Question 1

What CLAT rank is needed for NLSIU Bangalore?

Accepted Answer

CLAT 2026 General category closing rank at NLSIU Bangalore was AIR 110 in Round 5. Over the last 3 years, the General closing rank has stayed between AIR 90 and AIR 120. EWS candidates closed at AIR 692, OBC (NCL) at AIR 1,527, SC at AIR 3,148, and ST at AIR 3,365 in 2026. Aim for a rank well within these thresholds since cutoffs vary each year.

Question 2

How many seats does NLSIU Bangalore offer in BA LLB?

Accepted Answer

NLSIU Bangalore offers 310 BA LLB (Hons.) seats for AY 2026-27. This includes approximately 121 General, 81 OBC (NCL), 54 SC, 27 ST, 27 EWS seats, plus 10 supernumerary seats for Karnataka domicile candidates. A 30% horizontal reservation for women applies across all vertical categories.

Question 3

Does NLSIU offer admission without CLAT?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only for select programmes. The 3-year LLB (Hons.), BA (Hons.), Master of Public Policy, and PhD programmes at NLSIU are filled through NLSAT, an entrance test conducted by NLSIU directly. The 5-year BA LLB and 1-year LLM require CLAT and CLAT-PG scores respectively.

Question 4

Is there a management quota at NLSIU Bangalore?

Accepted Answer

No. NLSIU Bangalore does not have a management quota. All BA LLB and LLM seats are filled through CLAT Consortium centralised counselling. NLSAT-route programmes (LLB 3-year, BA, MPP, PhD) are filled purely on merit through NLSIUs own selection process. There is no direct admission or discretionary quota at NLSIU.

Question 5

What is the annual fee for BA LLB at NLSIU Bangalore?

Accepted Answer

Annual fees for the BA LLB (Hons.) programme at NLSIU Bangalore for general category students range from INR 4,51,000 to INR 4,88,600 per year. These figures are subject to revision. SC and ST students pay marginally different fees. Contact nls.ac.in or email admissions@nls.ac.in for the latest confirmed fee structure before joining.

Question 6

How does CLAT counselling work for NLSIU Bangalore?

Accepted Answer

After CLAT result, candidates register on the Consortium of NLUs portal at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. They fill preferences (college and programme choices). The Consortium runs up to 5 rounds of centralised seat allotment. NLSIU typically fills all General seats in Round 1. Candidates must accept the allotment and pay fees within the round deadline to secure the seat.

Question 7

Does NLSIU have a separate exam for LLM?

Accepted Answer

NLSIU LLM (1-year) is filled through CLAT-PG, which is conducted by the Consortium of NLUs. CLAT-PG 2025 was held on December 7, 2025. The next cycle (CLAT-PG 2026) is expected to open for registration in August 2026. Eligibility requires an LLB or equivalent law degree with minimum 50% aggregate.

Question 8

Is there a domicile reservation at NLSIU Bangalore?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NLSIU offers 10 supernumerary seats specifically for Karnataka domicile candidates within the CLAT Consortium allotment. These are in addition to the regular 300 CLAT quota seats. A Karnataka domicile certificate must be submitted during counselling to claim these seats. All other seats are open to all-India candidates without any state-based restriction.

Question 9

When does CLAT 2027 registration open for NLSIU BA LLB next cycle?

Accepted Answer

CLAT 2026 counselling concluded in June 2026. The next admission cycle, CLAT 2027, is expected to begin registration between July and October 2026. The exam itself is typically held in November or December. Monitor consortiumofnlus.ac.in for the official CLAT 2027 notification. Prepare now as there is no time gap between cycles.

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