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The last date to apply for the National Law School of India University, Bangalore BA (hons) admissions was March 23 for the academic year 2026. This is the deadline for NLSAT-BA which is a mandatory entrance exam for BA (hons) admissions. Candidates were allowed to apply till 11:59 PM of the aforementioned date.

Yes, BA (hons) admissions at National Law School of India University, Bangalore are open for the academic year 2026. The applications for NLSAT-BA were opened by the institute in the month of November of 2025. 

Candidates who wish to apply for BA (hons) at National Law School of India University, Bangalore need to go to the website on the institute to apply for the course.

The total duration of the BA (hons) course offered by National Law School of India University, Bangalore ranges between three - four years. General BA (hons) course at NLU Bangalore has a duration of three years

However, candidates also get the option to pursue research with their BA (hons) curriculum which adds one year to the BA (hons) course duration.

No, the National Law School of India University, Bangalore BA (hons) admission are not available in direct admission mode. The selection of candidates will be based entirely on the NLSAT-BA conducted by National Law School of India University, Bangalore.

Only the candidates who score an appropriate rank while fulfilling the eligibility criteria will be alloted a seat in the BA (hons) course.

For the 2026 placement season, BA graduates can expect an average salary package between INR 2 - 4 LPA. While the highest packages in the college can go up to INR 15 LPA, those are typically reserved for specialised or PG courses. BA students are usually hired for the entry-level roles, so students are suggested not to expect very high packages right after graduation.

BA students are hired by top firms like TCS, Accenture, Concentrix, and Deloitte. These companies look for graduates for management, operations, and customer support roles usually. Additionally, retail companies like Reliance and Pantaloons have also recruited from St. Xavier's College, Ranchi, for front-end and administrative positions.  

The cost of BA LLB (hons) course at National Law University, Bangalore differs between candidates of different category. General category students will need to pay INR 4.74 Lacs for the BA LLB (hons) course during the span of five years at National Law University, Bangalore.

The aforementioned fees will be charged on per annum basis.

e-Kalyan scholarship is for SC, ST, or OBC category students. Also, they must be residents of Jharkhand. e-Kalyan scholarship also considers the total annual family income, which must fall below the government-specified limits to ensure the aid reaches economically weaker sections. Students must also maintain a clean academic record without failed subjects in the previous year.

Since St. Xavier's College is an autonomous institution, it has the freedom to design its own examination and assessment patterns. Students are evaluated through a mix of internal assessments, semester-end examinations, and practical projects. There is a very strict attendance requirement of 75% to be eligible for these exams. The difficulty level is generally considered fair, and the questions are syllabus-based.

St. Xavier's College allows students to choose vocational specialisations like Journalism & Mass Communication or English Language & Literature, which are specifically designed to build industry-ready skills. These courses often include practical projects and site visits, to give the students a taste of the real-world professional environments before they even graduate.