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National Law University Delhi

Also known as NLU Delhi

New Delhi, DelhiUGC, BCI, NAAC204 intakeState University
Fees / year
₹1.56L
Courses
2+
Median salary
₹18 LPA
Placed
82.3%
NIRF Law
#2

About National Law University Delhi

National Law University Delhi is a state public university devoted to teaching and research in law, with its campus in Sector 14, Dwarka, New Delhi. It was created by the National Law University, Delhi Act, 2007, passed by the Delhi Legislative Assembly in December 2007, which became Delhi Act I of 2008 with the Lt. Governor's assent in January 2008. The Act makes the Chief Justice of India, or a Supreme Court judge he nominates, the Visitor and the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court the Chancellor. The Bar Council of India recognises its five-year law degree, it is included under Section 12(B) of the UGC Act, and NAAC gave it an A grade (CGPA 3.10) in 2023.

NLU Delhi offers a ten-semester B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), a one-year LL.M., a Ph.D. programme, an executive diploma in law and joint master's programmes run with WIPO and SOAS. Students enter the B.A.LL.B. and LL.M. through the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET), which the university conducts; the 2026 cycle had 120 undergraduate seats. In NIRF 2025 it is ranked 2nd in law.

Highlights

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Institution type
Government
Location
New Delhi, Delhi
Affiliation
State University
Approvals
UGC, BCI, NAAC
NIRF 2025
#2 Law
Programmes
2Law
PG fees
₹1.56L a year
Median salary
₹18 LPA5-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Placement rate
82.3%5-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Students enrolled
6612023–24
Also known as
NLU Delhi

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

2 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
BA + LLB IntegratedIntegrated1₹1,56,000
Master of LawPostgraduate1₹1,56,000

Admission 2027

Entrance exams accepted

B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. seats are filled through the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET), which NLU Delhi conducts; foreign nationals applying to the LL.M. are selected on academic record and interview instead of the test.

Placements

5-year UG programmes, 2023–24

82.3%

Placement rate

₹18 LPA

Median salary

65

placed of 79 graduates

10

went on to higher studies

65 of the 79 students who graduated from National Law University Delhi's 5-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (82.3%), at a median salary of ₹18 LPA. 10 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

8.5%

of students reimbursed

56

students with full tuition reimbursed

In 2023–24, 56 of 661 students at National Law University Delhi (8.5%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

National Law University Delhi: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of National Law University Delhi?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, National Law University Delhi is ranked #2 in Law.

How are placements at National Law University Delhi?

In the data National Law University Delhi submitted to NIRF 2025, 65 of the 79 students who graduated from its 5-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (82.3%), at a median salary of ₹18 LPA. Another 10 went on to higher studies.

What is the fee at National Law University Delhi?

First-year tuition at National Law University Delhi is ₹1,56,000 for Master of Law - General. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.

Which courses does National Law University Delhi offer?

National Law University Delhi offers 2 programmes in Law, including BA + LLB Integrated and Master of Law.

Which entrance exams does National Law University Delhi accept?

Depending on the course, admission to National Law University Delhi is through AILET.

What is the admission process at National Law University Delhi?

B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. seats are filled through the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET), which NLU Delhi conducts; foreign nationals applying to the LL.M. are selected on academic record and interview instead of the test.

Is National Law University Delhi a government or private institution?

National Law University Delhi is a government institution in New Delhi, Delhi. It is affiliated to State University.

Which bodies approve or accredit National Law University Delhi?

National Law University Delhi lists approval or accreditation from UGC, BCI and NAAC.

Do students at National Law University Delhi get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 56 of its 661 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 47 through state and central government schemes, 5 by the institution and 4 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at National Law University Delhi?

661 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 43.6% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

What other names is National Law University Delhi known by?

National Law University Delhi is also known as NLU Delhi.

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 University Delhi on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 9 November 2026.

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