NLU Hyderabad Admission 2026

NALSAR University of Law

Hyderabad, Telangana · NLU Hyderabad · Estd. 1999

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

CLAT 2026 examination December 2025 (held). NALSAR counselling May-June 2026 at nalsar.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About NALSAR University of Law

National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), established in 1998 by an Act of the Andhra Pradesh state legislature, is the second National Law University of India (after NLSIU Bangalore 1986). Located at Justice City, Shameerpet, Hyderabad, NALSAR is a state-funded NLU and was the model for the subsequent NLUs across India. NAAC A++ accredited.

NALSAR offers a 5-year integrated BA LLB (Hons.), 1-year LL.M., 1-year MA (Public Policy and Governance), and PhD programmes in law. Specialised research centres include Centre for Constitutional Law & Public Policy, Centre for Tax Laws, Centre for Banking & Insurance Law, Centre for International Trade & Business Law, and Centre for Aerospace Law. NALSAR has produced many distinguished Supreme Court and High Court judges and Solicitors-General.

BA LLB (Hons) admissions through CLAT UG conducted by Consortium of NLUs. LL.M. and MA admissions through CLAT PG. PhD through NALSAR PhD entrance. Telangana state quota of 25% within CLAT merit for TG 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 NLUs

NALSAR admissions to BA LLB (Hons) and LL.M./MA (Public Policy) through CLAT UG/PG. PhD through NALSAR PhD entrance.

Eligibility

BA LLB (Hons): Plus Two 45% (40% SC/ST/OBC) + CLAT UG. LL.M./MA Public Policy: LLB/bachelor 50% + CLAT PG. PhD: LL.M. 55% + NALSAR entrance.

Important Dates

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

NALSAR merit-cum-means scholarships, NLU consortium aid, TS state Mukhyamantri scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

Telangana 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 NALSAR University of Law?

NALSAR University of Law 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 NALSAR University of Law?

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

When does NALSAR University of Law declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at NALSAR University of 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 NALSAR University of Law accept CLAT UG / CLAT PG scores?

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