NLAT 2025 Exam Notification

NLAT 2025 Exam Notification

The National Law Aptitude Test (NLAT) is conducted by the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, for admission to its five-year Integrated BA LLB (Hons.) and three-year LLB programs. This exam evaluates candidates on legal reasoning, logical aptitude, general awareness, quantitative skills, and English proficiency. NLSIU Bengaluru is India’s premier law institute, known for its outstanding faculty, cutting-edge research, global collaborations, and excellent placement opportunities.

NLAT 2025 Exam Notification Dates

Events	Dates (Tentative)
Online Application Start	May 2025
Last Date to Apply	June 2025
Admit Card Release	June 2025
Exam Date	July 2025
Result Declaration	July 2025
Counseling & Admission	August 2025

Candidates should visit the official website for updates.

NLAT 2025 Exam Application Process

• Mode of Application: Online
• Steps to Apply:
• Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Fill in personal and academic details accurately.
• Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates).
• Make the application fee payment online using a debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking.
• submission: Complete the form and save a copy for future reference.

NLAT 2025 Exam Application Fee

Category	Fee Amount
General/OBC	₹3,500
SC/ST/PwD	₹2,500

Important: The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid through online modes only.

NLAT 2025 Exam Eligibility Criteria
For 5-Year BA LLB (Hons.)

Education Qualification: 10+2 from a recognized board with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST).
Age Limit: No upper age limit.

For 3-Year LLB

Education Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST).
Age Limit: No upper age limit.

NLAT 2025 Exam Pattern

Exam Feature	Details
Exam Mode	Online (Computer-Based Test)
Exam Duration	2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions	150
Maximum Marks	150
Marking Scheme	+1 for correct answer, -0.25 for incorrect answer
Test Language	English

Section-Wise Distribution

Section	Number of Questions
Legal Aptitude	40
Logical Reasoning	35
English Language	30
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	25
Quantitative Aptitude	20

NLAT 2025 Syllabus

• • Basic legal principles, Indian Constitution, criminal law, contract law, and legal reasoning.
  • Puzzles, syllogisms, coding-decoding, blood relations, and critical reasoning.
  • Reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence correction.
  • National & international news, history, geography, economics, and legal developments.
  • Arithmetic, percentages, profit & loss, time-speed-distance, and probability.
  • Data interpretation, number series, ratio & proportion, and algebra.Logical deductions, seating arrangements, direction sense,   and assumptions.
  • Indian judiciary, landmark judgments, legal maxims, and constitutional amendments.
  • Current affairs, government policies, important treaties, and international organizations.
  • Sentence improvement, cloze tests, para jumbles, and active-passive voice.
  • NLAT 2025-2026 Counseling & Admission Process
  • Merit List: Shortlisting is based on NLAT scores.

Counseling Process:

• Document Verification – Candidates must submit original academic and category documents.
• Choice Filling – Applicants select their preferred course.
• Seat Allotment – Seats are allocated based on merit and category-wise reservation.
• Fee Payment – Admission confirmation requires payment of fees.
• Documents Required for Counseling
• NLAT 2025 Admit Card & Rank Card
• 10th & 12th Mark Sheets & Certificates
• Graduation Certificate (for LLB applicants)
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (if required)
• Recent Passport-Size Photographs

NLAT 2025 Exam Reservation Policy

Category	Reservation %
General	Open Merit
Scheduled Caste (SC)	15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	7.5%
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	27%
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)	5%
NRI/Foreign Nationals	Supernumerary Seats

The NLAT 2025 is a crucial gateway for aspiring law students seeking admission to top law schools in India. With a structured selection process that assesses candidates on legal aptitude, logical reasoning, and verbal ability, the exam ensures merit-based admissions. Proper preparation, awareness of key dates, and adherence to eligibility criteria are essential for success. Candidates should stay updated with official notifications and follow the guidelines for registration, exam, and admission procedures. Best wishes to all aspirants! For more details visit Official Website: https://www.nls.ac.in/