NUALS Kochi NRI Admissions 2026 Open for BA LLB (Hons): Check Notification & Details

NUALS Kochi NRI Admissions 2026: Key Overview

NUALS Kochi NRI Sponsored Category Eligibility Criteria

Candidates do not need to appear for CLAT 2026 to apply for these seats. They must meet these specific academic and sponsorship standards to qualify:

• Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) or an equivalent exam recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

• A minimum of 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination is mandatory.

• English must have been a compulsory subject in the 10+2 curriculum.

• Candidates must be sponsored by an NRI, OCI, or PIO who undertakes financial responsibility for the entire five-year duration.

• Applicants under the NRI/NRI-sponsored quota are specifically exempted from appearing for CLAT 2026.

NUALS Kochi FN/NRI/NRI Sponsored Seat Matrix 2026

NUALS Kochi Seat Reversion Rules 2026

NUALS Kochi follows a specific protocol if these specialised seats are not filled during the admission cycle:

• Foreign national vacancy: If the 2 seats for Foreign Nationals remain vacant, they are first offered to candidates in the NRI-sponsored quota. In this scenario, the NRI-sponsored fee structure applies.

• NRI-sponsored vacancy: If the 6 seats for NRI-sponsored candidates (or any reverted Foreign National seats) remain unfilled, they are converted into All India General Category seats. These are then filled based on the CLAT 2026 merit list.

NUALS Kochi NRI Admission Process 2026

NUALS Kochi does not use CLAT scores for the NRI/NRI-sponsored category. Candidates must follow the admission process mentioned below to apply for this category:

1. Candidates must first pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs 5,000 through the SBI Collect gateway available on the official NUALS website.

2. After making the payment, the candidate must generate a payment receipt and email a copy to admissions2026@nuals.ac.in.

3. Candidates must submit their application form, along with a hard copy of the payment receipt, by April 25, 2026.

4. The university prepares a merit list based on the marks obtained in the 10+2 or equivalent examination.

5. Candidates currently appearing for their board exams in 2026 must submit their final results by email no later than June 1, 2026, to remain eligible for consideration.

6. The university office verifies all sponsorship and academic documents before confirming admission.

NUALS Kochi Integrated BA LLB (Hons) NRI Fee Schedule 2026

Documents Required for NUALS Kochi NRI/NRI Sponsored Category

Candidates must ensure the following documents are attached to the NRI application form:

• A copy of the statement of marks for the qualifying examination (equivalent to 10+2) recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.

• AIU equivalence certificate (for international boards).

• Conversion certificate if the school or board provides grades instead of marks.

• Copy of the candidate's birth certificate.

• Copies of the sponsor’s passport and a valid residence permit to establish legal residency abroad.

• An embassy certificate from the Indian Embassy of the respective country to prove the valid NRI status of the sponsor.

• A signed undertaking from the sponsor promising financial support and stating the relationship with the candidate.