Faculty of Law: 1 programme (UG)
310reported intake
Reviewed 7 Sept 2026National Law School of India University · BengaluruNational Law School of India University Fees 2026-27, Courses & Admission
National Law School of India University is an university in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 1986. It is affiliated to National Law School of India University. National Law School of India…
NIRF 1
Ph.D. (Law) · Foreign
₹45,000/year
Route: Stated for 2026-27
₹45,000 /yr
Ph.D. (Law) · Foreign · 2026-27
100%
Placement · 2023-24
430
Reported intake
Overview
About National Law School of India University
National Law School of India University is an university in Bengaluru, Karnataka, established in 1986. It is affiliated to National Law School of India University. National Law School of India University offers 6 programmes, 2 at undergraduate level and 2 at postgraduate level. These include Faculty of Law: 1 programme (UG), Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities: 1 programme (UG), Faculty of Law: 2 programmes (PG), School of Public Policy: 1 programme (PG) and Faculty of Law: 1 programme (Doctoral), among others. The stated sanctioned intake across these programmes totals 430 seats. NLSIU is listed by UGC as a Karnataka State Public University (UGC consolidated list dated 17 January 2024); the official self-disclosure also states 2(f) and 12B status. Current official materials identify Prof. (Dr.) Sudhir Krishnaswamy as Vice-Chancellor. No own medical faculty or teaching hospital was identified for this law university. Repair: the UGC pages reviewed do not list NLSIU in the UGC Fake Universities list or the UGC Defaulter State (Private) Universities list. The UGC page does show NLSIU under the separate “List of HEIs not appointed Ombudsperson”; that is not the defaulter-university list and is retained as a regulatory-status distinction, not treated as fake/defaulter status. UGC’s current classification identifies it as a State University. NLSIU’s older About page says it holds “deemed University” status; the current UGC/self-disclosure state-university classification is used, with the older wording recorded as a conflict. The 150 figure is faculty members in the 2025 NIRF submission, while 79 is full-time teachers in the 2022-23 university status report; they are not merged.
National Law School of India University published university fee categories 2026-27. Ph.D. (Law) is ₹5,000. Compare the source status and confirm live seat availability before payment.Source: Official fee-category row
Higher-fee labels on this university page are published fee categories, not an inferred admission route. Verify the current programme notice and regulator record before applying.
Published fee-category rows · 7 rows
Published category amount shown only where a source prints a rupee figure; verify the current official counselling notification before applying.
| Course | Fee |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. (Law)Official fee-category row | ₹5,000 one-time |
| Ph.D. (Law)Official fee-category row | ₹90,000 one-time |
| Ph.D. (Law)Official fee-category row | ₹75,000 /yr |
| Ph.D. (Law)Official fee-category row | ₹45,000 /yr |
| Ph.D. (Law)Official fee-category row | ₹1,50,000 one-time |
| Ph.D. (Law)Official fee-category row | ₹60,000 one-time |
| Ph.D. (Law)Official fee-category row | ₹60,000 one-time |
Admission route · University programme
CLATUse CLAT only where the current official admission notice explicitly lists it for the selected programme.
NLSAT-BAUse NLSAT-BA only where the current official admission notice explicitly lists it for the selected programme.
NLSAT-LLBUse NLSAT-LLB only where the current official admission notice explicitly lists it for the selected programme.
Application process · University admission / fee category
1Message a CollegeAndFees counsellor on WhatsApp for current 2026-27 source links and counselling-document checklist.
2Use only the current official university programme admission notice and regulator record; no engineering or medical route is inferred.
3Verify seat availability, official receipt format and refund policy before payment. Payment should go to the institution account.
4Pay only institution-confirmed tuition plus any documented college-level charges through the official payment channel. Hostel + transport billed separately; original documents deposited at admission.
Get current 2026-27 source checklist and counselling-document guidance via WhatsApp.CollegeAndFees counsellor:
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Courses & costs
National Law School of India University fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. (Law)Application fee · Application fee for Indian nationals applying to Ph.D. (Law); payable at submission of application. Source | 2026-27 | ₹3,000one-time |
| Ph.D. (Law)Registration · Registration Fee at the time of admission; Indian nationals. Source | 2026-27 | ₹30,000one-time |
| Ph.D. (Law)Other charges · The page states that a fine will be charged if unpaid. Source | 2026-27 | ₹25,000per year |
| Ph.D. (Law)Other charges · Continuation Fee after the first three academic years; Indian nationals. Source | 2026-27 | ₹15,000per year |
| Ph.D. (Law)Other charges · Fee for Final Presentation; Indian nationals. Source | 2026-27 | ₹50,000one-time |
| Ph.D. (Law)Examination · Examination Fee at the time of submission of thesis; Indian nationals. Source | 2026-27 | ₹20,000one-time |
| Ph.D. (Law)Other charges · Re-submission of thesis fee; Indian nationals. Source | 2026-27 | ₹20,000one-time |
| Ph.D. (Law)Registration · Application fee for Indian nationals applying to Ph.D. (Law); payable at submission of application. Source | 2026-27 | ₹3,000one-time |
| Ph.D. (Law)Tuition · Annual Fee every year for the first three academic years; Indian nationals. The page states that a fine will be charged if unpaid. Source | 2026-27 | ₹25,000per year |
| Ph.D. (Law)Tuition · Continuation Fee after the first three academic years; Indian nationals. Source | 2026-27 | ₹15,000per year |
| Ph.D. (Law)Tuition · Examination Fee at the time of submission of thesis; Indian nationals. Source | 2026-27 | ₹20,000one-time |
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. (Law)Application fee · Application fee for international students; payable at submission of application. Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,000one-time |
| Ph.D. (Law)Registration · Registration Fee one time; international students. Source | 2026-27 | ₹90,000one-time |
| Ph.D. (Law)Other charges · Annual Fee every year for the first three academic years; international students. Source | 2026-27 | ₹75,000per year |
| Ph.D. (Law)Other charges · Continuation Fee after the first three academic years; international students. Source | 2026-27 | ₹45,000per year |
| Ph.D. (Law)Other charges · Fee for Final Presentation; international students. Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,50,000one-time |
| Ph.D. (Law)Examination · Examination Fee at the time of submission of thesis; international students. Source | 2026-27 | ₹60,000one-time |
| Ph.D. (Law)Other charges · Re-submission of thesis fee; international students. Source | 2026-27 | ₹60,000one-time |
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. (Law)Registration · Application fee for international students; payable at submission of application. Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,000one-time |
| Ph.D. (Law)Registration · Registration Fee one time; international students. Source | 2026-27 | ₹90,000one-time |
| Ph.D. (Law)Tuition · Annual Fee every year for the first three academic years; international students. Source | 2026-27 | ₹75,000per year |
| Ph.D. (Law)Tuition · Continuation Fee after the first three academic years; international students. Source | 2026-27 | ₹45,000per year |
| Ph.D. (Law)Other charges · Fee for Final Presentation; international students. Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,50,000one-time |
| Ph.D. (Law)Tuition · Examination Fee at the time of submission of thesis; international students. Source | 2026-27 | ₹60,000one-time |
| Ph.D. (Law)Other charges · Re-submission of thesis fee; international students. Source | 2026-27 | ₹60,000one-time |
Placements · 2023-24
National Law School of India University placements
National Law School of India University placements 2023-24: 100% placement rate, 91 of 91.Source: placement source
100%
91 of 91
Year-on-year placement rate
· 3-year PG (LL.B. (Hons.))30%
· College-wide95%
· College-wide97%
2023-24 · College-wide100%
Branch-wise outcomes
3-year PG (LL.B. (Hons.)) · 2024-25 · 3-year PG (LL.B. (Hons.))97 placed placement source
1-year PG (LL.M.) · 2023-24 · 1-year PG (LL.M.)91 placed placement source
3-year PG (LL.B. (Hons.)) · 2023-24 · 3-year PG (LL.B. (Hons.))114 placed placement source
1-year PG (LL.M.) · 2022-23 · 1-year PG (LL.M.)86 placed placement source
3-year PG (LL.B. (Hons.)) · 2022-23 · 3-year PG (LL.B. (Hons.))33 placed placement source
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities: 1 programme (UG)
60reported intake
Faculty of Law: 2 programmes (PG)
School of Public Policy: 1 programme (PG)
60reported intake
Faculty of Law: 1 programme (Doctoral)
Faculty of Social Sciences, Humanities and Public Policy: 1 programme (Doctoral)
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
National Law School of India University admissions
CLATNLSAT-BANLSAT-LLBNLSAT-MPPNLSAT-PhD
For 2026-27, the 5-year B.A., LL.B. and LL.M. use CLAT administered by the Consortium of NLUs. The B.A. (Hons.), 3-year LL.B., MPP and Ph.D. programmes use NLSAT; NLSAT applications opened in November 2025 and the test was scheduled for 26 April 2026. NLSIU also lists separate NLSAT-International admissions for eligible foreign nationals and hybrid PACE admissions, which are not included as regular degree-family rows here. Admission source
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Fee category | All Source |
|---|---|
| Period | One-time Source |
| Fee year | 2026-27 Source |
| Component | Application fee Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Amount (INR) | 3000 Source |
| Is estimate | No Source |
| Fee category | Indian Nationals Source |
| Fee authority | University Source |
| Includes note | Application fee for Indian nationals applying to Ph.D. (Law); payable at submission of application. Source |
| Year of study | All years Source |
| Programme code | FAM PHD Source |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Discipline | University Source |
|---|---|
| Company | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bengaluru Source |
| Institution type | MoU Source |
| Year | 2012 Source |
| Company | Advertising Standards Council of India Source |
| Year | 2025 Source |
| Exam pattern | trimester with continuous evaluation and end-term examinations Source |
| Attendance min pct | 75 Source |
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Reach the college
National Law School of India University contact details
| Address | Teachers Colony, Nagarabhavi, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560072 |
|---|---|
| admissions@nls.ac.in | |
| Website | https://nls.ac.in |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Prof. (Dr.) Sudhir Krishnaswamy | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Official name | National Law School of India University Source |
|---|---|
| Established | 1986 Source |
| Recognition code type | NIRF id Source |
| Recognition code | IR-L-U-0238 Source |
| NIRF rank | 1 Source |
| Ranking year | 2025 Source |
| NAAC grade | A Source |
| Ranking category | Law Source |
| NAAC valid until | 14/07/2024 Source |
| Name | National Law School of India University Source |
| Institution type | Self-awarding Source |
| Affiliation status | Self Source |
| Catalogue complete | No Source |
| Opens month | November 2025 Source |
| Closes month | March 2026 Source |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
| Programme code | FAM LAW UG Source |
| Name | Faculty of Law: 1 programme (UG) Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
| Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent; minimum 45% General/OBC/PWD or 40% SC/ST; CLAT required Source |
| Intake year | 2026 Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Awarding body | National Law School of India University Source |
| Approving body | Self Source |
FAQ
National Law School of India University FAQs
What are the fees at National Law School of India University?
Published annual fees at National Law School of India University range from ₹15,000 for Ph.D. (Law) for 2026-27 to ₹75,000 under the foreign quota for 2026-27. Amounts are taken from the official fee sources listed on this page.
How can I get admission to National Law School of India University?
Admission to National Law School of India University is through CLAT, NLSAT-BA, NLSAT-LLB, NLSAT-MPP, NLSAT-PHD scores. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://nlsatadmissions.nls.ac.in/.
What are the placements like at National Law School of India University?
National Law School of India University reports 91 students placed out of 91 graduating students in 2023-24.
What courses does National Law School of India University offer?
National Law School of India University offers 6 programmes, including Faculty of Law: 1 programme (UG), Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities: 1 programme (UG), Faculty of Law: 2 programmes (PG), School of Public Policy: 1 programme (PG), Faculty of Law: 1 programme (Doctoral), Faculty of Social Sciences, Humanities and Public Policy: 1 programme (Doctoral).
Where is National Law School of India University located?
National Law School of India University is located at National Law School of India University, Gnana Bharathi Main Rd, Opp NAAC, Teachers Colony, Nagarabhavi, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560072.
Is National Law School of India University recognised and accredited?
National Law School of India University is affiliated to National Law School of India University.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- nls.ac.in — NLSIU About
- nls.ac.in — NLSIU Contact Us
- ugc.gov.in — UGC HEIs regulatory lists
- ugc.gov.in — UGC Fake Universities
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UGC Defaulters PDF
- nirfindia.org — NIRF 2025 Law ranking
- nls.ac.in · pdf — NLSIU 2022-23 status report
- nls.ac.in — NLSIU Admissions
- nls.ac.in — Programmes - National Law School of India University
- nls.ac.in — 5-Year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)
- nls.ac.in — B.A. (Hons.)
- nls.ac.in — 3-Year LL.B. (Hons.)
- nls.ac.in — LL.M.
- nls.ac.in — Master's Programme in Public Policy
- nls.ac.in — Ph.D (Law)
- nls.ac.in — Ph.D (Social Sciences, Humanities and Public Policy)
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UGC Consolidated State University List (17 January 2024)
- nls.ac.in · pdf — NLSIU International Admissions 2026-27 brochure
- nls.ac.in · pdf — Ph.D. Brochure 2026-27
- nls.ac.in · pdf — NLSIU NIRF 2026 Data Submitted
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.