The National Law School of India University (NLSIU, Bengaluru) released the NLSAT result on May 20, 2026. The NLSIU conducted the exam for admission to the 3-year LLB course, Master’s Programme in Public Policy, PhD (Law), and PhD (Interdisciplinary) programmes on April 26, 2026. Candidates can download the scorecard, check the merit list, and also refer to the cutoff released by the conducting body.
Candidates must note that the NLSAT 2026 Answer Key was released on April 27, 2026. The total NLSAT seat intake for a three-year LLB at NLSIU Bangalore is 120, and will be filled based on the entrance exam - Part A and B, and the eligibility criteria for the course. Find out all about the NLSAT 2026 admission process and other details on this page.
- NLSAT 2026 Results
- NLSAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- NLSAT 2026 Answer Key
- NLSAT Cutoff 2026
- NLSAT 2026 Admit Card
- What is NLSAT?
- NLSAT 2026 Exam Pattern
- NLSAT 2026 Syllabus
- NLSAT 2026 Exam Centres
- NLSAT Preparation Tips 2026
- NLSAT 2026 Contact Information
- NLSAT 2026 Admission Process
- NLSAT 2026 FAQs
NLSAT 2026 Results
The National Law School of India University, Bangalore, announced the NLSAT 2026 result on May 20, 2026. The NLSAT result was shared on the official website -nls.ac.in. Candidates can check NLSAT 2026 results by following the steps mentioned below:
NLSAT 2026 Result: How to download
Candidates can check the simple steps given below to download the NLSAT LLB Result 2026:
- Go to the official NLSIU; i.e. admissions.nls.ac.in
- Login using username and password
- Click on the NLSAT 2026 results link to download your scorecard
- Candidates can also download the merit list provided on the homepage
- Enter the admit card number to look for your result in the NLSAT 2026 merit list PDF
NLSAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NLSAT 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| To Be Notified | NLSAT 2026 Result |
| 26 Apr ' 26 | NLSAT 2026 exam date |
| To Be Notified | NLSAT 2026 Admit Card |
NLSAT 2026 Answer Key
The National Law School of India, Bangalore, released the NLSAT Answer Key on nlsatadmissions.nls.ac.in. Candidates can cross-check their responses using the answer key. Candidates can also raise objections to the provisional answer key of NLSAT 2026. Based on the objections received, the NLSAT 2026 final answer key will be issued on the result day.
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NLSAT Cutoff 2026
Based on previous admission cycles, the NLSAT cutoff scores for admission to the institute is provided below:
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General category cut-off: 65–72 (scaled)
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Safe competitive score: 90+
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AIR-1 (NLSAT 2024): 108.5
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Last admitted score: ~88.5
Factors Affecting Cut-Off
Some of the important factors that affect the NLSAT cutoff are:
- Number of applicants
- Difficulty level of the paper
- Seat availability
- Category-wise reservation
- Overall performance trends
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NLSAT 2026 Admit Card
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has released the NLSAT Admit Card. It is generally released 6-8 days before the exam date. 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 LLB, candidates can follow the steps below
- Go to the website of NLSAT LLB 2026- https://admissions.nls.ac.in/
- Click on 'Admit Card' download link as provided on the page
- A new page will open up, wherein candidates need to enter their username and password to access the admit card
- When the admit card appears on the screen, check all the details mentioned on it and proceed to download the admit card
- Get the printout of admit card on an A4 size sheet to carry it on the exam day
- In case of any discrepancy on the admit card, candidates can contact the helpdesk as follows:
Email - contactus@nls.ac.in or nlsat.query@nls.ac.in
Phone - 080 23010000, 080-23213160, 080-23160533
What is NLSAT?
The National Law School Admission Test (NLSAT) is the only exam for getting into the 3-Year LL.B. (Hons.) course at National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, which is known as India’s top National Law University under NIRF ranking. Started in 2022, this test checks how well you can think, read, and write with logic. It’s not 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.
You don’t need to memorize laws for this exam, but you must show that you can reason things out and make sense of complex stuff. The test looks at your ability to read carefully, think deeply, and express your thoughts in a smart way. NLSIU made the NLSAT to find students who can do research, think critically, and study law in a serious way. It’s built for people who want to learn law not just by reading books but by understanding how law works in real life.
NLSAT 2026 Highlights
Candidates can check important details about the NLSAT exam below. The highlights include courses offered through NLSAT 2026, exam fee, mode of exam, total seats available, etc.
| 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 only |
| 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, subject to COVID conditions) |
| Exam duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| NLSAT 2026 exam date | 26-Apr-2026 |
| Total seats | 120 seats of the 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 Pattern
Candidates can check NLSAT Exam Pattern here
| Features | Exam Pattern Details |
|---|---|
| Exam mode | Pen-paper based test mode |
| 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 hour 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 consists of five sections; English Comprehension, Current Affairs, Critical Reasoning (including logical reasoning and legal aptitude), Legal Aptitude and Reasoning, Analytical Ability. The NLSIU Bangalore prescribes the syllabus for the NLSAT and candidates must prepare accordingly.
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 |
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NLSAT 2026 Exam Centres
NLSAT Preparation Tips 2026
Contact number - 7406711092
Email address - llbtechsupport@nls.ac.in
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.
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:
| Category | NLSAT 2026 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.
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