National Law School of India University

About National Law School of India University

India’s first National Law University, set up in 1986 in Nagarabhavi, Bengaluru, offering the five-year BA LLB (Hons), a three-year LLB (Hons), LLM, MPP and PhD.

NLSIU was created under the National Law School of India Act (Karnataka Act 22 of 1986) as India’s first National Law University. Its 23-acre campus offers the five-year BA LLB (Hons) through CLAT, a full-time three-year LLB (Hons) through its own NLSAT-LLB, and master’s and PhD programmes. For 2026-27 the BA LLB costs Rs 4.51 lakh a year including housing. Admissions are need-blind and the university runs its own financial aid scheme. It is ranked 1 in NIRF 2025 Law.

Courses and fees

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test, Interview

The BA LLB (Hons) admits students on CLAT merit. The three-year LLB (Hons) uses NLSIU's own NLSAT-LLB test. PhD applicants take NLSAT-PhD and then present their research proposal to a selection committee.

Typical eligibility

• Bachelor of Laws: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in any discipline; BCI minimum not below 45%
• Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws: Studying in: Class 12; At least 45% marks in Class 12
• Master of Laws: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; LL.B. or equivalent law degree; final-year LL.B. students may apply
• Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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Scholarships and fee waivers

University-funded and externally funded financial aid; admission decisions do not consider financial background.

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Facilities

• Hostel (boys)
• Hostel (girls)
• Library
• Sports
• Medical
• Accessibility

Rankings and accreditation

Rankings

Where these courses lead

Other colleges in Bengaluru

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