National Law School of India University Bangalore

National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bangalore is one of India's premier law institutions, renowned for excellence in legal education and scholarship. Established in 1987 with NAAC A++ accreditation, NLSIU offers approximately 2 core programmes across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, serving students aspiring for careers in law, judiciary, policy, and public interest sectors. The institution's distinguished faculty, rigorous curriculum, and strong alumni network in the Indian legal system make it a premier destination for aspiring legal professionals.

Undergraduate Programmes

NLSIU's flagship 5-year integrated BA LLB programme is designed for Class 12 pass students seeking comprehensive legal education recognised by the Bar Council of India. The full-time curriculum combines humanities with professional legal studies, emphasising both doctrinal knowledge and practical skills through internships, legal aid clinics, and moot courts. Admission is highly competitive and merit-based, exclusively through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), conducted annually for all National Law Universities across India.

Postgraduate Programmes

The Master of Laws (LLM) programme at NLSIU provides advanced specialisation for law graduates seeking research opportunities and expertise in specific legal domains. Available as a 1-2 year full-time programme depending on the chosen specialisation, admission is merit-based through CLAT PG or direct entrance assessment. The LLM curriculum offers flexibility for working professionals and research scholars, with specialisations in constitutional law, corporate law, international law, and human rights law.

Fee Structure & Financial Aid

• BA LLB total programme fee ranges approximately from ₹3 lakhs to ₹8 lakhs for the complete 5-year duration (indicative)
• LLM programme fees typically range from ₹1.5 lakhs to ₹3 lakhs depending on the chosen specialisation and course duration
• National Scholarship Portal (NSP) scholarships available for SC/ST/OBC candidates and economically weaker sections meeting eligibility criteria
• Merit scholarships and full/partial fee waivers offered by NLSIU for exceptional academic performers and reserved category students
• Educational loans available from nationalised and private banks under government-backed schemes with reasonable interest rates

Eligibility & Admission Process

• BA LLB eligibility requires Class 12 qualification with minimum aggregate scores per CLAT cut-offs; category-wise relaxations applicable for SC/ST/OBC candidates
• Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is the sole entrance examination; candidates must appear and qualify in CLAT to secure admission
• All-India counselling conducted through CLAT portal for rank-based seat allocation; candidates rank preferred NLUs and programmes during counselling process
• Reservation policy follows Government of India guidelines with separate merit lists for General, SC, ST, OBC, and PwD categories with appropriate cut-off relaxations
• Application window typically opens December-January for the academic year starting in July-August; counselling and seat confirmation completed by May-June