Admission at NALSAR University of Law is based on national-level entrance exams, followed by merit-based shortlisting and additional evaluation rounds as applicable. Final selection is confirmed through seat allotment, document verification, and fee payment.
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad admits students through the national-level CLAT exam for UG and PG law programmes, subject to eligibility and counselling norms. The university offers UG, PG, and doctoral programmes in law, with popular courses including B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M.
- Mode of Admission: Entrance-Based (CLAT / CLAT-PG / NMET / IPMAT/ UGC NET / JRF / SLET / CAT )
- Admission Cycle: November – July
- Application Mode: Online through the NALSAR admission portal
- Official Website: nalsar.ac.in
NALSAR University Important dates 2026
NALSAR University of Law follows a well-defined admission process for its law and management programmes. Admissions are conducted through entrance examinations, followed by counselling or selection rounds as per the programme, with official schedules released for registration, tests, results, and seat confirmation.
NALSAR University CLAT 2026 DATES
NALSAR University BBA + MBA DATES
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 20 May, 2026 |
NALSAR University MBA 2026 DATES
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | 22 Oct, 2025 – 28 Feb, 2026 |
| NALSAR Management Entrance Test (NMET PG) (Online Proctored) | 08 Mar, 2026 |
| GD, SOP & PI (Online) | 08 Mar, 2026 |
| Declaration of Result / Merit List | 15 Mar, 2026 |
NALSAR University MBA Admission 2026
Program: Two-year full-time MBA (2026–28 batch)
Last Date to Apply: 28 February 2026
Application: Online via apply.nalsar.ac.in/asm-form
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduate in any discipline with 50% aggregate; or nominated Deputy/Assistant Registrars of High Courts.
- Valid CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMET (PG) score
CAT/XAT percentile <70 or GMAT ≤600 or NMET (PG)
- Telangana Resident Category: 4+ years study/residence in Telangana + qualifying exam from Telangana.
Admission Process
- Based on CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMET (PG) + SOP, Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI).
- NMET Weightage:
Language & Logical Reasoning – 30%
Data Interpretation & Quantitative Ability – 40%
Business Aptitude – 30% -
Overall Admission Weightage:
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| NMET/CAT/XAT/GMAT | 50% |
| SOP | 10% |
| Personal Interview | 20% |
| Group Discussion | 20% |
Seat Intake (132 Seats Total)
| Category | All India (75%) | Telangana (25%) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 49 | 15 | 64 |
| SC | 14 | 5 | 19 |
| ST | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| OBC/BC (NCL) | 19 | 9 | 28 |
| EWS | 10 | 3 | 13 |
Application Fee
- General: INR 2,200
- OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PWD: INR 1,200
- Foreign Nationals: INR 5,000
Steps: Register → Login → Fill form & upload documents → Pay fee → Submit & download receipt.
NALSAR University Courses 2026
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad offers full-time and part-time programs in law, management, and related fields. The courses vary by duration, specialization, eligibility, and program type, with admissions conducted through CLAT, CLAT-PG, NMET, or other specific criteria.
| Course | Details |
|---|---|
| LLM | Duration: 1 year Specializations: General, Intellectual Property Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Environmental Law, Family Law, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Law, International Trade and Business Law, Legal Pedagogy and Research, Public Law and Legal Theory · Programme Type: Full-time Eligibility: L.L.B. + CLAT-PG |
| Master of Business Administration | Duration: 2 years Programme Type: Full-time Eligibility: Graduation + CAT / NMET |
| BA LL.B. {Hons.} | Duration: 5 years Programme Type: Full-time Eligibility: 10+2 + CLAT |
| Ph.D | Duration: Minimum 3 years Specializations: Law, Management Programme Type: Full-time Eligibility: Post Graduation + UGC NET |
| BBA + MBA | Duration: 5 years (Integrated) Programme Type: Full-time Eligibility: 10+2 + NMET / IPMAT |
| L.L.M + Ph.D | Duration: 4–5 years Programme Type: Full-time Eligibility: L.L.B. |
| Advance Diploma (Financial Services and Law) | Duration: 1 year Specializations: Financial Services & Law Programme Type: Part-time · Eligibility: Graduation |
| Ph.D |
Duration: Minimum 3 years |
| Certificate Course (Law) | Duration: 6 months – 1 year Specializations: Law Foundations Programme Type: Part-time Eligibility: 10+2 |
NALSAR University Admission 2026
|
Programme Type |
Entrance Exam(s) |
Application Process |
Selection / Evaluation |
Final Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG Courses | CLAT UG | Apply online through NALSAR admission portal | Counselling / shortlisting based on merit and eligibility | Seat allotment based on score, category & preference, followed by document verification and fee payment |
| PG Courses | CLAT PG / NMET (PG) | Apply online through NALSAR admission portal | Shortlisting based on entrance score; SOP, GD & PI | Seat allotment, document verification and fee payment |
| Ph.D Programme | UGC-NET / Relevant Master’s degree | Apply online through NALSAR Ph.D. portal; submit research proposal | Written test and Personal Interview | Seat allotment, document verification and fee payment |
| Integrated Courses (BBA+MBA / LL.M+Ph.D.) | NMET / IPMAT / CLAT PG / UGC-NET (as applicable) | Apply online through NALSAR admission portal | Shortlisting based on entrance scores; SOP, GD, PI; research proposal for LL.M+Ph.D. | Seat allotment, document verification and fee payment |
Important Documents
- 10th / SSC Certificate – Proof of date of birth.
- 12th / Higher Secondary Certificate – For UG and Integrated programmes.
- Mark Sheets / Transcripts – All years/semesters of qualifying exams.
- Degree Certificate – For PG, Ph.D., and Integrated programmes.
- Entrance Exam Score Card – CLAT UG/PG, NMET, IPMAT, UGC-NET, or GMAT/XAT/CAT as applicable.
- Category Certificate – SC/ST/OBC/EWS if applicable.
- PwD Certificate – If applicable.
- Passport / Aadhar / ID Proof – Any government-issued photo ID.
- Passport-sized Photographs – Recent photos as per the admission portal guidelines.
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) – For PG, Ph.D., and Integrated programmes (where applicable).
- Research Proposal – For Ph.D. and LL.M+Ph.D. programmes.
- Experience Certificate / Nomination Letter – For special cases (e.g., Deputy/Assistant Registrars for MBA).
- Payment Receipt / Proof of Fee Payment – After submitting the application/admission fee.
NALSAR University CLAT Cutoff 2026
NALSAR University of Law offers admission to BA LL.B. (Hons.) through CLAT UG and to LL.M. through CLAT PG. The cutoff is released after CLAT counselling and varies by rank, category, and seat availability.
NALSAR CLAT Cutoff 2025
Tabulated below are NALSAR University Hyderabad CLAT UG Cutoff 2025.
| Category | Round 1 | Closing rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 150 | - |
| SC | 3177 | 3273 |
| ST | 3621 | - |
| OBC | 1219 | - |
| EWS | 513 | - |
| GeneralPwD | 5873 | 7676 |
| EWSPwD | 3829 | - |
| OBCPwD | 5775 | - |
NALSAR CLAT-PG Cutoff 2025
Tabulated below are NALSAR University Hyderabad CLAT PG Cutoff 2025.
| Category | Round 1 | Closing rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 143 | - |
| SC | 1003 | 1364 |
| OBC | 580 | - |
| EWS | 404 | - |
| GeneralPwD | 2025 | 4082 |
Here’s what Aarti has to say about the college admissions
Aarti says that admission to NALSAR through the general category is possible only with a top CLAT rank, with no alternative routes available; she adds that among nearly ten friends who prepared together, only she was able to secure admission because her CLAT rank was under 100.
NALSAR University Admission FAQs
Ques. Are candidates required to report to campus immediately after seat allotment?
Ans. Candidates are not required to report to the campus immediately after seat allotment. Physical reporting generally takes place only after candidates complete provisional admission formalities. These include seat acceptance, payment of the prescribed fees, and online document verification as notified.
Ques. Does NALSAR University of Law accept late or offline applications?
Ans. No, NALSAR follows a strict admission schedule and does not accept applications submitted after the deadline. Offline applications are also not considered under the regular admission process. Candidates must apply only through the prescribed online mode within the notified timeframe.
Ques. Is there an age restriction for admission to NALSAR programmes?
Ans. NALSAR does not prescribe any upper age limit for most of its academic programmes. However, candidates must satisfy all other eligibility requirements specified for the course. Any age-related conditions, if applicable, are clearly mentioned in the official admission notification.

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