NALSAR Hyderabad is amongst the top-tier National Law Universities (NLUs) in India. The Ministry of Education has ranked the university as the third-best law college in India in the NIRF 2025 Law Ranking. The university offers strong placements with a median salary ranging from Rs 16 to 18 lakhs per annum. NALSAR Hyderabad has offered placement opportunities to almost 100% of its eligible students in the last two years. Candidates aiming to get admission to NALSAR must take the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), scheduled to be held on December 6, 2026. Admissions at NALSAR are highly competitive.
NALSAR had a 98% to 100% placement rate in the last three years. In 2024, out of the 112 graduating students, 98 students were placed, while 12 students opted out. The placement record was 98%, with a median package standing at Rs 16 lakh per annum.
In 2025, all 108 students who participated in the placement secured jobs, leading to a 100% placement rate. The median package was Rs 17.5 lakh per annum. In 2026, out of 135 graduating students, 115 students participated in the placement. All students were placed. The median package was Rs. 18 lakh per annum.
NALSAR is known for its placement opportunities in fields such as corporate law, consulting, marketing, and litigation.
Year | Total Students Graduating | Students not opting for placements | Number of Students Placed | Placement Percentage | Median Package | NIRF Law Rank |
2026 | 135 | 20 | 115 | 100% | 18 LPA | 3 |
2025 | 115 | 7 | 108 | 100% | 17.5 LPA | 3 |
2024 | 112 | 12 | 98 | 98% | 16 LPA | 3 |
The tuition fee at NALSAR is approximately Rs 1.65 lakh per annum. The annual fee is around Rs 3.7 lakh, which includes additional hostel, academic, one-time fees, etc. The university’s total fee for a 5-year LLB course is approximately Rs 15 to Rs 16 Lakh. The return on investment (ROI) is strong, with a median salary of Rs 18 LPA and a 100% placement record in the last year.
Type of Fees | Amount |
Tuition Fee | Rs 1,65,000 |
Hostel | Rs 67,000 |
Academic Charges | Rs 15,000 |
Refundable Deposits (Hostel+Mess+Library) | Rs 20,000 |
One Time Fee | Rs 10,000 |
TOTAL( Including Mess Charges) | Rs 3,17,000 (Rs 3,11,000 for SC/ST) |
General category candidates are required to secure a rank between 150 and 200 to get a seat at NALSAR. The general category CLAT cut-off was 168 in 2026, 159 in 2025, and 167 in 2024. Reserved category candidates can get a seat with a lower rank.
Year | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
2026 | 168 | 713 | 915 | 3335 | 5810 |
2025 | 159 | 546 | 1219 | 3273 | 3621 |
2024 | 167 | 564 | 1116 | 3574 | 6083 |
The general category CLAT 2026 cut-off for NALSAR was 168, corresponding to 100-105 marks. EWS and OBC candidates should target 80-95 marks, SC candidates 80-85 marks, and ST candidates 70-75 marks. Candidates can refer to the CLAT marks vs rank analysis given below to calculate their approximate rank based on their marks.
Marks band | Rank range |
110-115 | 1 - 9 |
105-110 | 10 - 43 |
100-105 | 43 - 180 |
95-100 | 180 - 552 |
90-95 | 569 - 1,228 |
85-90 | 1,285 - 2,413 |
80-85 | 2,444 - 4,092 |
75-80 | 4,138 - 6,567 |
70-75 | 6,620 - 9,729 |
65-70 | 9,861 - 13,726 |
60-65 | 13,849 - 18,578 |
55-60 | 18,651 - 23,358 |
50-55 | 24,352 - 29,464 |
45-50 | 30,082 - 35,287 |
40-45 | 35,626 - 40,787 |
35-40 | 41,300 - 47,000 |
30-35 | 47,502 - 52,462 |
25-30 | 52,500 - 57,700 |
20-25 | 57,937 - 62,123 |
15-20 | 62,300 - 66,500 |
10-15 | 66,500 - 68,000+ |
CLAT is accepted by 26 NLUs, IIULER Goa, and around 60 private law colleges in India. It will be conducted offline at designated exam centres. The exam offers admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate law courses.
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