NLSIU, Bengaluru : Eligibility Criteria, Seat & Reservation and Everything Else
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is a premier law school located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Established in 1987, it was the first National Law University (NLU) in India and has since been recognized as one of the top law schools in the country. Admission to the undergraduate and postgraduate programs is primarily through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), a highly competitive national-level entrance exam.
NLSIU boasts a highly qualified faculty with many members having significant academic and professional experience. The university is known for its strong emphasis on research, with various research centers focusing on different aspects of law and society.
Overview Of CLAT 2025
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Particulars
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Details
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CLAT Conducting Body
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Consortium Of National Law Universities
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No Of Questions
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120 Questions
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Time Duration
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120 Minutes
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Mode Of Exam
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Offline
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Types Of Question
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Comprehension Based
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CLAT Seats (Total)
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3,000 Approx
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NLSIU Seats
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300 Seats
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Courses Offered
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B. A LL.B (Hons)
L.L.M
PhD
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Annual Fee
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General Category: Rs. 4,13,100 b) SC/ST Category: Rs. 4,08,700
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Important Dates Of CLAT 2025
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Event
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Date
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Commencement Of Application
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15th July 2025
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Deadline Of Application
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15th October 2024
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Date Of Exam
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1st December 2024
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1. A Pass in 10+2 or an equivalent examination with a minimum of:
- Forty Five per cent (45%) of marks or its equivalent grade in case of candidates belonging to General/OBC/PWD/ EWS categories; and
- Forty per cent (40%) of marks or equivalent in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST categories.
2. Candidates who may be appearing for their qualifying examination in March/ April, 2024 are also eligible to appear for the CLAT 2024 examination. However, their admission to the course shall be subject to their fulfilling the conditions stipulated in the Regulations and producing supporting documentary evidence at the time of admission.
3. There is no upper age limit for the UG Programme.
4. NLSIU will reintroduce admissions for international students in AY 23-24 by way of supernumerary seats in the UG Programme. Further details will be notified separately.
5. Foreign nationals who possess a PIO (Person of Indian Origin) or OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card are eligible to appear for CLAT as per the admission procedure notified by the Consortium of NLUs.
6. The candidate must have studied English language as one of the compulsory subjects in 10+2 or equivalent Higher Secondary School Examination. Upon converting your Class 12 school grades, it should be equivalent to 45% under the Indian grading system to be eligible for admissions.
Intake and Reservation:
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Category
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Number Of Seats
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Scheduled Caste
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45
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Scheduled Tribe
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23
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Other Backward Classes NCL
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81
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Economically Weaker Section
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30
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General
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121
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TOTAL
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300
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- Fifteen (15) seats comprising 5% of the total intake shall be reserved horizontally for Persons with Disabilities (PWD).
- Ninety (90) seats comprising 30% of the total intake shall be reserved horizontally for Women.
- Seventy-five (75) seats comprising 25% of the total intake shall be reserved horizontally (compartmentalized) for Karnataka Students*.
Karnataka Students Category:
1. Candidates who have studied for not less than 10 years in a recognized educational institution in Karnataka shall be eligible to be considered as ‘Karnataka Students.’
2. Candidates who have not completed ten years of study in Karnataka shall be eligible to apply under the Karnataka Students category if they fall under any of the below categories:
- Children of defence personnel/ ex-servicemen, who at the time of joining service, have declared their hometown to be in the State of Karnataka, and who have served or are serving outside Karnataka, corresponding to the candidate’s years of study outside Karnataka.
- Children of employees of the Karnataka State Government who have served or are serving outside Karnataka corresponding to the candidate’s years of study outside Karnataka
- Children of serving or retired employees belonging to the Karnataka cadre of the All India Services (IAS/IFS/IPS), who have served or are serving outside Karnataka corresponding to the candidate’s years of study outside Karnataka.
- Children of working or retired employees in the Central Armed Police Force service, who upon joining service declared their hometown to be in the State of Karnataka, and who have served 7 or are serving outside Karnataka, corresponding to the candidate’s years of study outside Karnataka.
Illustration: If the candidate has studied in Karnataka for three (3) years, they must prove that their parent/s were serving outside Karnataka for at least seven (7) years corresponding to their own period of study outside Karnataka.
If the candidate has not studied in Karnataka continuously for at least one (1) year, they must prove that their parent/s were serving outside Karnataka for at least ten (10) years corresponding to their own period of study outside Karnataka.
Eligible candidates must keep their Study Certificates issued by their School/s and other relevant documents ready to be submitted at the time of counselling/ admission.
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