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NLSIU fees span from INR 12,500 for the Certificate in Legal Journalism to INR 22,92,600 across five years for the flagship BA LLB (Hons.) under the General category. The three-year LLB (Hons.) totals INR 15,56,800. All six LLM specialisations carry identical fees at INR 5,44,000 for the one-year programme. NRI students pay up to INR 27,00,000 for the BA LLB, the highest fee bracket the university offers. No prior-year data is available in the current cycle for year-on-year comparison.
Note: Fee figures reflect the 2025-26 schedule published on the official NLSIU website (nls.ac.in). The 2026-27 fee notification has not been released. Verify final amounts on the official portal before making any payment.
NLSIU Course and Fees Quick Overview
- NLSIU offers programmes across UG, PG, Ph.D., PG Diploma, and Certificate levels in law, social science, and public policy.
- Total fees range from INR 12,500 (Certificate in Legal Journalism) to INR 22,92,600 (BA LLB, General, 5 years).
- Top programmes by fee: BA LLB (Hons.) at INR 22.93 Lakhs, LLB (Hons.) at INR 15.57 Lakhs, and MPP at INR 10.50 Lakhs.
- All six LLM specialisations charge identical fees. The specialisation chosen does not change the cost.
- SC/ST students pay the same tuition as General category (INR 3,18,200 per year). The difference is only in other-fee components, and only in the first year.
- The Master of Business Law (MBL) at INR 1,13,000 for two years is far cheaper than a single year of any LLM at INR 5,44,000.
- NLSIU uses CLAT for BA LLB and LLB admissions and CLAT PG for LLM and MPP. There is no separate institute entrance exam.
NLSIU Courses and Fees 2026
| Course | Total Fees (General) |
|---|---|
| BA LLB (Hons.), 5 years | INR 22,92,600 |
| LLB (Hons.), 3 years | INR 15,56,800 |
| BA (Hons.), 3 years | INR 13,90,600 |
| Master of Public Policy (MPP), 2 years | INR 10,50,400 |
| LLM (Business Law), 1 year | INR 5,44,000 |
| LLM (Commercial Law), 1 year | INR 5,44,000 |
| LLM (Criminal Law), 1 year | INR 5,44,000 |
| LLM (Human Rights), 1 year | INR 5,44,000 |
| LLM (Technology Law), 1 year | INR 5,44,000 |
| LLM (Public and Private International Laws), 1 year | INR 5,44,000 |
| Master of Business Law (MBL), 2 years | INR 1,13,000 |
| Ph.D. (Law), minimum 3 years | INR 2,05,000 (first 3 years) |
NLSIU BA LLB Fees 2026
At INR 22.93 Lakhs over five years, the BA LLB (Hons.) costs INR 4,88,600 in Year 1 and INR 4,51,000 in each of Years 2 through 5 for General students. The Year 1 premium comes from higher other-fee charges, an enrollment-year difference of INR 37,600 over subsequent years. NRI students pay INR 5,77,600 in Year 1 and INR 5,30,600 per year for the remaining four, bringing the five-year NRI total to INR 27,00,000. Admission is through CLAT UG. Eligibility requires 45 percent in Class 12 (40 percent for SC/ST candidates).
The SC/ST fee gap relative to General is only INR 4,900 in Year 1 and zero from Year 2 onward. Unlike private deemed universities that reduce or waive tuition for reserved categories, NLSIU applies the same tuition of INR 3,18,200 across all domestic categories for every year of the programme.
NLSIU BA LLB Fee Bifurcation by Category
| Component | General/OBC | SC/ST | NRI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (5 years total) | INR 15,91,000 | INR 15,91,000 | INR 19,89,000 |
| Other Fees (Year 1) | INR 1,70,400 | INR 1,65,500 | INR 1,79,800 |
| Other Fees (Years 2 to 5, per year) | INR 1,32,800 | INR 1,32,800 | INR 1,32,800 |
| Other Fees (Years 2 to 5 total) | INR 5,31,200 | INR 5,31,200 | INR 5,31,200 |
| Total (5 years) | INR 22,92,600 | INR 22,87,700 | INR 27,00,000 |
NLSIU LLB Fees 2026
The three-year LLB (Hons.) charges more per year than the longer BA LLB, Year 1 is INR 5,44,000 vs INR 4,88,600 for the BA LLB first year, because the other-fee component is INR 55,400 higher at the outset. Years 2 and 3 settle at INR 5,06,400 each for General students, bringing the three-year total to INR 15,56,800. SC/ST students pay INR 15,51,900 and NRI students INR 18,05,000. The LLB (Hons.) is a postgraduate programme. Admission runs through CLAT PG, with eligibility of an LLB degree at 45 percent or equivalent.
NLSIU LLB Fee Bifurcation by Category
| Component | General/OBC | SC/ST | NRI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (3 years total) | INR 9,54,600 | INR 9,54,600 | INR 11,93,400 |
| Other Fees (Year 1) | INR 2,25,800 | INR 2,20,900 | INR 2,35,200 |
| Other Fees (Years 2 to 3, per year) | INR 1,88,200 | INR 1,88,200 | INR 1,88,200 |
| Other Fees (Years 2 to 3 total) | INR 3,76,400 | INR 3,76,400 | INR 3,76,400 |
| Total (3 years) | INR 15,56,800 | INR 15,51,900 | INR 18,05,000 |
NLSIU LLM Fees 2026
Six LLM specialisations run at NLSIU under the one-year programme: Business Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Human Rights, Technology Law, and Public and Private International Laws. Every specialisation carries the same fee. General and OBC students pay INR 5,44,000 for the year. SC/ST students pay INR 5,39,100, a difference of INR 4,900 in the other-fee component. NRI students are billed INR 6,33,000. Admission is through CLAT PG for domestic applicants, requiring an LLB degree with 55 percent aggregate (50 percent for SC/ST).
NLSIU LLM Specialisations and Fees
| Specialisation | Duration | Total Fees (General/OBC) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Law | 1 year | INR 5,44,000 |
| Commercial Law | 1 year | INR 5,44,000 |
| Criminal Law | 1 year | INR 5,44,000 |
| Human Rights | 1 year | INR 5,44,000 |
| Technology Law | 1 year | INR 5,44,000 |
| Public and Private International Laws | 1 year | INR 5,44,000 |
NLSIU LLM Fee Bifurcation by Category
| Component | General/OBC | SC/ST | NRI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | INR 3,18,200 | INR 3,18,200 | INR 3,97,800 |
| Other Fees | INR 2,25,800 | INR 2,20,900 | INR 2,35,200 |
| Total | INR 5,44,000 | INR 5,39,100 | INR 6,33,000 |
NLSIU Fees for Other Courses 2026
The contrast between the two-year Master of Business Law and the one-year LLM is one of the sharpest pricing differences on campus. MBL costs INR 1,13,000 in total, less than a quarter of a single LLM year at INR 5,44,000. Ph.D. fees follow an uneven year-by-year pattern: Year 1 is INR 85,000 for domestic students, Year 2 drops to just INR 25,000 (the lowest annual charge at the university), and Year 3 rises again to INR 95,000, reflecting thesis submission charges. PG Diploma fees split into two tiers: INR 58,000 for programmes in Cyber Law, Taxation, Medical Law, IPR, and Law Librarianship, and INR 32,700 for programmes in Environmental Law, Child Rights, Consumer Laws, and Human Rights.
| Course | Duration | Fees (General) |
|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons.) | 3 years | INR 13,90,600 |
| Master of Public Policy (MPP) | 2 years | INR 10,50,400 |
| Master of Business Law (MBL) | 2 years | INR 1,13,000 |
| Ph.D. (Law) | Minimum 3 years | INR 2,05,000 (first 3 years) |
| Ph.D. (Humanities and Social Science) | Minimum 3 years | INR 2,05,000 (first 3 years) |
| PG Diploma in Law Librarianship | 1 year | INR 58,000 |
| PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights Law | 1 year | INR 58,000 |
| PG Diploma in Cyber Law | 1 year | INR 58,000 |
| PG Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics | 1 year | INR 58,000 |
| PG Diploma in Taxation | 1 year | INR 58,000 |
| PG Diploma in Environmental Law | 1 year | INR 32,700 |
| PG Diploma in Child Rights Law | 1 year | INR 32,700 |
| PG Diploma in Consumer Laws | 1 year | INR 32,700 |
| PG Diploma in Human Rights | 1 year | INR 32,700 |
| Certificate in Legal Journalism | Short-term | INR 12,500 |
NLSIU Application Fees
NLSIU does not charge a separate institute application fee for most programmes. Admission to BA LLB and LLB routes through CLAT (administered by the Consortium of National Law Universities), which charges its own exam fee paid directly to the Consortium. LLM and MPP applicants use CLAT PG under the same fee structure. A one-time admission fee of INR 13,000 to INR 15,000 is collected by NLSIU at the time of seat acceptance, varying by programme.
- CLAT UG (General/OBC/PwD): INR 4,000, paid to the CLAT Consortium, not NLSIU
- CLAT UG (SC/ST/BPL): INR 3,500, paid to the CLAT Consortium
- CLAT PG (General/OBC/PwD): INR 4,000, paid to the CLAT Consortium
- CLAT PG (SC/ST/BPL): INR 3,500, paid to the CLAT Consortium
- NLSIU admission/enrolment fee (BA LLB and LLM): INR 15,000, one-time, at seat acceptance
- NLSIU admission/enrolment fee (LLB and MPP): INR 13,000, one-time, at seat acceptance
- NLSIU admission fee (Ph.D.): INR 30,000, includes registration
Verify current CLAT fees on the official CLAT Consortium portal before applying.
NLSIU Hostel and Mess Fees 2026
Residential arrangements differ by programme at NLSIU. BA LLB students are housed on campus, where the annual hostel charge of INR 1,30,000 covers accommodation and meals together. LLB, LLM, and MPP students are assigned off-campus housing as a mandatory arrangement, at approximately INR 1,75,000 to INR 1,77,000 per year. Confirm the current hostel fee structure at nls.ac.in before finalising admission.
| Category | Per-Year Amount | Applicable Courses |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus hostel (includes mess) | INR 1,30,000 | BA LLB (Hons.) |
| Off-campus housing (mandatory) | INR 1,75,000 to INR 1,77,000 | LLB (Hons.), all LLM, MPP |
Hostel figures are drawn from the 2025-26 published schedule. Any revision for 2026-27 will be notified separately by the university. Ph.D. students do not have dedicated hostel facilities through the university and must arrange private accommodation independently.
NLSIU Courses and Fees FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for BA LLB (Hons.) at NLSIU?
Ans. The five-year BA LLB (Hons.) costs INR 22,92,600 for General and OBC students. SC/ST students pay INR 22,87,700. NRI students pay INR 27,00,000. Year 1 is higher due to additional first-year charges. These figures are from the 2025-26 schedule.
Ques. What is the total NLSIU LLB fees?
Ans. The three-year LLB (Hons.) totals INR 15,56,800 for General students, INR 15,51,900 for SC/ST, and INR 18,05,000 for NRI. Year 1 is INR 5,44,000 and Years 2 and 3 are INR 5,06,400 each for General students.
Ques. How much are NLSIU LLM fees, and do they vary by specialisation?
Ans. All six LLM specialisations at NLSIU charge the same fee. General and OBC students pay INR 5,44,000. SC/ST students pay INR 5,39,100. NRI students are charged INR 6,33,000. The specialisation chosen, Business Law, Criminal Law, Technology Law, or others, does not affect the fee.
Ques. What is the NLSIU per semester fee for BA LLB?
Ans. NLSIU structures fees annually. The annual fee for BA LLB is INR 4,88,600 in Year 1 and INR 4,51,000 from Year 2 onwards for General students. On a per-semester basis, that works out to approximately INR 2,44,300 in the first year and INR 2,25,500 thereafter.
Ques. What are NLSIU hostel fees?
Ans. BA LLB students pay approximately INR 1,30,000 per year for on-campus hostel with meals included. LLB, LLM, and MPP students are placed in mandatory off-campus housing at approximately INR 1,75,000 to INR 1,77,000 per year. Both are charged in addition to academic fees.
Ques. What is the NLSIU BA LLB fees with hostel?
Ans. For General students, adding the INR 1,30,000 on-campus hostel charge brings the Year 1 total to approximately INR 6,18,600 and Years 2 to 5 to approximately INR 5,81,000 each per year. The five-year all-in cost is approximately INR 28,42,600.
Ques. What is the NLSIU application fee?
Ans. NLSIU does not charge a separate institute application fee for most programmes. Applicants pay the CLAT exam fee of INR 4,000 (General/OBC/PwD) or INR 3,500 (SC/ST/BPL) to the CLAT Consortium. NLSIU collects a one-time enrolment fee of INR 13,000 to INR 15,000 at the time of admission, depending on the programme.
Ques. Do SC/ST students get a fee waiver at NLSIU?
Ans. NLSIU does not waive tuition for SC/ST students. The tuition component of INR 3,18,200 per year is the same across General and SC/ST categories. SC/ST students pay marginally lower other fees in the first year only, the difference is INR 4,900 for BA LLB and LLB.
Ques. What is the NLSIU Ph.D. fee?
Ans. Ph.D. (Law) and Ph.D. (Humanities and Social Science) both cost INR 85,000 in Year 1, INR 25,000 in Year 2, and INR 95,000 in Year 3 for domestic students, INR 2,05,000 for the minimum three-year duration. NRI students pay INR 6,15,000 for the same period.
Ques. Which is the cheapest course at NLSIU?
Ans. The Certificate in Legal Journalism at INR 12,500 is the lowest-cost programme at NLSIU. Among degree programmes, the Master of Business Law (MBL) costs INR 1,13,000 for two years for General students, making it the most affordable degree option on campus.
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