The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, will soon release NLSAT counselling 2026 dates. Candidates can participate in the admission process via NLSIU official portal at nls.ac.in. NLSIU conducts NLSAT exam for admission to the 3-year LLB (Hons) course, as well as for BA (Hons), Master’s Programme in Public Policy, PhD (Law) and PhD (Interdisciplinary) programmes.
Through NLSAT LLB 2026 exam, the authority offers 120 seats for admission. Candidates are waiting for the admission process after the release of NLSAT 2026 result. NLSIU Bangalore begins classes for all the related courses right after the admission concludes.
NLSAT 2026 Latest Updates
- NLSAT Counselling 2026 Schedule is Expected Soon
- NLSAT cutoff 2026 for LLB (Hons), BA (Hons), and MPP courses has been released.
- What is NLSAT?
- NLSAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- NLSAT 2026 Results
- NLSAT Cutoff 2026
- NLSAT 2026 Answer Key
- NLSAT 2026 Admit Card
- NLSAT 2026 Exam Pattern
- NLSAT 2026 Syllabus
- NLSAT 2026 Exam Centres
- NLSAT Preparation Tips 2026
- NLSAT 2026 Admission Process
- NLSAT 2026 FAQs
What is NLSAT?
The National Law School Admission Test, known famously as NLSAT in short, is the only exam for admission into the 3-Year LL.B. (Hons.) course at the prestigious National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru. NLSIU has consistently been ranked as India’s top National Law University under NIRF rankings. NLSAT is also offered for admission to BA (Hons), MPP (Master's Programme in Public Policy), and PhD (Law and Social Sciences, Humanities and Public Policy) programmes.
NLSAT has been conducted annually for admission to 3-Year LLB and other law courses since 2022. NLSAT exam allows graduate candidates from all disciplines to appear. This exam tests how well candidates can think, read, and write with logic. The exam is not just about mugging up facts but about how you understand ideas and explain them. The NLSAT wants to see if you can handle tough legal reasoning and write clearly when faced with tricky topics.
NLSAT 2026 Highlights
Candidates can check important highlights of the NLSAT exam below.
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the exam | National Law School Admission Test |
| Popularly known as | NLSAT |
| Conducting body | National Law School of India University (NLSIU Bangalore) |
| Course offered | Three-year LLB course |
| Test medium | English only |
| Exam fee | INR 2,500 for the General category, and INR 2,000 for the SC, ST, EWS, and PwD categories |
| Exam mode | Offline exam (Pen-and-paper exam) |
| Exam duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| NLSAT 2026 exam date | 26-Apr-2026 |
| Total seats | 120 seats for three-year LLB course |
| Accepting colleges | NLSIU Bangalore |
| Exam helpdesk number | 7406711092 |
| Official website | nlsatadmissions.nls.ac.in |
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NLSAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NLSAT 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 20 May ' 26 | NLSAT 2026 Result |
| 26 Apr ' 26 | NLSAT 2026 exam date |
| 15 Apr ' 26 | NLSAT 2026 Admit Card |
NLSAT 2026 Results
The NLSAT 2026 result was announced on May 20, 2026, by NLSIU Bangalore. Students can download the NLSAT result online at official website -nls.ac.in. As of now, there has been no update regarding the admission process of NLSAT after declaration of the NLSAT result 2026. Check steps to download the result of NLSAT 2026 below
- Go to official NLSIU admissions.nls.ac.in
- Enter username and password to log in
- Click on NLSAT results link
- The result will be displayed on the screen
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NLSAT Cutoff 2026
NLSIU Bangalore has released the NLSAT cutoff scores for LLB (Hons) admission. Check category-wise cutoff marks hereunder.
| Category | All India | Karnataka (25% HC) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 96.25 | 87.5 |
| Scheduled Castes (15%) | 66.5 | 66.5 |
| Scheduled Tribes (7.5%) | 62.5 | 62.5 |
| OBC – Non-Creamy Layer (27%) | 80.25 | 75.5 |
| Economically Weaker Section (10%) | 84.75 | 84.5 |
| Persons with Disability (5% H) | 63.5 | |
| Women (30% H) | 96.25 | |
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NLSAT 2026 Answer Key
NLSIU Bengaluru has released the NLSAT Answer Key online at nlsatadmissions.nls.ac.in. First, the provisional answer key for NLSAT 2026 was released. Candidates were allowed to submit objections against the NLSAT 2026 preliminary answer key. After the assessment of the objections received, the NLSAT 2026 final answer key was issued by the authority. Candidates can cross-check their responses using the NLSAT answer key.
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NLSAT 2026 Admit Card
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, released the NLSAT Admit Card. Candidates required username and password to download the hall ticket. The hall ticket is available for download as per the instructions mentioned below:
How to download NLSAT 2026 admit card?
To download the admit card of NLSAT 2026 LLB, candidates can follow the steps below
- Go to NLSIU Admission website at admissions.nls.ac.in/
- Click on admit card download link
- A new login page will open
- Enter username and password
- Admit card will be displayed on screen
- Download and save it
Students can get in touch with authorities via following helpline channels if they face any difficulty.
Email - contactus@nls.ac.in or nlsat.query@nls.ac.in
Phone - 080 23010000, 080-23213160, 080-23160533
NLSAT 2026 Exam Pattern
The NLSAT exam pattern is available. Candidates can check NLSAT Exam Pattern below.
| Features | Exam Pattern Details |
|---|---|
| Exam mode | Pen-and-paper-based test mode (offline) |
| Papers | Single question paper in two parts - Part A and Part B |
| Test medium | English only |
| Total Subjects | 5 subjects |
| Type of questions | MCQs for Part A, and subjective (short answer type and Essay) for Part B of the question paper |
| Duration of exam | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Total questions | 75 questions for Part A and 11 questions for Part B |
| Total marks | 150 marks |
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NLSAT 2026 Syllabus
NLSAT 2026 Syllabus includes topics from five sections: English Comprehension, Current Affairs, Critical Reasoning (including logical reasoning and legal aptitude), Legal Aptitude and Reasoning, and Analytical Ability. The NLSIU Bangalore prescribes NLSAT syllabus. Check the detailed syllabus below.
NLSAT 2026 Syllabus for Part A
| Subjects |
Questions per section |
Marks per section |
|---|---|---|
| English Comprehension |
25 questions |
25 marks |
| Current Affairs |
25 questions |
25 marks |
| Critical Reasoning (including logical reasoning and legal aptitude) |
25 questions |
25 marks |
| Total |
75 questions |
75 marks |
NLSAT 2026 Syllabus for Part B
| Subjects |
Questions per section |
Marks per section |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aptitude and Reasoning |
10 questions |
50 marks |
| Analytical Ability |
1 essay-based question |
15 marks |
| Total |
11 questions |
65 marks |
NLSAT 2026 Exam Centres
NLSAT Preparation Tips 2026
NLSAT 2026 Admission Process
NLSAT 2026 FAQs
Candidates can download the NLSAT answer 2026 key in the following way: Visit nls.ac.in. Click on the NLSAT answer key link present on the official website. View, download, and save the answer key and question paper PDF.
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.
The application fee payable for the three-year LLB course of NLSIU admissions is as under:
| Category | NLSAT Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| General category | INR 2,500 |
| SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD/EWS | INR 2,000 |
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.
Candidates can download the NLSAT 2026 results in the given manner.
- Visit NLSAT 2026 website.
- Click on NLSAT 2026.
- Log in using your mobile number and password.
- Click on the NLSAT result button.
- The NLSAT scorecard 2026 will appear on the screen.
- Download and save the scorecard.
The NLSAT syllabus can be checked as follows:
- Visit nls.ac.in
- Click on the Admission tab
- Choose the course for which you want to appear in the exam
- On the particular course page, syllabus details can be seen
The NLSAT 2026 Application Form was available till March 30, 2026 after the deadline was extended by the conducting body, NLSIU, Bengaluru. Candidates will have to fill out the form in online mode.
NLSAT answer key has been released at official website.
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.
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