NLSIU Bangalore Cutoff 2026 is the primary admission criterion for candidates seeking admission to BA LLB (Hons.), 3-Year LLB (Hons.), and LLM programmes at the National Law School of India University, also known as NLU Bangalore. Admission to the BA LLB and LLM programmes is conducted through CLAT counselling administered by the Consortium of National Law Universities, with seat allotment based entirely on CLAT rank. There are no additional selection rounds such as interviews or written tests for these CLAT-based programmes, though the 3-Year LLB and MPP programmes admit through NLSIU's own entrance test, NLSAT.
The NLSIU Bangalore Cutoff for the General (All India) category closed at approximately rank 112 for BA LLB (Hons.) in CLAT 2026 counselling, while the NLSIU Bangalore LLM Cutoff for the General category closed within the range of rank 93 to 140. Based on recent admission trends, the NLSIU Bangalore Cutoff has remained consistently within the top 100 to 115 ranks for the General category over the past several years, making it the most competitive National Law University cutoff in the country. The cutoff varies across categories, programmes, and counselling rounds.
NLSIU Bangalore Course-wise Cutoff 2026
The NLSIU Bangalore Cutoff 2026 remained the most competitive among all NLUs for both UG and PG programmes. For the General category, BA LLB (Hons.) closed at approximately rank 112, while the General Home State (Karnataka) quota closed at a wider rank of around 336.
NLSIU Bangalore CLAT Cutoff 2026
The NLSIU Bangalore CLAT Cutoff represents the closing rank at which the final seat is allotted during CLAT counselling. The following figures are based on the concluded CLAT 2026 counselling rounds for the BA LLB (Hons.) programme.
NLSIU Bangalore CLAT Cutoff 2026: BA LLB (Hons.)
NLSIU Bangalore CLAT Cutoff for LLM 2026
NLSIU Bangalore LLM Cutoff 2026
The NLSIU Bangalore LLM Cutoff is based on CLAT PG merit rank and counselling conducted by the Consortium of NLUs. Admission to the LLM programme is determined through CLAT PG scores and seat availability, and the General category cutoff for CLAT 2026 closed within the rank range of 93 to 140, making NLSIU one of the most competitive NLUs at the LLM level as well. After the completion of CLAT PG counselling, NLSIU may release vacant seat notifications for any remaining seats.
NLSIU Bangalore Selection Criteria
The NLSIU Bangalore selection criteria for the BA LLB (Hons.) and LLM programmes are based entirely on CLAT rank. Seat allotment is conducted through the Consortium of NLUs counselling process on a merit-cum-preference basis.
For the 3-Year LLB (Hons.), MPP, and Ph.D. programmes, candidates are admitted through NLSAT, and Ph.D. candidates may additionally be required to submit a research proposal and appear for an interview as specified in the admission notification.
NLSIU Bangalore Cutoff FAQs
What is the NLSIU Bangalore Cutoff 2026?
The NLSIU Bangalore Cutoff 2026 for the General All India category closed at approximately rank 112 for BA LLB (Hons.) and within the range of rank 93 to 140 for LLM.
What is the NLSIU Bangalore CLAT Cutoff?
The NLSIU Bangalore CLAT Cutoff for CLAT 2026 closed at approximately rank 112 for BA LLB (Hons.) under the General All India category, while the Karnataka Home State quota closed at approximately rank 336.
Is the NLU Bangalore cutoff the same as the NLSIU cutoff?
Yes. NLU Bangalore and NLSIU refer to the same institution, the National Law School of India University. The NLU Bangalore cutoff and NLSIU Bangalore cutoff are identical figures, both closing at approximately rank 112 for the General category in CLAT 2026.
What is the NLSIU Bangalore OBC Cutoff?
The NLSIU Bangalore OBC Cutoff for BA LLB (Hons.) closed within the range of rank 591 to 1177 in CLAT 2026 under the All India OBC category.
What marks are needed to clear the NLSIU Bangalore Cutoff?
General category candidates typically need a CLAT score of around 97 to 99 marks out of 120 to secure a rank within the NLSIU Bangalore Cutoff for BA LLB (Hons.).
What is the NLSIU Bangalore LLM Cutoff?
The NLSIU Bangalore LLM Cutoff for the General category closed within the rank range of 93 to 140 in CLAT 2026. Admission is conducted through the Consortium of NLUs CLAT PG counselling process.
Does meeting the NLSIU Bangalore Cutoff guarantee admission?
No. Meeting the NLSIU Bangalore Cutoff makes a candidate eligible for counselling, but admission depends on CLAT rank, category, seat availability, counselling preferences, and allotment round.
Is the NLSIU Bangalore Cutoff different for Karnataka candidates?
Yes. The NLSIU Bangalore Cutoff for Karnataka Home State domicile candidates is wider than the All India category cutoff, closing at approximately rank 336 compared to rank 112 for the General All India category.
What factors determine the NLSIU Bangalore Cutoff each year?
The NLSIU Bangalore Cutoff is influenced by CLAT paper difficulty, limited seat intake of fewer than 160 BA LLB seats, the high preference NLSIU receives as the first-choice NLU among top CLAT scorers, category-wise reservations, and counselling round dynamics including freeze, float, and exit decisions.
