NLSIU Schedules April 25 NLSAT 2027 and Opens Admissions for BA, LLB, MPP and PhD Courses

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) will conduct the NLSAT 2027 exam on Sunday, April 25, at test centres nationwide. The university posted the admission notification for the 2027‑28 academic year on its website nls.ac.in on October 9. Admissions will be offered through NLSAT for a BA (Honours) degree, a three‑year LLB (Honours) degree, a two‑year Master’s Programme in Public Policy (MPP), and PhD programmes in Law and in Social Sciences, Humanities and Public Policy. The BA (Honours) course runs for three years with an optional fourth year for research and includes core courses, majors, minors, electives, language studies, practical classes and internships. The LLB (Honours) programme is open to any graduate seeking a legal career. The MPP focuses on public policy, social sciences and law. PhD candidates can pursue research in the listed fields. Application forms for all programmes will be posted on the NLSIU website in November 2026. The academic session for the new batch starts on July 1, 2027. Candidates must check the official admission notices for eligibility, deadlines, exam pattern and other instructions.

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NLSIU’s admission cycle follows a yearly pattern where the NLSAT determines entry to its undergraduate and postgraduate law and policy courses, making the test a key gateway for aspiring legal professionals in India.