete three mandatory papers, six elective papers, and a dissertation.

3. Ph.D. Program

NLUJAA offers a doctoral program in law, fostering advanced research in various legal disciplines. The university currently hosts around 15 Ph.D. scholars.

Admission Process

Admissions to the B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) program are based on the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). The university admits 60 students per year, with reservations for various categories as per government norms.

Campus and Facilities

The 60-acre campus is situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, offering a serene environment conducive to learning. Facilities include:

• Academic and Administrative Blocks

• Boys' and Girls' Hostels

• Library with over 9,000 titles and access to major legal databases

• Moot Court Hall

• Multipurpose Indoor Hall

• Cafeteria and Sports Facilities​

Research and Centers of Excellence

NLUJAA hosts 19 specialized Centers of Excellence, focusing on areas such as:

• International Humanitarian Law

• Child Rights

• Constitutional Law

• Corporate Law

• Criminal Justice

• Environmental Law

• Intellectual Property Rights

• Human Rights and Refugee Law​

These centers promote interdisciplinary research and collaboration with national and international organizations. ​

Rankings and Recognition

NLUJAA is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bar Council of India (BCI). It has been ranked 27th among law universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024. ​