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NLSIU Bangalore: Cutoff 2026, Fees, Courses, Placement, Admission and Ranking

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Q:   What CLAT rank is required for NLSIU?
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Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) releases institute-wise and course-wise CLAT Provisional Allotment lists on the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2023 for NLU admissions 2023 to BA LLB (Hons). Candidates seeking admission to NLSIU Bangalore can refer to the table given below to check out the last NLSIU Bangalore R3 cutoff 2023 along with the R3 cutoff ranks for 2022 to get better clarity on NLU Bangalore cutoff trends: 

 NLSIU CLAT Round 3 Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course20222023
BA LLB (Hons)149114
Q:   What is the average package of BA LLB in NLSIU Bangalore?
A: 

The NLSIU Bangalore average package 2022 has not been released yet. The course-wise median package offered during NLSIU Bangalore placements is presented below:

Course

Median Package (2021)

BA LLB (Hons)

INR 15 LPA

Note: The above-mentioned data is gathered from NLSIU Bangalore NIRF report 2022.

Q:   Can I get direct admission in NLSIU Bangalore?
A: 

No, the National Law School of India University Bangalore is based on entrance exam scores such as CLAT for most courses however the other courses such as MA, LLB, and PhD have their own institute in-house exams such as NLSAT-MPP, NLSAT-LLB, and NLSAT-PhD, respectively.

As a government institute the institute has no admission based on Management Quota or other means of Direct Admissions.

Q:   Does NLSIU offer LLM?
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Yes, NLSIU Bangalore offers a one year LLM course. The admission to NLSIU Bangalore LLM programme is based on the CLAT score of candidates. The admmissions are held through CLAT counseling process. The table below presents the eligibility and selection criteria for popular courses offered at NLSIU:

Course Name

Eligibility

Selection Criteria

LLM

LLB degree with at least 50% aggregate from a recognised university

CLAT

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NLSIU Bangalore FAQs

Q:   Should one opt for CLC DU or NLSIU Bangalore after having done their graduation in some other field altogether?
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Both CLC DU and NLSIU Bangalore are good choices for Law, however NLSIU does not offer LLB based on CLAT and instead requires a separate entrance exam or NLSAT-LLB.

As such even though NLSIU Bangalore is ranked the top or 1st Law course by NIRF 2025, if one has already completed UG in another field and missed the NLSAT LLB doing an Integrated LLB would require a large and unnecessary time investment.

One can still appear for NLSAT LLB during the next admission cycle but depending on one's timeframe CLC DU or other National Law Schools of India are also great choices.

Q:   Is NLSIU Bangalore NAAC accredited?
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Yes, NLSIU Bangalore has received a strong 'A' grade NAAC accreditation with a CGPA of 3.1 on a 4 point scale. This rating depends on many different categories with its top performing metrics being:

  • Teaching-learning & Evaluation
  • Institutional Values & Best Practices
  • Student Support & Progression
Q:   Is NLSIU Bangalore good for LLM?
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To get this conclusion, whether NLSIU Bangalore is a good option to pursue LLM or not, candidates can analyze various parameters such as placements, infrastructure, fees, etc. As per the placement data of NLSIU Bangalore issued by NIRF report, a total of 61 students got placed out of 80 students for the BA LLB programme. The data for LLM programme is not yet out. The campus of NLSIU Bangalore is well-equipped with all basic facilities such as mess, internet, smart classrooms, library, moot courts, placement cell, sports facilities etc.

Q:   Who is eligible for NLSIU Bangalore BA LLB?
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NLSIU Bangalore accepts admission to BA LLB (Hons) programme, based on the CLAT score. The table below presents the eligibility and selection criteria for popular courses offered at NLSIU:

Course Name

Eligibility

Selection Criteria

BA LLB  (Hons)

Class 12 with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC, ST, and PwD candidates)

CLAT

The eligibility criteria is gathered from external sources. Hence, is indicative.

Q:   What is NLU Bangalore B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) cutoff for different categories?
A: 

NLU Bangalore cutoff was released for BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses across different categories for AI and HS quotas. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the NLSIU Bangalore category-wise cutoff 2026 for CLAT. The cutoff range below is for students belonging to the AI quota. 

CategoryBA LLB (Hons) CLAT 2026 Cutoff Range
General101 - 108 
OBC1018 - 1177
SC3072 - 3072
ST5000 
EWS702 - 740
PWD6763 

 

Q:   How much score do you need in CLAT to get admission in NLU Bangalore?
A: 

As of now, CNLU has released the CLAT 2024 Round 1 Seat Allotment result for admission to NLSIU Bangalore for courses including B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. The first step for NLSIU Bangalore admission is to appear for CLAT exam. Only candidates with a valid CLAT scores are allowed to partciipate in the CLAT counselling which is the final step of NLU Bangalore admission. Tabulated below is the Round 1 All India opening and closing ranks for the NLU Bangalore Law courses for the General category: 

CourseR1 Opening RankR1 Closing Rank 
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)197
B.A.3 style="height: 22.3958px;">14130

 

Q:   Can I join NLSIU Bangalore LLM without entrance exam?
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No, NLSIU Bangalore don't offer admission to LLM programme without a valid score of CLAT. Hence, it is mandatory to qualify CLAT entrance for admission to this university. Apart from entrance exam candidates need to fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria to take admission to the university. 

The table below covers CLAT minimum eligibility criteria for admission to LLM programme: 

Course Name

Eligibility

LLM

LLB degree with at least 50% aggregate from a recognised university 

Q:   Is CLAT necessary for LLM at NLSIU Bangalore?
A: 

Yes, CLAT is necessary for admission to LLM programme. Candidates have to appear and qualify CLAT with a minimum required score for NLSIU Bangalore. NLSIU Bangalore cutoff is concluded after the release of the CLAT all rounds Seat Allotment Results. NLU Bangalore CLAT cutoff is released for admission to the LLM programme every year. Candidates preparing for NLSIU admission 2024, can refer to the table given below to check out the past year cutoff trend for the General category students: 

CLAT Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202120222023
LL.M.– / –– / –154
Q:   How many seats are there in NLSIU Bangalore for BA LLB?
A: 

NLSIU Bangalore offers a total of 300 seats for admission to BA LLB (Hons). The admission are based on CLAT score. For admission to BA LLB (Hons) course at NLSIU Bangalore candidates have to register through CLAT portal. Registered candidates for CLAT 2024 counselling will be called by NLSIU Bangalore through five provisional merit lists, each released by the Consortium of CLAT. Candidates, who have been allocated a seat in the provisional lists and applied for revision, should check the status of their seat in the CLAT provisonal lists. 

Q:   What is the BA LLB (Hons) cut off for CLAT 2023 for NLSIU Bangalore?
A: 

The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) releases institute-wise and course-wise CLAT Provisional Allotment lists on the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2023 for NLU admissions 2023 to BA LLB (Hons). Candidates seeking admission to NLSIU Bangalore can refer to the table given below to check out the last NLSIU Bangalore R3 cutoff 2023 along with the R3 cutoff ranks for 2022 to get better clarity on NLU Bangalore cutoff trends: 

 NLSIU CLAT Round 3 Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course20222023
BA LLB (Hons)149114
Q:   What is the score for CLAT for National Law University, Bangalore?
A: 

CNLU releases the CLAT Provisional Allocation List for each category, including General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD and more for BA LLB (Hons) and LLM course. Check out the below table to download CLAT 2021, 2022 and 2023 last round Provisional Allocation Lists for NLSIU Bangalore:

CLAT Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202120222023
BA LLB (Hons)83149114
LLM– / –– / –154

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Updated on Jul 2, 2026