NLU Meghalaya Admission 2025: Dates, Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Cutoff, Application Process

Shillong, MeghalayaEstd 2022

Shreyoshi Dutta

Updated on - Sep 12, 2025

NLU Meghalaya offers the BALLB {Hons.} program as its flagship program. For admission to the BALLB {Hons.} program, candidates must have passed their 10+2 with at least 60% from a recognised university. The admission is based on the marks obtained in the NLU Meg Undergraduate Admission Test [MEG UAT] examination.

NLU Meghalaya also offers other undergraduate programs, such as BBA LLB, B.Sc LLB. Eligibility to get enrolled in this course includes 10+2 with a minimum of 60% from a recognised board. The final admission to the BALLB {Hons.} course in NLU Meghalaya, is based on the NLU Meg Undergraduate Admission Test [MEG UAT] scores.

Postgraduate course, such as LLM, is also offered by this institution. Eligibility to enroll in this program includes graduation from a recognised university. Meanwhile PhD in Law is also provided, for which the applicants must be post-graduates. The application process is entirely online, where you need to visit the university website to register for the courses and fill out the application form.

Table of Contents

NLU Meghalaya BALLB {Hons.} Admission 2025
NLU Meghalaya UG Admission 2025
NLU Meghalaya PG Admission 2025
NLU Meghalaya PhD Admission 2025
NLU Meghalaya Application Process 2025
NLU Meghalaya Admission FAQs

NLU Meghalaya BALLB {Hons.} Admission 2025

NLU Meghalaya provides the BALLB {Hons.} program as its flagship course. The following is the detailed information about the course:

Course	Eligibility
BALLB {Hons.}	Candidates must have passed their 10+2 from a recognised board. The scores of the NLU Meg Undergraduate Admission Test [MEG UAT] are also needed to secure a seat

NLU Meghalaya UG Admission 2025

NLU Meghalaya offers other UG programs, such as BBA LLB, and B.Sc LLB. The course fees for both courses are only 2.15 lakhs. The following is the detailed information about the course:

Course	Course Specializations	Eligibility
UG	B.Sc LLB	Candidates should have passed their 10 + 2 from a recognized board. Candidates also need to pass the NLU Meg Undergraduate Admission Test [MEG UAT].
UG	BA LLB	Candidates should have passed their 10 + 2 from a recognized board. Candidates also need to pass the NLU Meg Undergraduate Admission Test [MEG UAT].

NLU Meghalaya PG Admission 2025

NLU Meghalaya offers a PG program in LLM. The LLM is offered in 2 specializations: Corporate Law and Criminal Law. The following is the detailed information about the course:

Course	Program	Eligibility
LLM	Corporate Law	The candidate should have passed a graduation degree with at least 60% from a recognised university.
LLM	Criminal Law	The candidate should have passed a graduation degree with at least 60% from a recognised university.
MS	Public Policy Analytics	The candidate should have scored a first Division/class (60% or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale) in a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Statistics, Mathematics, Science, or equivalent qualification with exposure to Mathematics and Programming from any recognised National or International University; The Undergraduate degree should be a four-year programme.

NLU Meghalaya PhD Admission 2025

NLU Meghalaya offers a PhD program in Law as well. The LLM is offered in 2 specializations: Corporate Law and Criminal Law. The following is the detailed information about the course:

Course	Program	Eligibility
PhD	Law	The candidate should have passed their post-graduation degree from a recognised university.They also need to qualify for UGC-NET

NLU Meghalaya Application Process 2025

Applicants must register at admission.nlumeg.ac.in and fill out the online application.
Submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) of up to 500 words outlining career goals and reasons for choosing the program.
Complete the application, pay the fee, and submit it online. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
No hard copy submissions are allowed.
Required Documents:

Last available Degree Certificate.
Meghalaya Domicile Certificate and Meghalaya ST Certificate (if applicable).
Government-issued Identification Card (Passport, Driving Licence, etc.).
Aadhaar Card.
Statement of Purpose (SOP) covering: Career goals, and interest in the chosen programme.

NLU Meghalaya Admission FAQs

Ques. Does NLU Meghalaya accept CLAT scores for admission?

Ans. No, NLU Meghalaya does not accept CLAT scores. Admission is done on the basis of its own entrance test known as the NLU Meg Undergraduate Admission Test (MEG UAT).

Ques. What is the seat intake for BALLB (Hons.) at NLU Meghalaya?

Ans. The BALLB (hons.) seat intake is limited and typically falls between 60–120 seats. The exact number is published each academic year in the admission brochure.

Ques. Is there any reservation policy for Meghalaya domicile students?

Ans. Yes, NLU Meghalaya has a reservation policy under which there are some relaxations in the eligibility criteria and seat allocation for students from Meghalaya and state's Scheduled Tribes (ST).

Ques. Can candidates apply for multiple programs at NLU Meghalaya in the same admission cycle?

Ans. Yes, applicants can apply for more than one course (like BALLB, BBA LLB, LLM, or PhD) within the same admission cycle, subject to meeting the respective eligibility criteria for each course.

Ques. Is the Statement of Purpose (SOP) compulsory for all applicants?

Ans. Yes, a mandatory submission of up to a 500-word Statement of Purpose (SOP) is required. It is used for assessing the motivation, career aspirations, and appropriateness of the candidate for the program.