National Law School of India University (NLSIU)
NLSIU overview
The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, was created by a Karnataka state law in 1986 and admitted its first batch in 1988. It introduced the five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. model that every National Law University now follows. NLSIU was ranked 1st in the NIRF 2025 Law category.
Programmes include the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., Master of Public Policy and doctoral research. The campus is at Nagarbhavi in west Bengaluru.
| Established | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Ownership | Government · National Law University |
| Approvals | BCI, UGC |
| Streams | Law |
| Exams accepted | CLAT |
| Hostel | Yes |
| Established | 1987 |
| NIRF 2025 | #1 Law |
| Flagship programme | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), 5 years |
| Admission | CLAT UG / PG |
| CLAT 2025 Round 1 closing (General) | Rank 100 |
NLSIU courses & fees 2026
| Course | Duration | Total fees | Eligibility / exams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA LLB B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) |
5 years Full Time |
— | — Exams: CLAT |
| Course | Duration | Total fees | Eligibility / exams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLM | 1 year Full Time |
— | — Exams: CLAT |
Fees are notified by NLSIU for each batch. We will add the verified figure for the current year.
Fees shown are indicative and may change. Data last updated 10 Nov 2026.
NLSIU admission 2027
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.): CLAT UG through Consortium counselling, with a Karnataka domicile reservation. LL.M.: CLAT PG.
NLSIU cut-offs
Check my chances| Exam | Course / branch | Category | Quota | Round | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAT 2025 | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | General | All India | Round 1 | 100 |
| CLAT 2025 | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | General | Home State | Round 1 | 428 |
| CLAT 2025 | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | EWS | All India | Round 1 | 694 |
| CLAT 2025 | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | OBC | All India | Round 1 | 1,302 |
| CLAT 2025 | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | SC | All India | Round 1 | 2,881 |
| CLAT 2025 | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | ST | All India | Round 1 | 3,396 |
Source: CLAT 2025 Consortium counselling, Round 1 allotment. Cut-offs change every year.
NLSIU rankings
| Ranking body | Category | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Law | #1 | 2025 source |
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- Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560072
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- nls.ac.in
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Information last updated 10 Nov 2026. Spotted an error? Let us know.