NewsIMTSNOTICE: NLSIU Bengaluru has opened registration for NLSAT 2026. Applications can be submitted at nls.ac.in until 23/03/2026. The entrance exam will be held on 26/04/2026 from 10 am to 12 pm in pen-and-paper mode across designated centres. The 150-minute test includes Part A (comprehension, current affairs, critical reasoning) and Part B (legal aptitude reasoning, analytical ability). Each correct answer earns 1 mark while 0.25 marks are deducted for incorrect or unanswered responses. NLSAT 2026 will determine admissions to 3-year LLB (Hons), NLS BA (Hons), 2-year Master's in Public Policy, and PhD programmes. The 3-year LLB programme has 120 seats for 2026-27. The academic year begins on 01/07/2026. Provisional admissions will be confirmed after document verification and fee payment. (Updated 16 Nov 2025, 11:04 IST; source: link)
NLSAT 2026 Registration Now Open for Law Aspirants
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bengaluru has started accepting applications for NLSAT 2026. Interested students can register through the official website nls.ac.in until March 23, 2026. This entrance exam is scheduled for April 26, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and will be conducted in traditional pen-and-paper format at various test centers across India. The exam is crucial for students seeking admission to multiple NLSIU programmes including the 3-year LLB (Honours), BA (Honours), Master's in Public Policy, and PhD courses for the 2026-27 academic year.
Exam Pattern and Admission Process Details
The NLSAT 2026 is a 150-minute test divided into two main sections. Part A evaluates comprehension, current affairs knowledge, and critical reasoning skills, while Part B focuses on legal aptitude reasoning and analytical abilities. Each correct answer earns candidates 1 mark, with a penalty of 0.25 marks for incorrect or unanswered questions. The 3-year LLB programme has 120 seats available for the upcoming academic year, which begins on July 1, 2026. Students who qualify will receive provisional admission, which becomes final after document verification and fee payment.
Key Points
- Applications can be submitted at nls.ac.in until 23/03/2026.
- The entrance exam will be held on 26/04/2026 from 10 am to 12 pm in pen-and-paper mode across designated centres.
- The academic year begins on 01/07/2026.