NLIU Bhopal offers a five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), a five-year B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) in Cyber Security, a one-year LL.M., a two-year MCLIS, and Ph.D. courses across five disciplines. The B.A. LL.B. seat intake is 134 students, including 18 NRI/NRI Sponsored seats, while the B.Sc. LL.B. course admits 68 students, including 9 NRI/NRI Sponsored seats. The LL.M. course admits 60 regular seats plus 5 supernumerary seats for Foreign Nationals. Admissions to B.A. LL.B., B.Sc. LL.B., and LL.M. are through CLAT, conducted annually by the Consortium of NLUs.
The B.A. LL.B. course requires 10+2 in any stream, B.Sc. LL.B. requires the Science stream. LL.M. applicants must hold an LL.B. degree. The CLAT application fee is INR 4,000 for General/OBC/NRI/PIO/OCI/PwD candidates and INR 3,500 for SC/ST/BPL candidates.
After CLAT results, candidates join the Consortium's online counselling by paying a confirmation fee, submitting NLIU Bhopal as a preference, and completing seat allotment, document verification, and fee payment. MCLIS applicants sit a separate written entrance test followed by a Personal Interview. The CLAT 2027 exam will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
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NLIU Bhopal Admission Important Dates 2027
NLIU Bhopal Admission 2026 (UG)
NLIU Bhopal admission for UG courses is based on valid CLAT scores. NLIU Bhopal offers two 5-year integrated undergraduate law courses. The B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) has a total intake of 134 seats, with a minimum course duration of five years and a maximum of seven, run across two semesters per academic year. The B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) [Cyber Security] has an intake of 68 seats and requires 10+2 in the Science stream specifically.
Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent to be eligible for B.A. LL.B. Per NLIU's official admissions pages, 50% of seats in each category are horizontally reserved for candidates with a Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate across both UG courses, alongside separate horizontal reservations for women and candidates with disabilities, and 5 additional seats reserved for Foreign Nationals with direct admission and no CLAT requirement.
*B.Sc. LL.B. Year 1 fee is inferred from the identical Years 2–5 structure confirmed on the official fee schedule; confirm before publishing.
NLIU Bhopal Seat Matrix 2026
NLIU Bhopal offers admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses through CLAT and university-level entrance examinations. The category-wise seat matrix below is drawn directly from NLIU's official admissions pages for each course.
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.): Category-wise Breakdown (134 seats)
NLIU Bhopal has 134 seats for the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) course. The seats are distributed across SC, ST, OBC, Unreserved/General, EWS, J&K Residents, and NRI/NRI Sponsored categories. The EWS and J&K Residents seats are supernumerary, meaning they are additional seats and do not reduce the regular seat intake.
B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) [Cyber Security]: Category-wise Breakdown (68 seats)
NLIU Bhopal offers 68 seats for the B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) [Cyber Security] course. The seats are distributed across SC, ST, OBC, Unreserved/General, EWS, J&K Residents, and NRI/NRI Sponsored categories. EWS and J&K Residents seats are supernumerary, meaning they are additional seats and are not counted within the regular intake.
*Plus 5 additional seats for Foreign Nationals (direct admission, no CLAT). Horizontal reservations: 15 seats for women, 3 for candidates with disabilities (both figures specific to this course and lower than B.A. LL.B.'s, since the total intake is smaller).
NLIU Bhopal Admission 2026 (PG)
NLIU Bhopal offers LL.M. and MCLIS at the postgraduate level. The LL.M. is a 1-year course with 60 seats and a total fee of INR 3,20,700 for 2026-27. Admission is through CLAT PG, and candidates must have an LL.B. or equivalent degree. Specialisations include Constitutional and Administrative Law, Human Rights and Criminal Law, and Intellectual Property and Business Law.
The MCLIS 2026-28 batch has 71 seats (66 Indian + 5 Foreign) and a duration of 2–4 years. The fee is INR 3,12,800 for Year 1 and INR 2,51,450 for Year 2. Admission is through the NLIU All India Entrance Test followed by a Personal Interview. The test has 150 objective questions, 150 marks, 0.25 negative marking, and a 2-hour duration. Candidates need a graduation degree with at least 50% marks.
LL.M.: Category-wise Breakdown (60 seats)
NLIU Bhopal offers 60 seats for the LL.M. course. The seats are distributed among SC, ST, OBC, and General categories as per the applicable reservation structure. The category-wise seat distribution is given below.
Note: Plus 5 additional seats for Foreign Nationals (direct admission, no CLAT). Horizontal reservations: 18 seats for women, 3 for candidates with disabilities, and 50% of seats in each category for Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates.
MCLIS: Category-wise Breakdown (Indian intake of 66)
NLIU Bhopal has an Indian intake of 66 seats for the MCLIS course. The seats are distributed across SC, ST, OBC, General, and EWS categories. The EWS seats are supernumerary, meaning they are additional seats and do not form part of the regular intake.
*Plus 5 seats for Foreign Nationals (if unfilled, these are not converted to any other category, per official policy). Horizontal reservations: 18 seats for women, 3 for candidates with disabilities, and 50% of seats in each category for Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates.
NLIU Bhopal PhD Admission 2026
NLIU Bhopal offers Ph.D. admission in Law, Inter-disciplinary, Cyber Law and Information Security, Computer Science, and Cyber Security. Admission is through the NLIU All India Entrance Test followed by a viva/interview. Candidates must have an LL.M. or equivalent qualification with at least 55% marks.
The NLIU Bhopal PhD Admission 2026 fee for Full-Time Ph.D. is INR 2,06,800 in Year 1, including a one-time Thesis Evaluation fee of INR 57,900, and INR 1,32,600 per year thereafter. The Part-Time Ph.D. option is available for working professionals and costs INR 2,59,000 in Year 1. Ph.D. students receive a stipend as per UGC norms, while non-JRF candidates may receive a Teaching Assistantship after completing two years of coursework.
NLIU Bhopal Admission Process
Admission to National Law Institute University, Bhopal is through CLAT entrance scores for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) [Cyber Security], and LL.M. This is followed by form filling, document upload, fee payment, counselling rounds, and document check. MCLIS and Ph.D. admissions run through a separate university-conducted entrance test instead of CLAT.
How to Apply to NLIU Bhopal?
- Go to the Consortium of NLUs website and apply for CLAT 2027 (for B.A. LL.B., B.Sc. LL.B., and LL.M.), or apply via the NLIU Bhopal website for MCLIS and Ph.D.
- Pay a non-refundable application fee: INR 4,000 (General/OBC/NRI/PIO/OCI/PwD) or INR 3,500 (SC/ST/BPL) for CLAT-based courses.
- Appear for CLAT 2027 on 6 December 2026 (or the NLIU All India Entrance Test for MCLIS/Ph.D., as separately notified).
- After CLAT results, attend counselling rounds and choose NLIU Bhopal as your preferred institute; MCLIS candidates instead attend a Personal Interview after the entrance test, and Ph.D. candidates attend a viva.
NLIU Bhopal Admission Documents Required
- 10th Marksheet
- 12th Marksheet
- Graduation Certificate and Marksheets
- Valid CLAT Scorecard
- CLAT Admit Card
- Migration / Transfer Certificate
- Government Issued Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN)
- Character Certificate
- Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
- EWS Certificate (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport Sized Photograph
NLIU Bhopal Admission FAQs
What is the NLIU Bhopal admission process?
NLIU Bhopal admission for UG and PG (B.A. LL.B., B.Sc. LL.B., LL.M.) is through CLAT followed by centralised counselling. NLIU Bhopal admission for MCLIS requires the NLIU Entrance Test plus PI; Ph.D. requires the NLIU Entrance Test plus viva.
What is the NLIU Bhopal admission eligibility?
NLIU Bhopal admission eligibility is 10+2 (any stream) for B.A. LL.B.; 10+2 Science stream for B.Sc. LL.B.; LL.B. for LL.M.; graduation with 50% marks for MCLIS; and LL.M. with 55% marks for Ph.D.
What is the NLIU Bhopal admission cut off?
The NLIU Bhopal admission cut off closed at AIR 459 for General category (B.A. LL.B.) in CLAT 2026 Round 5. SC/ST cutoffs are relaxed, and 50% of seats in each category are reserved for Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates.
What is the NLIU Bhopal PhD admission process?
The NLIU Bhopal PhD admission process is an All India Entrance Test followed by a viva, across five disciplines: Law, Inter-disciplinary, Cyber Law and Information Security, Computer Science, and Cyber Security. Requires an LL.M. with 55% marks.
Has NLIU Bhopal released the MCLIS Entrance Test 2026 instructions?
Yes, NLIU Bhopal admission for MCLIS 2026 runs a test of 150 objective questions for 150 marks, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer and a 2-hour duration. Check the admission portal for exact dates.
How many seats are available under NLIU Bhopal admission?
NLIU Bhopal admission offers 134 seats for B.A. LL.B., 68 for B.Sc. LL.B. (incl. 9 NRI seats), 60 for LL.M., and 71 for MCLIS (66 Indian + 5 Foreign).
What documents are required for NLIU Bhopal admission?
Documents required for NLIU Bhopal admission include 10th and 12th marksheets, graduation certificate, CLAT scorecard and admit card, photo ID, character certificate, domicile/caste certificates (if applicable), and passport photos.
What is the application fee for NLIU Bhopal admission?
The application fee for NLIU Bhopal admission is INR 4,000 for General/OBC/PwD/NRI/PIO/OCI, and INR 3,500 for SC/ST/BPL, paid online via the CLAT portal.
When does NLIU Bhopal admission start for 2027?
NLIU Bhopal admission for 2027 begins with CLAT 2027 applications opening 3 August 2026; the exam is on 6 December 2026.
Is there an age limit for NLIU Bhopal admission?
There is no age limit for NLIU Bhopal admission to B.A. LL.B. or any other course; only the eligibility criteria per course must be met.
