The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has announced its admission schedule for the 2027–28 academic year, with the National Law School Admission Test (NLSAT) 2027 scheduled for April 25, 2027. The announcement, dated October 9, opens the admission cycle for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes at the university.
Applications for the respective programmes will be available on the official NLSIU website from November 2026. The examination will be conducted at designated centres across India, and the new academic session is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2027.

Four Programmes Open for Admission

NLSIU will use NLSAT 2027 for admission to its B.A. (Hons.), three-year LL.B. (Hons.), Master’s Programme in Public Policy (MPP), and PhD programmes in Law and Social Sciences, Humanities and Public Policy. 
The three-year B.A. (Hons.) programme provides an interdisciplinary foundation through majors, minors, electives, languages, practical courses and internships. Students can also pursue an additional fourth year focused on research.
The three-year LL.B. (Hons.) programme is open to graduates from different academic disciplines who wish to pursue professional legal education. The programme is designed to connect legal theory with practical learning through clinics and practicums.
NLSIU’s two-year MPP programme focuses on the relationship between public policy, law and social sciences. It prepares students for policy-related careers and work supporting inclusive and sustainable development. The university also offers doctoral programmes for candidates interested in advanced research in law, humanities, social sciences and public policy. 

Application Deadlines and Available Seats

The university's programme specific admission information states that applications will be accepted until March 23, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. The NLSAT examination will take place on April 25, followed by the publication of final admission lists, expected by the end of May 2027 for the relevant programmes. The published intake details list up to 60 seats for the B.A. (Hons.) programme, 120 seats for the three-year LL.B. (Hons.) programme and 60 seats for the MPP programme. The two doctoral programmes list four seats each. Applicants should consult the relevant programme notifications for eligibility criteria, reservation provisions, fees and selection procedures. 

A Focus on Legal Education and Public Policy

The NLSAT 2027 admission cycle offers prospective students an opportunity to explore academic pathways spanning legal practice, public policy and interdisciplinary research. The range of programmes reflects the university’s focus on developing legal knowledge alongside an understanding of social institutions, governance and public affairs.
For applicants, the announcement provides an early timeline to prepare for the examination, review programme requirements and plan their applications. Candidates should monitor the university’s official admissions portal for application forms, examination instructions and any subsequent schedule updates.