National Law School of India University

#1 (Law)

NIRF Ranking

300 BA LLB + 120 LLM Seats

Annual Seats

₹18.00 - ₹22.50 LPA (Domestic Tier-1 Law Firms)

Average Placement CTC

£85,000 (~₹90.00 LPA - International Magic Circle)

Highest Package Offered

Campus Landmarks & Infrastructure

Legal Repository

Shri Narayan Rao Melgiri National Law Library

One of the largest legal libraries in South Asia, housing over 70,000 volumes, international law reports, and electronic databases including HeinOnline, LexisNexis, and Westlaw.

Advocacy Center

Moot Court Complex

Modern replica courtrooms hosting prestigious national and international moot court competitions, trial advocacy rounds, and mediation tournaments.

Academic Programs & Admission Pathways

Degree / Course	Duration	Entrance Exam	Admission Authority	Eligibility Criteria
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)	5 Years (Trimester System)	CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)	Consortium of National Law Universities	10+2 with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) + valid CLAT merit score
LL.B. (Honours) - Post Graduate	3 Years	NLSAT-LL.B.	NLSIU Bengaluru	Graduate in any discipline with minimum 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST)
LL.M. (Master of Laws)	1 Year	CLAT PG	Consortium of NLUs	LL.B. degree or equivalent with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)
Master of Public Policy (MPP)	2 Years	NLSAT-MPP	NLSIU Bengaluru	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with min 50% marks

Branch-Wise Placement Highlights

Academic Branch	Average CTC	Median CTC	Placement Rate	Top Participating Recruiters
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)	₹19.50 LPA	₹18.00 LPA	98%	Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co., Trilegal, AZB & Partners, Allen & Overy

Closing Rank Trends by Year

Interactive Selector · B.Tech by default

Program:

Category:

Category Type: CRL (Common Rank List)

Counselling Authority / Exam: CLAT All India Rank (AIR)

Selected Category:UR-OPEN (General)

Academic Branch / Specialization	Quota	2026	2025	2024	2023	Trend
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)	AI	AIR 85	AIR 92	AIR 98	AIR 104	Top Choice

Indicative figures. Closing ranks here are compiled from public sources and may not correspond to a specific counselling round. Verify against official JoSAA / CSAB / MCC data before making admission decisions. UR-OPEN reflects the Common Rank List; category-wise ranks are shown only where verified data has been added.

Campus Facilities, Culture & Important Highlights

Campus Facilities & Infrastructure

Residential Halls:Fully residential campus with separate multi-storey halls of residence, high-speed Wi-Fi, and 24x7 student lounges.
Health & Wellness Center:Resident medical officers, psychological counseling services, and tie-ups with premier super-specialty hospitals in Bengaluru.
Sports Infrastructure:Floodlit basketball, tennis courts, football ground, running track, and indoor badminton arena.

Annual Fests & Student Life

Spiritus (Sports Fest):The flagship inter-law school sports festival drawing contingents from over 30 universities across India.
Strawberry Fields (Cultural Fest):India’s premier student-organized college music festival and rock competition running since 1997.

Scholarships & Tuition Fee Waivers

Need-based fee waivers covering up to 100% of tuition and residential expenses.
Central and State Government Post-Matric and Merit-cum-Means scholarships.
Alumni-endowed memorial scholarships and academic excellence bursaries.

Notable Alumni & Leaders

Senior Advocates of the Supreme Court of India
Partners across top global law firms
Rhodes Scholars & Commonwealth Fellows
Judges of High Courts and civil tribunals

Campus Connectivity & How to Reach

Nearest Airport

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) ~45 km via Bellary Road

Nearest Railway Station

Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna (Bengaluru City) Railway Station ~10 km

Road & Highway Access

Well connected via Outer Ring Road and Mysore Road

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission procedure for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at NLSIU?

Admission to the flagship 5-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program is exclusively through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) conducted by the Consortium of NLUs, followed by centralized online counseling.

Does NLSIU provide scholarships for economically disadvantaged students?

Yes, NLSIU has a comprehensive financial aid policy ensuring that no deserving candidate drops out due to lack of funds. Need-based scholarships cover up to 100% of tuition and hostel fees.