Is NLU Delhi ranked among the top 5 law schools in India?

NLU Delhi provides admission to its BA LLB and LLM programme based on the AILET 2026 scores. However, all other NLUs in the country accept CLAT scores for providing admission to their courses. Candidates can sit for both the entrance exams to expand their scope of admission.

NLU Delhi BA LLB (Hons) cutoff 2025 was closed at 61 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. In 2024, the cutoff rank for the same category closed at 71, while in 2023, it was concluded at 106. So, for BA LLB (Hons) admission, NLU Delhi observed a decreasing cutoff trend over three years in the last round. This indicates the level of competition has increased over a period of three years for General AI category students. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the round-wise cutoff ranks for 2023, 2024 and 2025 for the BA LLB (Hons) course. 

The truth is that many top-tier private BA LLB colleges are also providing high-class education and great placement options; however, NLUs have an established reputation in the country. Also, NLUs have affordable fee structures compared to private institutes. Plus, the rigorous curriculum and high competition for seats also make them stand out in the crowd. 

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law offers courses at UG, PG and doctoral levels. The university offers five-year integrated BA LLB (Hons), One-year LLM and a PG Diploma course. The university offers admission to the flagship course (BA LLB) based on CLAT score.