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NLIU Bhopal: Courses, Fees, Admission 2026, Placements, Cutoff

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NLIU Bhopal Highlights 2026

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Q:   What is the fee for NLIU LLB?
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NLIU Bhopal offers two law graduate degrees namely, BA LLB (Hons) and BSc LLB. Check out the table below for more details about NLIU Bhopal BA LLB (Hons) and BSc LLB course fee: 

Courses

Total Tuition Fees*

BSc LLBINR 7.3 lakh
BA LLB (Hons)INR 7.3 lakh

*The above fee is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative.  

Q:   Is National Law Institute University, Bhopal good for BA LLB (Hons)?
A: 

The university admits around 120 candidates each year through the Common Law Admission Test UG, for the B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Course. 

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a centralized national-level entrance test for admissions to the 25 out of 27 National Law Universities (NLU) except NLU Delhi and NLU Meghalaya which administer their own entrance exams, the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) and the NLU Meg Admission Test (MEG UAT), respectively.

 

Q:   How many courses are offered by National Law Institute University?
A: 

National Law Institute University offers around six courses with various specialisations. Check out the table below for list of courses offered by National Law Institute University:

Course

Duration

MA2 years
BSc LLB5 years
PhD2 years
LLM1 years
BA LLB (Hons)5 years

NLIU Bhopal Admission Process and Important Dates 2026

LL.M. Admissions 2026

3 Courses1 year
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  • Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: CLAT
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7 Dec '25
CLAT 2026 Exam Date
Dec '25
CLAT 2026 ResultTentative
Dec '25
CLAT 2026 Counselling RegistrationTentative
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Q:   Can I join National Law Institute University, Bhopal directly?
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NO, you have to give CLAT exam to get admission into this college.

the university admits around 120 candidates each year through the Common Law Admission Test UG, for the B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Course and around 60 candidates for the B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) [Cyber Security] Course. The post-graduate courses offered at the university are the Masters of Law (LL.M.) degree and the Master of Cyber Law and Information Security (MCLIS) degree.

Q:   What is the selection criteria for LLM at NLIU Bhopal?
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Eligible candidates with a valid score in CLAT PG are selected for LLM admission at NLIU Bhopal. Selected candidates must appear for counselling process conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities [ NLUs]. Applicants with an LLB degree with 50% aggregate are eligible for admission to LLM at NLIU.

Q:   How can I get seat in NLIU Bhopal?
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To get a seat in NLIU Bhopal candidate need to qualify the course respective entrance exam. For admission to BA LLB and LLM programme, the university accepts CLAT score. After qualifying CLAT exam, candidate need to submit the following documents:

  • CLAT scorecard
  • Class 10and 12 mark sheets
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)
  • PWD certificate (if applicable)
  • Passport-size photographs
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NLIU Bhopal
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5
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Our college has a good infrastructure and campus.
Placements: Nearly 50-60% of students get placements every year. This count can increase if students want more placements. The highest salary package offered is 28 LPA - 30 LPA. The lowest salary package offered is 6 LPA and the average salary package offered is 15 LPA. Recruiting companies include law firms. About 70-80% of students get internships in different law firms.
Infrastructure: A Wi-Fi router is provided for every 6 students in the hostel. Wi-Fi is available in the classroom and library. The quality of food is very good and we get it 4 times a day. We get good food with original quality products. There is a juice shop along with Amul Dairy in our college. Gym and sports facilities and an ambulance for medical facilities are available in our college.
Faculty: Teachers in our college are well qualified. Teaching level is very good. Course curriculum is relevant. It will help students in future. Semester examinations are not so tough. If you give attention in classes then exams are easy. The passing percentage is 80-85%.
Other: I chose this course because law never stops developing. Extracurricular activities to be started at the college level itself. Sports events with various cultural events, moot court, and client counseling competitions are conducted in our college.
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Overall my experience is good with teachers and college and hostel.
Placements: 30 percent students were placed in my course. The highest package on the basis of average is 10,00,000 per annum. And the lowest is 4,00,000 per annum. As my course is of one year there is no internship required. Top roles can be class representative.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure facilities is better than average. Like labs and practical classes are provided. There is Wi-fi facilities. Library is one of my favourite things. It's quite huge. Classrooms are also good with smart facilities. Hostel us quite nice with good food and other regular facilities provided.
Faculty: Teachers are very helpful and well-qualified with experience of many years. They are very knowledgeable. Teaching quality is also good. Yes curriculum is relevant with students can make industry ready. Semester exams are not that much difficult.
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Review of NLIU Bhopal - The National Law Institute University.
Placements: The placements in NLIU need no answer. The college provides excellent job and internship opportunities. The highest package ranges from 18 LPA to 20 LPA, and the lowest package is 10 LPA. The top recruiting companies are Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan, AZB, Luthra and Luthra, Saraf, Argus, JSA, Induslaw, Trilegal, Vedanta, Singh and Singh, LKS, and ICICI. Almost every student gets placed in NLIU in a tier-1 law firm.
Infrastructure: The college has perfectly designed infrastructure and facilities. The hostel has both single and double-occupancy rooms. The library of NLIU is one of the biggest libraries in India. It has around 15 lac books, both academic and non-academic. The infrastructure facilities are really awesome. It really has sufficient facilities.
Faculty: The teacher-student ratio is NLIU is 1:8. All the teachers are highly qualified with PhDs. The courses curriculum is very relevant, and it is easy to pass the exams. Almost every student passes exams with flying colors. The course is very relevant to pursuing corporate jobs in India and abroad.
Other: Our college conducts fests and many events at regular intervals. It has NCC and NSS services. It conducts many extra and co-curricular activities. I am satisfied with joining this college. I suggest everyone join this college.
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Nliu- a decent place for higher studies.
Placements: Almost every student in NLIU get placed. Placements records are extremely awesome. The college provides excellent job and internship opportunities. The highest package ranges from 18 LPA to 20 LPA and the lowest salary is 10 LPA. The top recruiting companies are Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan, AZB, Luthra and Luthra, Saraf, Argus, JSA, Induslaw, Trilegal, Vedanta, Singh and Singh, LKS, ICICI. Almost every student gets placed in nliu in tier 1 law firm.
Infrastructure: NLIU has one of the finest academic record with people placed after their fifth year. The library of nliu is one of the biggest library of india. It contains around 15 lac books in it with both academic and non academic library. The infrastructure facilities are really awesome and it really has sufficient facility.
Faculty: The teacher student ratio in nliu is 1:9. All the teachers are highly qualified with Specializations in Ph.D. The quality of teaching is satisfactory and the teachers teaches really very good in both blended mode as well as offline mode. The courses curriculum is very relevant and it is easy to pass the B.A. LL.B. course curriculum of nliu. Almost every student passes in nliu with flying colours. The course is very relevant to pursue corporate jobs in india and abroad.
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NLIU: Oxford of Central India.
Placements: The placement of NLIU needs no answer. The college provides excellent job and internship opportunities. The highest package ranges from 18 LPA to 20 LPA and the lowest salary is 10 LPA. The top recruiting companies are Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan, AZB, Luthra and Luthra, Saraf, Argus, JSA, Induslaw, Trilegal, Vedanta, Singh and Singh, LKS, ICICI. Almost every student gets placed in NLIU in tier 1 law firm.
Infrastructure: My college has perfectly designed infrastructure facilities with both single and double occupancy rooms. The library of NLIU is one of the biggest libraries in India. It contains around 15 lac books in it with both academic and non-academic libraries. The infrastructure facilities are really awesome and it really has sufficient facilities.
Faculty: The teacher-student ratio is 1:8. All the teachers are highly qualified with Specializations in PhD. The courses curriculum is very relevant and it is easy to pass the B.A. LL.B. course curriculum of NLIU. Almost every student passes with flying colours. The course is very relevant to pursuing corporate jobs in India and abroad.
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NLIU Bhopal: An exceptional institutions .
Placements: I am a third year B.A. LL.B. (Hons. ). Student at National Law Institute University, Bhopal. I will graduate in 2024. In the batch of 2021, 46 students got placements in tier-1 law firms, 20 students got placed in various law chambers, and 4 students went abroad for pursuing LL.M. The highest package was 18LPA, the lowest was 10 LPA and the median package was 14 LPA. The top recruiting companies were Khaitan, Trilegal, SAM, and CAM.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure facilities provided to students are exceptional. The campus is fully covered with Wi-Fi and each student is provided with 10GB internet per day. The classrooms are spacious and equipped with technical Gazettes to provide a smooth experience for students. The library is also magnificent and contains the latest law journals, books and other research materials for students. The hostel facilities are also great, and the mess and canteen provides delicious food 4 times a day. The Sports Complex is also well-equipped.
Faculty: The teachers are highly qualified with immense experience in their respective disciplines. The teaching quality is also great. The curriculum covers diverse law subjects which not only helps students who are preparing for judiciary but also prepares students for future roles in corporate law field. It is tough to secure good grades in examinations and the pass percentage is 80%. .
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NLIU Bhopal Cut Off 2026

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CLAT Round 2 Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202320242025
LL.M. in Human Rights and Criminal Law435382387
LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Business Law– / –– / –387
LL.M. in Constitutional and Administrative Law– / –– / –387
Discontinued (Sep 2022) LL.M. in Business Law– / –– / –387
Discontinued (Sep 2022) LL.M. in Criminal Law– / –– / –387
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Q:   Can I get NLIU Bhopal with 400 rank in CLAT for BA LLB (Hons) course?
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Taking into consideration the NLIU Bhopal BA LLB (Hons) cutoff 2024, yes, it is possible for a student belonging to the General AI category to get into the BA LLB (Hons) course CLAT cutoff rank of 400. 

NLIU Bhopal accepts CLAT scores for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the CLAT Fourth Allotment list 2024. As per the NLU Bhopal CLAT cutoff 2024, the Round 1 closing rank for the BA LLB (Hons) course was 404, with admissions closing after Round 2 with a cutoff rank of 450 for CLAT seat allotment result for the General AII India category candidates.  

 

Q:   What is the expected CLAT cutoff 2024 for NLIU Bhopal?
A: 

NLIU Bhopal accepts CLAT scores for admission to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.A.8 in Human Rights and Criminal Law courses. NLU cutoff 2024 for Round 1 is yet to be release. However, as per the NLIU Bhopal cutoff 2023, the Round 1 closing rank ranged from 463 to 494. So, considering the NLIU Bhopal previous year cutoff, this year it is expected that the Round 1 cutoff will range between 460 to 500. This is the estimated cutoff basis previous year trend and the actual cutoff might vary.  

Meanwhile, candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the expected category-wise CLAT cutoff 2024.

Category

CLAT Cut Off 2024 Marks

General75-80 Marks
OBC 70-75 Marks
SC60-65 Marks
ST60-65 Marks
EWS70-75 Marks
PWD50-55 Marks
Q:   What is the LLM cut off for CLAT 2023 for NLIU Bhopal?
A: 

CNLU releases the CLAT Provisional Allocation List for each category, including General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD and more for LLM course. Check out the below table to download CLAT 2022 and 2023 last round Provisional Allocation Lists for NLU Bhopal:

CLAT Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202120222023
LL.M. in Human Rights and Criminal Law222379494

NLIU Bhopal Rankings 2026

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Q:   What rank is required for NLIU Bhopal?
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To be eligible for admission to NLIU Bhopal, candidates are required to appear and qualify for CLAT. Check out the table below to get an idea about NLIU Bhopal CLAT scores:

CLAT Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202120222023
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)378442463
B.A.3 in Human Rights and Criminal Law222379494
B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) [Cyber Security]– / –547700
Q:   Is NLU Bhopal ranked by any national or international ranking body for LLM?
A: 

National Law Institute University, is ranked 18 by NIRF 2023 ranking amongst other NLUs. The NIRF 2023 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 cover:

  • Teaching, Learning and Resources
  • Research and Professional Practices
  • Graduation Outcomes
  • Outreach and Inclusivity
  • Perception
Q:   Is NLU Bhopal ranked by any national or international ranking body for BA LLB (Hons)?
A: 

National Law Institute University, is ranked 18 by NIRF 2023 ranking amongst other NLUs. The NIRF 2023 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 cover:

  • Teaching, Learning and Resources
  • Research and Professional Practices
  • Graduation Outcomes
  • Outreach and Inclusivity
  • Perception
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NLIU Bhopal Placements 2026

CourseMedian Salary
M.A.
9 LPA
LL.M.
6 LPA
B.A. LL.B. (Hons)
16 LPA
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Top Recruiters

Amarchand Mangaldas
AZB and Partners
Juris Corp
Khaitan & Co
Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan
Trilegal
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Aditya Birla Group
Airtel
Deloitte
Goldman Sachs
ICICI Lombard
ICICI Prudential
JSW Steel
Larsen and Toubro
Morgan Stanley
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Indian Oil
SEBI
QuisLex
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Q:   What is the highest placement package offered at NLIU Bhopal?
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NLIU Bhopal highest package data is not released. However, according to NLIU Bhopal brochure 2024, the salary package offered during MCLIS placements 2023 was between INR 5.5 LPA and INR 17 LPA. In addition, the median package offered during NLIU Bhopal MCLIS placements 2023 was INR 9 LPA.

Other than this, as per NIRF report 2024, the median package offered during UG 5-year and PG 1-year placements 2023 stood at INR 16 LPA and INR 6 LPA, respectively.

Q:   How are NLIU Bhopal BA LLB placements?
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According to National Law Institute University Bhopal placement brochure 2024, the key highlights of NLIU Bhopal BA LLB Hons placements 2023 are presented below:

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BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement rate

85%

Students placed

45

Participating students

53

Top recruiters

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Varahe Analytics, Trilegal

Q:   Does NLIU Bhopal offer placements to LLM students?
A: 

Yes, NLIU Bhopal offers placements to LLM students. According to NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of LLM placements over the past three years are presented below:

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LLM Placement Statistics (2021)

LLM Placement Statistics (2022)

LLM Placement Statistics (2023)

Median package

INR 6 LPA

INR 6 LPA

INR 6 LPA

Total students

45

56

58

Students placed

21

17

18

Students opted for higher studies

13

1

35

NLIU Bhopal
Scholarships 2025

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Scholarship for L.L.M program
One NLIU Merit cum means scholarship shall be offered by the university.
The university shall organize a competitive test in the first semester for selection of the meritorious student.
The scholarships shall cover waiver of full tuition fee of the Program.

Scholarships for B.A.L.L.B.(Hons.) and B.Sc. L.L.B (Hons.)
Two Merit Cum Means Scholarship
The scholarships shall cover the full tuition fee waiver as under
In the first year, the scholarships shall be awarded to the students securing highest marks in the CLAT, who has taken admission at NLIU.

In the second year, the scholarships shall be awarded to the students who secure the

NLIU Bhopal Popular Courses

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NLIU Bhopal Courses and Fees 2026

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M.A.(1 course)
Graduation : 50 %
LL.M.(3 courses)
Graduation : 50 %
Exams : CLAT
Certificate(4 courses)
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10+2 : 45 %
Exams : CLAT
B.Sc. LL.B(1 course)
10+2 : 45 %
Exams : CLAT
Ph.D.(2 courses)
– / –
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Q:   Can I join NLIU without entrance exam?
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No, NLIU, don’t offer admission to BA LLB (Hons) course without qualifying CLAT. Check out the table below to understand the eligibility criteria for admission to NLIU Bhopal:

Course

Eligibility

Selection Criteria

BA LLB (Hons)

Class 12th with a minimum of 45% aggregate

CLAT

Q:   What is the cutoff marks of CLAT 2024 to get into NLIU Bhopal?
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NLIU Bhopal admission to B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), NLIU3 LL.B. (Hons.) [Cyber Security] and NLIU3 in Human Rights and Criminal Law is based on CLAT 2024 cutoff followed by the counselling. Candidates with a valid CLAT scores are eligible for NLIU Bhopal admissions. Tabulated below are the All India opening and closing CLAT ranks for NLIU Bhopal cutoff 2024 for Law courses:   

CourseR1 Opening Rank  R1 Closing Rank
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)311404
NLIU3 LL.B. (Hons.) [Cyber Security]187878
NLIU3 in Human Rights and Criminal Law300353
Q:   What rank is required for NLU Bhopal LLM?
A: 

CNLU releases the CLAT Provisional Allocation List for each category, including General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD and more for LLM course. Check out the below table to download CLAT 2022 and 2023 last round Provisional Allocation Lists for NLU Bhopal:

CLAT Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202120222023
LL.M. in Human Rights and Criminal Law222379494
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Q:   Which is better among NLIU Bhopal and NLU Jodhpur with a slightly lower rank?
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NLIU Bhopal offers admission to the 5-year integrated law courses based on CLAT entrance examination results, followed by counselling rounds. CLAT cutoff 2025 for round 1 is out, where the closing rank for B.Sc. LL.B (Hons)(Cyber Security) and B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) course was 821 and 458, respectively, for students belonging to the General AI category.

 For NLU Jodhpur, which also offers 5-year integrated law courses based on candidates' performance in the CLAT entrance exam, followed by the counselling process. The first round closing rank stood at 357 for the General category candidates.
Therefore, after analysing the cutoff ranks for both institutions, NLU Bhopal is on the easier side for admissions, considering its ranks went up to 821 as compared to NLU Jodhpur’s cutoff rank, which was 357.

 
Aside from cutoffs, aspirants can refer to the different parameters given below to make a better decision regarding which institution suits them better.

CollegeTuition FeesRanking 
NLU JodhpurINR 8.3 LakhsNot Ranked
NLIU BhopalINR 7.3 Lakhs21
Q:   Is NLIU Bhopal is better than other NLUs?
A: 

To understand if NLIU Bhopal is better for candidates willing to apply for law degree. Here is an comparison of three other NLUs provisional allotment list. The lower rank NLU is considered as a better one. The table below shows a comparative analysis of CLAT 2023 Fourth Provisional Allotment List 2023 General Category closing ranks along with 2022 closing ranks for top NLUs, including NLU Bhopal.

BA LLB (Hons) Top NLUs Comparison – CLAT Fourth Provisional Allotment List Closing Ranks

Top NLUs

2022

2023

NLIU Bhopal442449
GNLU Gandhinagar430441
NLU Jodhpur362378
RML NLU Lucknow696747
Q:   Is National Law Institute University, Bhopal the best in Bhopal?
A: 

Yes, National Law Institute University, Bhopal is the university for law in Bhopal. Not only in Bhopal but also in India. If you are looking for a law college you can consider this college. This is a good college. NLIU has grown to its current status by imparting quality education to contribute to national development by instilling a sense of responsibility among its students, while simultaneously cultivating a spirit of intellectual freedom, qualities of leadership, imaginative power, and clarity.

NLIU Bhopal Application Process 2026

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Q:   What is the CLAT cutoff for admission to NLIU Bhopal?
A: 

NLIU Bhopal accepts the CLAT entrance exam for admission to its BA LLB. (Hons.) and BSc LLB (Hons) [Cyber Security] courses at the undergraduate level. NLIU Bhopal CLAT cutoff 2025 for Round 1 is out for different categories of students in the All India and Home State quotas. For the AI quota, the CLAT first round cutoff 2025 for BA LLB (Hons) and BSc. LLB (Hons) in Cyber Security courses stood at 458 and 821, respectively. For the HS quota, the cutoff rank for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) course was 1085, while for the BSc. LLB (Hons) course, the cutoff was 2236. 

Q:   What is the selection process for BA LLB (Hons) and what is the minimum 12th class percentage required at NLIU Bhopal?
A: 

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is used to select students for BA LLB (Hons) programs at NLIU Bhopal. This test is held annually. Candidates must have completed the 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% aggregate for general students and 45% for SC/ST/OBC students.
1 . Admission to BA LLB (Hons) at NLIU Bhopal requires a minimum 12th class percentage of 45% for general students and 45% for SC/ST/OBC category students.

Q:   How can I get admission in NLIU Bhopal for LLM?
A: 

For admission to LLM course at NLIU Bhopal candidates have to register through CLAT portal. Registered candidates for CLAT counselling will be called by NLIU Bhopal through five provisional merit lists, each released by the Consortium of CLAT. Candidates, who have been allocated a seat in the provisional lists and applied for revision, should check the status of their seat in the CLAT provisonal lists. Those, who have been allotted a seat in the NLIU Bhopal Provisional Allotment Lists, must complete the process of exercising any one of the actions mentioned below:

  1. Accept the allotted seat
  2. Apply for Revise
  3. Exit from the CLAT admission process

If alloted seat is accepted by the candidate. After, that the candidates need to report to NLIU Bhopal for admission. The admission confirmation requires, documents submission and fees submission by the candidates through the official portal of NLIU Bhopal. 

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NLIU Bhopal FAQs

Q:   How many students were placed during NLIU Bhopal LLM placements?
A: 

NLIU Bhopal LLM batch placed 2023 data is not released. However, according to NLIU Bhopal NIRF report 2023, a total of 17 students out of 56 students were placed during NLIU Bhopal LLM placements 2022.

Earlier, a total of 21 and 22 students were placed out of 45 and 51 students during NLIU Bhopal LLM placements 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Q:   Is NLIU Bhopal worth joining in terms of placements?
A: 

Yes, NLIU Bhopal is worth joining as it's a leading Law Institute in India and offers good placement to its students.

According to National Law Institute University Bhopal placement brochure 2024, the key highlights of NLIU Bhopal BA LLB Hons and Master of Cyber Law & Information Security placements 2023 are presented below:

Particulars

BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement rate

85%

Students placed

45

Participating students

53

Particulars

MCLIS Placement Statistics (2023)

Salary package offered

Between INR 5.5 LPA and INR 17 LPA

Median package

INR 9 LPA

Placement rate

91%

Students placed

53

Participating students

58

Q:   How are the placements at NLIU Bhopal?
A: 

According to National Law Institute University Bhopal placement brochure 2024, the key highlights of NLIU Bhopal BA LLB Hons and Master of Cyber Law & Information Security placements 2023 are presented below:

Particulars

BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement rate

85%

Students placed

45

Participating students

53

Top recruiters

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Varahe Analytics, Trilegal

Particulars

MCLIS Placement Statistics (2023)

Salary package offered

Between INR 5.5 LPA and INR 17 LPA

Median package

INR 9 LPA

Placement rate

91%

Students placed

53

Participating students

58

Top recruiters

E&Y GDS (10 placements), Shell India (8 placements), Deloitte India (7 placements), KPMG India (7 placements)

Q:   Which companies were the top recruiters during NLIU Bhopal placements?
A: 

The list of top recruiters during NLIU Bhopal placements in recent past is presented below:

NLIU Bhopal Top Recruiters

ICICI Bank

Indus Law

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Desai and Dewanji

Khaitan and Company

Argus Partners

Trilegal

 

Q:   What was the average package offered during NLIU Bhopal LLM placements?
A: 

The average package offered during NLIU Bhopal LLM placements 2023 is not released. 

However, according to NLIU Bhopal NIRF report 2023, the median package offered during NLIU Bhopal LLM placements 2022 stood at INR 6 LPA. Earlier, median package offered during NLIU LLM placements 2021 and 2020 stood at INR 6 LPA as well.

Q:   Where are NLIU Bhopal alumni placed?
A: 

According to the data gathered from unofficial sources, Legal sector has placed the most number of NLIU Bhopal alumni. The sector-wise NLIU Bhopal alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The “Others” category includes the sectors of IT, Consulting, Media & Communication, Entrepreneurship, Administrative, Research, Finance, Military and Protective Services, Community and Social Services, Engineering and Marketing.

The above-mentioned alumni placement data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

Q:   What was the placement rate recorded during NLIU Bhopal BA LLB placements 2023?
A: 

The placement rate recorded during NLIU Bhopal BA LLB placements 2023 is not released. However, according to NLIU Bhopal NIRF report 2023, the placement rate recorded during NLIU Bhopal BA LLB / BSc LLB placements 2022 was 56%. Earlier, the placement rate recorded during NLIU Bhopal BA LLB / BSc LLB placements 2021 and 2020 was 54% and 42%, respectively.

Q:   How are the B.Sc LL.B placements at NLIU Bhopal?
A: 

According to NIRF report 2024, the key highlights of UG 5-year placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars

BA LLB Hons / BSc LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2021)

BA LLB Hons / BSc LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2022)

BA LLB Hons / BSc LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2023)

Median package

INR 16 LPA

INR 18 LPA

INR 16 LPA

Total students

112

108

120

Students placed

60

60

45

Students opted for higher studies

23

10

65

Q:   What is the average package offered during NLIU Bhopal placements?
A: 

NLIU Bhopal average package data is not released. According to NLIU Bhopal Brochure 2024, the median package offered during NLIU Bhopal MCLIS placements 2023 stood at INR 9 LPA.

Further, according to NIRF report 2024, the median package offered during UG 5-year and PG 1-year placements over the past three years are presented below:

Course  

Median Package (2021)

Median Package (2022)

Median Package (2023)

UG 5-year (BA LLB Hons / BSc LLB Hons)

INR 16 LPA

INR 18 LPA

INR 16 LPA

PG 1-year (LLM)

INR 6 LPA

INR 6 LPA

INR 6 LPA

Q:   Does the entire batch of NLIU Bhopal get placement at leading companies?
A: 

Companies such as Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Varahe Analytics and Trilegal visited the campus during BA LLB Hons placements 2023. Further, E&Y GDS (10 placements), Shell India (8 placements), Deloitte India (7 placements), KPMG India (7 placements) visited the campus and hired MCLIS students during placements 2023.

According to National Law Institute University Bhopal placement brochure 2024, the key highlights of NLIU Bhopal BA LLB Hons and Master of Cyber Law & Information Security placements 2023 are presented below:

Particulars

BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement rate

85%

Students placed

45

Participating students

53

Particulars

MCLIS Placement Statistics (2023)

Salary package offered

Between INR 5.5 LPA and INR 17 LPA

Median package

INR 9 LPA

Placement rate

91%

Students placed

53

Participating students

58

Q:   What is the fee for LLM at National Law Institute University, Bhopal?
A: 

The total fees for llm at national law University of Bhopal is 1.85 lakhs. The eligibility is graduation in llb with 50% marks in CLAT. It is one of the most popular course of this University. It is affordable from other universities. The average package you can except is 6 lacs. 

Q:   What is the seat intake for various courses at NLU Bhopal?
A: 

Seat intake veries at NLIU Bhopal. There are 134 seats available for B.A. LLB, 68 for BSc, and for LLM is 120. To secure the seat at NLIU, candidates must appear for CLAT examination. The seat reservation at NLSIU is applicable as per the Government rule. A total of 5% of the intake is reserved horizontally for Person with Disabilities (PwD) category candidates.

Q:   Can I start practicing law after completing BA LLB (Hons) from NLIU Bhopal?
A: 

No, only law degree is not sufficient to practice law in India. candidates need to have Bar Council of India enrollment to become eligible for the same. Only members of BCI are eligible to appear in courts and practice law in India.
The candidates looking forward to practice law in India, are required to clear the All India Bar Exam (AIBE) that is conducted by BCI. On clearing the AIBE exam, lawyers are awarded a ‘Certificate of Practice’ which is mandatory for practising the profession as an advocate in India.

Q:   What is the fee for LLM in NLU Bhopal?
A: 

NLIU Bhopal admission to its LLM course is done through CLAT score. Candidates who qualify for CLAT are required to pay fee for their respective courses, which includes various components such as Tuition Fee, Examination Fee, Security Deposit, Hostel Charges (if applicable), etc. The table below covers the total tuition fee for LLM course offered at NLIU Bhopal:

Popular Courses

Total Tuition Fees*

LLMINR 1.1 Lacs - 1.71 lakh

*The above fee is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative.  

Q:   What is the fee for UG courses at National Law Institute University, Bhopal?
A: 

The total fees for UG course at national law institute university bhopal is 2,75,150 lacs. The basic eligiblity of undergraduate courses is intermediate.  It is one of the top college to study law courses in india. If you are planning to study the B.A programme can check the NLIU official website for the course. It has good reputation for providing a high quality law education in India.

Q:   What is the seat intake for BA LLB (Hons) at National Law Institute University, Bhopal?
A: 

The university admits around 120 candidates each year through the Common Law Admission Test UG, for the B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Course and around 60 candidates for the B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) [Cyber Security] Course. The POSTGRADUATE courses offered at the university are the Masters of Law (LL.M.) degree and the Master of Cyber Law and Information Security (MCLIS) degree.

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No, NLIU Bhopal does not provide 3 year LL.B course. Instead they yare known for offering a 5-year integrated B.A. LL.B.  (Hons.) programme and a 1-year LL.M. program. Maximum duration is seven academic years. There are two semesters in an academic year.The total cost to pursue this 5 year integrate

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Hi, yes, NLIU Bhopal is considered a good option for Law aspirants. NLIU Bhopal is recognised as one of the top Law schools in India that provide a strong academic reputation, good placement records etc. NLIU Bhopal is ranked 21 by NIRF for the year 2024 under the Law category. 

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Answered 11 months ago

According to National Law Institute University Bhopal placement brochure 2024, the placement rate recorded during BA LLB Hons and MCLIS (Master of Cyber Law & Information Security) placements 2023 are presented below:

Particulars

BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement rate

85%

Students placed

45

Participating students

53

Particulars

MCLIS Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement rate

91%

Students placed

53

Participating students

58

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Aayush Singh

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 11 months ago

According to National Law Institute University Bhopal placement brochure 2024, the key highlights of NLIU Bhopal LLM placements 2023 are presented below:

Particulars

MCLIS Placement Statistics (2023)

Salary package offered

Between INR 5.5 LPA and INR 17 LPA

Median package

INR 9 LPA

Placement rate

91%

Students placed

53

Participating students

58

Top recruiters

E&Y GDS (10 placements), Shell India (8 placements), Deloitte India (7 placements), KPMG India (7 placements)

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Updated on Nov 17, 2025