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NLSIU Bangalore LLM Courses & Fees 2025: Admission Dates, Eligibility & Seats

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NLSIU Bangalore LLM Eligibility &Highlights 2025

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Total Tuition Fees 3.2L
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  • CLAT
  • Graduation score50%
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    Q:   What is the highest package offered at NLSIU Bangalore?
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    The NLSIU Bangalore the highest package offered the 2025 placements is yet to be published on the official website. Once the NLSIU Bangalore the highest package is released, it will be updated on this page. Meanwhile, you may check the course-wise the highest package offered during NLSIU placements between 2022 and 2024 in the table below:

    Course

    Median Package (2022)

    Median Package (2023)

    Median Package (2024)

    BA LLB (Hons)

    INR 16  LPA

    INR 16 LPA

    INR 16 LPA

    PG 1-year

    INR 8.25 LPA

    INR 8.40  LPA

    INR 7 LPA

    Q:   What is the median placement package offered to LLM students at NLSIU Bangalore?
    A: 

    The course-wise median package offered during NLU Bangalore placements between 2021 and 2023 are presented below: 

    Particulars

    Statistics (2021)

    Statistics (2022)

    Statistics (2023)

    BA LLB (Hons)

    INR 15 LPA

    INR 16 LPA

    INR 16 LPA

    PG 1-year

    INR 6 LPA

    INR 8.25 LPA

    INR 8.40 LPA

    Note: The above-mentioned data are gathered from the National Law School of India University NIRF report 2024.

    Q:   How can I get admission in NLSIU Bangalore for LLM?
    A: 

    For admission to NLSIU Bangalore LLM course, candidates have to register through CLAT portal. Registered candidates for CLAT 2023 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. 

    Those, who have been allotted a seat in the NLSIU Bangalore Provisional Allotment Lists, must complete the process of exercising any one of the actions Either accept the allotted seat or apply for revise or exit from the CLAT admission process. 

    If alloted seat is accepted by the candidate. After, that they need to report to NLSIU Bangalore for admission. The admission confirmation requires, documents submission and fees submission by the candidates through the official portal of NLSIU Bangalore. 

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    NLSIU Bangalore LL.M.
    Fees details 2026

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    ₹ 3.18 L
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    Q:   What is the application fee for NLSIU LLM?
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    NLSIU Bangalore LLM admission 2024 is done through CLAT. Candidates who qualify for CLAT are required to pay fee for their respective courses, which includes various components such as Tuition Fee, Examination Fee, Security Deposit, Hostel Charges (if applicable), etc. Other than the course fee, candidates are required to pay a fee for CLAT application fee. For General /OBC /PWD /PIO /OCI /NRI category candidates, the application fee is INR 4,000 and for SC /ST /BPL category candidates, the application fee is INR 3,500.

    Q:   What is the NLSIU Bangalore LLM fees?
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    Admission to LLM programme is offered to those candidates who qualify for CLAT. Also, the qualified candidates have to pay the fee for their respective courses, which includes components such as Tuition Fee, Examination Fee, Security Deposit, Hostel Charges (if applicable), etc. Other than the course fee, candidates are required to pay a fee for CLAT application fee. The CLAT registration fee for General /OBC /PWD /PIO /OCI /NRI category candidates, is INR 4,000, and for SC /ST /BPL category candidates is INR 3,500. The table below covers NLSIU's LLM course fees: 

    Course Name

    Total Fee

    LLM

    INR 66,000 - INR 3.3 lakhs

    Q:   Is NLSIU Bangalore NAAC accredited?
    A: 

    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 there any scholarship offered to students at NLSIU Bangalore?
    A: 

    Yes, NLSIU Bangalore provides the scholarships to students based eligibility. Students whose total family income is less than INR 8 lakh per annum are eligible to apply for financial aid. The university offers the scholarships in various forms which are Stipends, Loan Interest Payments, Waiver on Tuition [25% to 100%], Waiver on Residence [50% to 100%]

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    NLSIU Bangalore LLM Admission Dates 2025

    DatesUpcoming Events
    25 Feb '26 - 6 Mar '26
    Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Third Allotment ListOngoing
    2 May '26
    CLAT 2026 Fourth Merit List
    DatesPast Events
    25 Feb '26
    CLAT 2026 Third Merit List (UG Courses)
    5 Feb '26
    CLAT 2026 Third Merit List (PG Courses)
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    On Admissions
    Q:   How can I get admission in NLSIU Bangalore?
    A: 

    The mode of National Law School of India University course admissions is online. Admission to various courses is based on merit and entrance exam scores. The accepted entrance exams are CLAT and others. Candidates applying through CLAT must first register for the CLAT exam. Then appear for the CLAT exam. Then check out the CLAT result and take part in the counselling round. Pay the admission fee at the selected and the allotted college/university.

    Q:   What is the cut off for NLSIU Bangalore? I belong to OBC category?
    A: 

    If you belong to the OBC category under the AI quota, the NLSIU Bangalore CLAT 2026 cutoff rank was 1018 in the first round for the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) course. For the Home State quota, the cutoff rank for the same course was 3536. The cutoff rank vary for different rounds, courses and categories. 

    Q:   How can I join NLSIU?
    A: 

    For admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses at NLSIU candidates have to register through CLAT portal. Registered candidates for CLAT 2023 counselling will be called by National Law School of India University 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. Those, who have been allotted a seat in the National Law School of India University Provisional Allotment Lists, must complete the process of exercising any one of the actions mentioned below:

    1. Accept the allotted seat
    2. Apply for Revise
    3. Exit from the CLAT admission process

    If alloted seat is accepted by the candidate. After, that the candidates need to report to National Law School of India University for admission. The admission confirmation requires, documents submission and fees submission by the candidates through the official portal of National Law School of India University. 

    NLSIU Bangalore LLM Admission 2025: How to Apply?

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    Q:   What is the application fee for LLM at NLSIU Bangalore?
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    NLSIU Bangalore LLM admission 2025 is done through CLAT. For admission through CLAT candidates have to submit the application fee, other than the course fee. For General /OBC /PWD /PIO /OCI /NRI category candidates, the application fee is INR 4,000 and for SC /ST /BPL category candidates, the application fee is INR 3,500. Candidates who qualify for CLAT are required to pay fee for their respective courses, which includes various components such as Tuition Fee, Examination Fee, Security Deposit, Hostel Charges (if applicable), etc. 

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    Q:   What is the percentage required for National Law School of India University?
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    For admission to National Law School of India University, the minimum required percentage varies as per the course offered by the university. Find below the required percentage for NLSIU popular courses admission:

    The table below presents the eligibility and selection criteria for popular courses offered at NLSIU:

    Course Name

    Eligibility

    BA LLB  (Hons)

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

    LLM

    Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate

    PG Diploma

    Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate

    MA
    Bachelor’s degree with at least 45% aggregate
    LLB
    Class 12 with at least 45% aggregate
    PhD
    LLM with 55% aggregate
    LLD
    PhD in Law along with ten years of experience

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

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    Q:   How can I get seat in National Law School of India University?
    A: 

    To get admission to NLSIU Bangalore, candidates must fulfill the minimum eligibility and selection criteria. For BA LLB and LLM programme, the selection is based on CLAT counseling process. 

    Check out the table below for 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

    LLM

    Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate

    CLAT

    PG Diploma

    Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate

     

    MA
    Bachelor’s degree with at least 45% aggregate

    PAT

    LLB
    Class 12 with at least 45% aggregate

    -

    PhD
    LLM with 55% aggregate

    NLSUI written test

    LLD
    PhD in Law along with ten years of experience

    Research proposal and oral report presentation

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

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    Q:   Does NLSIU Bangalore accept CLAT scores?
    A: 

    The mode of National Law School of India University course admissions is online. Admission to various courses is based on merit and entrance exam scores. The accepted entrance exams are CLAT and others. Candidates applying through CLAT must first register for the CLAT exam. Then appear for the CLAT exam. Then check out the CLAT result and take part in the counselling round. 

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    NLSIU Bangalore LLM Cutoff 2024

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    LL.M.14814588
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    Q:   Can I join NLSIU Bangalore LLM without entrance exam?
    A: 

    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 there any reservation available for SC/ST students at NLSIU?
    A: 

    NLSIU Bangalore provides reservations for students belonging to SC, ST, OBC (Non-creamy layer) and EWS students in its full-time on campus programme. Also, seats are reserved horizontally for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), Female, and Karnataka Students.

    If a candidate belong to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) category, he/she is required to provide a valid caste category certificate issued by the Competent Authority at the time of counsellingor admission.

    Q:   I have lived and studied in Karnataka for more than 15 years, but I am an OCI card holder. Is the reservation applicable at NLSIU?
    A: 

    If a OCI Card Holder student has a proof of Study Certificates issued by their institute that they were students in a registered educational institution in Karnataka for minimum 10 years then they are eligible under the Karnataka Student quota at the time of admission at NLSIU Bangalore.

    Q:   Is there any age limit to apply for admission to various courses at NLSIU Bangalore?
    A: 

    No, there is no age limit to apply for UG and PG programmes at National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bangalore. All the candidates seeking out admission at NLSIU must appear for CLAT exam for admission to B.A. LLB and LLM programmes.

    NLSIU Bangalore LLM Curriculum

    SpecializationCurriculum
    LL.M. in Criminal Law
    Master of Business Law
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    Q:   What are the popular courses offered at NLSIU?
    A: 

    NLSIU Bangalore offers over nine courses with various law specialisations. Check out the table below for list of popular courses offered by National Law School of India University:

    Course Name

    Specialisations

    BA LLB  (Hons)

    LLM

    2

    PG Diploma

    7

    MA

    1

    LLB

    1

    PhD

    1

    LLD

    1

    Q:   Does NLSIU offer LLM?
    A: 

    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

    Q:   Which courses are offered at NLSIU Bangalore?
    A: 

    NLSIU Bangalore offers postgraduate, undergraduate, and PhD programmes to students. These programmes are provided across the Law stream. At the undergraduate level, the NLSIU Bangalore offers BA (Hons), three-year LLB, and other programmes to students. At the postgraduate level, the NLSIU Bangalore offers LLM and other programmes to students. The university also provides five-year BA LLB (Hons) course to students.

    Q:   What are the various core subjects offered in LLM curriculum at NLSIU Bangalore?
    A: 

    The various core subjects offered under LLM at NLSIU Bangalore are listed below:

    • Research Methodology
    • Concentration Core course
    • Concentration Elective 1
    • General Elective 1
    • Research Methodology
    • Concentration Core course
    • Concentration Elective 1
    • General Elective 1

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    NLSIU Bangalore LLM Seats 2025

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    Q:   Is there any seat reservation for LLM at NLSIU Bangalore?
    A: 

    Yes, NLSIU Bangalore does have seat reservations for its LLM cousre. The seats reservations are for students belonging from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes,  Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer),  Economically Weaker Sections,  Persons with Disabilities, and more. The university offers a total of 120 seats. 

    Q:   What is the seat intake for LLM at National Law School of India University, Bangalore?
    A: 

    NLU Bangalore offers a total of 120 seats for admission to LLM. The admission are based on CLAT score. For admission to LLM course at NLU Bangalore candidates have to register through CLAT portal. Registered candidates for CLAT 2024 counselling will be called by CNLU 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. 

    NLSIU Bangalore LLM Placements 2024

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    Q:   What government job opportunities are available after doing LLM from NLSIU Bangalore?
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    Yes, there are government jobs available for LLM graduates. The LLM candidates of NLSIU Bangalore can apply for jobs in the government sector. Hence, PG degree holders can apply for jobs in various government PSU such as SAIL, BHEL, NALCO, INDIAN OIL, etc. Tabulated below are some of the prospective government jobs along with their average salaries:

    Job Profiles

    Average Salary

    Public Prosecutor

    INR 5 Lacs - INR 8 lakh

    Judge  

    INR 15 Lacs - INR 25 lakh

    Law Officer 

    INR 4 Lacs - INR 6 lakh

    Legal Advisor

    INR 4 Lacs - INR 7 lakh

    NOTE: The mentioned salary package are as per data curated from various sources. Hence, is indicative.

    Q:   What is the average package offered at NLSIU Bangalore Placement?
    A: 

    The institution has not released the overall average package. The median package offered at NLSIU Bangalore placements in recent years is present in the table below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2022)

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Median Salary

    INR 16 LPA (BA LLB)

    INR 8.25 LPA (PG 1-year)

    INR 16 LPA (BA LLB)

    INR 8.4 LPA (PG 1-year)

    INR 16 LPA (BA LLB)

    INR 7 LPA (PG 1-year)

    Q:   Does NLSIU Bangalore offer 100% placements to LLM students?
    A: 

    The NLSIU Bangalore offers an LLM course for one year. When it comes to placements, NLU Bangalore offers decent placements annually. The placement details of the LLM batch 2024 are yet to be released on the official website. Once it is released, it will be updated here. However, the placement details of the PG 1-year (LLM, PG Diploma) batch 2023 are disclosed in the NIRF report 2024. Let's take a look at the key highlights of NLU Bangalore placements for the PG 1-year batch 2022 and 2023 in the table below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2022)

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Median package

    INR 8.25 LPA

    INR 8.40 LPA

    Total Students

    40

    68

    Total students placed

    28

    37

    NLSIU Bangalore LLM Ranking 2024

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    Q:   Is NLSIU Bangalore ranked by any national or international ranking body for LLM?
    A: 

    The NLSIU Bangalore, is ranked 1 by NIRF 2024ranking amongst other NLUs. The NIRF 2024 was approved by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and launched by the Honourable Minister of Education on June 5 2023. This framework considers a few parameters for ranking various universities and institutions. These parameters covers the Teaching, Learning and Resources,  Research and Professional Practices,  Graduation Outcomes,  Outreach and Inclusivity, and Perception. 

    Q:   What CLAT rank is required for NLSIU?
    A: 

    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
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    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.

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    Learning Experience: Business law for pros. Hybrid online. Top faculty. Boosts careers with legal skills. Demanding, but flexible. Also it's important to study hard because exams will be very difficult. The university is best it's top in india. Also you may need a lot more money to pursue the course because it's expensive. My learning experience personally was really great I had the best time studying there and it was fun. The syllabus part was a bit overwhelming for few months but it was great afterwards.
    Placements: It's the number one law school in india so the placements are really good although the internships are really hard but you'll really like the money they give. The highest oackage from our batch is 35lakh and the average is 14-15 lakh, the companies are the top law firms in india. Though the placements don't only depend on your degree they would look for certain things in you in the interview.
    Faculty: The faculty is great, indeed it's the best in the country but you'd need to give time to the things they teach you need to work really hard otherwise the syllabus will be a bit overwhelming like it was for me. Also they will give you time for your doubts so don't miss otherwise you'll be stuck with incomplete answers. It's business law so you need to be great with numbers and understand of the class so be attentive and learn from the masters.
    Course Support: The course is hybrid in nature you could enroll in it both via online or offline, the support system ks really good you can contact the teachers at anytime of the day, thed be really happy to sort out your problems. Also there exists a mental health support you could use that, you could use the library it's a really good one.
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    Absolutely satisfied with every single thing in college.
    Placements: Out of all the law schools in India, NLSIU has the best placement so yes that's something to look forward to! Almost all Tier 1 firms come to NLSIU for placements the university has its own campus recruitment committee, and most students bag PPOs. However, the options after college are not limited to this, and many students prepare for civil services exams or practice as advocates, or go for the judiciary.
    Infrastructure: Hostel accommodation are as follows: Male: Ganga, cauvery, hoogly, himalaya and Brahmapur Female: Nilgiris, Vindhyas, Annapurna (mess block), gangotri, yamuna and narmada. The rooms are usually triple sharing, but double and single rooms are also available depending on the building. Annapurna mess is open to both gender and Hoogly mess for men only. Due to expansion, the hostels are alloted on need basis first. The hostel as well as the mess charges are quite affordable, with a very diverse menu.
    Faculty: The course is really well designed, with the topics having real world relevance. We had Sociology 1, Economics 1, Torts and Legal Methods. Sociology was the best designed- with all the topics relevant to real word applications. Economics 1 I felt was a little rushed, We had microeconomics, but I felt like it would've been better if this was taughtover two semesters instead of one. For Torts we relied more on case lawns and a little on commentaries, with professors guiding us on how to interpret law and apply them. Legal Methods had the most applicability in real world applications, the 1st two modules we did was mostly theories and various forms of reasoning, however the third modules felt the most practical to me- it had judgment and statute interpretation and indian polity.
    Other: The college life at NLS is diverse and hectic if I must add, there is always something going on at campus, so much so that you will always have to make choices between two things. It is something for everyone, be it academics, co-curriculars, music, dance, sports, just name it and NLS has it. We have various events planned throughout the semester to offer an escape from the hectic academics. We also have various committees and collectives with different objective, like the Academic Support Programme, The Literary and Debating Society, Sports Committee, CulComm, Event Management Committee, Quiz Club, NLS Feminist Alliance to name a few. NLS is one of the organises of Trilateral, a sports fest between 3 NLUs- NALSAR, NLUJ and NLSIU.
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    NLSIU Bangalore LLM FAQs 2025

    Q:   When CLAT exam will be conducted for admission to NLU Bangalore?
    A: 

    For admission to one-year LLM at NLSIU Bangalore, the CLAT test was conducted on December 7, 2025. Aspirants of NLSIU Bangalore were required to appear for the exam in offline pen-paper mode at the allotted test centres. Candidates could complete the CLAT registration 2026 until Nov 7, 2025 in online mode. The exam took place in more than 125 cities listed as CLAT 2026 test centres in 22 states and UTs. The detailed schedule of CLAT 2026 will be declared soon along with the CLAT Exam Centers 2026.

    Q:   Which were the top recruiters at NLSIU Bangalore placements?
    A: 

    As per the NIRF report 2022, the top recruiting companies at NLSIU Bangalore placements were as given below: 

    • Allahabad Bank
    • Himatsingka Seide Ltd.
    • Indian Express
    • Indian Oil
    • Lanco
    • Oil India Limited
    • Sahara India
    • Tata Steel
    • UltraTech Cement
    Q:   Has CLAT 2025 application process begun?
    A: 

    CLAT Application Process 2025 began on July 15, 2024. The last date to register for CLAT 2025 was October 22. Candidates could fill the CLAT 2025 application until October 22, 2024. Candidates were allowed to fill out a single CLAT 2025 application form for each participating NLU until the deadline. The official website to fill CLAT Application Form is consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Find out more about the application process for CLAT 2025 here.

    Q:   Is it difficult to get into NLSIU Bangalore?
    A: 

    The difficulty level of NLSIU Bangalore admission can be better analysed with the help of CLAT cutoff, which is the minimum score accepted for admission to the LLM programme. 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 LLM  programme. Candidates seeking admission to NLU Bangalore can refer to the table given below to check out the CLAT cutoff 2023 along with the cutoff ranks for 2022: 

    CLAT Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
    Course202120222023
    LLM– / –– / –154
    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:   What is the placement scenario at NLSIU Bangalore?
    A: 

    NLSIU Bangalore provides good placements to its graduating students. The students are given excellent placement support every year placing them in top companies. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the NLSIU Bangalore placements 2024:

    Course 

    Total Students (2024) 

    Students Placed (2024)

    Median Salary (2024) 

    BA LLB

    85

    70

    INR 16 LPA

    PG 1-year

    90

    77

    INR 7 LPA

    NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

    Q:   Which course is best for placement at NLSIU Bangalore?
    A: 

    The institution has not released the course-wise placement packages as of yet. Meanwhile the NIRF report has been released. Check out the table below to know more:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2022)

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Total Students

    76 (BA LLB)

    40 (PG 1-year)

    74 (BA LLB)

    68 (PG 1-year)

    85 (BA LLB)

     90 (PG 1-year)

    No. of Students Placed

    65 (BA LLB)

     28 (PG 1-year)

    56 (BA LLB)

     37 (PG 1-year)

    70 (BA LLB)

     77 (PG 1-year)

    Median Salary

    INR 16 LPA (BA LLB)

    INR 8.25 LPA (PG 1-year)

    INR 16 LPA (BA LLB)

    INR 8.4 LPA (PG 1-year)

    INR 16 LPA (BA LLB)

    INR 7 LPA (PG 1-year)

    NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

    Q:   Are the placements at NLSIU Bangalore good?
    A: 

    Yes, NLSIU Bangalore has an impressive placement record. The table below provides the placement data for the past three years as per the NIRF Report 2025:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2022)

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Total Students

    76 (BA LLB)

    40 (PG 1-year)

    74 (BA LLB)

    68 (PG 1-year)

    85 (BA LLB)

     90 (PG 1-year)

    No. of Students Placed

    65 (BA LLB)

     28 (PG 1-year)

    56 (BA LLB)

     37 (PG 1-year)

    70 (BA LLB)

     77 (PG 1-year)

    Median Salary

    INR 16 LPA (BA LLB)

    INR 8.25 LPA (PG 1-year)

    INR 16 LPA (BA LLB)

    INR 8.4 LPA (PG 1-year)

    INR 16 LPA (BA LLB)

    INR 7 LPA (PG 1-year)

    NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

    Q:   How many students were placed in the NLSIU Bangalore placements?
    A: 

    A total of 333 students have been placed during the NLSIU Bangalore placements in the past three years. Check out the table below to see the breakdown of students placed in each year:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2022)

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Total Students

    76 (BA LLB)

    40 (PG 1-year)

    74 (BA LLB)

    68 (PG 1-year)

    85 (BA LLB)

     90 (PG 1-year)

    No. of Students Placed

    65 (BA LLB)

     28 (PG 1-year)

    56 (BA LLB)

     37 (PG 1-year)

    70 (BA LLB)

     77 (PG 1-year)

    NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NLSIU Bangalore NIRF report 2025

    Q:   Which Companies visit during NLSIU Bangalore placements?
    A: 

    Various companies took part during the placement season at NLSIU Bangalore, Some of them are:

    NLSIU Bangalore Placement: Top Recruiters

    Allahabad Bank

    Ultratech Cement

    Indian Express

    Sahara India

    Indian Oil

    Tata Steel

    Oil India Ltd

    Lanco

    Q:   Has the NLSIU Bangalore Placement report been released?
    A: 

    The NLSIU Bangalore placement report for 2024 is not out yet. However the NIRF report for 2025 has been released.Check out the tabulated data given below to know more about NLSIU Bangalore placement 2024:

    Course 

    Total Students (2024)

    Students Placed (2024)

    Median Salary (2024) 

    BA LLB

    85

    70

    INR 16 LPA

    PG 1-year

    90

    77

    INR 7 LPA

    NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NLSIU Bangalore NIRF report 2025

    Q:   Can I get NLSIU Bangalore with 140 rank in CLAT for LLM course?
    A: 

    No, if you belong to the General AI quota, it is not possible to secure a seat at NLU Bangalore in the first round for the LLM course. The cutoffs are generally higher in the inital rounds, so candidates are advised to wait untill the last round to see if their ranks are eligible for admission. As per the NLSIU Bangalore LLM cutoff 2026, the first round closing rank was 87 for the General AI category students. 

    Q:   What is the cutoff 2024 for LLM admissions at NLU Bangalore?
    A: 

    For National Law School of India University, Bangalore, the admission cutoff list was concluded after Round 5. The cutoff was released as opening and closing ranks for General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PWD categories in the AI quota. For candidates seeking admission to the LLM course, the closing cutoff was 239 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. 

    Q:   What is the process for admission to various courses at NLSIU Bangalore?
    A: 

    Eligible candidates must apply online on the official website of NLUs.(CLAT). Admission to the Five-Year B.A., LLB (Hons.) and the One Year LLM degree programmes, is through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).

    Admission to the three-Year LLB (Hons), Master’s Programme in Public Policy (MPP) and Ph.D programmes is through the National Law School Admission Test (NLSAT). 

    Q:   Are NLSIU Bangalore admissions open?
    A: 

    National Law School of India University admissions are expected to begin soon. Interested students may apply online. Students can check the official site to know more about the admissions. Before applying, students must check all the details.

    Q:   How do I download NLSIU Bangalore placement report?
    A: 

    The NLSIU Bangalore placement report is yet to be released on the official website. However, the institute has released the NIRF report 2025 which included the placement details of the batch 2024. You may download the same from the official website.

    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:   What are the factors affecting NLU Bangalore LLM cutoff 2023?
    A: 

    Every year, the cut off marks for the NLU Bangalore LLM CLAT exam is affected due to the following factors:

    • The difficulty level of the exam. In case the question paper is easy then the CLAT cut offs are expected to go high and vice-versa.
    • Total number of applications received. If the total applications received are less then the cut off is expected to be relaxed. 
    • Total candidates qualifying CLAT exam. If the total number of qualifying candidates is less than the total seats then cut off goes low
    • Total number of seats. If the total number of seats is revised and increased then cut off is expected to remain low
    • Previous year cut offs. For the top NLUs, the cut-off marks in previous years were high, therefore, only topper candidates could make it for final admissions. Fore other NLUs, the cut off marks are relatively low. 
    Q:   Are admissions to LLB courses at NLSIU Bangalore open in 2026?
    A: 

    Yes, the 2026 LLB admissions at NLSIU Bangalore are currently open. Candidates who want to apply for the LLB admissions can do so until March 23rd 2026.

    The admissions will be complete before the month of July as the LLB curriculum at NLSIU Bangalore is scheduled to start from July 1st 2026.

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