National Law Institute University (NLIU)

National Law Institute University (NLIU), established in 1997, is located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is a Public State University that has emerged as one of the premier institutions for legal education in India. NLIU operates under the patronage of the Bar Council of India and is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The university has consistently maintained its position amongst the top National Law Universities in India, securing Rank 10 in the NIRF Law Rankings 2025. The institution is accredited by NAAC with an 'A' grade, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and quality legal education. National Law Institute University (NLIU) offers a comprehensive range of legal programmes spanning across various levels including Undergraduate Programmes, Postgraduate Programmes, PhD programmes, and Diploma Programmes. The flagship five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme attracts some of the brightest legal minds from across the country. The university also offers specialized postgraduate programmes including LL.M. with various specializations, M.Phil., and Ph.D. programmes in diverse areas of law. Additionally, NLIU provides diploma and certificate programmes in contemporary legal domains to cater to the evolving needs of legal professionals. Admissions to National Law Institute University (NLIU) are conducted through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for undergraduate programmes, whilst postgraduate admissions are based on CLAT PG scores. The university also conducts its own entrance examination for certain specialized programmes. With a sprawling campus equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, NLIU provides an environment conducive to academic rigour, research excellence, and holistic development of its students. The institution has established itself as a centre of legal scholarship, producing distinguished legal professionals, academicians, judges, and policymakers who have made significant contributions to the legal fraternity and society at large.