The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bangalore is set to conduct the National Law School Admission Test (NLSAT) for the academic year 2024-25. This all-India entrance examination is scheduled to be held on March 17, 2024, from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at various test centers across the country.

Programmes Offered

1. 3-Year LL.B. (Hons): This postgraduate professional degree programme is open to graduates from all disciplines. It is a qualifying degree for admission to legal practice and is structured around interdisciplinary study of the law combined with experiential learning.
2. Master’s Programme in Public Policy: This two-year interdisciplinary programme focuses on the interface between policy and the law. It provides comprehensive training in designing public policies for complex societal problems, translating policies into deliverable programmes, and evaluating the efficacy of policies.
3. Ph.D. (Law): This programme is designed for candidates with a background in law to pursue their doctoral work in any domain of the law. It offers an opportunity for candidates to teach or participate in ongoing research at NLSIU.
4. Ph.D. (Interdisciplinary): This programme encourages students with degrees in the social sciences, humanities, engineering, medicine, or any other interdisciplinary field to apply. It provides an opportunity for candidates to contribute to the academic field in their chosen areas of study.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: February 24, 2024
• Date of Examination: March 17, 2024
• Academic Year Commences: July 1, 2024

Application Process

Applications for these programmes are open and can be submitted online through the official NLSIU admissions portal. Candidates are required to fill out the application form, submit the necessary documents, and pay the application fee.

Eligibility Criteria

• 3-Year LL.B. (Hons): Open to graduates from all disciplines.
• Master’s Programme in Public Policy: Open to graduates from any discipline with a keen interest in public policy.
• Ph.D. (Law): Open to candidates with a background in law.
• Ph.D. (Interdisciplinary): Open to candidates with degrees in the social sciences, humanities, engineering, medicine, or any other interdisciplinary field.

Fees and Other Details

Detailed information on fees and other programme-specific details can be found on the NLSIU website.

The NLSAT is a crucial step for aspiring law students, policy practitioners, and researchers looking to join NLSIU’s prestigious programmes. With its rigorous selection process, NLSIU continues to uphold its reputation as one of India’s leading law schools.

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