NLSAT 3-Year LLB 2027 Notification: Exam Date, Eligibility, Exam Pattern

NLSAT 3-Year LLB 2027: Important Dates

NLSAT LLB Eligibility Criteria 2027

Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the NLSIU 3-year LLB (Hons.) programme:

• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised Indian or international university.

• Candidates in the final year of graduation can also apply. However, they must complete their degree with the required marks and submit proof by December 31, 2027.

• General category students need a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in graduation. SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD category students need at least 40% aggregate marks in graduation.

How to Apply for NLSAT 3-Year LLB 2027

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the application form:

• Visit the official NLSIU website (www.nls.ac.in), open the NLSAT 3-year LLB 2027 application link and register with basic details.

• Log in and enter personal details, contact information and graduation details.

• Upload the photograph, signature and category certificates, if applicable.

• Pay the applicable fee of Rs 3,500 for General category candidates and Rs 3,000 for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/EWS candidates.

• Check the details entered, submit the application and save the confirmation page.

NLSIU Bengaluru 3-Year LLB Exam Pattern 2027

The NLSAT LLB 2027 exam will be a 2.5-hour (150 minutes), offline, pen-and-paper test conducted at several centres across India. The question paper will have two parts, Part A and Part B, carrying 75 marks each. Candidates must attempt both parts, but Part B will be evaluated only for those who qualify through Part A.

NLSAT LLB Part A Pattern (Objective)

Part A is the first stage of the NLSAT LLB 2027 exam. The key details are:

• Total marks: 75 marks.

• Question type: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Candidates are provided with an OMR sheet to mark their answers.

• Marking scheme: Candidates will get 1 mark for each correct answer. A penalty of 0.25 marks applies to every wrong and unanswered question.

• Shortlisting criteria: Candidates must score more than zero marks in Part A to qualify for Part B evaluation. NLSIU will shortlist candidates in a 1:5 seat-to-candidate ratio. This means five candidates per available seat in each category will qualify for evaluation of Part B.

NLSAT LLB Part B Pattern (Descriptive)

The key Part B exam pattern details are:

• Total marks: 75 marks.

• Question type: Subjective/conventional written answers.

• Evaluation: Only candidates shortlisted through Part A will have their Part B answers evaluated.

Final Selection and Tie-Breaker

The final NLSAT LLB 2027 merit list is based on the combined scores of Part A and Part B:

• Percentile cut-off: General and EWS candidates must score above the 75th percentile in the combined score (Part A and Part B). For SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwD candidates, the requirement is above the 40th percentile.

• Tie-breaker: If two or more candidates secure the same total marks, the candidate with the higher score in Part B will be ranked higher.