The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has announced the National Law School Admission Test (NLSAT) 2027 exam date. The entrance test for admission to its BA (Hons), three-year LLB (Hons), Master’s in Public Policy (MPP), and PhD programmes will be held on April 25, 2027. Candidates interested in applying can submit their applications starting November 2026 until March 23, 2027.
- The NLSAT 2027 exam date is April 25, 2027.
- Application window opens in November 2026 and closes on March 23, 2027.
- Admissions are available for BA (Hons), LLB (Hons), MPP, and PhD programmes.
- Seat intake includes 60 for BA (Hons), 120 for LLB (Hons), 60 for MPP, and 8 for PhD.
- The academic session starts on July 1, 2027.
What is the seat intake for NLSIU programmes in 2027?
NLSIU will admit a limited number of students across its programmes. The BA (Hons) programme will have 60 seats available. The three-year LLB (Hons) programme will admit up to 120 students. For the Master’s in Public Policy (MPP), 60 seats will be offered. The PhD programmes have a total of 8 seats, divided equally between Law and Social Sciences, Humanities, and Public Policy.
| Programme | Maximum Intake |
|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | 60 |
| LLB (Hons), 3-year | 120 |
| Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) | 60 |
| PhD programmes | 8 |
How can candidates apply for NLSAT 2027?
Applicants interested in the BA (Hons), LLB (Hons), MPP, or PhD programmes should follow these steps once the application forms are released in November 2026:
- Visit the official NLSIU website at nls.ac.in.
- Open the admission notification for the desired programme.
- Click on the application form link and register with the required details.
- Log in to the application portal and fill in the form with personal and academic information.
- Upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Review all details and submit the application form.
- Download or save the confirmation page for future reference.
The application fee is Rs 3,500 for general category candidates and Rs 3,000 for reserved category candidates for the BA (Hons), LLB (Hons), and MPP programmes. For PhD programmes, the fee is Rs 3,500.
What is the exam pattern for NLSAT 2027?
NLSIU will conduct separate entrance tests for the BA (Hons), LLB (Hons), and MPP programmes. The NLSAT 2027 exam will have two parts and last 150 minutes in total.
Part A consists of multiple-choice questions worth 75 marks. There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. Part B carries 75 marks and includes subjective questions.
For the BA (Hons) programme, the final merit list will be based on combined scores from both parts. Admission offers will be made to the top 15 candidates for each major.
For the three-year LLB (Hons) programme, the final rank list also depends on combined scores from Parts A and B. Candidates must meet category-wise qualifying criteria to be eligible for admission.
The MPP entrance test includes multiple-choice questions in Part A and questions related to public policy and quantitative skills in Part B. Candidates will be shortlisted for Part B based on their Part A performance.
When does the academic session start for NLSIU 2027 admissions?
The academic session for all programmes is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2027.
