National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has announced the NLSAT 2027 admission schedule for the 2027-28 academic year. The university published its admission notification on October 9, 2026. It will open application forms for its listed programmes in November 2026, and the National Law School Admission Test (NLSAT) 2027 will be held on April 25, 2027.
The announcement covers the B.A. (Hons.), 3-year LL.B. (Hons.), Master’s in Public Policy and PhD programmes. The new academic year is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2027.
NLSAT 2027 dates at a glance
| Admission event | Date or update |
|---|---|
| Admission year | 2027-28 |
| NLSAT 2027 exam | Sunday, April 25, 2027 |
| Application forms | Expected on the NLSIU website in November 2026 |
| Academic year begins | July 1, 2027 |
| Test centres | Across India |
NLSIU has not given the November application opening date, last date, application fee or correction-window dates in the main notification. These details are not announced yet. Students should wait for the programme-wise form notice instead of relying on dates shared by coaching pages or social media.
Which programmes will use NLSAT 2027?
NLSIU will use the all-India test for four groups of programmes. Each programme has its own eligibility rules and admission notice, so a student should read the notice for the course they want before filling the form.
| Programme | What the official notice says |
|---|---|
| B.A. (Hons.) | A three-year programme with an option of a fourth year in the research track. |
| 3-year LL.B. (Hons.) | A postgraduate law degree open to graduates from all disciplines. |
| Master’s in Public Policy | A two-year programme covering policy, social sciences and law. |
| PhD programmes | Research programmes in Law, and in Social Sciences, Humanities and Public Policy. |
What students should know about the April 25 test
The exam will be held on a Sunday at test centres across the country. NLSIU has not yet published the complete 2027 application instructions or the detailed test information for every programme. The form notice should explain the eligibility, fee, documents, test pattern and the separate steps for each course.
The B.A. (Hons.) programme page says the course has common core subjects, majors, minors, open electives, languages, practice courses and internships. The 3-year LL.B. (Hons.) is meant for graduates, while the public policy programme is an interdisciplinary course. These differences matter when you decide which application to fill.
Will the NLSAT 2027 application form open in November?
Yes. NLSIU’s October 9 admission notification says application forms for the respective programmes will be available on the university website in November 2026. It does not give a fixed day yet. Check the official NLSIU admissions page when the form link is released.
What to keep ready before the form is released
Students can use the waiting period to shortlist the right programme and read its eligibility notice. Keep your school or university details, identity document, recent photograph and signature file ready, but upload them only after the 2027 instructions confirm the file rules. Applicants for the LL.B., MPP and PhD programmes should also keep their graduation or research records ready if the programme notice asks for them.
What to do next
- Write April 25, 2027 in your study calendar and plan your preparation backwards from that date.
- Choose the programme you want before the form opens; the eligibility rules are not the same for all four groups.
- Check the official NLSIU website in November for the application link, fee, last date and test instructions.
- Read the programme-wise admission notice before paying the application fee.
- Save your application number and download the confirmation page after submitting the form.
NLSAT 2027: FAQs
When will NLSAT 2027 be held?
NLSIU has scheduled NLSAT 2027 for Sunday, April 25, 2027, at test centres across India.
When will NLSAT 2027 applications start?
The main NLSIU notification says the application forms will be available in November 2026. The exact opening day has not been announced in that notice.
Which courses are covered by NLSAT 2027?
The notification covers the B.A. (Hons.), 3-year LL.B. (Hons.), Master’s in Public Policy and PhD programmes. Read the separate programme notice for eligibility and form details.
Can a student apply for the 3-year LL.B. after any degree?
The NLSIU programme page describes the 3-year LL.B. (Hons.) as open to graduates from all disciplines. The 2027 admission notice will give the complete eligibility conditions.
Has NLSIU announced the application fee?
No. The October 9 notification gives the month for form release but does not state the application fee, last date or correction-window dates.
