Law School

Yes, students who meet the minimum cutoff for the BA LLB programme at NLSIU can potentially secure a seat. However, it's important to note that the cutoff is the last rank or minimum marks for which the university offers admission. It depends on factors such as the number of seats offered, reservation, number of applicants, and their performance in CLAT.The NLSIU cutoff in 2023 for the BA LLB (Hons) programme was quite competitive, with the last round closing rank standing at 114. In 2022 and 2021, the last round closing ranks were 149 and 83, respectively.Therefore, while meeting the cutoff is a requirement, it does not guarantee admission due to the competitive nature of the process. The higher a candidate's rank or score in the CLAT exam, the better their chances of securing a seat.

Eligibility criteria for B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) Degree Programme at NLSIU are as follows :1. The candidate must have completed class 12 with at least 45% overall.2. SC and ST candidates must have completed class 12 with an aggregate of at least 40%.3. The candidate must clear the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).4. Applicants must pass a higher secondary or equivalent exam with a minimum of 45 per cent (40 per cent for ST/SC candidates) in their first attempt.5. Applicants must be under the age of 20.Please note that these are the minimum eligibility criteria and the actual cut-off for admission can be much higher depending on the competition and the number of seats available. 

Yes, the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is required for admission to the B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) Degree Programme at the NLSIU. Admission to the programme is purely on the basis of merit as assessed through CLAT. Foreign nationals who wish to apply to NLSIU also have to compulsorily appear for CLAT. Foreign nationals who possess a PIO (Person of Indian Origin) or OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card are eligible to appear for CLAT and will be subject to the same rules and eligibility as General Category students¹.As of now, there is no other way to get admission into the B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)  at NLSIU without appearing for CLAT.