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NLSIU Bangalore Ranking 2025

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NLSIU Bangalore is widely acknowledged as one of India's top universities. It consistently ranks in various categories, and in the NIRF ranking 2025, it received #1 rank in the 'Law' category, showing its broad academic reach. In the 'Law' category, NLSIU Bangalore is ranked No. 1 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2025.

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NLSIU Bangalore Ranking Highlights 2025
NIRF Ranking 2025
India Today Ranking 2025
Outlook Ranking 2026
The Week Ranking 2025
NLSIU Bangalore Course Ranking
NLSIU Bangalore Student Reviews

NLSIU Bangalore
NLSIU Bangalore Ranking Highlights 2025

One of India’s top schools is NLSIU Bangalore. Numerous national ranking agencies have continuously recognised it as one of the best institutes. According to the NIRF Ranking 2025, the institute has been awarded #1 rank in the Law category. The institute is a top-ranked institute because of its equipped infrastructure and well-educated faculty. Check the article given below to know details around NLSIU Bangalore rankings.

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LL.B.

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Bangalore in 2025->

Law

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Bangalore in 2025->

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Q: Is NLSIU Bangalore ranked by any national or international ranking body for BA LLB (Hons)?

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore, is ranked 1 by NIRF 2024 ranking amongst other NLUs. Furthe, India Today has ranked NLSIU 1 for in 2023 and 2022. The ranking framework considers a few parameters of universities and institutions. These parameters cover:

Teaching, Learning and Resources
Research and Professional Practices
Graduation Outcomes
Outreach and Inclusivity
Perception

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Q: Should one opt for CLC DU or NLSIU Bangalore after having done their graduation in some other field altogether?

Both CLC DU and NLSIU Bangalore are good choices for Law, however NLSIU does not offer LLB based on CLAT and instead requires a separate entrance exam or NLSAT-LLB.

As such even though NLSIU Bangalore is ranked the top or 1st Law course by NIRF 2025, if one has already completed UG in another field and missed the NLSAT LLB doing an Integrated LLB would require a large and unnecessary time investment.

One can still appear for NLSAT LLB during the next admission cycle but depending on one's timeframe CLC DU or other National Law Schools of India are also great choices.

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Q: Is NLSIU Bangalore Tier 1 or Tier 2?

The National Law School of India University Bangalore is a Tier-1 Law School of India. Officially it can be called the top Law School of India as it was ranked 1st by the National Institute Ranking Framework or NIRF 2025 under the Law category.

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

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.

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NIRF Ranking 2025

Over the years, NLSIU Bangalore has earned commendable rankings across different domains in the NIRF 2025. This signifies the institution's esteemed reputation and proficiency in various aspects, assigning it an overall good score. It can be seen that the NLSIU Bangalore's rankings in 'Law' category have displayed stability in trend as per the ranks of the previous years. In 2025, NLSIU Bangalore's rank is #1, the same as last year's rank in the 'Law' category by the NIRF ranking.

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Category	2023	2024	2025
LL.B.	– / –	1	1
Law	1	1	1

NLSIU Bangalore Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

As per the NIRF 2025, NLSIU Bangalore achieved #1 rank under the 'Law' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as NLU Delhi and NALSAR Hyderabad under the NIRF 'Law' category. Check the year-wise comparison of NLSIU Bangalore with other leading institutes below.

NLSIU Bangalore vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2025
College Name	Law 2025
NLSIU Bangalore	1
NLU Delhi	2
NALSAR Hyderabad	3

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NLSIU Bangalore	1
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SLS Pune Compare	7
SOA University Compare	10
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NLU Odisha (NLUO) - National Law University Compare	15
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law	16

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NLSIU Bangalore
India Today Ranking 2025

NLSIU Bangalore has received strong ranks by the India Today under the 'Law Universities' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the India Today 2025. In the 'Law Universities' category, the institute's ranks have shown stability when evaluated against previous year's ranking. In 2025, NLSIU Bangalore's rank is #1, the same as last year's rank in the 'Law Univer

One can observe that within the category of 'Law', the institute's ranking has steadiness when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2025, NLSIU Bangalore's rank is #1, the same as last year's rank in the 'Law' category by the India Today ranking.

Find below the latest rankings and category breakdowns from several ranking bodies.

Category	2025
Law	1

NLSIU Bangalore Ranking
India Today Ranking Comparison

According to the India Today ranking 2025, NLSIU Bangalore received #1 rank in the 'Law Universities' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as NLU Kolkata, and NLIU Bhopal for India Today rankings under the 'Law Universities' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Tezpur University with other top institutes:

NLSIU Bangalore vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2025
College Name	Law Universities 2025
NLSIU Bangalore	1
NLU Kolkata	2
NLIU Bhopal	3

Similar ranked Law colleges by India Today

Law

College	Ranking
NLSIU Bangalore	1
NUJS Kolkata Compare	2
GNLU Gandhinagar Compare	3
NLIU Bhopal Compare	4
HNLU Raipur Compare	5
SLS Pune Compare	6
NLU Odisha (NLUO) - National Law University Compare	7

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Outlook Ranking 2026

NLSIU Bangalore has been ranked well by the Outlook-ICARE under the 'Law (Government)' category. Through the years, the Outlook-ICARE rankings for NLSIU Bangalore indicate the institute's strong performance in important areas such as the Quality of Education, Conducting Impactful Research, the Expertise of Faculty members, and Overall Institutional Management. These good rankings not only prove the institute's good reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evaluated against the standards established by the Outlook-ICARE. When evaluated against the ranking of the past years, it has been noticed that in the 'Law (Government)' category, the institute's ranks have shown stability in trend. In 2025, NLSIU Bangalore's rank is #1, the same as last year's rank in the 'Law (Government)' category by the Outlook-ICARE ranking.

Explore the most recent rankings from other ranking bodies and their respective categories below.

NLSIU Bangalore Ranking
Outlook Ranking Comparison

NLSIU Bangalore secured #1 rank in the 'Law (Government)' category of Outlook-ICARE 2025 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as NLU Delhi and GNLU Gandhinagar. Check out how NLSIU Bangalore compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

NLSIU Bangalore vs Other Institutes: Outlook-ICARE Ranking 2025
College Name	Law (Government) 2025
NLSIU Bangalore	1
NLU Delhi	2
GNLU Gandhinagar	3

NLSIU Bangalore
The Week Ranking 2025

According to the rankings from The Week, NLSIU Bangalore outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. NLSIU Bangalore's rankings in 'Law' category have shown stability in trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2025, NLSIU Bangalore's rank is #1, the same as last year's rank in the 'Law' category by The Week ranking.

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Check out the updated rankings and category details from different ranking bodies below.

Category	2023	2024	2025
Law	1	1	1

NLSIU Bangalore Ranking
The Week Ranking Comparison

According to The Week ranking 2025, NLSIU Bangalore received #1 rank in the 'Law' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as NALSAR Hyderabad, and GNLU Gandhinagar for The Week rankings under the 'Law' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Tezpur University with other top institutes:

NLSIU Bangalore vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2025
College Name	Law 2025
NLSIU Bangalore	1
NALSAR Hyderabad	2
GNLU Gandhinagar	3

Similar ranked Law colleges by The Week

Law

College	Ranking
NLSIU Bangalore	1
NALSAR Compare	2
GNLU Gandhinagar Compare	3
NUJS Kolkata Compare	4
SLS Pune Compare	5
Faculty of Law Compare	6
NLU Jodhpur Compare	7

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Master of Business Law - Batch of 2023

5.0

5.0Placements4.0Faculty5.0Value for Money

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 2028

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

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 2029

4.6

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

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 2030

4.8

5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

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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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2027

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5.0Placements3.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

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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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2025

4.8

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

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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What is the fees structure for category 1 students who cleared CLAT exam?

Answered a month ago

For CLAT 2026 Category 1 students (General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI), the fee structure has three main components:

CLAT 2026 Fee Structure for Category 1

1. Exam Registration Fee

₹4,000 (without question papers)
₹4,500 (with question papers)
Payment via online modes (credit/debit card, net banking, UPI).

2. C

Sidhartha Singh

Contributor-Level 10

How did you get into NLSIU Bengaluru?

Answered 2 weeks ago

The National Law School of India University Bangalore admissions depends on CLAT for its BA LLB and LLM courses. Students need to appear for the exam and go through the CLAT counselling rounds.

While admissions to the other courses requires students to appear for the in-house entrance exams including

Chikat Marchang

Contributor-Level 8

What are the basic eligibility criteria for the BA LLB at NLSIU Bangalore?

Answered 2 weeks ago

To be eligible for National Law School of India University Bangalore admissions to its BA LLB course, candidates must complete the course eligibility of:

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

While the selection process depends on CLAT scores.

Chikat Marchang

Contributor-Level 8

Is CLAT enough for NLSIU Bangalore Law admissions?

Answered 2 weeks ago

Somewhat, admission to the National Law School of India University Bangalore is possible through CLAT as the only entrance exam for its BA LLB and LLM.

However the university also conducts:

NLSAT-MPP for MA
NLSAT-LLB for LLB
NLSAT-PhD for PhD

Further candidates must complete the course eligbility.

Chikat Marchang

Contributor-Level 8

Can I get direct admission in NLSIU Bangalore?

Answered 2 weeks ago

No, the National Law School of India University Bangalore is based on entrance exam scores such as CLAT for most courses however the other courses such as MA, LLB, and PhD have their own institute in-house exams such as NLSAT-MPP, NLSAT-LLB, and NLSAT-PhD, respectively.

As a government institute the

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