National Law School of India University, Bangalore
India's #1 law school.
Overview
The country's top-ranked law university and the benchmark for the five-year integrated LLB.
Highlights
- NIRF #1 · Law · NAAC · Deemed University
- Median salary ₹16.0 L · 76% placed
- 1 programmes offered · Public
- Established 1987 · Bengaluru, Karnataka
Courses offered
1 programmes offered here. Linked programmes have a full course page (fees, syllabus, careers).
| Programme | Level | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| LLB — Law | UG · 3–5 yrs | 120 |
Admission process
Admission to National Law School of India University is typically merit-based, through the entrance exam and the admission process outlined below. The exact route depends on the programme — always confirm it with the institute.
Accepted entrance exams
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process — the CLAT Consortium / institute counselling.
- Submit your programme preferences / application as that process requires.
- Seats are offered per the admission process — accept and pay the required fee to confirm.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Indian students can access several kinds of support. Schemes, eligibility and amounts are set by the government and the institute and change every year — so rather than freeze figures that go stale, here is where to check the current, official position:
CourseLane does not administer scholarships and does not quote scheme figures here — always confirm the current scheme, eligibility and amount on the official portals above before you rely on it.
Placements
Year-wise records are being compiled. Summary: median salary ₹16.0 L, placement rate 76%.
Cut-offs
| Course | Category | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| LLB (5-yr Integrated) | General (CLAT rank) | ≤ 120 |
Indicative closing ranks from the latest reported counselling round; final ranks are set each year by the counselling authority (e.g. MCC for NEET-UG) and vary by round & category — always confirm the current cycle.
Campus & facilities
Established in 1987, National Law School of India University is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with a student community of around 790.
Facilities typically found on campus
Facilities vary by campus; those commonly available at an institution of this type include:
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Laboratories & research centres
- Sports & student-activity facilities
- Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
This is an indicative list, not a verified inventory for National Law School of India University — confirm the specific facilities on the institute's official campus page.
News & updates
Verified announcements — rankings, placement milestones, new programmes and initiatives for National Law School of India University — will appear here. CourseLane publishes only confirmed updates, never fabricated.
Salary & package
We show the official NIRF median salary (the figure institutes actually report), broken out by programme level rather than collapsed into one misleading institute number. Figures are the latest graduating cohort NIRF publishes; branch-wise figures (e.g. CSE) are typically higher. 1 programmes feed into these outcomes.
Fees
| Programme | Annual fee | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| LLB — Law | ₹3,20,000 / yr | 120 |
Indicative fees — not quoted: tuition-level, revised each cycle (hostel & mess extra); confirm the current fee with the institution before you rely on it. CourseLane does not guarantee any figure. See Scholarships for waivers.
Is National Law School of India University the best-fit for you?
Treat the figures above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the city you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a number here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh National Law School of India University against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fee for BA LLB at NLSIU Bangalore?
The five-year BA LLB (Hons) fee is roughly ₹5 lakh a year including hostel and mess, taking the full programme to about ₹24-25 lakh with modest annual increases. Confirm current figures on the official NLSIU site.
What CLAT rank is needed for NLSIU Bangalore?
Admission is purely on CLAT merit. Recent general-category closing ranks have sat roughly within the top 100-150, with higher ranks for reserved categories. Cut-offs shift yearly with difficulty and seats, so treat these as indicative and verify via official counselling.
How do I get admission into NLSIU Bangalore?
Entry to the flagship five-year BA LLB (Hons) is only through CLAT, decided purely on merit with no management, donation or NRI seats. You register for CLAT, sit the exam, then join centralised counselling for seat allotment.
Is NLSIU Bangalore the best law college in India?
NLSIU has topped the NIRF law rankings for several consecutive years and is widely regarded as India's leading National Law University. It is highly reputed for academics and recruiter access, though "best" also depends on your goals, budget and location.
How many BA LLB seats does NLSIU Bangalore have?
NLSIU offers roughly 300+ BA LLB (Hons) seats for the five-year programme, all filled through CLAT on merit. Seat matrix and category-wise reservation are published each year, so check the official NLSIU admission notification for exact numbers.
Is NLSIU Bangalore worth it?
For a career in law, NLSIU offers strong academics, a rigorous curriculum and good recruiter engagement, reflected in its consistent NIRF ranking. Costs run to a few lakh over five years, so weigh fees, scholarships and your career plans before deciding.
Verify against: UGC·NIRF·BCI · the institution's official website