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Updated on Oct 12, 2026 12:41 IST

By Aashish Jha, Senior Executive- Content

NLSAT 2027 Important Dates: The NLSAT Exam Date 2027 has been confirmed by the university. NLSAT 2027 exam will be held on April 25, 2027. The authority has announced NLSAT important dates on its official website. The NLSAT 2027 exam registration last date is March 23, 2027. The University is yet to release the application form. NLSAT 2027 application form will begin soon in November 2026. The exact date is ye to be announced by the authority. NLSAT is the entrance test for the 3-year LLB (Hons.) course at NLSIU Bangalore. Only registered candidates for NLSAT 2027 are eligible to appear for the exam.

The last date to fill NLSAT 2027 application form is March 23, 2027. NLSAT 2027 exam is held for admission to LLB (Hons), BA (Hons), MPP (Master's Programme in Public Policy), and PhD (Law and Social Sciences, Humanities and Public Policy) courses offered by NLSIU Bangalore. Law candidates can check every crucial date related to NLSAT 2027 on NLSIU Admissions Portal at nlsatadmissions.nls.ac.in. NLSAT is held in offline mode on a single day. The official schedule PDF contain dates for each event, including application date, exam date, result date, etc. NLSIU Bangalore also allows candidates to withdraw their candidature for NLSAT. Classes at NLSIU begin soon after the admission formalities are completed.

NLSAT 2027 Exam Date Latest Updates

NLSAT Exam Date 2027: April 25, 2027
NLSAT Application Form Deadline: March 23, 2027
NLSAT 2027 Application Process to Begin Soon
New Academic Year Begins on July 1, 2027

Table of contents

NLSAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
NLSAT 2027 Application Dates
NLSAT 2027 Admit Card Date
NLSAT 2027 Exam Date
NLSAT 2027 Answer Key Date
NLSAT 2027 Result Date
NLSAT 2027 FAQs

NLSAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
To Be Notified	NLSAT 2027 registration Begins TENTATIVE
23 Mar ' 27	NLSAT 2027 registration Ends
To Be Notified	NLSAT 2027 Admit Card TENTATIVE
25 Apr ' 27	NLSAT 2027 exam date
To Be Notified	NLSAT 2027 Result TENTATIVE

NLSAT 2027 Application Dates

NLSAT application forms will be made available soon for the 2027 session. The Application process for the NLSAT 2027 examination will begin in November 2026. The NLSAT 2027 application last date has been released. It is March 23, 2027. NLSIU Bengaluru may make relevant changes to NLSAT exam schedule. The authority may provide additional extensions to submit the NLSAT application form to ensure every interested candidate gets enough time for registration. Candidates are required to have a scanned copy of a clear passport-sized photo and a properly formatted signature on hand throughout application process. Uploading the category certificate, proof of residency, and proof of birth, such as a Class 10 certificate, is also required. NLSAT registration is a must to take the entrance exam.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is NLSIU Bengaluru seat intake 2027?

The total seat intake for a three-year LLB (Hons) at NLSIU Bangalore is 120. Admissions happen based on NLSAT entrance exam. The final selection process is based on the entrance test scores out of 150 marks.

Q: How many times NLSAT is conducted?

The NLSAT exam is conducted only once a year. It is held for admission to the 3-year LLB (Hons) course as well as other courses like BA (Hons), MPP (Master's Programme in Public Policy), and PhD (Law and Social Sciences, Humanities and Public Policy). It is your gateway to pursue a legal career at the prestigious NLSIU Bengaluru.

Q: What is the NLSAT application fee?

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

General Candidates: INR 3500

Other Categories: INR 2500

NLSAT 2027 Admit Card Date

The examination conducting authority releases the NLSAT admit card date for all registered candidates. NLSAT 2027 admit card will be issued after successful registration completion. Login details like username and password are needed to download NLSAT Admit Card. Important details like exam date, time, roll number, and test centre info are present in NLSAT hall ticket. Students are required to contact the exam authorities if they find any error in their hall ticket to get it rectified soon. Candidates need to keep their NLSAT exam hall ticket secure till admission process is completed.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will the admit card for NLSAT be issued?

NLSAT 2027 admit card will be released for candidates who successfully applied for the exam. It is issued a few days before exam. Candidates can download their hall ticket from the official website.

Q: Why NLSAT admit card important?

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?

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

NLSAT 2027 Exam Date

NLSUI Bengaluru has released NLSAT 2027 exam date soon. NLSAT exam for the next session is expected to be held on April 25, 2027. Students are notified about NLSAT exam dates via an official notification. The examination is held in a single shift from 10 AM to 12:30 PM (for 150 minutes) in offline mode. The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, conducts NLSAT for admissions into 3-year LLB (Hons), BA (Hons), MPP (Master's Programme in Public Policy), and PhD (Law and Social Sciences, Humanities and Public Policy) courses. It is the only entrance exam if you want to study at NLSIU Bengaluru in its 3 Year LLB program. The paper has two parts. Part A has objective questions. Part B has subjective questions such as legal aptitude and essay writing. The exam is held only once a year. Candidates must plan their preparation around the exam date.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Who can apply for NLSAT Exam 2027?

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: Where can I check NLSAT 2027 Syllabus?

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

Q: What are the NLSAT eligibility criteria?

The candidates seeking admission through NLSAT LLB must meet the eligibility criteria as under

Candidates must have 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 aggregate of all papers for the graduation degree.
If they belong to any category, then they must secure 40% marks in the qualifying degree.

NLSAT 2027 Answer Key Date

The NLSAT answer key is made available online by NLSIU Bangalore at nls.ac.in. The authority first releases the provisional answer key a day after the exam (usually in April 2027). Candidates are given time to raise objections against NLSAT provisional answer key.

After assessing applicant concerns, the NLSAT final answer key is made public. The final answer key of NLSAT is generally issued around 15 days after exam. Since both NLSAT answer keys are provided in PDF format, no login information is required. It is to be noted that NLSAT answer key is released only for Part A of the question paper (objective section). There is no answer key for subjective part of exam.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What details are required to download the NLSAT answer key?

Candidates can download the NLSAT answer 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: What details are mentioned in NLSAT result?

Important details mentioned NLSAT 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 should be correct and incase of any discrepancy they are advised to contact the institute.

Q: When will the NLSAT answer key release?

NLSAT answer key will be released after the exam on the official website.

NLSAT 2027 Result Date

The authority will soon release the specific schedule for NLSAT results. NLSAT 2027 exam results will be issued in May 2027. Students who appeared for this law entrance exam can view their NLSAT result online at the official website. Candidates require their username and password to download their individual NLSAT 2027 result. Later, the authority releases NLSAT merit list PDF around a month after the exam. The PDF contains category-wise cutoff details and roll numbers of candidates provisionally offered admission. The NLSAT merit list for BA (Hons), LLB (Hons), and MPP (Master's Programme in Public Policy) is prepared based on

Marks scored in Part A of NLSAT
Marks scored in Part B of NLSAT

For PhD programs, the NLSAT exam is of a qualifying nature. Candidates are selected based on the Stage II evaluation process post result declaration.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will the results of NLSAT 2027 be declared?

The NLSAT 2027 results will be released in May 2027, tentatively. Candidates can 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 to NLSIU Bengaluru.

Q: What all details are mentioned on NLSAT scorecard?

The NLSAT will have these details:

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

Q: Will I receive NLSAT Scorecard through post?

No, the NLSAT Scorecard will not be sent by post. The only way to get the scorecard is to download it online. Candidates can visit NLSAT official website. Under the Latest notification section, click on the result link. The NLSAT merit list PDF will appear on their screen.

NLSAT 2027 FAQs

Check the FAQs related to the NLSAT 2027 examination below.

Q: What is the total score in NLSAT?

Total marks in the NLSAT Exam are 150. It is divided into two parts: A & B. The NLSAT Part A exam is conducted for 75 marks. Part B is also held for 75 marks.

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

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?

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?

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: Is 'Legal Aptitude' section removed from the NLSAT question paper?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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.

Q: What is NLSAT 2027 Exam Date?

NLSAT Exam 2027 will be held on April 25, 2027 in offline mode. It will be conducted for 2 hour 30 minutes.