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NLSIU Courses & Fees 2025

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LL.M.(5 courses)
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : CLAT
10+2 : 45 %
Exams : CLATKSEEB
PG Diploma(7 courses)
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Q:   Is NSLAT-LLB mandatory for NLSIU Bangalore LLB admissions?
A: 

Yes, the NSLAT-LLB is a mandatory entrance exam for any candidates who wish to gain admissions into the LLB course offered by NLSIU Bangalore.

The NSLAT-LLB exam is comprised of two parts where Part-A is comrpised of 75 MCQs. Part-B of NSLAT-LLB is comprised of subjective questions.

If two candidates score the same aggregate, the scores of Part-B will decide the admission.

Q:   Am I eligible for LLB at NLSIU Bangalore if I cleared an UG Diploma course?
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No, candidates who have cleared an UG Diploma course at NLSIU Bangalore are not eligible to apply for LLB admissions. 

Candidate need to clear a Bachelors level course from a recognised institute to be considered for NLSIU Bangalore LLB admissions, provided they secured a minimum aggregate of 45% or higher.

 

Q:   Is BA LLB available at NLSIU Bangalore?
A: 

NLSIU Bangalore offers the flagship BA LLB programme in a variety of specializations. The course is a popular programme for students seeking to build a career in Engineering. The total tuition fees for NLSIU Bangalore BA LLB is INR 5.44 L - 9.4 L. NLSIU Bangalore BA LLB admissions are conducted on the basis of entrance tests. Accepted examinations include CLAT,  KSEEB, among others.

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.

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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 package of LLM in NLSIU Bangalore?
A: 

The package of LLM students is not released officially. However, as per the NIRF 2022 report, some common data has been released. To get an idea about LLM NLSIU Bangalore placement package, candidates can check out the below placement data collected from other unofficial sources: 

ParticularsPlacements Statistics (2021)

Average package

INR 15 LPA

Total Strength (BA LLB)

80

Total Offers (BA LLB) 

61

Companies visited

Allahabad Bank | Himatsingka Seide Ltd. | Indian Express | Indian Oil | Lanco | Oil India Limited
Q:   What government job opportunities are available after doing LLM from NLSIU Bangalore?
A: 

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:   Does NLSIU Bangalore offer placements to B.A LL.B (Hons) students?
A: 

Yes, NLSIU Bangalore offers decent placements to its BA LLB (Hons) students. As per the NLSIU Bangalore NIRF report 2025, a total of 70 students were placed out of the total 85 students in reputed companies and law firms in 2024. The key highlights of NLU Bangalore placements for the BA LLB Class of 2022 to 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Median package (BA LLB)

INR 16 LPA

INR 16 LPA

INR 16 LPA

Total students (BA LLB)

76

74

85

Total students placed (BA LLB)

65

56

70

Note: The above-mentioned data is gathered from the National Law School of India University NIRF report 2025.

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Q:   How many students were placed in the NLSIU Bangalore placements?
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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:   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:   Which were the top recruiters at NLSIU Bangalore placements?
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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:   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

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Q:   What is the median placement package offered to LLM students at NLSIU Bangalore?
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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:   Is it worth joining NLSIU Bangalore for BA LLB (Hons)?
A: 

To come up to this conclusion, whether NLSIU Bangalore is a better option to pursue BA LLB (Hons) 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. 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:   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:   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. 

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4.5/5
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Master of Business Law - Batch of 2023
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NLSIU Master's in business Law worth it
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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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2029
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It is the number 1 university for law.
Placements: Almost 99% of students got placed this year. The highest salary package offered is 25 LPA. The average salary package offered is 12 LPA. The lowest salary package offered is 10 LPA. Top recruiting comanies are Khaitan & Co, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, and AZB & Partners. Almost 100% of students get internships from 1st year in different states in all NGOs and law firms because it is mandatory. Corporate lawyers and legislative roles are offered.
Infrastructure: Classrooms are top-notch and have switches under every board, working Wi-Fi, smart boards, speakers, and a cool ambiance. The hostel Wi-Fi is slow but available 24/7. Games etc. Are blocked by Wi-Fi. The library is fully stocked and extremely futuristic. Meals are provided 4 times a day with top ingredients and good taste according to Bangalore. They are extremely clean. Every place is very clean. All medical facilities are available 24/7. There are a lot of opportunities for all outdoor sports.
Faculty: The course is extremely rigorous but perfect with top-notch teachers from universities like Harvard and Oxford. It makes students industry-ready and work in all fields. Exams are difficult but students can pass if they study every day. The pass percentage is around 90%.
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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2028
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A good college can get you to places even Oxford. Plenty of opportunities to go.
Placements: Around 60% of people are placed. The highest package is up to 50 LPA, while the lowest is 6 LPA. The top companies recruiting are law firms like SAM, CAM, AZB, Trilegal, etc. Around 50–60% of students get internships at good places because the name of the institution is enough for the impression most of the time. The top roles include legal researcher, law firm partner, and practicing lawyer.
Infrastructure: There are enough facilities like free Wi-Fi, good quality classrooms, a state-of-the-art library, and the campus also has cafes and stuff as well. Overall, the campus is a pretty place. The quality of the food in the mess is average. The university does have facilities for sports and its own gym. They also conduct tournaments within the campus.
Faculty: Teachers are nice. They are qualified and have a lot of experience in dealing with students. I'd say the teaching quality is good. The trimester system of this college is hectic and makes students for real-life challenges. The exams are difficult to crack, but once you're in, it gets easier. The passing percentage is 50 overall and 40 for each subject.
Other: I chose this course because this course saves a year by giving the degree in 5 years (BA + LLB). The things I’d wish for are a better mess, a less hectic environment, and less selfish people. The university does provide scholarships for underprivileged students, and it is also closer to the metro. The crowd here is intelligent, and the university, at some level, caters to extracurricular activities.
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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2030
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NLSIU- Best Law College in INDIA
Placements: The placements offered by NLSIU are arguably the best in the country for any Law College. Corporate law firms like Amarchand Mangaldas, AZ&B and Trilegal. Even companies like Tata Steel hire a lot from NLSIU. The median salary for 2024 was 20 lakh and the highest was 30 lakh. They have nearly 100% placement rate.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure in the university are world class. All classes are equipped with plug points, projectors and boards. Wi-Fi is available in every corner of the university campus. The library is the largest and best law library in INDIA, with over 55,000 books. There are currently two academic blocks and a third one was commissioned recently. The food is really good but the hostels are a little old with a few students being given off campus residence this year.
Faculty: NLSIU has been the best law college in INDIA, 8 years running, largely due to it's excellent curriculum. The trimester system, unique to NLSIU, makes the curriculum rigorous and the best in the country. The faculty too are world class, with all of them being experienced, knowledgeable and the best in their fields. The exams too are pretty tough with the highest marks awarded in the finals being about 42 out of 60. It is required of all students to maintain a C+ grade or about 45% to pass a semester.
Other: Events take place in NLSIU on almost a weekly basis except during exam season. The Student Body Association (SBA) is very active and organises fests, luncheons, club dinners and activities regularly. The crowd at NLSIU, is but virtue of its CLAT cutoff, some of the smartest in the country. You will find people from all parts of the country and from all walks of life. The best thing about the curriculum at NLSIU, is a CCE pattern, Continuous Cumulative Evaluation Pattern, which makes exams and assessments a regular aspect with a lot of support material from seniors and faculty.
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Review of National Law School of India University, Bangalore.
Placements: In the previous year, almost all students who attended for placements received job offers. The majority of students received PPOs in their fourth year. The average salary package offered in the previous year was 12 LPA. Recruiters are law firms like Luthra and Luthra, Khaitan and Co., etc.
Infrastructure: It's a 23-acre campus. It is quite small if you compare it to engineering colleges. Most of the facilities are available here. The whole campus is Wi-Fi enabled, so you don't need to worry about data limits. In some places, the connectivity is not good. Mess food is quite good on some days, particularly breakfast.
Faculty: If you think college is not only about studies and extracurricular activities, then you won't like NLS. The whole trimester is jammed up with projects, vivas, moots, negos, exams, etc. It's quite hectic at times. After a while, you get used to it.
Other: Sometimes, extracurricular activities are conducted.
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Excellent faculty with good infrastructure .
Placements: 100% placement with record of 98 job offers over 40 students only. The average package is 17L to 20L p. a right now. Top tier firms like SAM, CAM, trilegal and other offers job for legal associates for their firm in particular fields in which students are interested. Others go for higher studies or for litigation also.
Infrastructure: We have a good infrastructure for 1000 people because of being a top university in India we don't have much seats and our campus is medium but beautiful eco-friendly where everyone can live there life. The quality of foods manageable and other facilities are also good which we can't compare.
Faculty: Excellent professors from law field and the way of teaching is beyond expectations. They are graduated from top universities so they know how to teach in top college. Everyone is reachable for any doubt and they explain in better way anywhere even outside classrooms also.
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Admission FAQs

Q:   Can I get admission to National Law School of India University for BA LLB with 60% in Class 12th?
A: 

Yes, you can get admission at NLSIU with 60% in Class 12th. Admission to the BA LLB (Hons) programme is strictly based on the CLAT entrance examination. Therefore, students have to secure good enough ranks in the exam to be eligible for admission.  

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. 

Q:   What is the cut off for CLAT 2023 for NLU Bangalore?
A: 

The closing rank for CLAT Fourth Provisional Allocation List for NLU Bangalore BA LLB (Hons) course stood closed for the General category students from Vertical Reservations. 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 and LLM programmes. 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: 

Course20222023
BA LLB (Hons)149114
Q:   What are the popular courses offered at NLSIU?
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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:   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:   How can I get admission in NLSIU Bangalore for LLM?
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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. 

Q:   Is there any seat reservation for LLM at NLSIU Bangalore?
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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 percentage required for National Law School of India University?
A: 

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.

Q:   Can an average student get into National Law School of India University, Bangalore?
A: 

Yes, an average student can get in National Law School of India University, Bangalore. The university is one of the top-ranked law schools of the country. Admissions are very competitive. But, with right planning, students can crack the entrance test/ selection rounds.

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.

Q:   Can students join National Law School of India University directly without any entrance exam?
A: 

Candidates are admitted in NLSIU based on score in CLAT. There is no provision for direct admission. The Common Law Admission Test helps in evaluating candidates suitability for the course. Admission to law courses is based on eligibility fulfilment and entrance score.

Q:   Can I get direct admission in National Law School of India University, Bangalore?
A: 

National Law School of India University, Bangalore generally does not offer direct admissions. Students have to meet the admission requirements. This includes appearing for CLAT/ other tests. Students can check the official site to know more.

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:   Who is eligible for NLSIU Bangalore BA LLB?
A: 

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.

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National Law School of India University, Bangalore admissions are entrance-based. The university accepts and conducts law entrance tests. The tests are as below:

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