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National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka120 IntakeofflineFounded 1987Autonomous - National Law University
Fees / year
₹50,000
Courses
5+
Median Salary
₹16 LPA

At a glance

Established
1987
Institution type
Government
Location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Affiliation
Autonomous - National Law University
Approvals
BCI, UGC, NAAC
NIRF 2025
#1 Law
Programmes
5 in Science
Fees
₹50,000 a year
Median salary
₹16 LPA (5-year UG programmes, 2023–24)
Placement rate
82.4% (5-year UG programmes, 2023–24)
Students enrolled
964 (2023–24)
Website
nls.ac.in

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

About National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore

National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bangalore, established in 1987 by the Bar Council of India, is widely acknowledged as India's premier law school and has consistently been ranked as the number one law school in India by NIRF. Located on a campus within the Bangalore University premises in Nagarbhavi, Bangalore, Karnataka, NLSIU pioneered the five-year integrated BA LLB program that has since been adopted by law schools across the country. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in law, along with specialized programs in business law, public policy, and intellectual property. NLSIU is known for producing some of India's most accomplished lawyers, judges, corporate counsels, legal academics, and policy makers. The university's strong emphasis on moot court competitions, legal aid clinics, and clinical legal education ensures practical exposure alongside rigorous academic training. NLSIU's placement record is outstanding, with the top law firms, corporate houses, international organizations, and public policy institutions recruiting from campus. Average CTC for graduating batches consistently exceeds 20 LPA.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education) ranks institutions in separate lists.

Ranking listRankScore
Law#182.97

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Courses and Fees

5 programmes
CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Doctor of PhilosophyDoctorate5₹50,000

Placements

70 of the 85 students who graduated from National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore's 5-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (82.4%), at a median salary of ₹16 LPA. 2 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Year-wise placements

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

In 2023–24, 88 of 964 students at National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore (9.1%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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TypeGovernment
LocationBangalore, Karnataka
Established1987
RankingNIRF 2025 #1 Law
Total Intake120
Courses5+