Shiksha Poll Reveals: 67% Aspirants Prefer NLSIU Bengaluru for CLAT 2026 Admission; NALSAR Hyderabad Second

NLSIU Bengaluru has been the epitome of legal education in India for many years. Inaugurated in 1987, it was the first National Law University (NLU) and is still the most prestigious among both academic performance and placement history. The university always tops national law school rankings, such as the NIRF Law Rankings and global metrics such as QS Asia.

Shiksha Poll Reveals: 67% Aspirants Prefer NLSIU Bengaluru for CLAT 2026 Admission; NALSAR Hyderabad Second

n a recent poll law aspirants showed a clear choice for the NLSIU Bengaluru for admission through CLAT. The online poll which had responses from aspirants across the country.

Based on the poll results:

• 67% of the respondents mentioned that they would opt for NLSIU Bengaluru if they were offered admission by CLAT 2026.
• 13% wanted NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, being the second-oldest National Law University in India.
• Interestingly, 20% of the participants were undecided, which means that factors like rank, course interests, and affordability are still affecting their ultimate decision.

Why NLSIU Remains at the Top

NLSIU Bengaluru has been the epitome of legal education in India for many years. Inaugurated in 1987, it was the first National Law University (NLU) and is still the most prestigious among both academic performance and placement history. The university always tops national law school rankings, such as the NIRF Law Rankings and global metrics such as QS Asia.

When asked few aspirants they said that NLSIU's curriculum leadership, faculty quality, international moot exposure, and robust alumni presence in the judiciary, corporate law, academia, and policy arenas are factors attributing to its unparalleled reputation. The institution's move out of CLAT in 2020 for a year and hosting its own NLAT only served to generate more public buzz and brand recall.