National Law School of India University

National Law School of India University, Naagarabhaavi

National Law School of India institution (NLSIU) is a government institution in Bangalore established in 1986. The Bar Council of India (BCI) recognizes NLSIU, India's first national law university. University is regarded as one of India's top legal schools, having been ranked first by various organizations such as NIRF, Outlook, India Today, and so on.

BALLB, LLB, MPP, LLM, and Ph.D. programs are available at university. Admissions are determined by the CLAT and NLSAT, which are national law exams or university-based entry exams. Additionally, the university provides student exchange programs that let students engage with the teachers and students at other foreign universities while studying law. Through university Professional and Continuing Education (PACE), it also provides hybrid and online programs. All students have access to internship and placement opportunities through the institution. For BA LLB (Hons) students, the median CTC starts at INR 18 LPA. ICICI Bank, Societe Generale, L&L Partners, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, and Trilegal are some leading recruiting firms taking part in university placement efforts.

Highlights of University

Rankings 2025 of University

Various periodicals and ranking organizations consider National Law School of India University to be the best place in India to study law. Its ranking by different organizations is as follows:

Courses at University

BA LLB (Hons), LLB (Hons) at UG level, LLM, MPP, and PG Diploma at the graduate level, and Ph.D. at the doctoral level are some significant university courses. At total fees of INR 4.13 lakhs, admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM (Hons) is determined by merit in CLAT UG and CLAT PG, respectively. The following contains comprehensive details about the courses:

Admission 2025  at University

Admission to university is granted to qualified applicants on the basis of their performance in the admission exams. Both domestic and foreign students are eligible to apply. For admission to 3-year LLB (Hons), Masters in Public Policy (MPP), PhD (Law), and PhD (Interdisciplinary) programs, the university administers the National Law School Admission Test (NLSAT). Results from the national Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) are used to determine admission to 5-year BALLB (Hons) and LLM programs. For each program,university has set aside 25% seats for Karnataka State students. Online registration is available at NLSIU Bangalore's official website. The following lists the courses' intake capacity: 

Cutoff 2025 of University

The minimum score required to get admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM programs is known as the NLSIU Bangalore Cutoff. Merit in CLAT UG is accepted by the university for admission to BA LLB (Hons). Soon after the results are announced, the NLSIU CLAT Cutoff 2025 will be available. In Round 1, the NLSIU Cutoff 2024 for the general category was 431 (Home State) and 97 (All India Rank). The following lists the round 1 cutoff for each category:

Cutoff  for LLM Course

In Round 1, the NLSIU CLAT PG Cutoff 2024 for the general category was 1210 (Home State) and 130 (All India Rank). The following lists the round 1 cutoff for each category:

Placement 2025 

Students at India University's National Law School have excellent placement possibilities. The university provides students with campus placement opportunities in reputable, well-established businesses and companies that pay a good amount of average salary. The 2024 University Placements report has not yet been announced. However, as per NIRF 2023 report submitted by the university, university Placement highlights are as follows:

 Scholarships for Students

University offers various scholarships for students based on their merit in academics to encourage them to pursue higher education. Students with family income less than INR 8 LPA are eligible for the financial support offered at the university. It offers various financial support such as University Aid, External Aid and Third-Party Aid. Students can also avail of various scholarships provided by the central government, state government and private scholarships such as the Aditya Birla Scholarship and ICCR Scholarships. Some scholarships offered at university are mentioned below:

Facilities at University

Library:   The library is 3-story structure that houses a huge collection of over 50,000 books and 20,000 journals covering many subjects.
Smart Classrooms:   Projectors, retractable displays, LED lights, power supplies at student workstations, and Wi-Fi are all features of these classrooms.
Hostel:    For students from far cities and states to come here to study and live together, the institute also sets up a hostel. There are 6 dorms for girls and 4 dorms for boys in the university.
Canteens:    The institute offers scrumptious and nutritious snacks and drinks at its canteens.
Since the college is a law school, it also offers a moot court where students can hone their legal talents. 

Alumni of University