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National Law School Admission Test 2026 ( NLSAT )

Anupama Mehra
Updated on Jun 25, 2026 17:33 IST

By Anupama Mehra, Deputy Manager – Content

NLSAT Important Dates 2026: National Law School of India University, Bengaluru is expected to announce NLSAT counselling schedule for BA LLB course. Candidates who have qualified in entrance exam are eligible to participate in NLSAT 2026 counselling, if held. 

Classes will likely commence from July 2026 for all selected candidates. Complete details about admission to NLSAT can be checked at official website. Earlier, NLSAT result was announced. Also, candidates had the option to withdraw their candidature for NLSAT. 

 

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  • NLSAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • NLSAT 2026 Result Date
  • NLSAT 2026 Answer Key Date
  • NLSAT 2026 Exam Date
  • NLSAT 2026 Admit Card Date
  • NLSAT 2026 Application Dates
  • NLSAT 2026 FAQs
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NLSAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NLSAT 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
20 May ' 26

NLSAT 2026 Result

26 Apr ' 26

NLSAT 2026 exam date

15 Apr ' 26

NLSAT 2026 Admit Card

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NLSAT 2026 Result Date

As per schedule, NLSAT result was announced on May 20, 2026. Candidates who appeared for exam can get their NLSAT result online at official website. They have to use their application number and password to download result of NLSAT online. Later, NLSAT merit list was also released within month of conduction of exam. It must be noted that NLSAT merit list 2026 is prepared based on

  • Marks obtained in Part A

  • Marks obtained in Part B

  • Interview marks

 

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Q:   When will the results of NLSAT 2026 be declared?
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The NLSAT 2026 results was released on May 20, 2026. NLSAT Exam 2026 was held in offline pen-paper-based mode. Download the scorecard and check the cutoff released by the examination body on the official website. Candidates can secure a good rank in the NLSAT Exam to get admission in NLSIU Bengaluru.

Q:   What all details are mentioned on NLSAT scorecard?
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The NLSAT will have these details:

  • Candidate's Name
  • Registration Number
  • Roll Number
  • Subject-wise Scores
  • Total Score
  • Percentile 

 

Q:   How many times NLSAT is conducted?
A: 

The NLSAT exam is conducted once a year to grant admission to courses such as LLB, BA, and Ph.D. It is your gateway to pursue a legal career from NLSIU Bengaluru. 

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NLSAT 2026 Answer Key Date

NLSIU Bangalore released answer key of NLSAT online. Candidates can download NLSAT answer key pdf online at official website nls.ac.in. No login details was needed to download NLSAT answer key 2026, as it was available in pdf format. 

It must be noted that initially, provisional answer key of NLSAT was released. Candidates had to raise objections. Based on that final NLSAT answer key is released along with result. NLSAT final answer key is released after evaluating objections received from candidates.

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Q:   What details are mentioned in NLSAT result?
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Important details mentioned NLSAT 2026 result are

  • Name of candidate
  • Roll number, application number
  • Marks obtained by the candidate
  • All India rank and category rank
  • NRI
  • Candidates must note that the details mentioned on their NLSAT scorecard 2026 should be correct and incase of any discrepancy they are advised to contact the institute. 
Q:   What details are required to download the NLSAT answer key?
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Candidates can download the NLSAT answer 2026 key in the following way: Visit nls.ac.in. Click on the NLSAT answer key link present on the official website. View, download, and save the answer key and question paper PDF.

Q:   When will the NLSAT answer key release?
A: 

NLSAT answer key has been released at official website.

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NLSAT 2026 Exam Date

NLSAT 2026 exam is now over. As per schedule, NLSAT was held on April 26, 2026. NLSAT exam dates were released with official notification. The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, conducted NLSAT for admissions into 3-year LLB course, Master’s in Public Policy, PhD Law, and PhD Interdisciplinary courses. 

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Q:   Who can apply for NLSAT Exam 2027?
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Candidates who meet eligibility criteria can apply for NLSAT 2027. They must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. 

Q:   What are the NLSAT eligibility criteria 2026?
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The candidates seeking admission through NLSAT LLB 2026 must meet the eligibility criteria as under

  • Candidates must appeared for a graduation degree in any stream from a recognised college as approved by UGC or equivalent. 
  • They must have secured at least 45 per cent marks in agregate of all papers for the graduation degree.
  • If they belong to any category, then they must secure 40% marks in the qualifying degree.
Q:   Where can I check NLSAT 2027 Syllabus?
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The NLSAT syllabus can be checked as follows:

  • Visit nls.ac.in
  • Click on the Admission tab
  • Choose the course for which you want to appear in the exam
  • On the particular course page, syllabus details can be seen
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NLSAT 2026 Admit Card Date

The NLSAT admit card date was released for all registered candidates. To get NLSAT 2026 hall ticket, login details were required to download it. Candidates must sign in on official website to download it. NLSAT admit card 2026 carried details such as exam date, time and test center info. Make sure all details on NLSAT hall ticket are correct. If any mistake is found, contact exam authorities to get it rectified as soon as possible.

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Q:   When will the admit card for NLSAT be issued?
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NLSAT 2026 admit card has been released for the candidates who successfully applied for the exam. Candidates can download their hall ticket from the official website. 

Q:   Why NLSAT admit card important?
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Once downloaded, candidates must keep them safely until admission is over. The hall ticket is a important document that one must not forget to carry to the test center on the day of exam. Those who fail to carry will not be allowed to appear

Q:   Is there negative marking in NLSAT Exam?
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Yes, the NLSAT exam has negative marking of -0.25 marks for wrong attempt. Unanswered questions have no negative marking. Candidates must select questions to solve very carefully in the NLSAT exam. They should solve only those questions which they know they can solve accurately.

  • For every correct answer, candidates are awarded one mark

  • For every wrong attempt, 0.25 marks are deducted from their total score 

  • No marks are awarded or deducted for questions not left un-attempted

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NLSAT 2026 Application Dates

NLSAT 2026 Application process concluded on March 30. NLSAT application forms are no longer available for this session. During application process, candidates had to keep ready a scanned copy of a clear passport-size photo and signature in the right format. It was mandatory to upload the category certificate, proof of residence, and date of birth proof, like a class 10th certificate. NLSAT registration was essential to appear for entrance exam. 

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Q:   What is the NLSAT application fee?
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The application fee payable for the three-year LLB course of NLSIU admissions is as under:

CategoryNLSAT Application Fee (in INR)
General categoryINR 2,500
SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD/EWSINR 2,000
Q:   What is NLSIU Bengaluru seat intake 2026?
A: 

The total seat intake for a three-year LLB at NLSIU Bangalore is 120. It will be based on the entrance exam. The final selection process is based on the entrance test scores out of 140 marks, and personal interview scores out of 10 marks.

Q:   How many times NLSAT is conducted?
A: 

The NLSAT exam is conducted once a year to grant admission to courses such as LLB, BA, and Ph.D. It is your gateway to pursue a legal career from NLSIU Bengaluru. 

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NLSAT 2026 FAQs

Check the FAQs related to NLSAT 2026 below.

Q:   Is there any age limit to appear in NLSAT Exam?
A: 

Candidates must note that their is no age limit. But to appear in the exam there are certain eligibility criteria that must be completed. You must check it before going ahead with the registration form. 

Q:   How do I find my NLSAT registration ID?
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They can recover it by steps mentioned below
Visit the nls.ac.in
Click on the Forgot Password
Enter the registered mobile number
Click on Request OTP
Enter the One Time Password
Create a new password
Proceed to login

 

Q:   In which language can I give NLSAT exam?
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The NLSAT Exam will be held in English. All questions and instructions will be in same language so you are expected to know the language effectively to answer the questions.

Q:   What is the total score in NLSAT?
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The NLSAT Exam is for 150 marks. It is divided into two parts. First exam will be conducted for 80 makrs and then for 70 marks.

Q:   Is 'Legal Aptitude' section removed from the NLSAT question paper?
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As per the NLSAT exam pattern released by the NLSIU, Legal Reasoning remains a part of the question paper along with Quantitative Techniques, English Current Affairs including General Knowledge and Logical Reasoning. If the exam authority decides to remove any of the sections, then it will inform the candidates in admission notification itself, so that candidates can prepare for the exam accordingly. 

Q:   How can I prepare for NLSAT?
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Candidates were advised to prepare for NLSAT by following the simple steps given below:

  • Make a monthly and weekly timetable and keep the syllabus handy
  • Do not leave any topic, make sure you cover all the topics. Do try and finish on time so you have enough time for revision
  • Pratice as many as mock tests possible. Practice the tests frequently and analyze it to recognize your weak and strong areas. This will help you to know which topic requires work.
Q:   What is the official website for NLSAT?
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You can get all important information regarding the exam on nls.ac.in. You should not forget the login id and password as it will be required for admission process.

Q:   How many NLSAT preparation books are required to crack the test?
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You can refer to any book you want there is no restrictions on it. The focus should be on quality preparation. You should solve old question papers and take lots of practise tests in addition to consulting the well known literature.

Q:   I forgot to submit NLSAT 2027 Application Fees. What should I do?
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Even with all the right documents, if you have not paid the application fee, your application form will be rejected. Since the application process cannot complete without submiting the fees. Once the window closes you won't be able to pay the fees or re fill the form. 

Q:   What to do if there are discrepancy on my NLSAT Admit Card?
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Candidates must reach out to the NLSIU to get the error corrected. If the details mentioned on your admit card are not correctyou will not be allowed to enter the exam hall.

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