NLSAT-BA

Exam Announced? YES

Program Details: 3 year B.A. (Hons.) with option to graduate with BA (Hons. with Research) at 4 years.

 The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bengaluru has introduced a 3-year B.A. (Hons.) program, with an optional fourth year leading to a B.A. (Hons. with Research) degree, starting from the Academic Year 2025-26. This program offers a comprehensive liberal arts education, allowing students to specialize in disciplines such as History, Sociology & Anthropology, Economics, and Politics. Over time, institute hopes to introduce Philosophy, Literature, Environment Studies, Data Analytics as majors and minors. The curriculum includes common core foundational courses, major-minor combinations or double majors, open electives, language studies, practice courses, and mandatory internships to ensure holistic development. 
Internships: Students must complete at least one month-long internship each year.
Fourth Year: Eligible students write a dissertation and serve as a TA/RA, graduating with a BA (Hons. with Research) degree.

The B.A. (Hons.) program is offered exclusively at NLSIU's Bengaluru campus.

Why Pursue This Program: Students will benefit from NLSIU's esteemed faculty and interdisciplinary approach, equipping them with critical thinking skills and practical experience through internships and practice courses in emerging fields like AI & Machine Learning, Film-making, Business Consulting, User Experience Research, Digital Journalism, Creative Writing, Entrepreneurship, Policy Advocacy, and Analysis. 

Intake: 60 students for the Academic Year 2025-26. 

Reservations: NLSIU adheres to the following reservation policy:
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 15%
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 7.5%
- Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): 27%
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% 

5% of the total intake shall be reserved horizontally for Persons with Disabilities (PWD);
30% of the total intake shall be reserved horizontally for women;
25% of the total intake shall be reserved horizontally (compartmentalised) for Karnataka Students. (refer eligibility section for details)

Course Fee
- Admission Fee (one-time): Rs. 13,000
- Tuition and Facilities Fee: Rs. 2,96,000 per annum
- Housing: Rs. 1,23,500 per annum
- Total Annual Fee: Rs. 4,32,500 

- Refundable deposits for SC/ST category students – Rs. 17,500/-
- Refundable deposits for other students – Rs. 22,000/-

- The total amount payable by SC/ST category students is Rs. 4,50,000/-.
- The total amount payable by other students is Rs. 4,54,500/-.

Conducted by: National Law School of India University (NLSUI)

Conducting organization type: State Univ

Additional info: The exam is popular across All India