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About NLSAT

The National Law School Admission Test (NLSAT) is an entrance exam specifically designed for admission to the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bangalore, one of India’s premier law institutions. This exam evaluates candidates on critical skills such as legal reasoning, analytical abilities, and general knowledge, aiming to select individuals well-suited for rigorous legal studies. The NLSAT typically includes sections on comprehension, legal aptitude, and essay writing, and is open to aspiring law students seeking a spot in NLSIU’s prestigious programs.

Eligibility

Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited national or international institution are eligible. General Category applicants need at least 45% aggregate marks, while SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD applicants require 40%. Final-year students may apply, but admission is conditional on degree completion by December 31, with the required minimum marks.

International Students

International candidates are eligible if they hold foreign citizenship and have completed at least ten years of education outside India. They can apply under the “international student” category through the NLSAT – International Examination.

Admission Process

The maximum intake for the 3-year LL.B (Hons.) programme in the Academic Year 2025 is 120 and ONLY students qualifying as per the criteria set out below will be admitted. Admission to the programme will be through an all-India written admissions test, the National Law School Admissions Test (NLSAT-LLB).

NLSAT – LLB

All candidates seeking admission to the programme shall appear for the NLSAT-LLB. The NLSAT-LLB will have a single question paper comprising two parts – Parts A and B. All candidates shall be required to attempt both parts of the question paper. The examination shall be for a duration of 150 minutes.

Part A

Part A of the NLSAT-LLB paper will consist of Multiple-Choice Questions, and shall be for a maximum of 75 marks. Each question will be of one mark. 0.25 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer, and for each unanswered question. Part A of the NLSAT-LLB will consist of questions relating to (a) Comprehension; (b) Current Affairs; and (c) Critical reasoning. Part A will constitute the first stage of the admissions process. A rank list of candidates will be prepared based on their performance in Part A of the NLSAT-LLB. To be eligible for evaluation of Part B of the NLSAT-LLB paper, a candidate should have secured more than zero marks in Part A of the paper. From amongst these eligible candidates, Part B of the NLSAT-LLB answer scripts will be evaluated in a ratio of 1:5 based on performance in Part A. That is, five candidates per seat available will qualify for evaluation of Part B of the examination.

Part B

Part B shall consist of subjective questions which shall be for a maximum of 75 marks. A fresh and final rank list shall be prepared based on the cumulative performance in Parts A and B of the NLSAT-LLB. Offers of admission shall be made according to this final rank list subject to the candidate satisfying the following conditions: (a) The candidate should have secured more than zero marks in both Parts A and B of the NLSAT-LLB. (b) The candidate’s cumulative score (sum of Part A and Part B) should be above the 75th percentile of the eligible candidates if they have applied under the General and EWS categories. Their score should be above the 40th percentile of the eligible candidates if they have applied under the SC/ST/OBC-NCL or PWD categories. Note: The applicable reservations policy shall be applied at each stage of the admissions process.

In Part B, candidates will be tested on the following: (a) Legal Aptitude/Reasoning (60 marks): Legal aptitude will consist of problem-based questions. Students will be expected to write short answers in response (300-350 words). Prior knowledge of law is not expected. This section will have 6 questions of 10 marks each. (b) Analytical Ability (15 marks): Candidates will be required to write an essay of no more than 500 words on the topic/question. They will be tested on their knowledge of the issue, the ability to make cogent written arguments and the ability to write a well-structured essay. Knowledge of the law is not expected.

Application fees of Rs. 2500 (Rupees Two Thousand Five Hundred only) shall be payable at the time of submission of the application. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD/EWS category shall be required to pay Rs. 2000 (Rupees Two Thousand only).

NLSAT Exam is held in March each year .

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