NLIU Bhopal: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Cutoff

CNLU releases the CLAT Provisional Allocation List for each category, including General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD and more for LLM course. Check out the below table to download CLAT 2022 and 2023 last round Provisional Allocation Lists for NLU Bhopal:

CLAT Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course	2021	2022	2023
LL.M. in Human Rights and Criminal Law	222	379	494

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is used to select students for BA LLB (Hons) programs at NLIU Bhopal. This test is held annually. Candidates must have completed the 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% aggregate for general students and 45% for SC/ST/OBC students.
1 . Admission to BA LLB (Hons) at NLIU Bhopal requires a minimum 12th class percentage of 45% for general students and 45% for SC/ST/OBC category students.

The university admits around 120 candidates each year through the Common Law Admission Test UG, for the B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Course and around 60 candidates for the B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) [Cyber Security] Course.

The post-graduate courses offered at the university are the Masters of Law (LL.M.) degree and the Master of Cyber Law & Information Security (MCLIS) degree. 

 

NLIU Bhopal accepts CLAT scores for admission to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.A.8 in Human Rights and Criminal Law courses. NLU cutoff 2024 for Round 1 is yet to be release. However, as per the NLIU Bhopal cutoff 2023, the Round 1 closing rank ranged from 463 to 494. So, considering the NLIU Bhopal previous year cutoff, this year it is expected that the Round 1 cutoff will range between 460 to 500. This is the estimated cutoff basis previous year trend and the actual cutoff might vary.  

Yes, seat reservation is available for students beloging to different categories. 50% of seats are reserved for candidates having domicile certificates of MP State. Find below the seat reservation for the LLM programme at NLIU Bhopal:

The fee for National Law Institute University varies for different courses. Check out the table below to get a brief about NLIU Bhopal popular course fees: 

Popular Courses	Total Tuition Fees*
BA LLB (Hons)	INR 5.94 lakh

*The above fee is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative.  

For admission to NLIU Bhopal for the LLM course, the admission of CLAT 2024 can be expected by the last week of December 2023 After the release of result, the exam takers will be able to download their CLAT scorecards from the official website using their login credentials for NLIU Bhopal admission via CLAT counselling and seat allotment. 

CLAT 2024 result contains details like the candidate's overall and sectional scores, and merit rank. Those who will qualify CLAT 2024 by meeting the required minimum cutoff as per the merit list are called for counselling process for seat allotment. Note that for admission to the LLM courses, the candidate will have to meet the CLAT 2024 cut-off in their respective category. The CLAT 2024 merit rank list will be shared at the time of admission and seat allotments. Candidates ranked higher in CLAT 2024 merit list will be given preference during the seat allotment process.

NLIU Bhopal LLM admission 2024 is done through CLAT. Candidates who qualify for CLAT are required to pay fee for their respective courses, which includes various components such as Tuition Fee, Examination Fee, Security Deposit, Hostel Charges (if applicable), etc. Other than the LLM fee, candidates are required to pay a fee for CLAT application fee. For General /OBC /PWD /PIO /OCI /NRI category candidates, the application fee is INR 4,000 and for SC /ST /BPL category candidates, the application fee is INR 3,500. 

According to the NIRF rankings 2020, NLSIU is ranked as the best law college in India, followed by National Law University, Delhi (NLUD) and NALSAR at the second and fourth positions respectively . The ranking is based on factors such as teaching, learning and resources, research and professional practice, graduation outcomes, outreach and inclusivity, and perception.

Both the university are the best and depends on person to person 

CNLU has released the entire round-wise schedule for CLAT 2024 on the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2024. As pe the schedule, CLAT Counselling 2024 is to be conducted in five rounds, Tabulated below are the important dates related to CLAT Counselling 2024 : 

According to National Law Institute University Bhopal placement brochure 2024, a total of 45 students were placed out of 53 students during BA LLB Hons placements 2023. Further, the placement rate recorded during NLIU Bhopal BA LLB Hons placements 2023 was 85%.

According to NLIU Bhopal Brochure 2024, the median package offered during NLIU Bhopal MCLIS placements 2023 stood at INR 9 LPA.

Further, according to NIRF report 2024, the median package offered during UG 5-year and PG 1-year placements over the past three years are presented below:

Course	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
UG 5-year (BA LLB Hons / BSc LLB Hons)	INR 16 LPA	INR 18 LPA	INR 16 LPA
PG 1-year (LLM)	INR 6 LPA	INR 6 LPA	INR 6 LPA

According to National Law Institute University Bhopal placement brochure 2024, the key highlights of NLIU Bhopal BA LLB Hons and Master of Cyber Law & Information Security placements 2023 are presented below:

Particulars	BA LLB Hons Placement Statistics (2023)
Placement rate	85%
Students placed	45
Participating students	53
Top recruiters	Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Varahe Analytics, Trilegal
Particulars	MCLIS Placement Statistics (2023)
Salary package offered	Between INR 5.5 LPA and INR 17 LPA
Median package	INR 9 LPA
Placement rate	91%
Students placed	53
Participating students	58
Top recruiters	E&Y GDS (10 placements), Shell India (8 placements), Deloitte India (7 placements), KPMG India (7 placements)

{Source: B.A. LL.B. (Hons) students & alumni}

Based on the reviews and testimonials provided, here are the key takeaways:

* Academics: The B.A. LL.B. (Hons) programme at NLIU Bhopal has a strong focus on theoretical foundations and practical applications. The curriculum is well-designed, and the teaching staff is highly qualified and experienced.
+ "The course curriculum is very relevant. It prepares students to work in the legal industry." - Anonymous Reviewer
* Teaching Quality: While some reviewers mentioned that not all professors are equally good communicators, most agreed that the teaching staff is knowledgeable and experienced.
+ "Teachers are highly qualified, extremely helpful and knowledgeable." - Anonymous Reviewer
* Placement Records: The college has a strong track record of placing its graduates in top-tier law firms and companies, with packages ranging from 6 LPA to 28 LPA.
+ "Almost 80% of the students get placed. The top recruiters are tier-I and tier-II law firms of the country." - Anonymous Reviewer
* Infrastructural Facilities: The college has excellent infrastructural facilities, including modern classrooms, a well-equipped library, computer labs, and a sports complex.
+ "The infrastructure of our college is top-notch. The hostel is excellent, and the food is decent." - Anonymous Reviewer
* Student Life: Reviewers praised the vibrant campus life, with numerous extracurricular activities, events, and festivals organized throughout the year.
+ "Fests and co-curricular activities are top-class, and most of them are organized by students' bodies." - Anonymous Reviewer

Overall, the B.A. LL.B. (Hons) programme at NLIU Bhopal appears to be a well-regarded option for those interested in pursuing a career in law. With its strong emphasis on academics, excellent teaching staff, impressive placement records, and well-rounded infrastructural facilities, NLIU Bhopal seems to offer a comprehensive education and a supportive learning environment.

NLIU Bhopal offers a total of 134 seats for admission to BA LLB (Hons). The admission are based on CLAT score. For admission to BA LLB (Hons) course at NLIU Bhopal candidates have to register through CLAT portal. Registered candidates for CLAT 2024 counselling will be called by NLIU Bhopal through five provisional merit lists, each released by the Consortium of CLAT. Candidates, who have been allocated a seat in the provisional lists and applied for revision, should check the status of their seat in the CLAT provisonal lists. 

Every year, the cut off marks for the CLAT exam are affected due to the following factors: 

• The difficulty level of the exam. If the question paper is easy then the CLAT cut offs are expected to go high and vice-versa. 
• Total number of applications received. If the total number of applications received is less, the cut-off is expected to be relaxed. 
• Total candidates qualifying CLAT exam. If the total number of qualifying candidates is less than the total seats then cut off goes low
• Total number of seats. If the total number of seats is revised and increased then cut off is expected to remain low
• Previous year cut offs. For the top NLUs, the cut-off marks in previous years were high, therefore, only topper candidates could make it for final admissions. For other NLUs, the cut off marks are relatively low. 

Refer the table below for NLIU Bhopal UG 5-year placement statistics 2023 as compared with other NULs:

NLU Name	UG 5-year Median Package (2023)	UG 5-year Total Students (2023)	UG 5-Year Students Placed (2023)
NLU Bhopal	INR 16 LPA	120	45
GNLU	INR 16 LPA	175	163
NLU Delhi	INR 14 LPA	83	69
NLSIU Bangalore	INR 16 LPA	74	56

NLIU Bhopal accepts CLAT scores for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the CLAT Fourth Allotment list 2024. As per the NLU Bhopal CLAT cutoff 2024, the Round 1 closing rank for BA LLB (Hons) course was 404. For NLU Bhopal, the admission closed after Round 2. The closing rank stood at 450 for Round 2 of the CLAT seat allotment result for the General AII India category candidates.  

So, considering the NLIU Bhopal BA LLB (Hons) cutoff 2024, yes, it is possible for a student belonging to the General AI category to get into the BA LLB (Hons) course with a CLAT cutoff rank of 400. 

Admission to all the NLIU Bhopal courses is entrance-based. The university accepts CLAT score for admission to BA LLB and LLM programme. The eligibility requirements for all the popular programmes offered by the university are tabulated below:|

Course	Eligibility
MA	Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% aggregate
BSc LLB	Class 12th from a recognised board
PhD	Master's degree in the relevant discipline
LLM	LLB with a minimum of 50% aggregate with CLAT score
BA LLB (Hons)	Class 12th with a minimum of 45% aggregate with CLAT score

No, NLIU, don’t offer admission to BA LLB (Hons) course without qualifying CLAT. Check out the table below to understand the eligibility criteria for admission to NLIU Bhopal:

Course	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
BA LLB (Hons)	Class 12th with a minimum of 45% aggregate	CLAT