The National Law School Admissions Test (NLSAT 2026) registration is open for admission to various law, BA, and PhD programmes at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bengaluru. Candidates must complete their online applications by March 23, 2026 . The NLSAT 2026 entrance test will be conducted on April 26, 2026 .
Programmes Available for Admission
NLSIU Bengaluru utilizes NLSAT 2026 for entry into several academic programmes. These programmes include both undergraduate and postgraduate options, as well as doctoral studies.
- 3-year LLB (Hons)
- NLS BA (Hons)
- 2-year Master’s Programme in Public Policy
- PhD in Law
- PhD in Social Sciences
- PhD in Humanities
- PhD in Public Policy
The 3-year LLB (Hons) programme has a maximum intake capacity of 120 students for the 2026-27 academic year. Admission to all listed programmes is strictly based on qualifying the NLSAT 2026.
NLSAT 2026 Registration Details
The registration link for NLSAT 2026 is available on the official NLSIU Bengaluru website, nls.ac.in. All applications must be submitted online. The registration window will close on March 23, 2026. Candidates are advised to register well before the deadline to avoid technical issues.
Application Fees
An application fee is required to complete the NLSAT 2026 registration. The fee amount differs based on the applicant’s category.
| Category | Registration Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General Category Candidates | 2,500 |
| Other Category Applicants | 2,000 |
The registration fee is non-refundable once paid.
NLSAT 2026 Entrance Test Overview
The NLSAT 2026 entrance test is scheduled for April 26, 2026. The examination will be conducted in a single shift. Test timings are from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The total duration of the exam is 150 minutes. The NLSAT 2026 will be a pen and paper mode examination.
Exam Content and Structure
The NLSAT 2026 question paper is divided into two distinct parts: Part A and Part B. Each part assesses different skill sets relevant to legal education and critical thinking.
- Part A: This section comprises questions on comprehension, current affairs, and critical reasoning. The critical reasoning component includes both legal reasoning and logical reasoning segments.
- Part B: This section focuses on evaluating legal aptitude reasoning and analytical ability.
Scoring Methodology
The NLSAT 2026 uses a standardized scoring system. Candidates receive marks for correct answers, and deductions apply for incorrect or unanswered questions.
- One mark is awarded for every correct answer.
- 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect response.
- 0.25 marks are also deducted for each question left unanswered.
Important NLSAT 2026 Dates
Candidates should take note of the following key dates related to the NLSAT 2026 admission cycle.
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Registration Closes | March 23, 2026 |
| Entrance Test Date | April 26, 2026 |
| Test Shift | Single Shift |
| Test Timings | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Test Duration | 150 minutes |
Candidates should regularly check the official NLSIU Bengaluru website, nls.ac.in, for any updates or further instructions regarding the NLSAT 2026 examination and admission process.