Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law [BALLB] {Hons.}
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About Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law [BALLB] {Hons.}
NLSIU Bangalore offers a 5-year BA LLB Hons programme, admitted entirely through CLAT. Ranked #1 in Law (NIRF 2025) for 8 consecutive years, it is India’s most sought-after law school. General quota fees total INR 22,92,600 for 5 years, with a fully residential campus. The programme pairs legal training with non-law majors and integrated clinical coursework across all five years.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- Year 1 Common Core curriculum shared with BA Hons for interdisciplinary foundations
- Four integrated clinical programmes covering litigation, ADR, ethics, and conveyancing
- Students choose one non-law major from History, Economics, Politics, or Sociology
NLSIU BA LLB Fees 2026
| Year | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | INR 4,88,600 |
| Year 2 | INR 4,51,000 |
| Year 3 | INR 4,51,000 |
| Year 4 | INR 4,51,000 |
| Year 5 | INR 4,51,000 |
| Total Fees (General Quota, 5 Years) | INR 22,92,600 |
- Year 1 includes one-time admission and facilities charges in addition to annual tuition and housing.
- SC/ST students pay INR 22,87,700 over 5 years with a slightly lower Year 1 other-charges component.
- NRI and international students pay INR 26,99,000 for the complete 5-year programme.
- Housing and mess charges are included in the annual fee on a fully residential campus.
NLSIU BA LLB Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CLAT Registration Opened | August 1, 2025 |
| CLAT Registration Closed | October 31, 2025 |
| CLAT Admit Card Released | November 22, 2025 |
| CLAT Exam Held | December 7, 2025 |
| CLAT Result Declared | December 16, 2025 |
| Counselling Registration Closed | December 27, 2025 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Released | January 7, 2026 |
| Final Round Allotment Released | May 15, 2026 |
| Class Commencement | July 1, 2026 |
- CLAT is conducted by the Consortium of NLUs every December for admissions the following year.
- Counselling registration fee was INR 30,000 for general category and INR 20,000 for reserved categories.
- NLSIU reserves 25% of seats horizontally for Karnataka domicile students.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with minimum 45% marks for General, OBC, and PWD candidates
- SC/ST candidates require minimum 40% marks in the qualifying examination
- A valid CLAT UG score is mandatory for admission. No upper age limit is prescribed
Admission Process
- Register and appear for CLAT conducted by the Consortium of NLUs every December
- Apply for counselling on consortiumofnlus.ac.in after result declaration in December
- Pay the counselling registration fee and fill NLU preference order online
- List NLSIU Bangalore as preferred institution during choice filling
- Receive provisional seat allotment across up to 5 allotment rounds based on CLAT rank
- Accept allotment, pay university fee within the deadline to confirm and freeze the seat
✓ Opt for this if
- Targeting top tier-1 law firm recruitment after graduation
- Want India’s NIRF Rank 1 law school on your degree
- Interested in interdisciplinary education with a non-law major
- Comfortable with a fully residential campus in Bangalore
✗ Skip if
- CLAT rank is outside top 100 as NLSIU cutoffs are highly competitive
- Prefer studying law in home state without relocating to Bangalore
- Need a part-time or flexible mode of legal education
NLSIU BA LLB Placement 2025
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Package | INR 16 LPA |
| Highest Package | INR 45 LPA |
| Students Placed | 70 out of 85 |
| Top Recruiters | AZB and Partners Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Khaitan and Co Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Trilegal L and L Partners |
- Graduates also pursue judicial clerkships, litigation, in-house counsel, and public policy roles.
NLSIU BA LLB Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| ARRA Scholarship (Rosy Blue Foundation) | Full scholarship covering fees and living expenses | Top 20 CLAT rank holders at NLSIU with family income below INR 35 lakh per annum |
| AZB and Partners Scholarship | Annual tuition fee subsidy for 5 years | Five deserving BA LLB Hons students selected by AZB and Partners |
| MZM Varsity Scholarship | Annual tuition and facilities fees | Deserving BA LLB students selected by MZM Legal |
| Kotak Kanya Scholarship | INR 1,50,000 per year | Meritorious girl students with demonstrated financial need |
- Apply for NLSIU institutional scholarships through the university scholarship portal at nls.ac.in.
- PM-Vidyalaxmi collateral-free education loans up to INR 30 lakh are available for eligible students.
As mentioned, NLSIU offers admission to BALLB {Hons.} program based on CLAT rank. NLSIU CLAT Cutoff 2026 rank is 108 for the General category. Further, CLAT cutoff rank is 1111 for OBC , 3142 for SC , 5227 for ST and 740 for EWS category. Check NLSIU Cutoff
NLSIU BALLB {Hons.} Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in NLSIU BALLB {Hons.} Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the NLSIU BALLB {Hons.} program in 2026 was closed at the 9430 rank , whereas in 2025, the closing rank was 25525 across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2026 | Cutoff rank 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 101 | 104 |
| OBC | 1018 | 1302 |
| SC | 3072 | |
| ST | 5000 | 3396 |
| EWS | 702 | 694 |
| GeneralPwD | 8756 | 3964 |
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, NLSIU ranks 1 out of 98 colleges in India and 1 in state Karnataka for its BALLB {Hons.} program.
- 1 out of 8 under India Today Law Ranking 2025.
- 1 out of 38 under The Week Law Ranking 2025.
- 1 out of 40 under NIRF Law Ranking 2025.
- 1 out of 13 under Outlook Law Ranking 2024.
- 1 out of 40 under IIRF Law Ranking 2025.
Read more on NLSIU Rankings here
NLSIU BA LLB FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for the 5-year BA LLB at NLSIU?
Ans. The total fee for the 5-year BA LLB Hons at NLSIU for general quota students is INR 22,92,600. Year 1 costs INR 4,88,600 (includes one-time admission charges) and Years 2 to 5 cost INR 4,51,000 each. Housing and mess charges are included in the fee structure as the campus is fully residential.
Ques. What CLAT rank is needed for admission to NLSIU?
Ans. NLSIU typically fills its general category seats within the top 70 to 100 CLAT ranks. The exact cutoff varies each year with total applicants and category-wise seat distribution. SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories have separate cutoffs. Karnataka domicile students have an additional 25% horizontal reservation which opens seats outside the open-merit pool.
Ques. What are the placements like for BA LLB graduates from NLSIU?
Ans. NLSIU BA LLB 2024 batch recorded a median package of INR 16 LPA with a highest package of INR 45 LPA. 70 of 85 students were placed with tier-1 firms including AZB and Partners, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan and Co, Trilegal, and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas. Graduates also pursue judicial clerkships, litigation, and public policy roles.
Ques. Is hostel accommodation mandatory at NLSIU?
Ans. NLSIU operates as a fully residential campus. Housing and mess charges of INR 1,32,800 per year are included in the annual fee from Year 2 onwards (Year 1 has slightly higher charges due to one-time facilities fees). All admitted students are expected to reside on campus for the duration of the programme.
Ques. What non-law majors can BA LLB students choose at NLSIU?
Ans. NLSIU BA LLB students can select one non-law major from four disciplines: History, Economics, Politics, and Sociology and Anthropology. The major is pursued alongside the core legal curriculum and enables students to develop expertise in a complementary social science field relevant to their area of legal practice or research interest.
Ques. Does NLSIU have a separate Karnataka student quota?
Ans. Yes, NLSIU voluntarily reserves 25% of seats horizontally for Karnataka domicile students since 2021. Candidates qualify if they studied for at least 7 years in a recognised educational institution in Karnataka. Admission remains through CLAT scores. This horizontal reservation applies across all vertical categories.