NUSRL Admission 2026

National University of Study & Research in Law
Ranchi, Jharkhand · NUSRL · Estd. 2010
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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CLAT 2026 was conducted on 7 December 2025. Updated: 2026-05-11

About National University of Study & Research in Law

National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL) is a National Law University located at Polytechnic Campus, Booty More, Ranchi in Jharkhand, established by the NUSRL Act, 2010 of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly. NUSRL is one of India's National Law Universities and is dedicated to legal education, research and policy.

NUSRL offers a 5-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), one-year LL.M. and Ph.D programmes in law. Admission to BA LLB and LLM is through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT UG / CLAT PG) conducted by the Consortium of NLUs.

CLAT 2026 was conducted on 7 December 2025. NUSRL portal is at nusrlranchi.ac.in.

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Application fee: ₹4,000 (General) / ₹3,500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

CLAT 2026 / 2027
Conducted by Consortium of NLUs

NUSRL admits BA LLB (Hons) and LLM via CLAT conducted by the Consortium of NLUs. CLAT 2026 was held on 7 December 2025.

Other accepted exams

  • CLAT UG
  • CLAT PG

Eligibility

BA LLB (Hons): 10+2 with 45% aggregate (40% SC/ST). LLM: LLB + 50% (45% SC/ST). Selection through CLAT score and counselling.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
CLAT 2026 (held) 07 Dec 2025 – 07 Dec 2025 exam Consortium of NLUs Closed
CLAT counselling TBA counselling Consortium of NLUs Ongoing

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Register for CLAT
    Create an account on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
  2. 2
    Appear for CLAT
    CLAT 2026 was held on 7 December 2025.
  3. 3
    NLU centralised counselling
    Fill NUSRL as a preference in centralised CLAT counselling.
  4. 4
    Final admission
    Allotted candidates pay the NUSRL admission fee at the Booty More campus, Ranchi.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

NUSRL merit scholarships, Jharkhand State scholarships, NLU Aspirant scheme, SC/ST/OBC/EWS scholarships through NSP and need-based aid.

Reservations

Jharkhand state reservation: SC 10%, ST 26%, OBC (BC-I) 8%, OBC (BC-II) 6%, EWS 10%; PwBD 4% horizontal. Jharkhand domicile reservation as per Consortium norms.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at National University of Study & Research in Law?
National University of Study & Research in Law admits students primarily through CLAT 2026 / 2027. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at National University of Study & Research in Law?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹4000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹3500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does National University of Study & Research in Law declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at National University of Study & Research in Law are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does National University of Study & Research in Law accept CLAT 2026 / 2027 scores?
CLAT 2026 / 2027 is the primary basis for admission at National University of Study & Research in Law. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.