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National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore

Bangalore, KarnatakaEstd. 1987BCI, UGC, NAAC120 intakeAutonomous - National Law University
Fees / year
₹50,000
Courses
5+
Median salary
₹16 LPA
Placed
82.4%
NIRF Law
#1
Established
1987

About National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore

National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bangalore, established in 1987 by the Bar Council of India, is widely acknowledged as India's premier law school and has consistently been ranked as the number one law school in India by NIRF. Located on a campus within the Bangalore University premises in Nagarbhavi, Bangalore, Karnataka, NLSIU pioneered the five-year integrated BA LLB program that has since been adopted by law schools across the country. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in law, along with specialized programs in business law, public policy, and intellectual property. NLSIU is known for producing some of India's most accomplished lawyers, judges, corporate counsels, legal academics, and policy makers. The university's strong emphasis on moot court competitions, legal aid clinics, and clinical legal education ensures practical exposure alongside rigorous academic training. NLSIU's placement record is outstanding, with the top law firms, corporate houses, international organizations, and public policy institutions recruiting from campus. Average CTC for graduating batches consistently exceeds 20 LPA.

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Established
1987
Institution type
Government
Location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Affiliation
Autonomous - National Law University
Approvals
BCI, UGC, NAAC
NIRF 2025
#1 Law
Programmes
5Science
Fees
₹50,000 a year
Median salary
₹16 LPA5-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Placement rate
82.4%5-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Students enrolled
9642023–24
Website
nls.ac.in

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Courses and Fees

5 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Doctor of PhilosophyDoctorate5₹50,000

Placements

5-year UG programmes, 2023–24

82.4%

Placement rate

₹16 LPA

Median salary

70

placed of 85 graduates

2

went on to higher studies

70 of the 85 students who graduated from National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore's 5-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (82.4%), at a median salary of ₹16 LPA. 2 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

9.1%

of students reimbursed

88

students with full tuition reimbursed

In 2023–24, 88 of 964 students at National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore (9.1%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore is ranked #1 in Law.

How are placements at National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore?

In the data National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore submitted to NIRF 2025, 70 of the 85 students who graduated from its 5-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (82.4%), at a median salary of ₹16 LPA. Another 2 went on to higher studies.

What is the fee at National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore?

First-year tuition at National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore is ₹50,000 for its its programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.

Which courses does National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore offer?

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore offers 5 programmes in Science, including Doctor of Philosophy.

Is National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore a government or private institution?

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore is a government institution in Bangalore, Karnataka, established in 1987. It is affiliated to Autonomous - National Law University.

Which bodies approve or accredit National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore?

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore lists approval or accreditation from BCI, UGC and NAAC.

Do students at National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 88 of its 964 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 41 through state and central government schemes, 34 by the institution and 13 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore?

964 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 38.7% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Courses and fees: as listed for National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 10 October 2026.

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