National Law School of India University Bangalore
(NLSIU)Last Updated: Jun 11, 2026
Established
1987
Campus Size
23.00 Acres
Total Students
800
Faculty
50
Student-Faculty
16:1
AILET Cutoff Scores for National Law School of India University Bangalore - Category-wise Analysis
Cutoff Analysis - NLSIU Bangalore
NLSIU Bangalore (National Law School of India University) is India's #1 law school. Admission to the 5-year BA LLB (Hons) is through CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) with the most competitive cutoffs among all NLUs. NLSIU also offers LLM, PhD, and some specialized diploma programs.
CLAT UG Cutoff - BA LLB (Hons) (2024)
| Category | CLAT Score (out of 150) | All India Rank | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 118-125 | Rank 1-55 | 40 |
| OBC | 108-115 | Rank 1-25 (OBC) | 22 |
| SC | 88-98 | Rank 1-12 (SC) | 12 |
| ST | 72-82 | Rank 1-6 (ST) | 6 |
| EWS | 112-118 | Rank 1-8 (EWS) | 8 |
| PwD | 80-90 | Rank 1-4 (PwD) | 4 |
CLAT UG Cutoff Trend (General Category)
| Year | Cutoff Score | Cutoff Rank | Total CLAT Takers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 110-115/150 | Rank 1-60 | 52,000 |
| 2022 | 115-120/150 | Rank 1-58 | 58,000 |
| 2023 | 116-122/150 | Rank 1-56 | 62,000 |
| 2024 | 118-125/150 | Rank 1-55 | 68,000 |
CLAT PG Cutoff - LLM (2024)
| Category | CLAT PG Score (out of 150) | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| General | 95-105 | 25 |
| OBC | 85-92 | 14 |
| SC | 68-78 | 8 |
| ST | 55-65 | 4 |
Key Admission Facts
Acceptance rate: NLSIU admits ~80 students from 68,000+ CLAT takers - an acceptance rate of approximately 0.12%, making it more selective than most IITs.
CLAT preparation: Serious NLSIU aspirants typically prepare for 12-18 months with coaching (CLAT Possible, Legal Edge, Career Launcher). The exam tests English, Current Affairs, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques.
Supernumerary seats: Foreign nationals and NRI-sponsored candidates have separate seats with different cutoffs.