NALSAR Admission 2026: Dates, Eligibility, Application Process, Fee
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, is one of India\'s premier law schools, offering undergraduate (BA LLB, BBA LLB), postgraduate (LLM), and doctoral (PhD) programs. If you\'re targeting NALSAR admission for the 2025 academic year, here’s a detailed guide on important dates, eligibility, application process, and fee structure.
1. Important Dates (Expected for 2025)
CLAT 2025 Notification: October 2024
CLAT 2025 Registration: October–November 2024
CLAT 2025 Exam: December 2024
NALSAR Counselling (CLAT-based): May–June 2025
LLM/PhD Applications (if separate): March–April 2025
Academic Session Begins: July–August 2025
Note: Dates are tentative; check NALSAR’s official website or CLAT Consortium for updates.
2. Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate (BA LLB/BBA LLB – 5 Years)
Qualification: 10+2 or equivalent with 45% marks (40% for SC/ST).
Age Limit: No upper age limit (as per recent CLAT updates).
Entrance Exam: Valid CLAT 2025 score.
Postgraduate (LLM – 1 Year)
Qualification: LLB/5-year integrated LLB with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST).
Entrance: CLAT PG 2025 score.
PhD in Law
Qualification: LLM with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST).
Entrance: NALSAR’s written test + interview (if applicable).
3. Application Process
For BA/BBA LLB (via CLAT 2025)
Register for CLAT 2025 on the CLAT Consortium website.
Fill the application form, upload documents, and pay fees (?4,000 for General/OBC, ?3,500 for SC/ST).
Appear for CLAT exam (UG: English, GK, Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques).
Based on CLAT rank, participate in NALSAR counseling.
For LLM/PhD
CLAT PG score (for LLM) or NALSAR’s entrance test (PhD).
Check NALSAR’s website for direct applications (if applicable).
4. Fee Structure (Approximate)
| Program | Tuition Fee (Annual) | Total Approx. Cost (1st Year) |
|---|---|---|
| BA/BBA LLB | ?2.2 Lakhs | ?2.5–3 Lakhs (incl. hostel) |
| LLM | ?1.8 Lakhs | ?2.2–2.5 Lakhs |
| PhD | ?50,000–?1 Lakh | Varies |
Additional Costs: Hostel (~?50,000/year), Mess, Books, etc.
Scholarships: SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates may avail fee waivers.
5. Selection Process
UG/PG: CLAT rank-based merit.
PhD: Entrance test + interview + research proposal evaluation.
6. Key Points
NALSAR admits students only through CLAT for UG/PG (no direct admission).
Reservation: As per Govt. of India norms (SC-15%, ST-7.5%, OBC-27%, EWS-10%).
Foreign Nationals: Separate quota with direct application to NALSAR.
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