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NLSIU Bengaluru Introduces BA Hons Programme; Admissions Through NLSAT BA 2025

NLSIU Bengaluru Introduces BA Hons Programme; Admissions Through NLSAT BA 2025

Edited By Shankha Ghosh | Updated on Mar 08, 2025 02:00 PM IST | #NLSIU Bangalore

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bengaluru has introduced a new programme, BA honours to its academic programmes. This new NLS BA hons course will be offered in the field of humanities and Social Sciences. Students will also have the opportunity to opt for an additional year for research work after completing the three years BA hons programme. Students can apply for NLSAT BA exam 2025 by visiting the official website at nlsatadmissions.nls.ac.in.

NLSIU Bengaluru Introduces BA Hons Programme; Admissions Through NLSAT BA 2025
NLSIU Bengaluru Introduces BA Hons Programme; Admissions Through NLSAT BA 2025

To get into the NLS BA course, aspirants are required to appear for the NLSAT BA entrance exam which will be conducted on April 27, 2025. The last date to apply for NLSAT BA 2025 is March 23. After the exam is conducted, the authority will release the admission lists based on the scores obtained by the students. Students are advised to read the entire article to learn more about the course, fees, important dates and other relevant details.

Background wave

NLSIU BA Admission Dates 2025

Particulars

Details

Application form out

January 2, 2025

Application deadline

March 23, 2025

NLSAT BA exam date

April 27, 2025

Final admission list

End of May 2025

Classes start

July 1, 2025

NLSIU BA Hons Eligibility Criteria 2025

Eligibility Criteria

General Category

SC/ST Category

Qualification

10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board

10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board

Aggregate Marks

55%

45%

NLSIU BA Hons Admission 2025: Major Subjects

  • History

  • Sociology & Anthropology

  • Politics

  • Economics

Note: There will also be an emphasis on Indian languages (Kannada and Hindi currently).

NLSIU BA Hons Admission 2025: Practice Courses

  • AI & Machine Learning

  • Film-making

  • Scriptwriting

  • Consulting

  • User Experience Research

  • Digital Journalism

  • Creative Writing

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Policy Advocacy and Analysis

How to Apply for NLSAT BA 2025?

Students can follow these steps to apply for BA Hons at NLSIU Bengaluru

  • Visit the official website at nlsatadmissions.nls.ac.in

  • Fill out the registration form

  • You will be shared an ID and password

  • Then, visit nlsatadmissions.nls.ac.in

  • Enter you login details

1741419647519

  • Fill out the form

  • Pay the fees

  • Take printed copies of your form for future use

NLSAT BA 2025 Exam Pattern

Particulars

Details

Exam Duration

150 minutes

Exam Mode

Pen-paper based

Parts of the Exam

Part A and Part B

Question type

MCQs, subjective

NLSAT BA Exam 2025 Part A: MCQs

Section

Marks

Description

Reading & Comprehension

Part of 75 marks

Multiple-choice questions

Reasoning

Part of 75 marks

Multiple-choice questions

Quantitative Analysis

Part of 75 marks

Multiple-choice questions

Total Marks

75 marks

Each question carries 1 mark

Negative Marking

0.25 marks per wrong or unanswered question

NLSAT BA Exam 2025 Part A: Subjective Questions

Section

Marks

Description

Short Questions

4 questions of 150 words each

Tests critical thinking and analytical depth

Long Essay Question

1 essay of 400 words

Themes from history, politics, governance, society, and economy

Total Marks

75 marks

Note: NLSIU BA Hons admission will be conducted based on a final rank list prepared from cumulative performance in Parts A and B.

NLSIU BA Hons Seat Matrix 2025

Course

Seats

BA Hons programme

60


NLSAT BA Passing Marks 2025

Category

Score Requirement

General and EWS

Above the 75th percentile

SC/ST/OBC-NCL or PWD

Above the 40th percentile

NLSIU BA Hons Fees 2025

Fee Component

SC/ST Students

Other Students

Admission Fee (One-time)

Rs. 13,000

Rs. 13,000

Tuition and Facilities Fee (per annum)

Rs. 2,96,000

Rs. 2,96,000

Off-campus Housing Fee (optional, per annum)

Rs. 1,23,500

Rs. 1,23,500

Refundable Deposit

Rs. 17,500

Rs. 22,000

Total Payable

Rs. 4,50,000

Rs. 4,54,500

NLSIU BA Hons Reservation 2025

Category

Reservation Percentage

Scheduled Castes

15%

Scheduled Tribes

7.5%

OBCs

27%

EWS

10%

Horizontal Reservations

Persons with Disabilities (PWD)

5%

Women

30%

Karnataka Students

25%

Note: To be considered as a 'Karnataka Student', candidates must have studied in Karnataka for at least 10 years, or meet specific criteria for children of defence or government personnel serving outside Karnataka.

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Questions related to NLSIU Bangalore

Have a question related to NLSIU Bangalore ?

Hello Aspirant,

Your opportunity of getting into top NLUs such as NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, and WBNUJS Kolkata, with an All India OBC Rank of 1219, is very low since these typically close at much lower OBC ranks (usually within the top 200–500 depending on the year). Nevertheless, since you belong to Karnataka, you could be eligible for the Karnataka domicile reservation at NLSIU Bangalore. NLSIU has 25% reservation for Karnataka students, and that too with a sub-reservation for OBC candidates.

Although 1219 is a bit above, you might have a marginal chance in subsequent rounds or through spot counselling, based on how the cutoffs change. Monitor official CLAT counselling rounds and NLSIU's admission announcements for the best information.

THough this error in the year of your birth on the clat admit card is very unfortunate. But it is important that you address it as soon as possible so as you can avoid the potential issues  which can occur during the admission process. you must contact the CLAT Consortium and first tell them about the error in your dob. Explain the situation to them clearly and also provide the supporting documents like your both certificate and then request to correction or clarification. You must gather all the relevant documents that will prove your date of birth.Also be ready to explain your situation during the document verification process at your chosen National Law University and provide the necessary of docs.

Nlsiu Banglore is one of the most prestigious and highly ranked college, that make is difficult to secure a seat for many students. To get in to nlsiu in 2025, you must score 95+ marks  to have assurance of seat for general category. For other categories, the score is between 85-90 based on previous trends.

About 25% seats of Nlsiu Banglore are reserved for Karnataka Residents. So ,it makes more competition for other state students to get into ,as one - fourth seats are already reserved.

To get into nlsiu Banglore ,you really need to work very hard, as thousands of students sit for exam, and only few of them are selected, about 50-60 students form general category.

Go through the previous year question papers.

Make a proper time table and strictly follow and

Give as many mock tests before exam as you can give to assure good score in clat 2025.

All the best!


Hello aspirant,

For general category applicants, the minimum passing grade for the 10+2 exam in the first try is 50%; for SC/ST applicants, the minimum passing grade is 45%. To be admitted to the NLU Bangalore, one of the best NLUs, you must have submitted an online application for the CLAT exam and earn the maximum score possible there.

To know more about NLSIU Bangalore, please visit the following link:

https://www.careers360.com/university/national-law-school-of-india-university-bangalore/admission

Thank you

Hope it helps you.

For taking admission in NLSIU Bangalore, you must have passed 10+2 exams in the first attempt with at least 50% for general category and for SC ST it is 45% . You must have filled the online application form for CLAT examination and should score the highest rank in that examination in order to get the mentioned NLU as it is one of the topmost NLU's.

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