NMIMS LAT 2026: Phase 2 Registration (Begins), Phase 1 Exam (Ongoing), Syllabus, Pattern, Results

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Law Aptitude Test 2026 ( NMIMS LAT )

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Anupama Mehra
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NMIMS LAT 2026: The Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies has started the NMIMS LAT 2026 Phase 2 Application Process. Candidates can apply on the NMIMS portal, nlat.nmims.edu. The NMIMS LAT Application Form can be filled out until May 26, 2026. The NMIMS LAT exam is conducted in two phases.

The NMIMS LAT Phase 2 exam will be held until June 1, 2026. By clearing this exam, candidates can get admission to NMIMS Law institutes at Mumbai, Bengaluru, Indore, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Navi Mumbai, and Dhule. Get all the updates, important information related to the NMIMS LAT Eligibility Criteria, NMIMS 2026 admission process, and other important dates below on this page

Table of contents
  • What is NMIMS LAT?
  • NMIMS LAT Dates 2026
  • NMIMS LAT Application Form 2026
  • NMIMS LAT 2026: Important Date
  • NMIMS LAT Highlights 2026
  • NMIMS LAT Eligibility 2026
  • NMIMS LAT Syllabus 2026
  • NMIMS LAT Exam Pattern 2026
  • NMIMS LAT Admission Process 2026
  • NMIMS LAT Admit Card 2026
  • NMIMS LAT Counselling 2026
  • NMIMS LAT Selection Process 2026
  • NMIMS LAT Exam Centres 2026
  • NMIMS LAT 2026 Preparation Tips
  • NMIMS LAT 2026 FAQs
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What is NMIMS LAT?

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Law Aptitude Test (NMIMS LAT) is a law entrance exam conducted by SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed-to-be-University for admissions to the following institutes:

NMIMS Law Institutes/Schools

Courses Offered

Number of Seats

NMIMS Kirit P Mehta School of Law, Mumbai

BA LLB (Hons)

180

BBA LLB (Hons)

120

School of Law, NMIMS University, Navi Mumbai

BA LLB (Hons)

60

BBA LLB (Hons)

60

School of Law, NMIMS University, Bengaluru (Bannerghatta)

BA LLB (Hons)

60

BBA LLB (Hons)

60

School of Law, NMIMS University, Indore

BA LLB (Hons)

60

BBA LLB (Hons)

60

School of Law, NMIMS University, Hyderabad (Jadcherla)

BA LLB (Hons)

60

BBA LLB (Hons)

60

School of Law, NMIMS University, Chandigarh

BBA LLB (Hons)

120

School of Law, NMIMS University, Dhule

BBA LLB (Hons)

60

Total

960

 

NMIMS LAT Dates 2026

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
23 Mar ' 26 - 26 May ' 26

NMIMS LAT 2026 Application Process (Phase 2)

ONGOING
23 Mar ' 26 - 29 May ' 26

NMIMS LAT 2026 Exam Scheduling for Phase 2

ONGOING
01 Apr ' 26 - 01 Jun ' 26

NMIMS LAT 2026 Exam (Phase 2)

ONGOING
DatesPast Exam Dates
17 Apr ' 26

NMIMS LAT 2026 Merit List (Phase 1)

10 Feb ' 26 - 31 Mar ' 26

NMIMS LAT 2026 Exam (Phase 1)

09 Feb ' 26 - 30 Mar ' 26

NMIMS LAT 2026 Exam Scheduling for Phase 1

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NMIMS LAT Application Form 2026

Candidates must complete NMIMS LAT 2026 registration on or before the last date. Follow the steps to fill the form

  1. Go to the NMIMS portal.
  2. Make an account using name, email, and mobile number.
  3. Log in with the details sent to your email or phone.
  4. Fill all the required fields carefully.
  5. Upload a photo and signature.
  6. Pay the fee online.
  7. Submit and save the confirmation page.

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NMIMS LAT 2026: Important Date

NMIMS LAT 2026 exam dates are announced for students planning to apply for law admission. You should keep track of all the important events so nothing gets missed.

Events Dates
NMIMS LAT Registration Starts January 28, 2026
NMIMS LAT Registration Ends May 26, 2026
Computer-based Exam Scheduling in 2 Phases Starting Feb 9, 2026
Computer-based Exam Scheduling in 2 Phases Ending May 29, 2026
Conduct of online computer-based Examination at test centers in 2 Phases Starts Feb 10, 2026
Conduct of online computer-based Examination at test centers in 2 Phases Ends June 1, 2026

Phase 1

Events Dates
NMIMS LAT Registration Starts January 28, 2026
NMIMS LAT Registration Ends March 22, 2026
Computer-based Exam Scheduling Starting Feb 9, 2026
Computer-based Exam Scheduling Ending March 30, 2026
Conduct of online computer-based Examination at test centers Starts Feb 10, 2026
Conduct of online computer-based Examination at test centers Ends March 31, 2026
Counselling call letter & Merit list declaration for NMIMS – CET (Phase 1)  April 14, 2026
Merit list declaration date for NMIMS-LAT (Phase 1) April 16, 2026
Counselling & Admission process for all campuses (Mumbai, Shirpur, Indore, Navi Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chandigarh campus) will be conducted at MPSTME-Mumbai campus April 28, 2026- April 30, 2026

Phase 1

Events Dates
NMIMS LAT Registration Starts March 23, 2026
NMIMS LAT Registration Ends May 26, 2026
Computer-based Exam Scheduling Starting March 23, 2026
Computer-based Exam Scheduling Ending May 29, 2026
Conduct of online computer-based Examination at test centers Starts April 1, 2026
Conduct of online computer-based Examination at test centers Ends June 1, 2026
Counselling call letter & Merit list declaration for NMIMS – CET (Phase 1)  Dates will be declared in the first week of June

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NMIMS LAT Highlights 2026

Candidates can check the  NMIMS LAT 2026 important highlights below

Exam Name

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Law Aptitude Test

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Exam Mode

Online

Accepting Colleges

7

Official Website

law-ug.nmims.edu/

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NMIMS LAT Eligibility 2026

Candidates can check the NMIMS LAT eligibility criteria to appear for the exam below. Students who meet all the given conditions will be eligible to appear for the NMIMS Law Aptitude Test 2026.

  • Candidates should pass Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board in any stream with at least 50 per cent aggregate
  • Candidates who have passed Class 12 from International Baccalaureate (IB) board should be either IB certificate/ & DP awarded with minimum 24 total credits having passed 3 HL and 3 SL mandatorily from any stream
  • In case, the marksheet issued by the relevant board is in percentile, the actual aggregate percentage of all the subjects in which the candidate has appeared will be taken into consideration
  • Candidates who are ungraded/failed in any subject mentioned in the marksheet are not eligible to apply for the exam
  • Candidates appearing for the final Class 12 exams are also eligible to apply. However, such candidates will need to fulfil the above criteria within the given stipulated time.

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NMIMS LAT Syllabus 2026

Aspirants must follow the NMIMS LAT 2026 syllabus to prepare for the test. The syllabus of NMIMS LAT 2026 is available online. The subjects included in the exam syllabus are Verbal Reasoning, General Knowledge, Quantitative Reasoning, and Logical and Legal Reasoning. Also, you must keep all the necessary materials, books, and notes for the NMIMS law exam preparation.

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NMIMS LAT Exam Pattern 2026

Students can check the NMIMS LAT exam pattern to know the marking scheme, mode of exam, and duration of the test. The NMIMS Law exam paper will consist of 150 questions. Students have 2 hours to answer these questions. No negative marking will be done for the wrong answers.

NMIMS LAT exam pattern

Particulars  Details
Mode of Exam Online (Computer Based Test)
Duration of Exam 2 hours
Number of questions 150
Question Paper Sections 5 sections
Makring Scheme Each question carries 1 mark
Negative Marking No

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NMIMS LAT Admission Process 2026

NMIMS LAT 2026 admission process includes the following

NMIMS LAT application form

First of all, students have to fill out the NMIMS LAT application form online at the official website. The NMIMS LAT application fee is INR 1,800 plus taxes.

NMIMS LAT admit card

Registered candidates can download the NMIMS LAT 2026 admit card from the official website of the exam. The admit card contained important details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, test centre address, etc.

NMIMS LAT exam

Next, candidates need to appear for the NMIMS LAT 2026 exam as per the details mentioned on the admit card. The law entrance exam will be conducted in online mode. Questions in the exam will be based on the CLAT-UG syllabus.

NMIMS LAT result

NMIMS LAT merit list 2026 is prepared based on candidates’ performance in the written test, available vacancies and programme and campus preference given.     

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NMIMS LAT Admit Card 2026

The authority will issue the NMIMS LAT 2026 admit card online. Candidates can download the admit card after booking the exam slot. Candidates can check the admit card to know the exam date, test city, and exam centre name. Carry the NMIMS Law Admission Test admit card on the exam day. Candidates will not be entertained without the admit card.

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NMIMS LAT Counselling 2026

NMIMS LAT counselling is the step after the entrance test for law admission in NMIMS. It helps students get seats in law courses based on their marks and what they choose. Many wait for the NMIMS LAT counselling date to know when the process begin. The NMIMS LAT exam date 2026 will come on the official site soon, and after that, the counselling schedule will be shared. It’s good to keep checking updates because missing the date can make you lose your seat. Sometimes the counselling happens online, sometimes at the campus, depends on what NMIMS says.

During NMIMS LAT counselling, you need to register, upload papers, and pick the course you want. Seats are given by rank, category, and how many seats are left. After you get a seat, you must pay the NMIMS LAT counselling fees to confirm it. The counselling fees are not refundable and must be paid online only. After paying, you get a slip that shows your seat is booked. If you don’t pay in time, the seat goes to someone else.

For 2026, the NMIMS LAT exam date 2026 and counselling schedule will be announced soon. Keep checking the NMIMS website so you don’t miss anything. Make sure all your documents are ready before the NMIMS LAT counselling date, so there’s no problem later. NMIMS LAT counselling gives every student who passed the exam a fair chance. If you follow all steps carefully, the admission process goes smooth and you can get a seat in one of the best law colleges in India.

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NMIMS LAT Selection Process 2026

Candidates willing to appear for NMIMS LAT 2026 can check the NMIMS LAT Selection Process 2026 below

  • The NMIMS LAT 2026 merit list will be prepared based on the performance of the candidate in the NMIMS-LAT 2026 exam.
  • The decision of the institute will be final in this regard and no inquiries or correspondence in this regard will be entertained

Note:

  • Candidates are required to update the 12th or equivalent exam or predicted marks after the admission process.
  • Candidates will not be considered for the merit list if they fail to update the correct information in the online registration form.
  • It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to ensure that correct marks are entered.
  • At any given point in time, if it is found that the information given by the candidate i.e 12th or equivalent exam is incorrect, the candidate's admission will be cancelled and fees will be refunded as per prescribed refund rules.

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NMIMS LAT Exam Centres 2026

The candidate will have to select the NMIMS 2026 exam centres at the time of filling the registration form. The list of available test cities for NMIMS LAT 2026 is given in the table below.
Sr. No State Test City
1 Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada, Rajahmundry
2 Assam Guwahati
3 Bihar Patna
4 Chhattisgarh Raipur
5 Delhi Delhi/New Delhi
6 Goa Goa
7 Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Changa
8 Haryana
Faridabad, Gurugram, Karnal, Ambala Cantt.
9 Himachal Pradesh Solan
10 Jharkhand Jamshedpur, Ranchi
11 Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru
12 Kerala
Kochi, Trivandrum, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Kottayam
13 Madhya Pradesh Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur
14 Maharashtra
Aurangabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Shirpur, Sangli / Kolhapur, Thane, Kalyan
15 Odisha Bhubaneshwar
16 Pudducherry Pudducherry
17 Punjab Amritsar, Chandigarh, Ludhiana
18 Rajasthan Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur
19 Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Coimbatore, Nagercoil, Salem
20 Telangana Hyderabad, Secunderabad
21 Uttar Pradesh
Agra / Mathura, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi
22 Uttarakhand Dehradun
23 West Bengal Kolkata

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NMIMS LAT 2026 Preparation Tips

Aspirants who wish to appear for the NMIMS LAT 2026 exam can check the preparation tips here. Effective preparation will help to obtain good marks in the exam and open the door for admission. To start the preparation for NMIMS LAT 2026 must follow the given points.

  • Check the syllabus of NMIMS LAT 2026 to know what topics to study.
  • After knowing the syllabus, gather all study materials like notes, books, and previous question papers.
  • Make an effective timetable, distributing an equal amount of time for all subjects. Add extra time for the topics you find difficult.
  • While studying, make handy notes of legal terms or any topics that you find important for the exam. This process will help in quick revision before the exam.
  • Try solving the MIMS LAT question paper every weekend for self-assessment. Honestly review your paper and focus on the weak sections.

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NMIMS LAT 2026 FAQs

Candidates can check the NMIMS LAT 2026 frequently asked questions below.

Q:   Where can I check the NMIMS LAT result 2026 PDF?
A: 

NMIMS LAT Result 2026 will be released on the website- nlat.nmims.edu. Candidates will be able to download the NLAT result after a few days of the exam. The dates related to NMIMS LAT will soon be released.

Q:   How many NLAT sample papers should I practice before the exam?
A: 

There are no fixed numbers. But candidates must try and solve at least 10 to 15 sample papers before the exam. It helps in developing better time management skills.

Q:   What is NMIMS LAT exam answer key release date?
A: 

The university will release the NMIMS LAT answer key date online. Candidates can download the answer key using the link provided here. To download the answer key, there is no need to log in to the portal; a direct PDF will be available.

Q:   Are NMIMS LAT sample papers similar to the actual exam?
A: 

Yes, most NLAT sample papers are set like the actual exam in terms of pattern and types of questions. They are created based on previous trends and official guidelines. 

Q:   What is the last date of NMIMS LAT application form 2026?
A: 

SVKM's NMIMS has announced the NMIMS LAT application form 2026 date on the official website. Students will be able to apply for the BA LLB and BBA LLB courses through the NMIMS LAT Phase 1 exam till March 22. For phase 2 of NMIMS LAT, the last date of application is May 26, 2026.

Q:   For how many courses NMIMS LAT Exam conducted?
A: 

The NMIMS LAT or NLAT exam is conducted for admission to the 5-year integrated B.A. LLB (hons.) and BBA LLB (hons.) courses at NMIMS Law Institutes.

Q:   When will NMIMS LAT Admission Process be started?
A: 

The NMIMS LAT Exam admission process is expected to start in January after the release of the notification. Candidates who want to appear for the exam first have to fill out the application form, download the admit card before the exam, take the exam, and wait for the result. After the result counselling process will begin. 

Q:   Why should I solve NMIMS NLAT sample papers?
A: 

Solving the sample papers for NMIMS LAT candidates will help them know the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level. Regular practice improves accuracy, speed, and confidence. 

Q:   What are the subjects included in the NMIMS LAT syllabus?
A: 

The subjects in the exam syllabus of the NMIMS LAT are

Verbal Reasoning,
GK,
Quantitative Reasoning, and
Logical and Legal Reasoning.

 

Q:   When should I start solving NMIMS LAT sample papers?
A: 

Candidates should ideally start solving NMIMS LAT sample papers after completing a significant portion of the syllabus. This helps in effectively applying concepts and assessing preparation levels. 

4 Institutes accepting NMIMS LAT

Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, NMIMS, Mumbai

Vile Parle West, Mumbai Private

Kirit P. M
  • 17.50 Lakh
  • 5 years
  • |
  • Full Time

NMIMS Deemed to be University, Bannerghatta

Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore Private

NMIMS Deem
  • 11.25 Lakh
  • 5 years
  • |
  • Full Time
    • 8.75 Lakh
    • 5 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    NMIMS, Indore

    Indore Private

    NMIMS, Ind
    • 10.00 Lakh
    • 5 years
    • |
    • Full Time

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