NLU Delhi (NLUD) - National Law University Answered Questions

NLU admission process for UG courses is entirely entrance based with the university accepting CLAT and AILET scores across the country. A few private law colleges offer direct admission to management quota students. The minimum eligibility for them is passing Class 12 with a certain percentage of marks.

NLU Delhi provides admission to its BA LLB and LLM programme based on the AILET 2026 scores. However, all other NLUs in the country accept CLAT scores for providing admission to their courses. Candidates can sit for both the entrance exams to expand their scope of admission.

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law offers courses at UG, PG and doctoral levels. The university offers five-year integrated BA LLB (Hons), One-year LLM and a PG Diploma course. The university offers admission to the flagship course (BA LLB) based on CLAT score.

NLU Delhi BA LLB (Hons) cutoff 2025 was closed at 61 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. In 2024, the cutoff rank for the same category closed at 71, while in 2023, it was concluded at 106. So, for BA LLB (Hons) admission, NLU Delhi observed a decreasing cutoff trend over three years in the last round. This indicates the level of competition has increased over a period of three years for General AI category students. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the round-wise cutoff ranks for 2023, 2024 and 2025 for the BA LLB (Hons) course. Round20232024202516262532786255387--6049466--59569--698706171057161 810671 (Closed at Round 7)61 (Closed at Round 6)

The total fees for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at National Law University Delhi is as follows:
Admission Fee (one time): INR 10,000
Tuition Fee (p.a): INR 1,49,000
Academic services and facilities (p.a): INR 43,000
Student welfare fund (p.a): INR 7,000
Utility Services (p.a): INR 20,000
Refundable Estate Deposits (one time): INR 25,000
Halls of Residence Charges (For Hostler) (p.a): INR 86,000
Mess Charges (p.a.): INR 45,000

To be eligible for admission to National Law University Delhi for Master of Law (LL.M.), candidates should have passed the LL.B or an equivalent degree from a recognised University with not less than 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST/Persons with Disability category). Candidates appearing/awaiting results of the qualifying examination can also apply and appear in the Entrance Test. The admission for Foreign Nationals shall be made on the basis of academic record of LL.B. or equivalent degree recognised by the UGC/ Association of Indian Universities with not less than 55% marks or the equivalent grade, assessment of necessary communication skills in written and spoken English and performance at the interview in terms of aptitude and capacity.

To be eligible for Master of Law (LL.M.) admissions at National Law University Delhi, candidates should have the following documents:
1. LL.B or equivalent degree from a recognised University with not less than 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST/Persons with Disability category)
2. AILET scorecard
3. Proof of citizenship (for foreign nationals)
4. Valid passport (for foreign nationals)
5. OCI/PIO card (if applicable)

The National Law University Delhi is quite strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of Master of Law (LL.M.). The candidate should have passed the LL.B or an equivalent degree from a recognised University with not less than 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST/Persons with Disability category). Additionally, candidates appearing/awaiting results of the qualifying examination can also apply and appear in the Entrance Test, but they must obtain the eligibility by the cut-off date. Foreign National and OCI/PIO Candidates are exempted from taking the admission test, but their admission will be made based on satisfying the prescribed academic qualifications and assessment of necessary communication skills in written and spoken English and performance at the interview.

The Master of Law (LL.M.) eligibility criteria differ for reserved category candidates at National Law University Delhi. For SC/ST/Persons with Disability category, the candidate should have passed the LL.B or an equivalent degree from a recognised University with not less than 45% marks in aggregate. In contrast, other candidates should have not less than 50% marks in aggregate.