National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad is an autonomous and public-funded premier varsity for legal studies. This Institute of legal studies is located in Shamirpet, Hyderabad, Telangana and offers law courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels. The university also provides postgraduate programs in Business Administration. For admissions in NALSAR a candidate needs to score in CLAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ XAT/ GMAT.

NALSAR University Important Dates

Event Dates
CLAT 2024 Application Start Date July 1, 2023
CLAT 2024 Application Form Last Date November 3, 2023
Issue of CLAT 2024 Admit Card November or December 2023 (Tentative)
CLAT 2024 Exam Date December 3, 2023 
CLAT Answer Key Release Date December 2023 (Tentative)
CLAT 2024 Result Date January 2024 (Tentative)
CLAT 2024 Counselling Date January 2024 (Tentative)
BBA-MBA (5-year)
Application Deadline for Foreign Nationals June 30, 2023
Ph.D.
Last Date to Apply  July 7, 2023
Written Test July 15, 2023

NALSAR Courses

B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) Programme

The NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad provides a 5-year integrated B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) programme.

Eligibility

A student seeking admission in the 5-Year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) course of NALSAR University of law, Hyderabad must qualify and achieve appropriate rank in CLAT examination. Whereas the basic criteria are, a candidate must pass the 10+2 examinations with minimum 45% aggregate where a relaxation of 5% marks is given to the candidates of reserved category.

One year LL.M. Programme

NALSAR’s LL.M. Programme is intensive and includes a combination of taught courses as well as sustained research work. The university offers 30% (32 seats) i.e. a Horizontal reservation for Female candidates for admission to this particular course.

Eligibility

NALSAR University of law accepts admission as per CLAT rank at all India level. A candidate seeking admission must qualify and achieve an appropriate rank. However, the university provides reservation to the resident's students of Telangana

The basic eligibility for students for Telangana is

  1. A person must be studying in the State of Telangana for four consecutive years and appear for CLAT in Telangana.
  2.  A person who has in the previous seven years resided in the State of Telangana for at least a period of four years and completed the qualifying examination, that is LL.B. from the educational institutions in the State of Telangana.

The university offers 30% (32 seats) i.e. a Horizontal reservation for Female candidates for admission to this particular course

NALSAR LL.M. Ph.D.

The NALSAR University Hyderabad offers integrated LL.M., Ph.D. programme. The duration of NALSAR University L.L.M. Ph.D. program is four years where the candidates receive stipends throughout their studies.

Eligibility

  • The admission in LL.M, a Ph.D. program of NALSAR University, Telangana is made only if the research proposal of the student is found to be satisfactory and suitable.
  • Candidates must obtain a Master’s Degree from any recognized University or Autonomous Institution with a minimum of 55% marks. Moreover, the candidates who have passed the Company Secretary Examination or final examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), New Delhi are eligible for admission to the program.
  • The candidates belonging to In Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer) / Persons with disabilities the requirement of marks at Master’s Degree is 50% or its equivalent.

NALSAR MBA

NALSAR University, Hyderabad offers a two-year M.B.A. (Master’s in Business Administration) program with the aim of integrating higher education in law with management studies. This program offers specializations in Corporate Governance, Court Management, Financial Services & Capital Markets, Sustainability, & Innovation Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, and Business Regulations.

Eligibility

  • Graduates of any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized institute/university and candidates appearing in the qualifying exam (Final Year) are eligible to apply.
  • A candidate who is seeking admission can apply in accordance with the score of NALSAR MANAGEMENT ENTRANCE TEST (N-MET)/ CAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ C- MAT.
  • The admission in the MBA program of NALSAR University Hyderabad is based on marks secured in the qualifying exam, Quality of work experience, Statement of Purpose (SOP) and Telephonic Interview.

NALSAR Ph.D.

The NALSAR University, Hyderabad offers a Ph.D. program on a full-time basis and part-time basis as well. The candidates admitted to the Ph.D. program on a full-time basis can complete the same in 2-3 years and the candidates pursuing part-time Ph.D. program can complete the degree in 3-6 years. Check details of NALSAR University of law Ph.D. program here.

Eligibility

  • The candidates who have obtained a Master’s Degree or equivalent qualifications in Law, Management or Humanities or other cognate disciplines from any recognized University or Autonomous Institution securing not less than 55% marks or its equivalent.
  • Candidates who have passed the Company Secretary Examination conducted by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and awarded the Associate Membership of the Institute (ACS) are also eligible for admission to the program.
  • Candidates who have passed the final examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), New Delhi.
  • Candidates who have passed the final examination of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
  • The candidates belonging to SC /ST/ OBC categories or the Persons with disabilities are required to obtain a total of 50% or its equivalent in the master’s program.

Check NALSAR Fees Structure


NALSAR Placements 2022

NALSAR University, Hyderabad has concluded its placement drive for 2022. During the placement drive, out of a total of 124 students, 78 applied for jobs and received 52 offers from Top Recruiters. 26 PPOs were offered to the batch participating in the placement 2022. The details for the same are tabulated below:

Particulars Placement Statistics 2022
Number of Students 78
Number of Offers 52
Number of PPOs 26
Top Recruiters Tata ASL, HCL Technologies, Veritas Legal, National Stock Exchange, Trilegal

NALSAR Scholarships

The National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad provides both fee concession and scholarships to provide financial aid to the eligible candidates. To be eligible to apply for Fee Concession and scholarships, a candidate should have

  • At least 60% marks in the 10+2 examination, if the candidate is a first-year student.
  • Other students need to maintain a minimum CGPA of 4.00 to an avail fee concession where the annual income of the parents should not exceed Rs. 3,50,000/- p.a.
  • The Scholarship is awarded to the students based on the criteria of merit-cum-means basis.

NALSAR Ranking

  • Ranked 3rd by NIRF Ranking 2023 in Law.
  • Ranked 4th by NIRF Ranking 2022 in Law.
  • NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad has been ranked ‘A’ grade with a high score of 3.60 out of 4.00 which is the highest amongst National Law Universities of the country.