National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJA)

National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam, established in 2009, stands as a premier institution for legal education in Northeast India. Located in Guwahati, Assam, this Public State University was created through the National Law University and Judicial Academy Act, 2009, by the Government of Assam. The university operates with the dual mandate of providing quality legal education and serving as a judicial academy for training judicial officers across the region. National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJA) is recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). The institution has earned recognition for its commitment to academic excellence and has been ranked Rank 30, NIRF Law 2025. The university offers comprehensive legal education across various programme levels, including Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD programmes, catering to aspiring legal professionals, researchers, and judicial officers. The admission process at National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJA) primarily follows a merit-based selection through national-level entrance examinations. For undergraduate programmes, the university accepts scores from the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), whilst postgraduate admissions are conducted through CLAT PG. The institution's holistic approach to legal education combines theoretical knowledge with practical training, moot court exercises, internships, and community engagement programmes.