NLSIU Admission 2026: Courses, Application Form & Last Dates

NLSIU Admission 2026-26: The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is a highly esteemed institution that provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and research courses in legal education. Students can apply for a variety of programs including B.A., LL.B., LLM, and MA. In addition, NLSIU offers advanced research-level courses such as Ph.D., M.Phil., and LL.D.

The National Law School of India University accepts admission to various courses on the basis of the marks scored by the candidates in the CLAT 2026 entrance examination. The CLAT 2026 entrance examination was conducted by the university on 3 December 2026. The CLAT 2026 Result is still awaited by the students. Once the results are out, the registration form for NLSIU Admission 2026-27 will be released on the official website of the university. Candidates must ensure to submit the online registration form before the last date.

NLSIU is a public law school and the first Law University of India. It was established in 1987. NLSIU has been ranked 1 by NIRF 2026, under law category. Also known as NLS, this college provides various courses like UG, PG, and Ph.D. level law courses. The campus of the University is spread over 23 acres. This College also provides activities like cultural programmes, sports etc. 

Students in this University gets an opportunity to engage in moot courts and debates at a competitive level, domestically as well as internationally. University provides well equipped state-of-the-art-library, multiple academic centres, student housing and essential facilities. It consist of Career services team for students to help them with internship and job opportunities.

The university provides all necessary facilities to the students such as separate hostels for both boys and girls (provides Ac and Non AC rooms, security guards 24*7, water coolers, wi-fi etc.) , library, canteen, cafeteria, sports facilities, auditorium, medical/ hospital facilities, guest room, Bank facilities and many more facilities.

NLSIU Admission 2026-26 Latest Updates

• The CLAT 2026 entrance examination was conducted by the university on 3 December 2026.

Also Read NLSIU Fee Structure

NLSIU Admission Procedure 2026

All aspirants who wants to take admission in this University, first has to clear the National level entrance exam CLAT and NLSIU cut-off. Please fill correct information as per given. For more Information please go through the website www.nls.ac.in 

Fill and submit the admission form:

On the NLSIU student portal candidates have to register with their email id and mobile number.

Selected candidates are required to fill the admission form and upload self-attested copies of following documents:

Documents to be submitted immediately

• Xth class Certificate
• XIIth class Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport size colour Photograph
• Migration/Transfer Certificate

Courses 

BA-LLB (Hons.)

Duration: 3 years

Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 with a minimum of 50% of aggregated marks with a valid CLAT score-card.

L.L.M. (Master of Law)

Duration: 1 year

Eligibility Criteria: LLB or equivalent UG degree with a minimum of 55% of aggregated marks is required.

Specialization: Business Laws, Human Rights Laws.

Master of Public Policy

Duration: 2 years

Eligibility Criteria: Graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 55% of aggregated marks followed by Policy Aptitude Test and Personal Interview.

Research Degrees

M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy)

Duration: 1 year or maximum 2 years

Eligibility Criteria: LLM degree with an aggregate of 55% marks or B+ grade is required. 

Admission Procedure: A research proposal of 10 to 15 pages submitted during Admission procedure which is followed by Admission Test UGC NET/ JRF and Oral Presentation before the expert panel.

Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)

Ph.D. Degree in Law 

Duration: 5-6years

Eligibility Criteria: Should have a LLM Degree (Regular) from a recognized University with an aggregate of 55% or secure B+ grade. 

Admission Test: There shall be a written test which consists of two papers.

Paper I: Research Methodology

Paper II: Research Proposal Specific Paper

Ph.D. Degree in Public Policy

Duration: 5-6 years

Eligibility Criteria: Should have Master’s Degree in Public Policy from a recognized University with an aggregate of 55% or secure B+ grade. 

Ph.D. in Inter-disciplinary

Duration: 5-6 years

Eligibility Criteria: 

1. Master’s Degree or equivalent in any discipline (Regular) from a recognized University with an aggregate of 55% and Bachelor’s Degree in Law (Regular) from a recognized University. 

2. A candidate must pass the Company Secretary Examination conducted by the ICS and has been awarded Associate membership of the Institute.

3. A candidate must pass the Chartered Accountants Examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

4. Candidates who are from SC/ST category will have the relaxation in marks.

5. Candidates who have a degree in Master of Business Law with minimum 4.0 CGPA can also apply to Ph.D. program.

The Candidates who have qualified for UGC, NET/JRF, SLET and M.Phil. are exempted from taking the admission test. 

Admission Procedure: A research proposal of 10 to 15 pages submitted during Admission procedure which followed by Admission Test on par with UGC NET/JRF and Oral Presentation before the expert panel. 

The research proposal should contain:

• Title of the topic
• Background information of that subject in which candidate is applying
• Set of research questions
• Research design

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