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What is NLSAT?

NLSAT is the entrance exam for admission into the 3-Year LL.B. (Hons.) programs offered by NLSIU Bengaluru, one of India’s premier law universities. It is a qualifying degree for admission to legal practice. The programme meets all requirements of the Bar Council of India, and builds on top of that to deliver a rigorous legal education in keeping with NLSIU’s unique curricular and pedagogic approach. The programme is structured around interdisciplinary study of the law combined with experiential learning.

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NLSAT–LLB (for 3-Year Law Program)

  • For graduates from any discipline

  • Leads to a 3-Year LL.B. (Hons.) degree

  • Intake: 120 seats

  • Reservations: As per Government of India & Karnataka norms,

  • Scheduled Castes – 15%

  • Scheduled Tribes – 7.5%

  • OBCs – 27%

  • EWS – 10%

  • 5% of the total intake is reserved horizontally for Persons with Disabilities (PWD)

  • 30% of the total intake is reserved horizontally for women

  • 25% of the total intake is reserved horizontally (compartmentalized) for Karnataka Students.

Eligibility (NLSAT–LLB)

– A Bachelor’s degree (any stream)
– No age limit
– Minimum marks:
• General: 45%
• SC/ST: 40%

NLSAT–LLB Exam Pattern

The NLSAT–LLB has two parts in a single paper:

Part A – Objective (MCQ)

– Duration: 45 minutes
– Questions: 75 MCQs (1 mark each)
– Sections:
• Reading Comprehension
• Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
• General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Only candidates scoring above the cut-off in Part A are evaluated for Part B.

Part B – Descriptive

– Duration: 75 minutes

Legal Aptitude/Reasoning: Legal aptitude will consist of problem-based questions. Students will be expected to write short answers in response (200-250 words). Prior knowledge of the law is not expected.

Analytical Ability: Candidates will be required to write an essay of no more than 500 words on the topic/question. They will be tested on their knowledge of the issue, the ability to make cogent written arguments and the ability to write a well-structured essay. Knowledge of the law is not expected.

Syllabus Overview

Section | Topics
RC | Passages from newspapers, editorials, or policy issues
Reasoning | Puzzles, coding, series, critical reasoning
GK | Static GK + Current Affairs (past 6 months)
Essay | Constitutional, legal, or social topics
Short Answers | Application of principles, analysis of situations

Key Dates (Typical Timeline)

otification | January–February
Last Date – 30th March 2025
Exam Date – 27th April 2025
Result – May End
Admission & Counselling – June onwards

Academic commencement- 1st July 2025

Official Website

Visit: https://admissions.nls.ac.in