NLSAT Result 2026: Date, Dwonload Score, Validity, Total Marks & Rank List

National Law School Admission Test 2026 ( NLSAT )

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Nidhi Gupta
Updated on Mar 5, 2026 18:17 IST

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NLSAT Results 2026: The National Law School of India University, Bangalore, will declare the results of NLSAT 2026 in May 2026, tentatively. The results of NLSAT 2026 will be uploaded on the official website - nls.ac.in. Candidates can check NLSAT 2026 results by entering their application number and password. Check here for more details about NLSAT 2026 results, how to download the scorecard, and the merit list on this page below. 

 

Table of contents
  • How to Check NLSAT Result 2026?
  • NLSAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • NLSAT 3-year LLB Scorecard: Details to Check
  • NLSAT Merit List 2026
  • NLSAT Cutoff - Previous Years
  • Good Score in NLSAT Exam
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How to Check NLSAT Result 2026?

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To check their qualifying status for the three-year LLB entrance exam of NLSIU Bangalore, follow the steps mentioned below: 

  • Go to the website, nls.ac.in
  • On the main result page, log in with your application number and password
  • The scorecard mentioning details of qualifying marks and category-wise ranks will appear on the screen. Candidates can download the NLSAT 2026 result cum scorecard to appear for further selection rounds.
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Q:   When will the results of NLSAT 2026 be declared?
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The NLSAT 2026 results will be released few days after the final answer key is published. NLSAT Exam 2026 will be held in offline pen-paper-based mode. Candidates will be given two hours to complete the exam. NLSAT 2026 exam will be conducted in more than 139 exam centers in India. Candidates can secure a good rank in NLSAT Exam 2026 to get admission in NLSIU Bengaluru.

NLSAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
To Be Notified

NLSAT 2026 Result

TENTATIVE
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NLSAT 3-year LLB Scorecard: Details to Check

Candidates who will appear for the NLSAT 2026 exam will be issued an NLSAT scorecard. The following details will be mentioned on it:

  • Name
  • Father's Name
  • Roll Number
  • Application Number
  • Category 
  • Sectional and overall scores

 

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NLSAT Merit List 2026

The exam authority will prepare the NLSAT 2026 merit list based on the:

  • Scores in both Part A and Part B.
  • Interview after the exam.
  • The total score of all three will be considered.
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Commonly asked questions
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 

 

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NLSAT Cutoff - Previous Years

Find out the category-wise NLSAT cutoff of the previous years. The table provided below mentions the NLSAT cutoff scores: 

Year

General

EWS/OBC

SC/ST

2022

86-88

78-80

68-70

2023

89-91

80-83

71-73

2024

90-92

82-84

72-74

2025

88-91

80-86

68-72

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Good Score in NLSAT Exam

Candidates aiming to appear in the NLSAT exam should ideally target the category-wise scores to secure a seat in the NLSIU Bangalore. These scores will provide an edge over the competition to seek admission in the 3-year LLB programme offered by the premier institute: 

Category NLSAT Scores
General 92+
Reserved Categories 75 - 85

 

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The NLSAT answer key will be released by the conducting body within a week's time after the exam date. Candidates will first be able to access the provisional answer key, followed by the final one on the result day.  

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Nishtha Kumar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

The NLSAT 2026 Application Form was available till March 30, 2026 after the deadline was extended by the conducting body, NLSIU, Bengaluru. Candidates will have to fill out the form in online mode. 

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Saumya Bhandari

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

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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Aishwarya Pathak

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

The NLSAT exam is conducted once a year to grant admission to courses such as LLB, BA, and Ph.D. This year, the Law entrance exam will be held on April 26, 2026. It is your gateway to pursue a legal career from NLSIU Bengaluru. 

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Nishtha Nishtha

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Yes, the NLSAT-PhD registrations 2026 are still open for National Law School of India University, Bangalore PhD admissions. The registrations are scheduled to stay open until March 23, 2026. Candidates can apply until 11:59 pm on the aforementioned date to appear for the NLSAT-PhD 2026.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, NLSAT-PhD is a mandatory entrance exam for all candidates applying for the National Law School of India University, Bangalore PhD course. Before registering for the NLSAT-PhD, candidates should ensure their compliance with the set eligibility criteria. The registrations are done on the website

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The NLSAT-BA is scheduled to take place on April 26th for National Law School of India University, Bangalore BA (hons) admissions in 2026.

The aforementioned entrance exam is scheduled to take place between 10 am and 12:30 am across all centres within India on the aforementioned date.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

NLSAT 2026 will be held offline in pen-paper based test mode. The NLSAT 2026 exam pattern is provided by the exam authority so that candidates can prepare for the entrance exam well in advance.

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Mohit Dhawan

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 months ago

NMIMS LAT is conducted in two phases once a year in online mode. Candidates who score above the cut-off marks can get admission to the 5-year integrated BA LLB and BBA LLB programme.

 

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Anupama Mehra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates must note that the NLSAT Application Process is completely online. There is no such provision to fill the NLSAT Application Form in offline mode. 

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Mohit Dhawan

Contributor-Level 8

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