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