How many NLUs are there in India in 2026?

There are 27 National Law Universities (NLUs) in India in 2026. Of these, 26 participate in CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) and 1 — NLU Delhi — admits students through its own AILET exam.

Which is the #1 NLU in India as per NIRF 2025?

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru is ranked #1 in India as per NIRF Law Rankings 2025 — it has held this position every year since 2016. It was also the first NLU established in India, in 1987.

What is the difference between CLAT and AILET?

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is conducted by the Consortium of NLUs and covers 26 NLUs with 120 MCQs. AILET (All India Law Entrance Test) is conducted by NLU Delhi only, has 150 MCQs, and does not include Legal Reasoning or Quantitative Techniques sections. Both have the same marking scheme: +1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong.

Which NLU has the lowest fees in India?

National Law University Tripura (NLUT), Agartala has the lowest fees among all NLUs — approximately ₹2,00,000 per year for the UG program. IIULER Goa is the most expensive at ₹10,90,000 per year.

Which state has the most NLUs in India?

Maharashtra has the most NLUs in India with 3 — Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai (MNLU Mumbai), Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur (MNLU Nagpur), and Maharashtra National Law University Aurangabad (MNLU Aurangabad).

When was the first NLU established in India?

The first National Law University in India was National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, established in 1987. CLAT was introduced in 2008 as a common entrance test for NLUs.

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