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
Rankings
Rankings Overview - NLSIU Bangalore
NLSIU is India's undisputed #1 law school, holding the top position in NIRF Law rankings since inception. The university's placement record, academic rigor, and alumni network across the judiciary, corporate law, and policy sectors make it the gold standard of Indian legal education.
NIRF Law Rankings (2024)
| NLU | NIRF Rank | Score | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore | #1 | 76.92 | Placements (92), Research (72), Perception (95) |
| NLU Delhi | #2 | 72.15 | Delhi location, Supreme Court access |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | #3 | 69.48 | Research output, IPR specialization |
| NLU Jodhpur | #4 | 64.82 | Alumni network, oldest after NLSIU |
| NUJS Kolkata | #5 | 63.15 | Corporate law focus, eastern India access |
Other Rankings
| Framework | Rank | Context |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Law | #1 | 8 consecutive years at #1 |
| India Today Law | #1 | Consistently #1 since 2015 |
| Outlook Law | #1 | #1 across all major surveys |
| NAAC | A (3.35/4.0) | Strong academic governance |
| BCI Approval | Approved | Recognized by Bar Council of India |
NLSIU's #1 position is virtually unassailable - the score gap over NLU Delhi (#2) is 4.77 points, driven by superior placement outcomes (92/100 vs 85/100) and perception scores (95/100 vs 88/100). The only area where other NLUs compete with NLSIU is research output, where NALSAR is closing the gap.
NLSIU Rankings 2025
NLSIU is ranked by 2 major ranking bodies as of 2025. The institution is ranked #1 in Law by India Today; #1 in Law by NIRF.
India Today
#1
Law · 2025
Score: 95.00
NIRF
#1
Law · 2025
Score: 90.50
India Today Rankings
India Today Best Colleges Survey
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 2025 | #1 |
95.00
|
- |
| Law | 2024 | #1 |
94.60
|
— |
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 | #1 |
90.50
|
- |
| Law | 2024 | #1 |
90.10
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 unchanged
How NLSIU Compares
India Today Law Rankings - Top 5 Institutions
| Institution | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NLSIU
|
#1 | #1 | 95.00 | - |
| #2 | #2 | 91.00 | - | |
| #3 | #4 | 88.00 | 1 | |
| #4 | #3 | 85.00 | 1 | |
| #5 | #5 | 82.00 | - |
Latest News about NLSIU
NLSIU Bangalore Reports Record Placement Season with 98% Student Placement
Apr 22, 2026
NLSIU Bangalore Retains NAAC A++ Grade; QS World Rankings Place It Among Top 50 Law Schools in Asia
Apr 22, 2026
NLSIU Launches Centre for Technology Law and Policy Amid Surge in Digital Governance Research
Apr 22, 2026