B.A., LL.B. (Hons)

Duration-5 Years

Admission

A candidate for admission to the B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) Degree Course should have passed the Higher Secondary School Examination (10+2) system or an examination equivalent thereto securing in the first attempt, not less than 45% (General) and 40% (in the case of SC / ST candidates and persons with disability) in the aggregate. There is no age limit for applying to this Course. NLSIU, Bengaluru accepts students from the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for admission to its undergraduate B.A., LL.B. (Hons). Those who do not clear the qualifying examination with the requisite marks are not eligible for admission. Candidates whose Statement of marks of the qualifying examination is not available at the time of formal interviews, are also not eligible for admission.

 LL.M. Degree Programme

Duration-1 Year

Admission

The candidate must have completed undergraduate degree and will have to appear for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) to secure admission into the postgraduate programme. There is no provision for direct admission of Foreign Nationals into the postgraduate course.

Master’s Programme in Public Policy

Duration-2 Years

Admission

Candidates with a graduate degree from any discipline are eligible to apply. Applicants must qualify in  All India Competitive Examination and Interviews and clear Policy Aptitude Test (PAT).Personal Interviews will be done based on PAT score.

Ph.D. In Law

Duration- 2 -6 Years

Admission

The Candidate shall have an LL.M. Degree (regular mode) from recognized University securing an aggregate of 55% marks or its equivalent grade (50% of marks or its equivalent grade in case of SC/ST/SAP).

Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Programme

Duration 2-6 Years

Admission

The candidate having a Master’s Degree in any discipline through regular stream with a minimum of 55% or equivalent grade (50%) of marks or its equivalent grade in case of SC/ST/SAP) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University through regular stream shall be eligible for admission;

•  The candidate having passed the Company Secretaryship examination conducted by the ICS in India and been awarded Associate Membership of the Institute (ACS) and having a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University through regular stream shall be eligible for admission;
•  The candidate having passed the Chartered Accountants examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants and been awarded Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and having a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University through regular stream shall be eligible for admission.
• Candidates completing Master of Business Laws (MBL) from NLSIU with minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 4.00 are eligible to apply.

Integrated Ph.D. programme in Public Policy

Duration 2-6 Years

Admission

Postgraduates from any discipline are eligible to apply. Applicants must qualify in  All India Competitive Examination and Interviews and clear Policy Aptitude Test (PAT). Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit an online application. After the Policy Aptitude Test, shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

Doctor in Law

Duration 3 Years

Admission

• a) Application along with the research proposal of about 10 pages to be submitted within the stipulated time
• b) The research proposal should contain:
• i) Title
• ii) Statement of the problem and the background information on the subject

iii) A set of research questions along with Hypothesis & Methodology

1. iv) A Research Design
2. c) The research proposal for inter-disciplinary research shall have components which have a bearing on legal aspects.

Selection Process

• a) The candidate will be selected by the P.G. Council upon consideration of the presentation of research proposal and the report submitted by the expert panel on the oral presentation.
• b) The list of selected candidates as above shall be displayed on the NLSIU website.
• c) The candidate secures admission only on payment of requisite fee as notified by the University within the stipulated period, failing which the selection will be cancelled.
• d) A candidate who has failed once may apply afresh during the next academic year, and the same procedure mentioned above shall be followed.
• e) A candidate who has failed in a second attempt shall not be eligible for any further attempts to seek admission programme in NLSIU. The detailed Regulations relating to M.Phil, Ph.D. and LL.D. are notified on the NLS website.