National Law University (NLU), Delhi charges INR 19,35,000 for its flagship five-year BA LLB (Hons) programme, with annual fees rising from INR 3,70,000 in Year 2 to INR 4,00,000 in Year 5. The one-year LLM is priced at INR 2,61,000, while specialist LLM tracks in IPR and Insolvency Law run significantly higher. Ph.D fees at the current rate total a minimum of INR 5,45,000 across three years.
Note: The 2026-27 fee schedule from NLU Delhi is yet to be formally notified. Figures here reflect the latest available published fee data for the current admission cycle. Verify all fees before any payment at nludelhi.ac.in.
NLU Delhi Course and Fees Quick Overview
- NLU Delhi is a statutory national law university established by the NLU Delhi Act 2008, offering the five-year integrated BA LLB (Hons), LLM, MA (Law), Ph.D, and postgraduate diploma programmes.
- BA LLB (Hons) costs INR 19,35,000 for five years. Annual fees range from INR 3,70,000 (Year 2, the lowest) to INR 4,00,000 (Year 5, the highest).
- Year 1 of BA LLB carries INR 3,95,000 due to one-time admission charges of INR 2,39,000 in the other-fees component.
- The standard one-year LLM is priced at INR 2,61,000. The specialist two-year LLM in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law and the MA (Law) each cost INR 9,50,000 for two years.
- Ph.D programmes across Law, Social Sciences, Economics, English, Political Science, Sociology, and Criminology are priced at a minimum INR 5,45,000 for three years.
- Postgraduate diplomas in Environmental Law, Environmental Management, and Tourism Management are priced at INR 15,000 to INR 16,000 total.
NLU Delhi Courses and Fees 2026
| Course |
Total Fees |
| BA LLB (Hons) — 5 Years | INR 19,35,000 |
| LLM (standard) — 1 Year | INR 2,61,000 |
| LLM (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law) — 2 Years | INR 9,50,000 |
| LLM (Intellectual Property Rights) — 1 Year | INR 4,15,595 |
| MA (Law) — 2 Years | INR 9,50,000 |
| Ph.D (Law) — minimum 3 Years | INR 5,45,000 (3-year minimum) |
| Ph.D (Social Sciences, Economics, English, Political Science, Sociology, Criminology) | INR 5,45,000 (3-year minimum) |
| PG Diploma in Environmental Law | INR 16,000 |
| PG Diploma in Environmental Management | INR 16,000 |
| PG Diploma in Tourism Management | INR 15,000 |
NLU Delhi BA LLB Fees 2026
The five-year BA LLB (Hons) is NLU Delhi’s sole undergraduate programme and its biggest draw by intake. Total fee across five years: INR 19,35,000. Admission is through AILET (All India Law Entrance Test), which NLU Delhi conducts independently. The per-semester fee works out to INR 1,93,500 across ten semesters.
Year 1 is the second-most expensive year at INR 3,95,000, not because tuition is higher, but because the other-fees component reaches INR 2,39,000 — its peak across all five years. From Year 2 onward, other fees settle in the INR 2,07,000 to INR 2,16,000 band. Meanwhile, tuition increases by INR 7,000 each year, from INR 1,56,000 in Year 1 to INR 1,84,000 in Year 5.
NLU Delhi BA LLB Year-Wise Fee Breakdown
| Year |
Tuition Fee |
Other Fees |
Annual Total |
| Year 1 | INR 1,56,000 | INR 2,39,000 | INR 3,95,000 |
| Year 2 | INR 1,63,000 | INR 2,07,000 | INR 3,70,000 |
| Year 3 | INR 1,70,000 | INR 2,10,000 | INR 3,80,000 |
| Year 4 | INR 1,77,000 | INR 2,13,000 | INR 3,90,000 |
| Year 5 | INR 1,84,000 | INR 2,16,000 | INR 4,00,000 |
| Total | INR 8,50,000 | INR 10,85,000 | INR 19,35,000 |
NLU Delhi does not publish a category-wise fee bifurcation for BA LLB. The fee applies to all admitted students including SC, ST, and OBC candidates.
NLU Delhi LLM Fees 2026
Three LLM tracks are offered at NLU Delhi, each with a distinct price and duration. The standard one-year LLM costs INR 2,61,000 in total (tuition INR 1,56,000 plus other fees INR 1,05,000). Admission to the standard LLM is through CLAT PG, whose 2026 exam was held on December 7, 2025. Per semester, the standard LLM works out to INR 1,30,500.
The two specialist tracks are structured as two-year programmes and priced at INR 4,75,000 per year each. The LLM in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law and the LLM in Intellectual Property Rights (one year at INR 4,15,595) differ from the standard track in both fee level and specialization depth.
NLU Delhi LLM Programmes and Fees
| Programme |
Duration |
Total Fees |
| LLM (standard) | 1 Year | INR 2,61,000 |
| LLM (Intellectual Property Rights) | 1 Year | INR 4,15,595 |
| LLM (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law) | 2 Years | INR 9,50,000 |
The LLM (IPR) at INR 4,15,595 for one year costs more than any single year of the five-year BA LLB programme — Year 5, which is the most expensive BA LLB year, is INR 4,00,000. The per-year pricing of the two-year specialist LLMs (INR 4,75,000) is the highest annual rate across all programmes at NLU Delhi.
NLU Delhi Ph.D Fees 2026
Ph.D at NLU Delhi covers disciplines including Law, Social Sciences, Economics, English, Political Science, Sociology, and Criminology, with a minimum duration of 3 years. At the current published rate, the first three years cost INR 5,45,000 in total. Year 1 carries a one-time registration charge of INR 45,000 in addition to the INR 1,50,000 base tuition. Year 2 drops to INR 1,50,000 and Years 3 onward add INR 50,000 as thesis/evaluation charges.
NLU Delhi Ph.D Year-Wise Fee Structure
| Year |
Tuition Fee |
Other Fees |
Annual Total |
| Year 1 | INR 1,50,000 | INR 45,000 | INR 1,95,000 |
| Year 2 | INR 1,50,000 | Nil | INR 1,50,000 |
| Year 3 | INR 1,50,000 | INR 50,000 | INR 2,00,000 |
| Minimum Total (3 Years) | INR 4,50,000 | INR 95,000 | INR 5,45,000 |
The fee structure above applies uniformly across all Ph.D disciplines at NLU Delhi. If the programme extends to Year 4, an additional INR 2,00,000 becomes payable.
NLU Delhi Fees for Other Courses 2026
| Course |
Total Fees |
Prior Year Fees |
| MA (Law) — 2 Years | INR 9,50,000 | Not published |
| PG Diploma in Environmental Law (PGDEL) | INR 16,000 | Not published |
| PG Diploma in Environmental Management (PGDEM) | INR 16,000 | Not published |
| PG Diploma in Tourism Management | INR 15,000 | Not published |
MA (Law) is a two-year research-led programme priced at INR 4,75,000 per year (INR 9,50,000 total), matching the per-year rate of the LLM (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law). Per semester, the MA (Law) costs INR 2,37,500.
The three PG diplomas at INR 15,000 to INR 16,000 are NLU Delhi’s most accessible offerings — priced lower than a single month’s fee in any other programme at this institution. These are offered as standalone continuing legal education programmes.
NLU Delhi Application Fees
Admission to the five-year BA LLB (Hons) at NLU Delhi is through AILET, which NLU Delhi conducts independently. The AILET 2026 cycle saw registration from August 7, 2025, to November 10, 2025, with the exam on December 14, 2025, and results on December 18, 2025. For the next cycle, check the official AILET portal for updated dates.
- AILET (BA LLB admissions): Application fee for the current cycle is payable to NLU Delhi. Verify the exact amount on the official AILET application portal before submitting.
- CLAT PG (standard LLM admissions): The CLAT PG 2026 exam was held on December 7, 2025. Registration was open from August 1 to October 31, 2025. Application fee is paid to the Consortium of National Law Universities. Verify current cycle fees on the official CLAT portal.
- Ph.D admissions: NLU Delhi conducts its own Ph.D entrance process. Application fee is paid directly to NLU Delhi. Check the official NLU Delhi website for the current cycle schedule and fee.
- PG Diplomas: Admissions are through NLU Delhi’s own process. Verify the application procedure and any applicable processing fee on the official portal.
Note: Application fees for AILET and CLAT PG are paid to the respective organizing authority. Verify all current cycle fees on nludelhi.ac.in before applying.
NLU Delhi Hostel and Mess Fees 2026
NLU Delhi provides on-campus hostel accommodation to admitted students. Hostel and mess charges may be included within the annual "other fees" component of the published fee structure. Separate hostel fee notifications are issued by NLU Delhi at the time of admission. For current hostel tariffs and allocation details, refer to the official portal at nludelhi.ac.in.
NLU Delhi Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the total BA LLB fee at NLU Delhi?
Ans. The total BA LLB (Hons) fee at NLU Delhi is INR 19,35,000 for five years. Annual fees range from INR 3,70,000 (Year 2) to INR 4,00,000 (Year 5). Year 1 is INR 3,95,000 due to one-time admission charges in the other-fees component. Per semester, the average fee is INR 1,93,500.
Ques. What is the per-semester fee for BA LLB at NLU Delhi?
Ans. The average per-semester BA LLB fee at NLU Delhi is INR 1,93,500, derived from the five-year total of INR 19,35,000 across ten semesters. The actual per-semester amount varies by year: Year 1 is INR 1,97,500 per semester (half of INR 3,95,000), Year 2 is INR 1,85,000, rising to INR 2,00,000 per semester in Year 5.
Ques. What is the LLM fee at NLU Delhi?
Ans. NLU Delhi offers three LLM tracks. The standard one-year LLM costs INR 2,61,000. The one-year LLM in Intellectual Property Rights costs INR 4,15,595. The two-year LLM in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law costs INR 9,50,000 in total at INR 4,75,000 per year. Admission to the standard LLM is through CLAT PG.
Ques. What is the Ph.D fee at NLU Delhi?
Ans. Ph.D at NLU Delhi costs a minimum of INR 5,45,000 across the first three years: INR 1,95,000 in Year 1 (includes one-time registration charge of INR 45,000), INR 1,50,000 in Year 2, and INR 2,00,000 in Year 3. If the programme extends to Year 4, an additional INR 2,00,000 is payable. This fee structure applies across all disciplines including Law, Social Sciences, Economics, and Criminology.
Ques. What is the MA Law fee at NLU Delhi?
Ans. MA (Law) at NLU Delhi costs INR 9,50,000 for two years at INR 4,75,000 per year. Per semester, the fee is INR 2,37,500. The per-year fee matches the LLM (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law) rate, making both the most expensive per-year programmes at NLU Delhi.
Ques. What entrance exam is required for BA LLB admission at NLU Delhi?
Ans. Admission to the BA LLB (Hons) at NLU Delhi is through AILET (All India Law Entrance Test), conducted by NLU Delhi independently. Unlike most other NLUs that use CLAT, NLU Delhi runs its own entrance exam. AILET 2026 registration ran from August 7, 2025, to November 10, 2025, with the exam held on December 14, 2025.
Ques. What is the application fee for AILET at NLU Delhi?
Ans. The AILET application fee is paid directly to NLU Delhi. The exact fee for the current cycle should be verified on the official AILET portal at nludelhi.ac.in. Application fees for CLAT PG (standard LLM admissions) are paid to the Consortium of National Law Universities and must be verified on the CLAT official portal.
Ques. What is the NLU Delhi hostel fee?
Ans. NLU Delhi provides on-campus hostel accommodation. Hostel and mess charges are part of the annual fee structure and may be included within the other-fees component. A separate hostel fee notification is issued at the time of admission. Verify the current hostel tariff directly on the official NLU Delhi portal at nludelhi.ac.in.
Ques. Are there fee concessions for SC/ST students at NLU Delhi?
Ans. NLU Delhi does not publish a separate category-wise fee structure for SC or ST students. The published fee applies to all admitted students. Eligible candidates from reserved categories may apply for central government scholarship schemes such as the National Fellowship for SC/ST Students or the Post-Matric Scholarship scheme administered by the Ministry of Social Justice.
Ques. What are the PG diploma fees at NLU Delhi?
Ans. NLU Delhi offers three postgraduate diplomas at very low fee: the PG Diploma in Environmental Law (PGDEL) at INR 16,000, the PG Diploma in Environmental Management (PGDEM) at INR 16,000, and the PG Diploma in Tourism Management at INR 15,000. These are continuing legal education programmes available alongside regular degree programmes.
Ques. Which NLU Delhi programme has the highest per-year fee?
Ans. The MA (Law) and LLM (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law) both carry the highest per-year fee at NLU Delhi: INR 4,75,000 per year. The one-year LLM (IPR) at INR 4,15,595 is close behind. In comparison, the BA LLB peaks at INR 4,00,000 in Year 5 and the standard LLM costs INR 2,61,000 for one year.
Ques. What is the fee range at NLU Delhi across all programmes?
Ans. NLU Delhi fees range from INR 15,000 for PG Diploma in Tourism Management to INR 19,35,000 for the five-year BA LLB (Hons). The standard LLM is INR 2,61,000 for one year, Ph.D minimum is INR 5,45,000 for three years, and the two-year MA (Law) and LLM in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law cost INR 9,50,000 each.
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There are a total of 80 seats available for the Ph.D. in Law course. Out of these 80 seats, 70 seats are offered through merit via the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET). Also, the remaining 10 Seats are based on direct admission to Foreign Nationals on merit. These seats are not fixed, seats change every year by the NLU.