NLIU Bhopal Admission 2026

National Law Institute University

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh · NLIU Bhopal · Estd. 1999

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

CLAT 2026 (for 2026-27 admissions) examination December 2025 (held). NLIU counselling expected May-June 2026 at nliu.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About National Law Institute University

National Law Institute University (NLIU) Bhopal, established in 1997 by the NLIU Act of the Madhya Pradesh state legislature (operational from 1998 with the first batch admitted in 1999), is one of the first National Law Universities in India and a participant in the Consortium of NLUs. NLIU Bhopal was the second NLU established in India (after NLSIU Bangalore in 1986 and NALSAR Hyderabad in 1998). The campus is located at Kerwa Dam Road, Bhopal.

NLIU offers a 5-year integrated BA LLB (Hons.), 1-year LL.M., 2-year MBL (Master of Business Law), and PhD programmes. Specialised research centres include Centre for Research in Intellectual Property Rights, Centre for Business and Commercial Laws, and Centre for Tribunals and Public Law. NAAC A grade accredited; consistently ranked among the top NLUs in NIRF.

BA LLB (Hons) admissions through CLAT UG conducted by Consortium of NLUs. LL.M. admissions through CLAT PG. MBL through NLIU MBL Entrance. PhD through NLIU PhD entrance. MP state quota of 25% within CLAT merit for Madhya Pradesh domicile candidates.

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

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CLAT UG / CLAT PG

Conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities

NLIU Bhopal is a participating NLU and admissions to BA LLB (Hons) and LL.M. are exclusively through CLAT UG and CLAT PG conducted by the Consortium of NLUs. MBL through NLIU-conducted entrance. PhD through NLIU entrance.

Eligibility

BA LLB (Hons): Plus Two 45% (40% SC/ST/OBC) + CLAT UG. LL.M.: LLB 50% + CLAT PG. MBL: bachelor + NLIU MBL Entrance. PhD: LL.M. 55% + NLIU entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
CLAT 2026 Examination	07 Dec 2025	—	consortiumofnlus.ac.in	Closed
NLIU Counselling 2026	25 May 2026	—	nliu.ac.in	Upcoming
NLIU Final Reporting	15 Jul 2026	—	nliu.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

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.

NLIU merit-cum-means scholarships, NLU consortium financial aid, Central Sector Scholarship, NSP minority scholarships, MP Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana.

Reservations

MP state quota 25% within CLAT merit; SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%, Kashmiri Pandit supernumerary.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at National Law Institute University?

National Law Institute University admits students primarily through CLAT UG / CLAT PG. 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 Law Institute University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹4000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹3500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does National Law Institute University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at National Law Institute University 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 Law Institute University accept CLAT UG / CLAT PG scores?

Yes. National Law Institute University uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.