National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru is a premier legal education institution and the first National Law University in India. For over 35 years, it has set the benchmark for interdisciplinary legal education, producing outstanding alumni in law, policy, business, and academia. NLSIU pioneered the integrated 5-year BA LLB (Hons.) programme and continues to shape the future of Indian legal and social education through its innovative, research-driven pedagogy.
The NLS BA (Hons.) Programme is an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree that marks NLSIU’s transition into a multi-disciplinary institution in alignment with India’s National Education Policy. Designed and approved by the University’s Governing Bodies in 2024, the programme introduces majors and minors across disciplines and integrates foundational themes from law, humanities, and social sciences.
🔍 Key Features:
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Programme Launch | 2024 |
| Admissions Open | Academic Year 2025–26 |
| Application Deadline | As per NLSIU schedule |
| Course Commencement | Tentatively July 2025 |
📍 Venue: National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560072
🎓 Mode: Offline / In-person residential programme
🎓 Degree Outcome: BA (Hons.) with institutional preference for NLSIU’s LLB (Hons.) and MPP
🎥 Programme Videos: Faculty insights and walkthroughs available here
📚 Faculty Strength: Built on 35 years of BA LLB (Hons.) teaching experience
📈 Career Pathways: Law, policy, public service, academia, social impact
Will be as per official admission notification.
Q1: Who is eligible to apply?
A: Students who have completed or are appearing for Class XII in 2025.
Q2: Does this programme provide any legal degree?
A: No, but it provides institutional preference for admission to the 3-Year LLB (Hons.) at NLSIU.
Q3: Is this programme full-time and residential?
A: Yes, it is a full-time, on-campus degree.
Q4: Can students apply for the BA and LLB programmes together?
A: No, these are separate programmes with distinct eligibility and selection criteria.
Q5: Is this programme recognized by regulatory bodies?
A: Yes, it is offered by NLSIU, a UGC-recognized State University established by statute.
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Programme Videos | Click Here |
| Official Website | Visit Here |
BA (Hons.) Programme Brochure (PDF)
📧 Email: admissions@nls.ac.in
📞 Phone: +91-80-23160532 / +91-80-23160533
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