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

National Law School Admission Test 2026 ( NLSAT )

DeskCalelnderRegistration - 15 Nov '25 - 23 Mar '26

Swayam Gupta
Updated on Nov 19, 2025 10:51 IST

By Swayam Gupta, Associate Senior Executive

NLSAT 2026: The National Law School of India University (NLSIU, Bengaluru) has begun the NLSAT Registrations 2026. The last date to fill out the NLSAT Application Form is March 23, 2026. As per the official notification, the NLSAT LLB exam will be held on April 26, 2026. The National Law School Admissions Test (NLSAT) is conducted for admissions into its three-year LLB course, Master’s Programme in Public Policy, PhD (Law), and PhD (Interdisciplinary) programmes.

The total seat intake for a three-year LLB at NLSIU Bangalore is 120, which will be filled based on the entrance exam - Part A and B, and the eligibility criteria for the course. Candidates can check here all about NLSAT 2026 including eligibility criteria, admission process, exam pattern, syllabus, and other details on this page.

Table of contents
  • What is NLSAT?
  • NLSAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • NLSAT 2026 Highlights
  • NLSAT 2026 Admission Process
  • NLSAT 2026 Exam Pattern
  • NLSAT 2026 Syllabus
  • NLSAT 2026 Admit Card
  • NLSAT 2026 Exam Centres
  • NLSAT 2026 Answer Key
  • NLSAT 2026 Results
  • NLSAT 2026 Contact Information
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What is NLSAT?

The National Law School of India (NLSIU) Bangalore introduced a three-year LLB course from the year 2023 onwards. The NLSAT (National School Law Admission Test) exam is conducted to shortlist candidates for a 3-year LLB programme at NLSIU. The entrance exam is being conducted at the national level that candidates from all over the country can take at their nearest allotted test centers. The mode of examination is offline i.e. pen-paper-based test mode. The question paper pattern of NLSAT is divided into two parts i.e. Part A comprises 75 marks for objective-type questions, and Part B comprises 65 marks for subjective-type questions. The final selection process is based on the entrance test scores out of 140 marks, and personal interview scores out of 10 marks. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I join NLSIU without CLAT?
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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. 

Q:   What is NLSIU Bengaluru seat intake 2026?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is NLSAT 2026 admit card out?
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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. 

NLSAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NLSAT 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
15 Nov ' 25 - 23 Mar ' 26

NLSAT 2026 registration

ONGOING
To Be Notified

NLSAT 2026 Admit Card

TENTATIVE
26 Apr ' 26

NLSAT 2026 exam date

To Be Notified

NLSAT 2026 Result

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
13 Nov ' 25

NLSAT 2026 official notification

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NLSAT 2026 Highlights

Candidates can check important details about the 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 only

Test medium 

English only

Exam fee

INR 2,500 for General category, and INR 2,000 for SC, ST, EWS, 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 three-year LLB course

Accepting colleges

NLSIU Bangalore

Exam helpdesk number 

7406711092

Official website

nlsatadmissions.nls.ac.in

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there any age limit to appear in NLSAT Exam?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is the NLSAT 2026 application fee?
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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:

CategoryNLSAT 2026 Application Fee (in INR)
General categoryINR 2,500
SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD/EWSINR 2,000
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NLSAT 2026 Admission Process

The admission-cum-selection process at NLSIU Bangalore through NLSAT 2026 for 3-year LLB course (NLSAT-LLB), Master’s Programme in Public Policy (NLSAT-MPP), PhD (Law) (NLSAT-P.h.D), and P.h.D (Interdisciplinary) (NLSAT-P.h.D) programmes is as under: 

  • Online Application - To apply for three-year LLB course admission at NLSIU Bangalore, candidates have to apply for NLSAT 2026 at the official website - nlsatadmissions.nls.ac.in.

They have to register, fill up the application form, and pay the requisite fee for a successful application. 

  • Download Admit Card - The exam authority issued admit cards to the applicants of NLSAT 2026, so that they can appear for the exam on the scheduled date and time. The candidates can download the admit card that mentions the exam schedule, as well as an allotted exam centre where they took the exam.
  • National Level Entrance Exam - Candidates will ony be allowed to appear for NLSAT 2026 with their admit card. The exam will be pen-paper based, and will carry 140 marks for Part A MCQs based test, and Part B Subjective questions based test. The exam timings will be 10 am to 12.30.
  • Answer Key - The exam authority publishes the answer key for NLSAT 2026, which candidates can download from the official website. Moreover, candidates have to verify their responses, and raise objections if any discrepancies are found on it. To file objections on NLSAT 2026 answer key, candidates can login on the website using their application number and password. Candidates need to pay INR 1,000 for each objection raised against NLSAT 2026 answer key.
  • Announcement of NLSAT Result 
  • Interview Round
  • Merit List Announcement
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is NLSAT online or offline?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is the last date to submit NLSAT 2026 Application Form?
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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. 

Q:   Has NLSAT exam registration process started?
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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. 

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NLSAT 2026 Exam Pattern

Some of the important features of NLSAT 2026 that candidates must know are as under: 

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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the total score in NLSAT?
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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.

Q:   What is NLSAT Exam Pattern 2026?
A: 

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.

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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 Admit Card

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, will release the NLSAT Admit Card in the 2nd week of April. The NLSAT 2026 exam will be held on April 26, 2026. So, you can expect the release of the admit card 6-8 days before the exam date. All those candidates who have applied for NLSAT 2026 can download the NLSAT LLB 2026 Admit Card. Candidates have to visit the website of NLSAT to download the admit card.

How to download NLSAT 2026 admit card?

To download the admit card of NLSAT LLB, candidates can follow the ways 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 under: 

Email - contactus@nls.ac.in or  nlsat.query@nls.ac.in 

Phone - 080 23010000, 080-23213160, 080-23160533

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Q:   Why NLSAT 2026 admit card important?
A: 

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

Q:   When will the admit card for NLSAT be issued?
A: 

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. 

Q:   How do I find my NLSAT registration ID?
A: 
They can recover it by steps mentioned below
Visit the nls.ac.in
Click on the Forgot Password
Enter the registered mobile number
Click on Request OTP
Enter the One Time Password
Create a new password
Proceed to login

 

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NLSAT 2026 Exam Centres

The NLSIU Bangalore will release the list of exam cities for the NLSAT exam along with the exam notification. Candidates will be given the choice to select at least three cities (nearest first) as their preferred test centre location. For this, they have to select their options in NLSAT 2026 application form. Candidates will only be allowed to select up to three NLSAT 2026 exam centres while filling up the application form. The exam centers of NLSAT 2026 will be allotted to the candidates based on their preference and the availability of seats. The NLSAT 2026 will be conducted across the country. 

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Q:   In which language can I give NLSAT exam?
A: 

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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NLSAT 2026 Answer Key

The National Law School of India, Bangalore will release the answer key for the LLB entrance exam, NLSAT on its official website. Candidates can cross-check their responses using the answer key. Candidates can also raise objections on the provisional answer key of NLSAT 2026. Based on the objections received, the NLSAT 2026 Result will be announced.

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NLSAT 2026 Results

DeskCalendarResult: To be notified

The National Law School of India University, Bangalore will announce the results of NLSAT 2026 few weeks after holding the exam. The results of NLSAT 2026 will be provided on the official website -nls.ac.in. Candidates can check NLSAT 2026 results by entering their application number and password.

NLSAT 2026 Result: How to download 

Candidates can check the simple steps given below to download 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 and download your scorecard
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Q:   When will the results of NLSAT 2026 be declared?
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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.

Q:   What all details are mentioned on NLSAT scorecard?
A: 

The NLSAT will have these details:

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

 

NLSAT 2026 Contact Information

Contact number - 7406711092

Email address - llbtechsupport@nls.ac.in 

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Q:   What is the official website for NLSAT?
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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.

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