About the University
The National Law School of India University was set up through a unique collaboration between the members of the Bar, legal academia, and the judiciary, to be the pioneering institute of legal education in India. NLSIU’s sprawling 23-acre campus in Nagarabhavi, Bengaluru, is home to a vibrant student community that includes student associations and events.
NLSIU offers two undergraduate programmes
- The five-year integrated undergraduate BA LLB (Hons) Degree Programme.
- Admission to this 5-year programme is purely on the basis of merit as assessed through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) administered by the Consortium of NLUs.
- The first cohort of this programme was admitted in 1988.
- The total intake capacity shall be 310 students for AY 2025-26.
- The three-year NLS BA (Hons) programme.
- In the academic year 2025-26, the University welcomed its first cohort of the programme.
- Students have the option of an additional 4th year in the research track. The academic year for the programme will commence on July 1, 2026.
- The maximum intake for 2026-27 is 60 and only students qualifying as per the criteria set out below will be admitted.
Fee Structure
- The total amount payable by SC/ST category students is Rs. 4,50,000 per annum.
- The total amount payable by other students is Rs. 4,54,500 per annum.
How to apply?
- Admission to the 5-Year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and the 1 Year LL.M. degree programmes, is through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).
- Admission to BA (Hons) is through an all-India written admissions test: NLSAT- BA.
- The NLSAT-BA will be held on April 26, 2025 (Sunday), from 10am to 12:30pm in specified test centres across the country.
- The NLSAT-BA will have a single question paper comprising two parts – Parts A and B. Part A: Multiple-Choice Questions and shall be for a maximum of 75 marks; Part B: Subjective questions, which shall be for a maximum of 75 marks.
Important Dates for NLSAT
- November 15, 2025 (Saturday): Admission Portal Open
- March 23, 2026 (Monday): Last date for submitting application and application fee payment.
- April 26, 2026 (Sunday): NLSAT 2026 Examination Date
Conclusion
NLSIU Bangalore continues to set the gold standard in legal and liberal arts education in India. If NLSIU is your dream university, start your preparation early and mark the key dates on your calendar. Visit the official NLSIU admission portal today and complete your application well before March 23, 2026.
Source: National Law School of India University
