The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bengaluru has officially announced the commencement of registration for the National Law School Admissions Test (NLSAT) 2026. Aspiring law students across India can mark their calendars as the application window opens on November 15, 2025.
Important Dates and Application Process
Prospective candidates will be able to access the online application portal through the official university website at nls.ac.in once the registration process begins. The university has confirmed that the NLSAT 2026 examination will be conducted on April 26, 2026, with results expected approximately one month after the test date.
The application fee has been set at Rs 2,500 for general category candidates and Rs 2,000 for reserved category applicants. Students are advised to keep all necessary documents ready in advance to ensure a smooth application submission process when the portal becomes active.
NLSAT 2026 Exam Pattern and Structure
The NLSAT 2026 will be conducted in offline mode with a total duration of 150 minutes. The examination paper is divided into two distinct sections that test different skill sets.
Part A will evaluate candidates through comprehension-based questions, current affairs knowledge, and critical reasoning components that include both legal and logical reasoning.
Part B will focus specifically on legal aptitude, advanced reasoning abilities, and analytical skills assessment.
The marking scheme follows a systematic approach where candidates receive 1 mark for every correct answer, while 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect response and unanswered questions. Importantly, only those candidates who meet the qualifying criteria in Part A will have their Part B answers evaluated for final admission consideration.
Programs Offered and Admission Eligibility
NLSAT serves as the gateway for admission to multiple undergraduate and postgraduate programs at NLSIU for the academic year 2026-27. The test facilitates entry into prestigious programs including the Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Laws (Honours) programme, the Master of Public Policy (MPP) course, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes.
Final admission eligibility will depend on candidates' performance across both sections of the examination. The university has indicated that additional details regarding application submission deadlines, complete syllabus outlines, and program-specific instructions will be published shortly on the official website.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to regularly check the NLSIU official website for any updates, amendments, or important notifications regarding the NLSAT 2026 admission cycle to ensure they don't miss any crucial information during the application process.
