National Law School of India University, Bangalore

National Law School of India University, Bangalore, established in 1987, stands as India's premier law institution and the first National Law University in the country. Located in the heart of Bangalore, Karnataka, this Public university operates as an autonomous institution under the Karnataka State Legislature. The university has consistently maintained its position as the top law school in India, securing Rank 1, NIRF Law 2025, and is recognized by the Bar Council of India and the University Grants Commission. NLSIU Bangalore offers a comprehensive range of legal education programmes across various levels, including Undergraduate programmes such as the five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), Postgraduate programmes including LL.M. in various specialisations, and Research programmes leading to Ph.D. in Law. The university also offers Certificate and Diploma programmes in specialized areas of law, along with executive education courses for legal professionals. Admissions to National Law School of India University, Bangalore are conducted through highly competitive entrance examinations. The undergraduate B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme admits students through the Common Law Admission Test; the LL.M. programme through NLSIU's own entrance examination; and the Ph.D. programme through a rigorous selection process involving written tests and interviews. The university's selective admission process ensures that only the brightest legal minds gain entry, with an acceptance rate consistently below 2% for the flagship B.A. LL.B. programme.