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NLSIU Announces 2027-28 Admission Schedule and NLSAT Exam Date
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Admission Schedule Overview
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bengaluru released an admission notification on October 9 outlining the timeline for the 2027-28 academic year. The university will hold the National Law School Admission Test (NLSAT) 2027 on April 25, 2027, with test centres across India. Application forms for all programmes will be posted on the official website [nls.ac.in](https://nls.ac.in) in November 2026, and the new academic session is slated to begin on July 1, 2027.
Programs Offered Through NLSAT 2027
Candidates who sit for NLSAT 2027 can seek admission to four categories of study:
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – a three-year undergraduate programme with an optional fourth-year research component.
- Three-year Bachelor of Laws (LLB Honours) – a postgraduate law degree open to graduates from any discipline.
- Master’s Programme in Public Policy (MPP) – a two-year programme focusing on policy analysis, social sciences, and law.
- Doctoral programmes – PhD opportunities in Law, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Public Policy.
Each programme has specific eligibility criteria detailed in the notification; prospective students are urged to review the relevant sections before applying.
Application and Examination Timeline
- October 9 – Admission notification issued by NLSIU.
- November 2026 – Application forms become available on the university’s website.
- April 25, 2027 – NLSAT 2027 administered at designated centres nationwide.
- July 1, 2027 – Commencement of the academic session for admitted candidates.
Admission Process and Eligibility
Applicants must create an account on [nls.ac.in, submit the online form during the November 2026 window, and upload required documents that satisfy programme-specific eligibility. After the NLSAT, selections will be made based on test performance and adherence to the stated criteria. The university advises candidates to monitor the website for updates on deadlines, centre locations, and detailed instructions.
Anticipated Academic Session
The 2027-28 session, beginning July 1, 2027, will welcome the incoming cohort across the BA (Honours), LLB (Honours), MPP, and PhD programmes. NLSIU emphasizes that the curriculum will continue to blend foundational coursework, electives, language studies, practical training, and research opportunities, maintaining its reputation as a premier institution for legal and policy education.