NLSIU has signed an MoU with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre to promote global arbitration practices through curriculum development, lectures, seminars, and internships.
NLSIU has signed an MoU with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre to promote global arbitration practices through curriculum development, lectures, seminars, and internships.
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore, Karnataka, is a public law university founded under the National Law School of India Act (Karnataka Act 22 of 1986) in the year 1987. The Chief Justice of India serves as the institute’s Chancellor. The campus is spread over 23 acres. It is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) while the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited it with an A grade. It constantly ranks in India’s best law schools and is recognized by BCI. BA LLB (Hons) and LLM Human Rights are the institute’s most popular programs with MPP, MBL and PG Diploma being other programs. It accepts admissions through CLAT and CLAT PG. The institute also offers scholarships to its students based on their academic performances. In 2021, NIRF ranked National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore first in the law category colleges in India.
Trilegal, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, L&L Partners, Khaitan & Co, ICICI Bank and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas are some of the top recruiters. The campus is modern and has different committees according to student's interests and convenience.
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4.1 How to apply?
Many ranking bodies and outlets rank National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore as the premier institute to pursue law in India. Some of the NLSIU, Bangalore year-wise rankings are listed as follows -
| Body | Rank |
|---|---|
| IIRF 2024 | 1 |
| India Today 2024 | 1 |
| NIRF 2023 | 1 |
| Outlook India 2023 | 1 |
| The Week 2023 | 1 |
The various law courses offered by the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore along with their eligibility criteria are as follows. The NLSIU Bangalore fees are also given below.
| Course | Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| BA LLB (Hons) |
|
Merit in CLAT UG + Counselling conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities |
| LLM |
|
Merit in CLAT PG Counselling conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities |
| PhD |
|
Merit in NLSAT – PhD conducted by NLSIU Bangalore |
| MPP |
|
Merit in NLSAT – MPP conducted by NLSIU Bangalore |
| M.Phil |
|
Entrance Test & Oral Presentation |
| PG Diploma |
|
Merit Based |
| M.Phil + PhD |
|
Merit in NLSAT – PhD conducted by NLSIU Bangalore |
NLSIU offers admissions to eligible students based on entrance exam merit. Both national and international students can apply. The university conducts the National Law School Admission Test (NLSAT) for the 3-Year LLB (Hons), Masters in Public Policy (MPP), PhD (Law), and PhD (Interdisciplinary) programs. NLSIU Bangalore Admission to the 5-year BALLB (Hons) and LLM programs is based on scores from the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). NLSIU reserves 25% of seats in each program for students from Karnataka. Registration for admission is done online on the official website, nls.ac.in.
For BA LLB (Hons) and LLM applications, follow the below steps.
M.Phil, PhD, and LLM application forms can be filled out using the following steps.
The NLSIU Bangalore cutoff is the minimum score required for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM programs. The university bases admissions for the BA LLB (Hons) on CLAT UG scores. The NLSIU CLAT Cutoff 2025 will be announced soon after the results are published. For 2024, the Round 1 cutoff for the general category was 97 (All India Rank) and 431 (Home State). The Round 1 cutoff for various categories is detailed below.
| Courses | EWS | General | OBC | OBCPwD | SC | ST | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI | HS | AI | HS | AI | HS | AI | HS | AI | HS | AI | HS | |
|
BALLB Hons. |
488 | 4219 | 97 | 431 | 907 | 3724 | 3758 | 3033 | 2796 | 8067 | 3876 | 14349 |
| Courses | EWS | General | OBC | OBCPwD | SC | SCPwD | ST | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI | HS | AI | HS | AI | HS | AI | HS | AI | HS | AI | HS | AI | HS | |
|
L.L.M. Business Law |
858 | 3267 | 130 | 1210 | 656 | 4414 | 1327 | - | 1394 | 5865 | - | - | 3073 | 10974 |
|
L.L.M. Human Rights |
858 | 3267 | 130 | 1210 | 656 | 4414 | 1327 | - | 1394 | 5865 | - | - | 3073 | 10974 |
NLSIU Bangalore Placements 2024 report is yet to be released. However, as per NIRF 2023 report submitted by the university, NLSIU Bangalore Placement highlights are as follows.
| Particulars | BA LLB (Hons ) Placement 2022 | PG Diploma Placement 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total No. of Students Graduated | 76 | 40 |
| Number of Students Placed | 65 | 28 |
| Median CTC | INR 16 LPA | INR 8.25 LPA |
Some of the top recruiters offering the best opportunities are listed in the table below.
| Trilegal | Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas | Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas |
| L&L Partners | Argus Partners | Khaitan & Co |
| AZB & Partners | Societe Generale | S&R Associates |
| Talwar Thakore Associates | ICICI Bank | - |
The institute offers many external scholarships to its students which are as follows -
| Offering Ministry | Scholarship Name | Applicable to |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Tribal Affairs | National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students | ST Students |
| Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities |
|
PWD Students |
| Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment | Top Class Education Scheme | SC Students |
| Department of Higher Education | Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University students | Students with 80% in 10+2 |
| NEC, DONER | NEC Merit Scholarship | Permanent resident of NE States. |
Aditya Birla Scholarship, ICCR Scholarship and Colive Scholarship are some of the private scholarships offered by the institute. The institute is also registered with the governments of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh to provide State Government Scholarships.
Ques. How many LLM seats are available at NLSIU Bangalore?
Ans. NLSIU has a 120 seat intake for the LLM course.
Ques. How to submit an admission application for different programmes at NLSIU Bangalore?
Ans. A duly filled application form and required documents should be submitted through the institute's official website. The application fee also has to be paid.
Ques. How many courses are there at NLSIU Bangalore?
Ans. NLSIU has a total of 14 courses, ranging from UG, PG, Doctoral, and Diploma courses.
Ques. Does NLSIU Bangalore have an option for distance learning?
Ans. The institute offers many PG diploma courses through distance learning.
Ques. Does NLSIU Bangalore Campus have a hostel?
Ans. Yes, NLSIU Bangalore has 5 women and 4 men hostels on campus.
Ques. How can I find the NLSIU Bangalore CLAT cut-off for the BA LLB (Hons) degree?
Ans. NLSIU BA LLB (Hons) CLAT cut-off can be checked on the official CLAT website.
Ques. What other amenities are available on the NLSIU Bangalore campus?
Ans. The institute has on-campus amenities like a football stadium, a gymnasium, a health centre, a tennis and basketball court, photocopying, printing, and a scanning facility.
Ques. How many BA LLB (Hons) seats are available at NLSIU Bangalore?
Ans. NLSIU has a total of 300 seat intake for the BA LLB (Hons) course.
Ques. What is the LLM annual fee at NLSIU Bangalore?
Ans. The NLSIU charges a total fee of INR 4.13 Lakhs for LLM program.
Ques. Does NLSIU Bangalore accept reservations?
Ans. The criteria for General, SC, ST, Persons with Disabilities, and Karnataka Students are used by NLSIU Bangalore to reserve seats for its students.
Top Courses | 1st Year Fees | Total Fees | Eligibility | Ranking | Application Dates | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L.L.M (Business Law) +5 More L.L.M Courses | - | ₹5.44 Lakhs | L.L.B + CLATPG | 1 out of 75 by India Today View More | 17 Dec - 27 Dec 2026 | 87CLAT-PGCheck Details |
Ph.D (Law) +1 More Ph.D Courses | ₹85,000 | ₹2.05 Lakhs | Post Graduation+NLSAT-Ph.D | - | 15 Nov - 23 Mar 2026 | - |
| BALLB {Hons.} | ₹4.89 Lakhs | ₹22.93 Lakhs | 10+2 + CLAT | 1 out of 75 by India Today View More | 15 Nov - 23 Mar 2026 | 101CLATCheck Details |
| L.L.B {Hons.} | ₹5.44 Lakhs | ₹15.57 Lakhs | 10+2 + NLSAT-LLB | 1 out of 75 by India Today View More | 15 Nov - 23 Mar 2026 | - |
| BA {Hons.} | ₹4.89 Lakhs | ₹13.91 Lakhs | 10+2 + NLSAT-BA | - | 15 Nov - 23 Mar 2026 | - |
1st Yr Fees
₹ 4,88,600Total Fees
₹ 5,44,0001st Yr Fees
₹ 85,0001st Yr Fees
₹ 5,44,0001st Yr Fees
₹ 5,44,0001st Yr Fees
₹ 4,88,6001st Yr Fees
₹ 58,000Total Fees
₹ 58,000| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admission Timeline [LLM] | Dec 17, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026 (Tentative) |
This course offers a mix of BA subjects and law subjects, faculty are highly experienced and well versed in their subject. Term exams are always conducted in a timely manner. The exams are difficult, but the well trained faculty ensure students are prepped to do well in the exams
Since this is the best law college, several top firms take in NLSIU students, placements are not commonplace however. Internships are compulsory and the college will provide companies to intern with, the student must simply mail the company and will get accepted based on availability
Read Full ReviewI chose this course as I had great interest in the field of law which propelled me to give the CLAT exam and join the university. The faculty is mostly based out of the top law schools in the country and they are highly qualified. The academic rigour is quite high and there are many exams held in one term which are at moderate- difficult level.
The placement opportunities are pretty good and students are placed on the basis of their overall CGPA accumulated over the past 5 years which grants them placement into the top law firms and companies in the country.
Read Full ReviewThe course curriculum, academics, and the faculty are all top notch. NLSIU is number 1 in terms of anything academics-related. I chose this course as it's the only one available for undergraduates in NLSIU, and I wanted to be admitted into NLSIU. The exams and assessments are based on a Continuous Evaluation principle. So they are spread over the duration of the trimester. Speaking of, NLSIU has a trimester system, which contributes heavily to its academic and scholarly atmosphere. End of the trimester exams take place for almost all courses in B.A. LL.B (Hons.) course. The internal assessments for each are specific to each course.
I've low experience with the placement and job opportunities. Kids who work hard get placements. I intend to pursue UPSC, with placements as my backup. 1st year B.A. LL.B students are mandatorily required to get an NGO internship. The kids are also free to pursue any internships in their free time themselves. Career Services shares internship opportunities on the students college email IDs.
Read Full ReviewThe course is very rigourous and if you come here you learn to work as a machine, but a machine which is extremely efficient and perfect and doing what it does. The teachers are top-notch from Oxford and Harvard Universities. The academic support programme is superb. Term exams are held mid terms and end terms and a continuing evaluation.
Khaitan & Co., Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, and AZB & Partners are top recruiters. You need atleast 5 CGPA for good placement. Highest package was 25 lakhs pa,lowest was 10 lakhs pa and average was 12 lakhs pa. 99% students got placed. I plan to go into litigation.
Read Full ReviewChose this course as it was the best law school in the country and the BaLLB is their flagship course for which it is known throughout the country. The exams are difficult and the faculty is top notch.
There are a lot of placement opportunities after the 4th year ranging from corporate jobs at various law firms around India to litigation chambers with various advocates if you choose the litigation road.
Read Full ReviewChose Law as I had an interest in this field. Probably the best faculty available in the country with PhDs in different legal subjects. Discussion based classroom environment and not learning concept. Trimester system here, so end terms in 3 months and 1 month break. Very difficult exams and extreme effort required by students to pass the papers.
Good placements, have to pass all years to be able to sit for placements, all top law firms come for recruitment such as trilegal, SAM, CAM etc. Highest package 24lpa and average 16 lpa Almost 100 percent placements.
Read Full ReviewThe BA LLB course is well structured and the course outlines are well thought out at NLS. The integration of BA with LLB allows for the students to also delve into the deeper details of reasoning and social factors that go into policymaking and judicial reasoning. About Faculty: The faculties at NLS are well-trained, highly professional and well-equipped with the knowledge of the subject that teach. They also push students to think critically of the law. About half the professors have completed their PhD and others have LLMs. Regarding examinations: The examinations are conducted at the end of every trimester. They are mostly moderate to difficult and are mostly open-ended questions. Regarding fees: For our batch of 2025, the fees have been constantly Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum. But for the current first years, it has been hiked to Rs. 4 lakhs. The college also provides scholarships and assists the students in applying for other national and state-level scholarships.
NLS has always had a good placement record. Almost everyone from the batch is placed with a law firm or a company. Top-tier law firms such as CAM, SAM, Trilegal, AZB, Khaitan, Saraf, Indus, Veritas, ICUL etc. offer internships and PPOs to the students. For our batch, about 40 students have already received PPOs and about 45 students are sitting for placements. Last year, about 30 students sat for placement and several offers were made to students. The average package offered is 17 lakhs while the highest goes up to 24 lakhs. I have got a PPO from Trilegal and will be joining the firm's corporate practice next year.
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