The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru<\/strong> is India\u2019s first National Law University and the undisputed leader in legal education. Established in 1986<\/strong>, NLSIU was created to reform legal education and strengthen India\u2019s constitutional values of freedom, equality, and social justice<\/strong> through teaching, research, and policy engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Backed by a unique collaboration between legal academia, the Bar, the Bench, and the Government of Karnataka<\/strong>, NLSIU has consistently remained at the forefront of legal education in India. The University has secured the No. 1 position in the NIRF Law Rankings for seven consecutive years<\/strong>, making it the most preferred destination for CLAT toppers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NLSIU shifted to its permanent 23-acre Nagarbhavi campus<\/strong> in 1991. The campus features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since 2022<\/strong>, NLSIU has been implementing a Revised Master Plan<\/strong> focused on sustainable growth and student well-being. Major upgrades include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The NLSIU library is one of the largest law libraries in India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The library precinct now includes collaborative learning zones, digital access infrastructure, courtyards, a cafeteria, and an open-air amphitheatre<\/strong> with a seating capacity of nearly 500 people. The redevelopment was supported by the Infosys Foundation and the Government of Karnataka<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NLSIU pioneered the five-year BA LL.B. (Hons.) programme in India<\/strong>. For Academic Year 2026\u201327<\/strong>, the intake is 310 seats<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the first year, students complete six interdisciplinary common core courses<\/strong> drawing from law, philosophy, history, sociology, politics, and literature. These courses are shared with BA (Hons.) students to encourage interdisciplinary engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students must choose one major<\/strong> after the first year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each major requires 10 courses<\/strong>, including core and elective subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students must complete at least one compulsory internship every year<\/strong>, with increasing professional exposure as they progress through the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NLSIU offers a one-year LL.M. programme<\/strong> with a restructured, flexible curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students may opt for concentrations in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each concentration has a maximum intake of 30 students<\/strong>, with a dissertation mandatory in the final trimester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fees include refundable deposits and are subject to revision.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n NLSIU has 100+ core faculty members<\/strong>, many of whom are alumni of Oxford, Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Cambridge, Columbia, NYU, and Max Planck Institutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NLSIU publishes 9 academic journals<\/strong>, several of which have been cited by the Supreme Court of India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NLSIU remains the first preference for top CLAT rankers<\/strong> aiming for excellence in law, policy, academia, or the judiciary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" About National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru is India\u2019s first National Law University and the undisputed leader in legal education. 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Nagarbhavi Campus Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Revised Master Plan & Redevelopment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nShri Narayan Rao Melgiri Memorial National Law Library<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Key Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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BA LL.B. (Hons.) \u2013 Five-Year Integrated Programme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Curriculum Structure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Key Components<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Common Core Courses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Majors Offered<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Internships<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nLL.M. Programme (One-Year)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
LL.M. Concentrations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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BA LL.B. (Hons.) Seat Matrix \u2013 Total 310 Seats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Horizontal Reservations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nEligibility Criteria for CLAT 2026 at NLSIU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
BA LL.B. (Hons.)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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LL.M.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nFee Structure (AY 2026\u201327)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
BA LL.B. (Hons.)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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LL.M.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nFaculty, Research & Academic Excellence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Research Focus Areas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nStudent Life, Mooting & Welfare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nWhy NLSIU Is the Top Choice in CLAT 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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