NUJS Kolkata · NIRF Rank 4 (Law) · 12 Months
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights Law
A 1-year deep dive into advocacy, policy & justice at India’s NIRF #4 law school
NIRF Law Ranking
Backed by NAAC ‘A’ grade (3.32) and UGC recognition
Key numbers
Duration
12 Months
Intake
30 Seats
Average CTC
₹5 LPA
Placement Rate
55%
Investment
₹0.6L total
- Total Program Fee₹60,000
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
Selection Mode
Purely merit-based admission with no entrance exam required.
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
55%
Top recruiters
Advocacy-First Track, Not a BigLaw Pipeline
Recruiters are NGOs, International Organizations, Government Commissions, and Legal Aid Services. If you’re chasing corporate law paychecks, this won’t feed that pipeline. But for purpose-driven legal work with the NUJS tag, it’s a rare combo.
The verdict
Good fit
If you care more about impact than income, this is a smart, low-risk bet. You get the NUJS network, a 12-month exit timeline, and a ₹60k fee tag. The trade-offs? No hostel, no scholarship, and a 55% placement rate anchored to social-sector salaries. Skip if you’re chasing corporate law or campus living.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Social impact & human rights
- ✓ NUJS pedigree
- ✓ 1-year duration
- ✓ Low fee barrier
Doesn't match
- ✗ Corporate law track
- ✗ On-campus housing
- ✗ High CTC expectations
- ✗ Entrance exam gateway