NALSAR University of Law Hyderabad
(NALSAR)Last Updated: Jun 11, 2026
Established
1998
Campus Size
50.00 Acres
Total Students
600
Faculty
40
Student-Faculty
15:1
NALSAR University of Law Hyderabad Rankings and Recognition
Rankings Overview - NALSAR Hyderabad
NALSAR consistently ranks among India's top 3 law schools. The university is particularly renowned for its research output and intellectual property law specialization. NALSAR's NIRF score has improved steadily, driven by increasing research publications and improving placement metrics.
NIRF Law Rankings - NALSAR's Position
| Year | NIRF Rank | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | #3 | 65.20 | Baseline |
| 2022 | #3 | 66.85 | +1.65 |
| 2023 | #3 | 68.12 | +1.27 |
| 2024 | #3 | 69.48 | +1.36 |
Subject & Category Rankings
| Framework | Rank | Note |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Law | #3 | Consistently #3, behind NLSIU and NLU Delhi |
| India Today Law | #2 | Often alternates #2-3 with NLU Delhi |
| QS Subject (Law) | Featured | Among 8 Indian institutions featured |
| NAAC | A (3.38/4.0) | Strong accreditation |
| Research Output | #2 among NLUs | Strongest research after NLSIU |
NALSAR's consistent #3 NIRF position (always behind NLSIU and NLU Delhi) reflects the competitive NLU hierarchy. The university's research score is the highest among NLUs after NLSIU, driven by its IPR research centre, journal publications, and active moot court participation. NALSAR's perceived ranking among legal professionals often places it at #2 (ahead of NLU Delhi) due to its stronger academic tradition.
NALSAR Rankings 2025
NALSAR is ranked by 2 major ranking bodies as of 2025. The institution is ranked #2 in Law by India Today; #2 in Law by NIRF.
India Today
#2
Law · 2025
Score: 91.00
NIRF
#2
Law · 2025
Score: 86.30
India Today Rankings
India Today Best Colleges Survey
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 2025 | #2 |
91.00
|
- |
| Law | 2024 | #2 |
90.40
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 unchanged
NIRF Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework by the Ministry of Education, Government of India
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 2025 | #2 |
86.30
|
- |
| Law | 2024 | #2 |
85.70
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 unchanged
How NALSAR Compares
India Today Law Rankings - Top 5 Institutions
| Institution | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | #1 | 95.00 | - | |
|
NALSAR
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#2 | #2 | 91.00 | - |
| #3 | #4 | 88.00 | 1 | |
| #4 | #3 | 85.00 | 1 | |
| #5 | #5 | 82.00 | - |
Latest News about NALSAR
NALSAR Launches Centre for Technology Law and Policy to Address AI Governance Challenges
Apr 22, 2026
NALSAR University of Law Records Strong Placement Season with Top Law Firms Recruiting
Apr 22, 2026
NALSAR University Retains NAAC A++ Grade in Latest Accreditation Cycle Assessment
Apr 22, 2026