Is CLAT required for BA LLB at National Law School of India University?
Yes, the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is required for admission to the B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) Degree Programme at the NLSIU. Admission to the programme is purely on the basis of merit as assessed through CLAT.
Foreign nationals who wish to apply to NLSIU also have to compulsorily appear for CLAT. F
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Yes, you need to take the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) to get admission to the BA LLB programme at the National Law School of India University.
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No, CLAT is generally considered more difficult than CUET as CLAT exam requires more intense reading and preparation. It also involves intense time pressure as candidates are required to read around 15,000 words across 30 passages before answering the questions.
NLSIU Bengaluru, which has held the top spot in the Law category every year since NIRF introduced it in 2018.
No, the NIRF Law Ranking 2026 will be released soon by the Minsitry of Education on its official website.
Choose Commerce if you want an early foundation in business and finance for corporate law, or Arts (Humanities) if you prefer subjects that align closely with reading comprehension and current affairs for the CLAT exam.
Both streams make you fully eligible for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) and
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