National Law University offers over 5 courses at UG, PG, and PhD levels in the streams of Law and Social Sciences. The BA_LLB (Honours) program is the flagship course of National Law University, offered based on AILET scores. Besides, National Law University also offers highly sought-after postgraduate and doctoral programs like the LLM and PhD in Law, alongside a unique Joint Masters/LL.M. in Intellectual Property (IP) Law and Management.
Students at National Law University can choose from these flagship programs, including the 5-year integrated BA LLB (Hons), along with other specialised courses such as the 1-year Master of Laws (LLM) with over 5 specialisations like Public Law and Corporate Law. Further, National Law University, often referred to as NLU Delhi, consistently secures a respectable 7th position nationally by one leading educational survey and is ranked among the top 10 law universities in India by various other independent bodies. With experienced faculty and updated curricula, the University ensures students are well-prepared in their respective courses, benefiting from over 20+ tie-ups with renowned international universities for academic collaborations. National Law University provides 1 UG course, 2 PG courses, and 2 PhD programs, covering diverse areas across Law and various other streams.
At National Law University, admission to each program is based on a combination of academic merit, relevant qualifications, and program-specific requirements. While criteria may vary depending on the level and type of program, applicants can generally expect to meet following criteria, as outlined by the institution:
UG Programs
- Eligibility: Completion of high school (10+2) or an equivalent qualification.
- Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum of 45% aggregate marks in high school (40% for SC/ST/PwD candidates), subject to program specific criteria for the BA LLB (Hons) degree at NLU Delhi.
- Entrance Exams: The AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) is mandatory for admission. Specific details will be provided per program.
- Documents: Transcripts, mark sheets, and other supporting documents as required by the University.
PG Programs
- Eligibility: A recognized UG degree in a relevant field, typically an LLB degree or equivalent.
- Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum 50% aggregate marks in the UG degree (45% for SC/ST/PwD), subject to specific program requirements for the LLM at National Law University.
- Entrance Exams: Admission to the LLM and Joint Masters programs often requires standardized tests such as AILET (PG).
- Documents: Academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, resume, and letters of recommendation.
PhD Programs
- Eligibility: A Master's degree in a relevant field, like Law or Social Sciences.
- Minimum Academic Requirement: A minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the Master's program (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS), with a preference for applicants with demonstrated research experience for doctoral studies at this prestigious institute.
- Research Proposal: A comprehensive research proposal outlining your intended research area, subject to faculty approval by NLU Delhi.
- Entrance Exams/Interviews: Some programs may require an entrance exam like AILET (PhD), while UGC-JRF qualified candidates are typically exempted from the AILET, followed by an interview process.
- Documents: Academic transcripts, research proposal, and letters of recommendation.