National Law Institute University, Bhopal, also known as NLIU Bhopal, is a public law university located in Madhya Pradesh. NLIU Bhopal was established in 1997 under an Act of the Madhya Pradesh Legislature, making it the second National Law University set up in India after NLSIU Bengaluru. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bar Council of India (BCI).
NLIU Bhopal offers a range of law courses, including the five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), the five-year B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) in Cyber Security, a one-year LL.M., the Master of Cyber Law and Information Security (MCLIS), and a Ph.D. course. The B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) course costs approximately INR 3,19,300 in the first year, with a five-year total of roughly INR 14,90,000 as per NLIU's official 2026-27 fee schedule.
Admission to its undergraduate and postgraduate law courses is primarily based on performance in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). The CLAT 2027 exam will be held on December 6, 2026. It will be conducted offline (pen-and-paper) at designated exam centres across India.
NLIU Bhopal has a fully residential campus on Kerwa Dam Road, Bhopal, with facilities including a legal library, sports complex, convention centre, hostels, and a health care centre. NLIU Bhopal placements attract leading law firms such as Trilegal, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co., IndusLaw, and Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan, with median packages reported around INR 16 LPA for UG graduates.
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NLIU Bhopal Courses and Fees 2026
NLIU Bhopal offers B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) [Cyber Security], LL.M., MCLIS, and Ph.D. courses for the 2026-27 academic session. The university admits 134 students annually to B.A. LL.B. (Hons.). Of these, 50% of seats in every category are horizontally reserved for Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates, along with 30 seats for women and 5 seats for candidates with disabilities.
NLIU Bhopal also reserves 5 seats for Foreign Nationals, who can secure direct admission without appearing for CLAT. The fee structure applies to General, SC, ST, and OBC categories. The tuition fees increase by INR 5,000 every academic session, while other fee components increase by 5% annually. As a result, the total fees are higher in subsequent academic years. The NLIU Bhopal Courses and Fees 2026 details are mentioned in the table below:
Note: Year 1 fee for B.Sc. LL.B. is inferred from the identical Years 2–5 structure confirmed on the official schedule; the Year 1-specific sheet wasn't independently checked, so confirm before publishing. For MCLIS, Year 2 comes to INR 2,51,450, with hostel charges waived in the 4th semester since students are on internship. For Ph.D., Year 2 onward is INR 1,32,600 per year.
NLIU Bhopal CLAT Cutoff 2026 (Round Final)
The final round of CLAT 2026 counselling for NLIU Bhopal was conducted by the Consortium of NLUs, with Round 5 being the last round of seat allotment. Admission to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) course is based on the candidate's CLAT All India Rank (AIR), and the closing rank differs for each category.
The NLIU Bhopal CLAT Cutoff 2026 shows that candidates in the General category recorded the closing rank of AIR 459, followed by AIR 1,380 for EWS and AIR 1,966 for OBC (NC). For the SC category, the closing rank was AIR 5,970, while the ST category closed at AIR 10,159. The final category-wise closing ranks are given below:
Note: The above numbers are the aggregated numbers from publically available data of CLAT 2026 Round 5 counselling.
NLIU Bhopal Ranking
According to the NIRF Law rankings, NLIU Bhopal secured 18th rank in 2023 with a NIRF score of 54.68. Its score increased to 55.64 in 2024, although its rank moved to 21st. In 2025, the university recorded its highest score among these three years at 57.64, while its rank stood at 27th. Overall, the NLIU Bhopal Ranking improved in terms of NIRF score from 54.68 in 2023 to 57.64 in 2025, despite the decline in its rank from 18th to 27th.
Note: India Today has also ranked the university among the top law colleges in India in recent years (reported as 3rd in 2022-23 and 4th in 2024 by third-party sources); the current year's exact figure should be confirmed directly with India Today before publishing.
NLIU Bhopal Placements 2025
NLIU Bhopal Placements included recruiters such as Trilegal, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co., IndusLaw, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan, Saraf & Partners, ICICI Bank, Wipro, Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), and Jio Financial Services. One graduate joined the chambers of a sitting High Court judge. The NLIU Bhopal Placements 2025 recorded placement rates of 85% for UG, 91% for MCLIS, and 31% for LL.M.
NLIU Bhopal highest package was INR 28–30 LPA for UG and INR 17 LPA for MCLIS, while the median package was INR 16 LPA for UG, INR 9 LPA for MCLIS, and INR 6 LPA for LL.M. The Placement Coordination Committee (PCC) provides placement support through internship assistance, mock interviews, legal CV workshops, alumni mentoring, pre-placement talks, and recruiter engagement.
Note: Placement rate and package figures are third-party reported; not published as aggregate figures in text anywhere on nliu.ac.in.
NLIU Bhopal Admission Process 2026
Admission to NLIU Bhopal for the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) [Cyber Security] courses is based on the CLAT examination. Admission to the LL.M. course is also based on CLAT. Candidates seeking admission to MCLIS and Ph.D. courses must follow separate entrance processes conducted by NLIU Bhopal. MCLIS admission is based on an All India Entrance Test followed by a Personal Interview, while Ph.D. admission is based on an All India Ph.D. Entrance Test followed by a viva/interview.
The NLIU Bhopal Admission 2026 process for CLAT-based courses includes registration for CLAT, participation in the centralised counselling process, seat allotment, document verification, and fee payment. 50% of seats in each category are horizontally reserved for Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates. Foreign Nationals can apply for direct admission without appearing for CLAT.
How to Apply for NLIU Bhopal?
- Register for CLAT (UG/PG) on the Consortium of NLUs website. For MCLIS and Ph.D. courses, fill out the application form through the official NLIU Bhopal website.
- Upload the required documents, including marksheets, photograph, ID proof, and caste/disability certificate, if applicable.
- Submit the application form and pay the prescribed application fee before the deadline.
How to Register for CLAT UG 2027?
- Register on the official CLAT website.
- Enter your personal, academic, and address details.
- Upload the required documents, pay the application fee, and submit the application form.
NLIU Bhopal Scholarships 2026
NLIU Bhopal provides need-based financial assistance and scholarships to eligible students through various university, central government, and state government schemes. The NLIU Bhopal Scholarships 2026 include support for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, minority, state domicile, and postgraduate students.
Benefits vary depending on the scholarship and applicable government norms. NLIU's fee schedule also states that late fee fines are waived when payment is delayed due to pending disbursement of a government scholarship or bank/institutional loan, provided the required supporting documents are submitted to the Finance Section in advance.
NLIU Bhopal Campus Facilities
Located on Kerwa Dam Road, Bhopal, NLIU Bhopal has a fully residential campus with separate hostels for male and female students. The NLIU Bhopal Campus Facilities include a legal library with online access, sports complex, canteen, Health Care Centre, convention centre, guest house, ERP portal, and digital classrooms.
Hostel facilities are available on campus, with room rent, mess, and amenities costing approximately INR 75,200 per year for most courses as per the official fee schedule. Hostel charges are not applicable for the MCLIS 4th semester, as students undertake internships during this period.
NLIU Bhopal FAQs
What is the NLIU Bhopal cut off?
For CLAT 2026 (Round 5, final), the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) closing rank was AIR 459 for General, 1,966 for OBC, 1,380 for EWS, 5,970 for SC, and 10,159 for ST. Final admission depends on seat availability during counselling; confirm these figures against the official Consortium allotment list.
What are the NLIU Bhopal fees?
Per NLIU's official 2026-27 fee schedule, the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) course costs INR 3,19,300 in Year 1 and INR 2,92,800 in each subsequent year (roughly INR 14.9 lakh over 5 years, before annual escalation), while the LL.M. course costs INR 3,20,700 for the full year. Fees rise by INR 5,000 in tuition and 5% in other components every academic session.
How are NLIU Bhopal placements?
Students have been recruited by firms including Trilegal, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co., IndusLaw, and Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan, along with employers like ICICI Bank, Wipro, and Jio Financial Services. MCLIS graduates have also been placed with technology and consulting firms.
What is the NLIU Bhopal ranking?
NLIU Bhopal is ranked 27th in the NIRF Law category for 2025 (score 57.64), up from a score of 55.64 (rank 21) in 2024 and 54.68 (rank 18) in 2023. It has also featured among India Today's top law institutes in recent editions.
What is the NLIU Bhopal hostel like?
On-campus separate hostels for male and female students. Amenities include proximity to the library, canteen, sports complex, and health care centre. Hostel charges run to approximately INR 75,200 per year as per the official fee schedule.
How is the NLIU Bhopal campus?
A fully residential campus near Kerwa Dam, Bhopal. Facilities include a library, sports complex, health care centre, canteen, convention centre, and the Rajiv Gandhi National Cyber Law Centre. Exact campus acreage could not be verified.
What journals does NLIU Bhopal publish?
Indian Law Review, NLIU Law Review, Indian Arbitration Law Review, and NLIU Journal for Law and Technology.
What are the NLIU Bhopal LLM fees?
Per the official 2026-27 fee schedule, the total LL.M. fee (including tuition, exam and facilities charges, hostel, and refundable deposits) is INR 3,20,700 for Indian students. Admission is through CLAT PG scores.
