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The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), commonly referred to as the National Law School (NLS), is a state law university in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Established under the Karnataka Act No. 22 of 1986, it is widely regarded as one of the most elite institutions in India for legal education and has consistently been ranked first in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for law.
On IndiaScholar it is #335 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 2,249 times (h-index 20), according to OpenAlex.
National Law School of India University has 8 courses listed on IndiaScholar: 3 master's, 2 phd / doctorate, 2 bachelor's and 1 professional. The largest subject areas are Law (4), Economics & Public Policy (2), Arts, Design & Architecture (1) and Education (1).
Most courses start in Fall and Spring. The most common course length is 4–6 years.
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8 programs across 4 study levels.
National Law School of India University · India
The 1-Year LL.M. program at the National Law School of India University is designed for law graduates who seek to enhance their knowledge and expertise in various facets of law. Th...
National Law School of India University · India
The 2-Year Master’s Programme in Public Policy at the National Law School of India University is designed to equip students with the comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary fo...
National Law School of India University · India
The Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) Master's Degree at the National Law School of India University is designed to provide advanced education and practical skills in va...
National Law School of India University · India
Course OverviewThe 3-Year LL.B. (Hons.) program at the National Law School of India University is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in law. This comprehensive cours...
National Law School of India University · India
The 5-Year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) program at the National Law School of India University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and the...
National Law School of India University · India
Program OverviewThe B.A. (Hons.) offered by the National Law School of India University is designed to equip students with a profound understanding of law and its applications with...
National Law School of India University · India
The Ph.D. in Law program at the National Law School of India University offers an intellectually stimulating environment for those who seek to delve deeply into legal studies. This...
National Law School of India University · India
The Ph.D. in Social Sciences, Humanities and Public Policy at the National Law School of India University offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to addressing comple...
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Last updated 10 Oct 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.