Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law [BALLB] {Hons.}

The National Law Institute University Bhopal’s 5-year BA LLB (Hons.) is the flagship integrated law programme at this premier National Law University, established under an Act of the Madhya Pradesh Legislature. Admission is solely through CLAT across general, SC/ST, and NRI categories. Total 5-year fees for the general category are INR 9,11,950. The programme recorded a median placement package of INR 16 LPA in 2024.

📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 31 October 2026.

NLIU Bhopal BA LLB Fees 2027

• NRI quota total 5-year fee is INR 43,41,610.
• Year 1 includes one-time admission and security deposit charges of INR 80,350.
• Fee data is based on 2025 NLIU Bhopal admissions figures and may be revised.

NLIU Bhopal BA LLB Admission 2027

• CLAT registration is only on the official Consortium portal consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
• NLIU Bhopal seat allotment follows the CLAT merit list and candidate preferences.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board in any stream
• Minimum 45% aggregate marks in qualifying examination. SC/ST/PWD candidates need 40% aggregate
• No upper age limit as per Bar Council of India norms for 5-year integrated law programmes
• Valid CLAT 2027 score. Rank in the CLAT merit list determines seat allotment at NLIU Bhopal

Admission Process

• Register for CLAT 2027 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in between August 2026 and October 2026
• Appear in the CLAT 2027 examination on 06 December 2026
• Download the CLAT 2027 scorecard and apply for NLIU Bhopal through the counselling portal
• Fill in college preferences in rank order during the CLAT counselling registration window
• Accept the allotted seat and pay the first-year fees to confirm admission
• Report to NLIU Bhopal with original mark sheets, domicile, and category documents for verification

✓ Opt for this if

• Targeting a career in litigation, corporate law firms, or public sector legal roles
• Strong CLAT score and seeking an NLU-level legal education
• Plan to practise law in central India or Madhya Pradesh region
• Want a nationally recognised NLU degree at relatively moderate NLU fee levels

✗ Skip if

• Aiming for top-5 NLU placement with highest corporate law packages nationally
• Prefer a campus in a major metro city with proximity to high courts
• CLAT score qualifies for a higher-ranked NLU with stronger placement outcomes

NLIU Bhopal BA LLB Placement 2025

NLIU Bhopal BA LLB Scholarships 2027

• Scholarship eligibility requires meeting both merit and parental income criteria set by NLIU.
• Apply through the NLIU Bhopal admissions portal after seat acceptance is confirmed.

As mentioned, NLIU Bhopal offers admission to BALLB {Hons.} program based on CLAT rank. NLIU Bhopal CLAT Cutoff 2026 rank is 451 for the General category. Further, CLAT cutoff rank is 1894 for OBC , 5970 for SC , 9595 for ST and 1380 for EWS category. Check NLIU Bhopal Cutoff

NLIU Bhopal BALLB {Hons.} Cutoff Year-wise Trends

The section below shows year-wise trends in NLIU Bhopal BALLB {Hons.} Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the NLIU Bhopal BALLB {Hons.} program in 2026 was closed at the 11630 rank , whereas in 2025, the closing rank was 15863 across all categories.

According to an external review site Ranking 2025, NLIU Bhopal ranks 7 out of 98 colleges in India and 1st in state Madhya Pradesh for its BALLB {Hons.} program.

• 3 out of 8 under India Today Law Ranking 2025.
• 6 out of 37 under The Week Law Ranking 2020.
• 27 out of 40 under NIRF Law Ranking 2025.
• 10 out of 15 under Outlook Law Ranking 2026.
• 8 out of 40 under IIRF Law Ranking 2025.

Read more on NLIU Bhopal Rankings here

NLIU Bhopal BA LLB FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for BA LLB at NLIU Bhopal for the general category?

Ans. The total 5-year fee for the BA LLB (Hons.) programme at NLIU Bhopal for general category students is INR 9,11,950, excluding hostel. Year 1 fees are INR 2,31,350, which includes one-time admission and security deposit charges. From Year 2 onwards, the annual fee ranges from INR 1,62,650 to INR 1,77,650. Hostel costs an additional INR 43,050 per year for both boys and girls.

Ques. What CLAT rank is required for BA LLB admission at NLIU Bhopal?

Ans. The exact CLAT cutoff at NLIU Bhopal varies each year based on the number of applicants, seat matrix, and category. The actual opening and closing ranks for each category are published on the official CLAT counselling portal after the result is declared in December 2026. Students can also check previous-year allotment data on the Consortium website to understand the competitive range.

Ques. What scholarships are available for BA LLB students at NLIU Bhopal?

Ans. NLIU Bhopal offers two Merit-cum-Means Scholarships, the Justice J.S. Verma Scholarship and the NLIU Scholarship, both carrying full tuition fee waivers for the entire 5-year programme. In Year 1, these are awarded to the top two CLAT rankers admitted. From Year 2 to Year 5, they are awarded based on university examination rankings. Students must meet both merit and parental income criteria set by NLIU.

Ques. What are the placement prospects after BA LLB from NLIU Bhopal?

Ans. NLIU Bhopal’s BA LLB programme recorded a median placement package of INR 16 LPA in the 2023 to 24 season, with the highest package reaching INR 20 LPA. Top recruiters include Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan and Co., and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas. Graduates also pursue LLM at Indian and foreign universities, judicial services preparation, and Bar enrolment for independent litigation practice.

Ques. Is the BA LLB degree from NLIU Bhopal recognised by the Bar Council of India?

Ans. Yes. NLIU Bhopal is a National Law University established under an Act of the Madhya Pradesh Legislature and is recognised by the Bar Council of India. Graduates of the 5-year BA LLB (Hons.) programme are eligible to enrol with the Bar Council of their state and practise as advocates across courts in India after passing the All India Bar Examination.