How many times NLSAT 2026 is conducted?

NLSAT exam is to be conducted once in a year only, as confirmed by the exam officials in the latest notification. Earlier, NLSAT exam was conducted in April, but from 2024 onwards the entrance exam will be conducted in March (of preceding year to the admission year) itself for concluding admissions on time. NLSAT 2026 Exam Date has not been announced yet.

What is NLSAT 2026 Exam Date?

NLSAT Exam 2026 will be held on April 26. It will be held in offline mode. The exam is in pen and paper mode. It will be conducted for 2 hour 30 minutes.The total marks is 150.

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.

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

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.

What is the total score in NLSAT?

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.

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.

How can I prepare for NLSAT 2026?

Candidates were advised to prepare for NLSAT 2026 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. While attempting the question, try not make any assumption. Even on NLSAT 2026 Exam day, do not assume, as for every in Do not make assumptions while attempting the questions in actual NLSAT as for every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.

Who can apply for NLSAT Exam 2026?

Candidates who meet these eligibility criteria can apply for NLSAT 2026 Must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Minimum 45% in the undergraduate for General. Minimum 40% in the UG for Schedule caste/ ST/OBC.

What are the NLSAT eligibility criteria 2026?

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.

When will the admit card for NLSAT be issued?

NLSAT 2026 Exam Date has not been announced yet. The admit card will be issued to candidates who have successfully applied for the exam. Candidates will be able to download their hall ticket from nls.ac.in. They can login with Username and Password as registered to access the admit card.

Why NLSAT 2026 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

What is the last date to submit NLSAT 2026 Application Form?

The NLSAT 2026 Application Process has already begun. The last date of apply is March 23, 2026. The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bengaluru will conduct the National Law School Admission Test (NLSAT 2026) registration for three-year LLB, two-year MA Public Policy, PhD programmes for the academic year 2026-27 in online mode. Candidates are advised to fill the NLSAT Application Form 2026 on or before the last date.

What is the NLSAT 2026 application fee?

Candidates can pay the NLSAT 2026 Application Fee on or before the last date. NLSAT 2026 Application Form can be filled by visiting the official website; i.e. admissions.nls.ac.in. The application fee payable for the three-year LLB course of NLSIU admissions was as under: Category NLSAT 2026 Application Fee (in INR) General category INR 2,500 SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD/EWS INR 2,000

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Registration - 15 Nov '25 - 23 Mar '26

Updated on Jan 27, 2026 20:27 IST

By Swayam Gupta, Associate Senior Executive

NLSAT Important Dates 2026: The National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, has begun the NLSAT Application Process 2026. The candidates who want to appear for the exam must fill out the application form before March 23, 2026. The NLSAT Exam will be held on April 26, 2026, in pen-and-paper mode.

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
15 Nov ' 25 - 23 Mar ' 26	NLSAT 2026 registration ONGOING
To Be Notified	NLSAT 2026 Admit Card TENTATIVE
26 Apr ' 26	NLSAT 2026 exam date
To Be Notified	NLSAT 2026 Result TENTATIVE