The CLAT 2025 First Allotment List has been delayed. Revised counseling dates and results are awaited.
The CLAT 2025 counselling registration has been closed, and the last date was December 20, 2024. The candidates whose names are on the CLAT Invite List can participate in the counselling process. The first merit list will be published on December 26, 2024. The admissions in NLUs and other colleges will be finalized after five rounds of online counselling at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration closes on December 20, 2024. Candidates who have appeared for CLAT and are on the invitation list can register online at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The first merit list is expected to be released on December 26, 2024. The process includes seat allotment in multiple rounds, and the final result is expected by May 28, 2025.
NLSIU will offer a new BA (Hons) degree program from the academic session 2025-26. The program is a very integrated approach to legal education in which law will be interwoven with a rich set of interdisciplinary subjects. The details of the program may be accessed on their official website.
CLAT 2025 counseling has begun, and candidates are being guided through the process of registration, fee payment, and seat allocation for top NLUs and some non-NLUs. Candidates have to complete the process within the deadlines. The admission procedure includes document verification and seat acceptance. Counseling is aimed at securing placements in premier law institutions, and detailed updates are given to ensure a smooth and transparent process.
The application process for the 3-Year LLB (Hons) Programme at NLSIU in the Academic Year 2024-25 has been launched, with the entrance examination scheduled for March 17, 2024.
The application deadline for the 3-Year LL.B. (Hons.) Programme has been extended to February 28, 2024, at 11:59 pm IST.
The National Law School Admission Test for Masters in Public Policy (NLSAT-MPP) will be held on March 17, 2024, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm in centres across the country.
The application deadline for the MPP programme has been extended to 11:59 pm IST, on February 28, 2024. View the official notification for details.
The application deadline for the Ph.D. program has been extended to 11:59 pm IST on February 28, 2024. Interested candidates must apply through the university portal before this deadline.
The application deadline for the Ph.D. (Interdisciplinary) programme has been extended to 11:59 pm IST on February 28, 2024. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the new deadline.
What’s new at NLSIU Bangalore?
As per the NIRF Ranking 2023, NLSIU Bangalore has bagged first place in the law category.
National Law School of India University is situated in Bangalore and was established in 1986 after a notification was passed by the National Law School of India University Act. The university has been accredited by the NAAC with an ‘A’ grade. The NLSIU campus is spread over 23 acres and it has been approved by Bar Council of India (BCI). As per the NIRF 2022 ranking, the NLSIU Bangalore ranked 1st in the law category.
The responsibility of the chancellor of the university is taken up by the Chief Justice of India. Diverse law courses are offered by the NLSIU Bangalore. NLSIU Bangalore courses offers specialisation in human rights laws and business laws. NLSIU Bangalore courses provides Master’s in public policy, PhD programme, MPhil Degree programme, diploma course and Doctor of Law Degree (LLD). NLSIU Bangalore courses also offers distance education. For NLSIU Bangalore admissions to LLB courses, candidates have to appear for NLSAT and get valid marks. As per NLSIU Bangalore admission process for BA LLB, valid scores in CLAT (Common Legal Admission Test) is accepted. Candidates who want to pursue LLM have to appear for CLAT PG. For Master’s Programme in Public Policy, candidates shall appear for PAT (Policy Aptitude Test).
National Law School of India University scholarships are offered to students based on their background and academic performance. Within the NLSIU Bangalore campus, the university provides students with facilities such as hostels, ATMs, libraries, meal halls, canteens, guest houses, computer labs, and medical facilities. The infrastructure of the university is modern and upgraded as per the latest standards. other NLSIU Bangalore facilities include, a cafeteria, contemporary classrooms, auditorium, medical centre, moot court, guest home, bank, and ATM.
Course Name | Short Eligibility | Fees | Apply Now |
Post Graduate Diploma | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university, minimum aggregate score of 50% in undergraduate degree, 5% relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved categories | ₹16,000 - 4,43,000 | |
Certificate | Higher secondary education or equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 45% in qualifying examination | ||
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | Master's degree in law (LL.M.), Minimum 55% marks, 50% marks for SC/ST categories, Strong research aptitude and potential | ₹1,75,000 - 2,18,700 | |
M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) | Postgraduate degree in law (LL.M.), Minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade in LL.M., Minimum CGPA of 6.00 out of 10.00 in LL.M. | ₹1,00,000 | |
B.A. + LL.B. | 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum aggregate score of 50%, not older than 20 years of age (22 years for SC/ST candidates), qualifying score in Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) | ₹6,65,000 | |
LL.M. (Master of Law) | Three-year LL.B. or five-year integrated LL.B. degree, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in undergraduate law degree | ₹1,26,200 | |
Master in Business Law | Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B), Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Valid score in Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) or equivalent entrance examination | ₹66,000 |
NLSIU Bangalore courses include BA+LLB, PGD, LLM, MBL, M.Phil, PhD. The duration of NLSIU Bangalore courses vary from one to six years. The university provides all of its programmes full-time. NLSIU Bangalore fees for Post Graduate Diploma Rs 15,199 - 2,77,000 per annum. NLSIU Bangalore fee structure for LLM (Master of Law) is Rs 1,26,200 per annum. NLSIU Bangalore fee for Master in business law is Rs 34,300 per annum. Candidates willing to apply for a course can check the National Law School of India University Bangalore eligibility criteria tabulated below:
Course Name | Eligibility Criteria |
BA LLB (Hons) | 10+2 examinations with minimum 45% marks from a recognised board (40% for SC/ST candidates) + a valid score in CLAT |
Master of Public Policy | Undergraduate degree from a recognised university |
LLM Business Law | L.L.B degree or its equivalent with at least 50% marks from a recognised university (45% for SC/ST candidates) + a valid score in CLAT PG. |
LLM Human Rights Law | |
LLD | Ph.D Law from a recognised university and minimum 10 years of teaching experience + exceptional academic performance in the field of law Or L.L.B and Ph.D in any discipline from a recognised university and at least 10 years of teaching experience + exceptional achievements in the concerned field |
M.Phil. Law | Postgraduate degree or its equivalent from a recognised university |
Ph.D Law | Minimum 55% marks in LLM degree from a recognised university (50% for SC/ST/SAP candidates) |
Ph.D Public Policy Integrated | Postgraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university |
Candidates can enrol in the university's integrated, postgraduate, and doctorate programmes. National Law School of India University admission to B.A. L.L.B (Hons) and L.L.M programmes is based on CLAT and CLAT PG scores. Candidates must also attend the CLAT and CLAT PG counselling sessions. Candidates seeking admission to the Master of Public Policy programme at NLSIU Bangalore must take the Policy Aptitude Test (PAT) and a personal interview, according to NLSIU Bangalore admission process. The NLSIU Bangalore application form can be completed online.
National Law School of India University cut off provides admission to B.A. L.L.B (Hons) and L.L.M programmes based on CLAT and CLAT PG scores respectively. NLSIU Bangalore cutoff is different for each category of students. NLSIU Bangalore cutoff is released by the Consortium of NLUs. NLSIU Bangalore cutoff also varies every year. NLSIU Bangalore cutoff is the minimum marks candidates must obtain in CLAT and CLAT PG. Only candidates who meet the NLSIU Bangalore cutoff requirements can take admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses. NLSIU Bangalore cutoff is released by the Consortium of NLUs.
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Students have access to modern and improved infrastructure and facilities at NLSIU campus. NLSIU Bangalore campus has a library with a big collection of books and other reading materials, four boys hostels, six female hostels, a contemporary auditorium, a canteen, and other facilities. The NLSIU Bangalore classrooms are fully air conditioned and outfitted with cutting-edge technology. For sports fans, there are basketball courts, cricket grounds, football fields, and so on on campus. A health centre is also available on the college site for students and faculty personnel. Aside from these amenities, the National Law School of India University also has a guest home, bank, ATM, contemporary IT infrastructure, and a moot court.
Name of alumnus | Course | Batch | Company | Designation |
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Jeydev C S | ba llb | 2018 | Indian Administrative Services | Civil Servant |
Srikar M S | ba llb | 1998 | Commissioner, Commercial Taxes Department, Government of Karnataka | Not Available |
Justice Maralur Indrakumar Arun | ba llb | 1993 | Karnataka High Court | Permanent Judge |
Dipen Sabharwal QC | ba llb | 2001 | White & Case LLP | Executive Partner |
Gautam Narasimhan | ba llb | 2000 | Allen & Overy | Joint Managing Partner |
Pallavi Gopinath Aney | ba llb | 2004 | Joint Chair of the India group | Not Available |
Kalyani Ramnath | ba llb | 2009 | Assistant Professor of History, University of Georgia | Not Available |
Priyasha Saksena | ba llb | 2010 | Lecturer in Law, University of Leeds | Not Available |
Avinash V | ba llb | 2020 | Civil Services, All India Rank 31 | Not Available |
Shraddha Gome | ba llb | 2018 | Civil Services, All India Rank 60 | Not Available |
National Law School of India University scholarships are available to individuals from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who have excelled academically. Students receive NLSIU Bangalore scholarships based on their CLAT scores. NLSIU Bangalore scholarship list also covers state, national level scholarships and private scholarships. The university is included on the national scholarship portal as well as state scholarship portals in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Karnataka. NLSIU Bangalore scholarships such as the Aditya Birla Scholarship and the UGC Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Scholarship are offered and are listed below.
The following are the scholarship qualifying requirements for Colive Scholarship:
1. The family's annual income is less than Rs 6 lakhs.
2. A Class XII grade point average of 60% or above
3. Statement of Objective: This statement should clarify the purpose of applying to a specific course at a certain university, as well as information about the candidate, their ambitions, and how prepared they are to pursue a specific course at the institution.
4. A statement of intent and an application form will be used to determine 60% of the scholarship reserve.
5. 20% of the reservations will be allocated from management quotas, while the remaining 20% will be allocated based on financial position [the university will identify students based on their requests].
NIRF Ranking Category | NIRF Ranking 2023 |
Law | 1 |
The university provides theory and practical knowledge to its students. To ensure students get practical knowledge, National Law School of India University has numerous committees. As per their choice and interest, students can join these committees.
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After completing a Diploma, an aspirant will get a bundle of placement opportunities at NLSIU Bangalore. Top recruiters such as L&L Partners, AZB & Partners and KPMG will hire the deserving candidates. Go through the Placements at NLSIU Bangalore to find out more about it.
In case of admission related enquiry, do not hesitate to reach out to our admission experts by simply dialling the toll-free number 1800-572-9877 (toll-free) or filling-up the Common Application Form. For more questions, write back to us in the QnA zone.
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NLSIU Bangalore does not provide distance education in an LLB programme. The entire list of online or distance learning courses provided by NLSIU can be checked here.
Aspirants willing to take up distance education in LLB programme can explore the list of Top Universities Offering L.L.B. Through Correspondence/ Distance Mode.
In case any admission related query or help, feel free to dial the toll-free helpline number 1800-572-9877 or fill-up the Common Application Form. You can also write to us in the QnA zone.
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Dear student,
The admission process of National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore is carried out strictly on the basis of CLAT. The marks scored in the law entrance exam of CLAT are considered for NLSIU admission process and no other factor is taken into consideration.
Your marks of class 12th will be important in proving you eligible for the programme. Those who have less than 45% aggregate marks in their class 12th board exams are neither given admission nor allowed to sit for CLAT. Apart from that, there is no other significance of your board exam score of the 10+2 level in the admission of NLU Bangalore.
Please fill our Common Application Form (CAF) or call on the toll-free student helpline number 1800-572-9877 to get in touch with our counsellors who will solve all your queries. Do write back to us in case you have more doubts.
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