NLSAT 2026: Registration (OPEN), Exam Date (Apr 26), Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

Candidates who want to apply to the NLSIU for BA LLB (Hons) and LLM programs must take the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). However, for admissions into its three-year LLB course, Master’s Programme in Public Policy, PhD (Law), and PhD (Interdisciplinary) programmes candidates have to appear for NLSAT 2026. 

The total seat intake for a three-year LLB at NLSIU Bangalore is 120. It will be based on the entrance exam. The final selection process is based on the entrance test scores out of 140 marks, and personal interview scores out of 10 marks.

NLSAT admit card 2026 will be released atleast 15 days before the NLSAT Exam. The admit card will be issued to candidates who have successfully applied for NLSAT Exam 2026. Candidates will be able to download their admit card from the official website - nls.ac.in. Candidates have to login with Username and Password as registered to access the admit card. Without the NLSAT 2026 hall ticket candidates will not be allowed to appear in NLSAT Exam 2026. 

Candidates must note that their is no age limit. But to appear in the exam there are certain eligibility criteria that must be completed. You must check it before going ahead with the registration form. 

Candidates can pay the NLSAT 2026 Application Fee on or before the last date. NLSAT 2026 Application Form can be filled by visiting the official website; i.e. admissions.nls.ac.in. The application fee payable for the three-year LLB course of NLSIU admissions was as under:

Even with all the right documents, if you have not paid the application fee, your application form will be rejected. Since the application process cannot complete without submiting the fees. Once the window closes you won't be able to pay the fees or re fill the form. 

The NLSAT 2026 Application Process has already begun. The last date of apply is March 23, 2026. The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bengaluru will conduct the National Law School Admission Test (NLSAT 2026) registration for three-year LLB, two-year MA Public Policy, PhD programmes for the academic year 2026-27 in online mode. Candidates are advised to fill the NLSAT Application Form 2026 on or before the last date. 

The mode of examination is offline. As per the pattern the exam will be conducted in two parts. The part A of the exam will carry objective questions while second part will have subjective based questions. 

NLSAT Registration 2026 will begin on November 15, 2025. Candidates must note that NLSAT Registration is important to appear in exam. NLSAT Notification will carry all important details like dates, registration process, and other information. NLSAT 2026 Exam will be held on April 26, 2026. Keep reading this space to get more information about NLSAT. 

The total score in NLSAT 2026 is 150 marks. Candidates must note that the marking scheme is divided in two parts. For first section it is 80 marks and for second one it is 70. There is no negative marking.

NLSAT 2026 Exam pattern consist of multiple choice questions. This section will be for a total of 75 marks. Part B is the subjective based for 60 marks and analytical ability for 15 marks. The negative marking of 0.25 marks is also there.

Yes, the NLSAT Exam (for the 3-Year LLB) has negative marking in Part A (Objective), where you get +1 for correct answers, but -0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer and also for unanswered questions, while Part B (Subjective) generally has no negative marking but requires qualifying Part A first. 

Candidates who meet these eligibility criteria can apply for NLSAT 2026 Must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Minimum 45% in the undergraduate for General. Minimum 40% in the UG for Schedule caste/ ST/OBC.

The total score in NLSAT 2026 is 150 marks. Candidates must note that the marking scheme is divided in two parts. For first section it is 80 marks and for second one it is 70. There is no negative marking.

As per the NLSAT exam pattern released by the NLSIU, Legal Reasoning remains a part of the question paper along with Quantitative Techniques, English Current Affairs including General Knowledge and Logical Reasoning. If the exam authority decides to remove any of the sections, then it will inform the candidates in admission notification itself, so that candidates can prepare for the exam accordingly. 

You can refer to any book you want there is no restrictions on it. The focus should be on quality preparation. You should solve old question papers and take lots of practise tests in addition to consulting the well known literature.

Yes, the NLSAT exam has negative marking of -0.25 marks for wrong attempt. Unanswered questions have no negative marking. Candidates must select questions to solve very carefully in the NLSAT exam. They should solve only those questions which they know they can solve accurately.

• For every correct answer, candidates are awarded one mark

• For every wrong attempt, 0.25 marks are deducted from their total score 

• No marks are awarded or deducted for questions not left un-attempted

Candidates were advised to prepare for NLSAT 2026 by following the simple steps given below:

• Make a monthly and weekly timetable and keep the syllabus handy
• Do not leave any topic, make sure you cover all the topics. Do try and finish on time so you have enough time for revision
• Pratice as many as mock tests possible. Practice the tests frequently and analyze it to recognize your weak and strong areas. This will help you to know which topic requires work.
• While attempting the question, try not make any assumption. Even on NLSAT 2026 Exam day, do not assume, as for every in
• Do not make assumptions while attempting the questions in actual NLSAT as for every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.

Once downloaded, candidates must keep them safely until admission is over. The hall ticket is a important document that one must not forget to carry to the test center on the day of exam. Those who fail to carry will not be allowed to appear

NLSAT 2026 Exam Date has not been announced yet.  The admit card will be issued to candidates who have successfully applied for the exam. Candidates will be able to download their hall ticket from nls.ac.in. They can login with Username and Password as registered to access the admit card. 

The NLSAT Exam will be held in English. All questions and instructions will be in same language so you are expected to know the language effectively to answer the questions.

If you have enrolled in a coaching centre and already preparing for entrance exams then it is enough to crack NLSAT. For self-preparation, you need to have at least 1-1.5 months time which will be available as the NLSAT test comes at last only.
You need to keep an eye on the complete syllabus and practice as many problems as you can with the time limit as NLSAT requires speed and accuracy.

You can refer to any book you want there is no restrictions on it. The focus should be on quality preparation. You should solve old question papers and take lots of practise tests in addition to consulting the well known literature.

Important details mentioned NLSAT 2026 result are

• Name of candidate
• Roll number, application number
• Marks obtained by the candidate
• All India rank and category rank
• NRI
• Candidates must note that the details mentioned on their NLSAT scorecard 2026 should be correct and incase of any discrepancy they are advised to contact the institute. 

Candidates can download the NLSAT answer 2026 key in the following way: Visit nls.ac.in Click on NLSAT answer key link present on the official website. View, download and save the answer key and question paper PDF. Link to download NLSAT answer key will be provided here.

Candidates must note that the NLSAT 2026 Admission Process is completely online. The NLSIU Bengaluru will release the NLSAT Answer Key online. Candidates will be able to calculate their score based on the NLSAT Answer Key. 

The NLSAT 2026 results will be released few days after the final answer key is published. NLSAT Exam 2026 will be held in offline pen-paper-based mode. Candidates will be given two hours to complete the exam. NLSAT 2026 exam will be conducted in more than 139 exam centers in India. Candidates can secure a good rank in NLSAT Exam 2026 to get admission in NLSIU Bengaluru.

The NLSAT will have these details:

• Candidate's Name
• Registration Number
• Roll Number
• Subject-wise Scores
• Total Score
• Percentile 

The NLSAT Result 2026 will be announced online. Since the admission process is completely online it will be published on NLSIU portal. Candidates can check by entering their login ID and password.

No, you can not get admission in NLU Delhi through NLSAT score. You need to appear for AILET Exam to get into the NLU Delhi. Candidates must note that the exam is conducted once a year. 

Candidates can check the merit list by visiting the NLSAT portal i.e. nls.ac.in. Since the admission process is completely online everything will be published on their portal.

The NLSAT is conducted by the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bangalore to select candidates for 3-Year LL.B. (Hons.) programme and other courses like MPP & PhD. NLSAT is conducted once a year.

You can get all important information regarding the exam on nls.ac.in. You should not forget the login id and password as it will be required for admission process.

Candidates must reach out to the NLSIU to get the error corrected. If the details mentioned on your admit card are not correctyou will not be allowed to enter the exam hall.