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National Law Institute University - [NLIU]

Kerwa Dam Road, India • 4620444.2(16)
VerifiedEstd. 1997BCIUGC
Founded
1997

About National Law Institute University - [NLIU]

National Law Institute University, Bhopal is a state university located in Madhya Pradesh and was established in 1997 by Rashtriya Vidhi Sansthan Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bar Council of India (BCI). According to IIRF 2024, NLIU Bhopal is ranked in the 12th position under the Law category. 

NLIU Bhopal offers BA LLB (Hons), B.Sc LLB (Hons) at the UG level, LLM, MS at the PG Level and PhD at the Doctoral Level. The university also offers admission to the PG Diploma through Distance Education for eligible candidates. Admission is provided to both National and International Students. NLIU Bhopal accepts merit in CLAT UG (BA LLB (Hons) / BSc LLB (Hons)) and CLAT PG (LLM) followed by counselling. Admission to M.S and PhD is through merit in All India Entrance Test conducted by the university itself. Students are also provided with internship and placement opportunities at top companies such as AZB & Partners, Trilegal, Aditya Birla Group, and Goldman Sachs. As per the NLIU Bhopal NIRF 2024 Report, the median package offered to Batch 2023 BA LLB (Hons) / B.Sc LLB (Hons) (UG – 5 Years) was recorded at INR 16 Lakhs. 


NLIU Bhopal Highlights

Some of the highlights of NLIU Bhopal are mentioned below:

Particulars Details 
Institute Name  National Law Institute University, Bhopal
Popularly Known As NLIU Bhopal 
Established | Institute Type 1997 | State University 
Set by Rashtriya Vidhi Sansthan Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam
Recognized by  UGC, BCI 
Courses offered BA LLB (Hons), B.Sc LLB (Hons), LLM, MS, PG Diploma, PhD
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Entrance based
Entrance Exam Accepted  CLAT UG, CLAT PG 
Campus Area 47 Acres
Facilities Available Hostel, Library, Mess, Convention Center, Sports Complex, Guest House 
Top Recruiters AZB & Partners, Trilegal, Aditya Birla Group, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Clifford Chance
Official website nliu.ac.in

NLIU Bhopal Ranking 2025

Some of the NLIU Bhopal Ranking from various ranking bodies are tabulated below:

Agency Year Rank
NIRF 2024 21
India Today 2024 4
IIRF  2024 12

NLIU Bhopal Courses & Fees

NLIU Bhopal offers UG, PG and Doctoral courses for eligible candidates. The university also offers a PG Diploma through distance education for eligible candidates. Detailed information about the NLIU Bhopal Courses & Fees along with eligibility and selection criteria are mentioned below: 

Course Name  Course Details  Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria 
BA LLB (Hons)  Duration: 5 Years
Course Fee: INR 2.19 Lakhs
Intake Capacity: 134 Seats
10+2 or equivalent with an aggregate of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST).  Merit in CLAT UG + Counselling conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities.
B.Sc LLB (Hons) [Cyber Security] Duration: 5 Years
Course Fee: INR 2.19 Lakhs
Intake Capacity: 60 Seats
LLM Duration: 1 Year
Course Fee: INR 1.84 Lakhs
Intake Capacity: 60 Seats
LLB degree or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST).  Merit in CLAT PG + Counselling conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities.
M.S in Cyber Law and Information Security (MCLIS) Duration: 2 Years
Course Fee: INR 1.84 Lakhs
Intake Capacity: 71 Seats
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% of marks in aggregate from a recognized university. Merit in All India Entrance Written Test + Personal Interview conducted by the university. 
PhD Duration: 2 Years
Course Fee: INR 1.14 Lakhs
LLM degree or equivalent with an aggregate of 55% marks (50% for OBC / SC / ST / PwD) candidates from a recognized university.  Merit in All India Entrance Written Test + Personal Interview conducted by the university. Candidates qualifying in UGC NET / JRF / SLET are excluded from the written test and can appear directly for the personal interview. 

Admission to all the courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level based on merit. The university also conducts an All India Entrance Written Test and Interview for admission to M.S. in Cyber Law and Information Security (MCLIS) and PhD. Students can apply for NLIU Bhopal Admission online through the official website. The application fees for MCLIS are as follows 

Categories Application Fees (INR)
General / OBC INR 1000
SC / ST INR 500

Admissions to BA LLB (Hons), B.Sc LLB (Hons) [Cyber Security] and LLM at NLIU Bhopal are through CLAT scores followed by the counselling conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities. Candidates can register for CLAT by paying the requisite fees:

Categories Application Fees (INR)
General / OBC / PwD / NRI INR 4000
SC / ST / BPL INR 3500

NLIU Bhopal Cutoff 2025

NLIU Bhopal Cutoff is based on the merit secured by the candidates in CLAT UG for BA LLB (Hons) / B.Sc LLB (Hons) Cyber Security and CLAT PG for LLM programs. The cutoff for the general category in Round 1 stood at 404 for BA LLB (Hons) and 878 for B.Sc LLB (Hons) Cyber Security. The round 1 cutoff for various categories is mentioned below:

Category  BA LLB (Hons) (Round 1) B.Sc LLB (Hons) Cyber Security (Round 1) LLM (Round 1) 
General 404 878 353
EWS 1006 1599 NA
OBC 1315 1629 1349
SC 5178 7622 2749
ST 10023 15219 4726

NLIU Bhopal CLAT UG: Merit List 

Here are the round-wise seat allotment lists for CLAT UG 2024: 

Rounds BA LLB (Hons) Merit List  B.Sc LLB (Hons) [Cyber Security] Merit List 
First Provisional List  Click to Download  Click to Download
Second Provisional List  Click to Download  Click to Download
Third Provisional List  Click to Download  Click to Download
Fourth Provisional List  Click to Download  Click to Download
Fifth Provisional List Click to Download Click to Download

NLIU Bhopal CLAT PG: Merit List 

Here are the round-wise seat allotment lists for CLAT PG 2024: 

Rounds LLM Merit List 
First Provisional List  Click to Download 
Second Provisional List  Click to Download 
Third Provisional List  Click to Download 
Fourth Provisional List  Click to Download 
Fifth Provisional List Click to Download

NLIU Bhopal Placement 2025

The Placement Coordination Committee (PCC) at NLIU Bhopal provides assistance to students with internships and placements. The university provides assistance in good placements of the students. As per NLIU Bhopal NIRF 2024 Report, the placement for Batch 2023 is concluded. The median package offered to BA LLB (Hons) / B.Sc LLB (Hons) (UG – 5 Years) was recorded at INR 16 Lakhs, LLM (PG – 1 Year) stood at INR 6 Lakhs and MS / PG Diploma (PG – 2 Years) stood at INR 8.50 Lakhs. 

Some of the 2023 NLIU Bhopal Placement Highlights are tabulated below: 

Particulars BA LLB (Hons) / B.Sc LLB (Hons)  LLM  MS / PG Diploma 
Total Graduates  120 58 58
No. of Students Placed  45 18 56
Median Salary INR 16 Lakhs  INR 6 Lakhs  INR 8.50 Lakhs 

Top Recruiters at NLIU Bhopal 

Some of the top recruiters participating in NLIU Bhopal Placement are mentioned below:

NLIU Bhopal Top Recruiters 
Amarchand & Magaldas & Suresh A. Shroff & Co.  AZB & Partners Jyoti Sagar & Associates Juris Corp
Khaitan & Co.  Lakshmi Kumaran & Sridharan Wadia Gandhy & Co.  Trilegal
Aditya Birla Group Airtel Deloitte  Goldman Sachs
Allen & Overy Clifford Chance Herbert Smith LLP LinkLaters
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd Indian Oil Corporation HUDCO Unit Trust of India

NLIU Bhopal Scholarships

NLIU Bhopal offers Two Merit Cum Means Scholarships for meritorious students. The scholarship covers full tuition fees for the entire duration of the course. First Year Tuition Fee waivers are offered for students securing the highest marks in NLIU. The university offers scholarships from the Second to Fifth year based on their marks in NLIU Semester Exams. Along with marks the university also will consider the family income of the students. The annual family income should not exceed the amount as may be prescribed by NLIU Bhopal from time to time.


NLIU Bhopal Facilities

NLIU Bhopal is spread across 47 acres and is an eco-friendly campus. Students can avail of the following facilities on campus at the university:

  • Library: Gyan Mandir Library housed at the university is air conditioned and offers a rich collection of learned tomes, national and international journals of law, humanities and social sciences along with E-resources. 
  • Convention Centre: Justice J. S. Verma Memorial Convention Centre has 900 seat capacity and is utilized for conferences, lectures and other cultural activities. 
  • Hostel: NLIU offers a separate hostel for boys and girls along with all the required facilities such as mess, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities. 
  • Research Centre: Rajiv Gandhi Cyber Centre is one of the most famous sites on the campus. This centre is a hub for research and education. Lots of students gather here to brainstorm and exchange ideas.
  • Sports Facilities: The university offers indoor and outdoor facilities such as a Gymnasium, Badminton Courts, Table Tennis, Volleyball Courts, Basketball courts and Pool Games. 

NLIU Bhopal MoUs

NLIU Bhopal has signed MoUs and collaborated with many universities and organizations such as SRM University – Delhi – NCR, Sonepat Haryana, The Art of Living (TAOL) and others. Some of the MoUs of NLIU Bhopal are mentioned below:

NLIU Bhopal MoUs
Atal Bihari Institute of Good Governance Career College Bhopal  CLAT Consortium  Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS)
Georgia State University, USA Global Initiative for Academic Networks (GIAN) International Institute of Air and Space Law Leiden Insolvency Law Academy 
Indian Institute of Technology, Indore IILM IES University, Bhopal  Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur 
NACIN McGill University, Canada Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad LNCT University
Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation, New Delhi Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal National E-Governance Division (NEGD) University of Engery and Petroleum Studies, Dehradun 
Oriental Institute of Technology  Police Academia Interaction Forum (PAIF) Queensland University of Technology RCVP Naronha Academy of Administration
The National Forensics Science University University of Lucerne The ICFAI University, Dehradun Western Sydney University (School of Law)

NLIU Bhopal Alumni 

Some of the notable alumni at NLIU Bhopal are tabulated below:

Name Designation Photo 
Vishnu S Warrier Founder of Lex-Warrier Foundation Vishnu S Warrier
Sakshi Sharma Assistant Professor Sakshi Sharma
Pankaj Singh Lawyer Pankaj Singh

How to Reach NLIU Bhopal?

NLIU Bhopal is well-connected by railways, airports, and bus stands. The university is 14.3 Km away from the Bhopal Railway Junction. Here are the most convenient routes to reach NLIU:

Mode of Transportation Halt Point Distance 
By Railways Bhopal Junction via Bhadbhada Road 14.3 Km
By Bus Bhopal Bus Stand, Railway Colony  14.4 Km
By Airport  Bhopal Airport via VIP Road 21.7 Km

NLIU Bhopal FAQs

Ques. What are the courses offered at NLIU Bhopal?

Ans. NLIU Bhopal offers admission to BA LLB (Hons) and B.Sc LLB (Hons) [Cyber Security] at the UG level, LLM  and M.S in Cyber Law and Information Security at the PG level and PhD at the Doctoral level.

Ques. Does NLIU Bhopal provide any Distance Education program?

Ans. Yes, NLIU does provide PG Diploma courses for eligible candidates through Distance Education.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for BA LLB (Hons) at NLIU Bhopal?

Ans. Candidates with 10+2 or equivalent with an aggregate of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) are eligible for admission to BA LLB (Hons) at NLIU Bhopal. 

Ques. What are the intake capacity for UG and PG courses at NLIU Bhopal?

Ans. NLIU Bhopal for intake capacity for UG and PG courses are as follows:

Course Name Intake Capacity 
BA LLB (Hons) 134 Seats 
B.Sc LLB (Hons) [Cyber Security] 60 Seats 
LLM 60 Seats 
M.S in Cyber Law and Information Security 71 Seats 

Ques. Who are the top recruiters participating in campus placements at NLIU Bhopal?

Ans. Some of the top recruiters at NLIU Bhopal are as follows Atal Bihari Institute of Good Governance, Career College Bhopal , Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS), Georgia State University, USA, Global Initiative for Academic Networks (GIAN), International Institute of Air and Space Law Leiden   , Insolvency Law Academy, Indian Institute of Technology, Indore, IILM, IES University, Bhopal, Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur, NACIN, McGill University, Canada, Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad and LNCT University. 

Ques. What are the selection criteria for the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses at NLIU Bhopal?

Ans. Candidates with a valid score in CLAT UG and CLAT PG are selected for admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM respectively. 

Ques. What are the application fees for CLAT at NLIU Bhopal?

Ans. Candidates seeking admission to BA LLB (Hons), B.Sc LLB (Hons) and LLM at NLIU Bhopal must register for CLAT by paying the requisite fees:

Categories Application Fees (INR)
General / OBC / PwD / NRI INR 4000
SC / ST / BPL INR 3500

Ques. What is the median package offered for LLM at NLIU Bhopal?

Ans. As per NLIU Bhopal NIRF 2024 Report, the median package offered for LLM Batch 2023 was recorded at INR 6 Lakhs. 

Ques. Does NLIU offer scholarships for meritorious students?

Ans. Yes, NLIU offers Merit – Cum – Means Scholarship for eligible candidates based on their merit in CLAT or NLIU Bhopal semester examinations to aid them pursue higher education. 

Ques. What are the selection criteria for the M.S. in Cyber Law and Information Security (MCLIS) at NLIU Bhopal?

Ans. Candidates seeking admission to MCLIS at NLIU Bhopal are selected based on merit in the All India Entrance Written Test followed by a Personal Interview conducted by the university. 

Courses & Fees

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Courses
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Highest Fee
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ScienceLaw
Admission
Registration/ Verification/ Admission Reciept (DHE MP) [M.Sc]
Start: 01 Aug 2023
Last Date: 31 Mar 2024
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Exam: N/A
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Accepted Exams
CUET2025
08 May 25 - 01 Jun 25
Specializations
1 available
Cyber Law and Information Security
Master of Science [MS] (Cyber Law and Information Security)
1st Year Fee
₹1,16,600
Total Fee
₹1,72,500
Cutoff
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Admission
Registration/ Verification/ Admission Reciept (DHE MP) [BA LLB]
Start: 01 Aug 2023
Last Date: 31 Mar 2024
Cutoff
Value: 5178
Exam: CLAT
Year: 2024
Ranking
Rank: #4
Agency: India Today
Category: Law
Accepted Exams
CLAT2025
01 Dec 24
Admission
Application Timeline (LLM)
Start: 15 Jul 2024
Last Date: 15 Oct 2024
Cutoff
Value: 277
Exam: CLAT-PG
Year: 2024
Ranking
Rank: #4
Agency: India Today
Category: Law
Accepted Exams
CLAT PG2025
01 Dec 24
Specializations
3 available
Intellectual Property & Business Law
Master of Laws [L.L.M.] (Intellectual Property & Business Law)
1st Year Fee
₹1,92,500
Total Fee
₹1,92,500
Cutoff
277(CLAT-PG)
Constitutional Law And Administrative Law
Master of Laws [L.L.M.] (Constitutional Law and Administrative Law)
1st Year Fee
₹1,92,500
Total Fee
₹1,92,500
Cutoff
277(CLAT-PG)
Human Rights
Master of Laws [L.L.M.] (Human Rights)
1st Year Fee
₹1,92,500
Total Fee
₹1,92,500
Cutoff
277(CLAT-PG)
Admission
Application Timeline (Integrated LLB)
Start: 15 Jul 2024
Last Date: 15 Oct 2024
Cutoff
Value: 7622
Exam: CLAT
Year: 2024
Ranking
Rank: #4
Agency: India Today
Category: Law
Accepted Exams
CLAT2025
01 Dec 24
Specializations
1 available
Cyber Security
Bachelor of Science + Bachelor of Laws [B.Sc L.L.B.] {Hons.} (Cyber Security)
1st Year Fee
₹2,27,700
Total Fee
₹8,36,900
Cutoff
7622(CLAT)
Admission
N/A
Start: N/A
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: #4
Agency: India Today
Category: Law
Accepted Exams
AILET2025
08 Dec 25
ILICAT2025
05 May 25
Specializations
3 available
Law
Ph.D. (Law)
1st Year Fee
₹61,900
Total Fee
₹1,87,000
Cutoff
N/A
Interdisciplinary
Ph.D. (Interdisciplinary)
1st Year Fee
₹61,900
Total Fee
₹1,87,000
Cutoff
N/A
Cyber Law
Ph.D. (Cyber Law)
1st Year Fee
₹61,900
Total Fee
₹1,87,000
Cutoff
N/A

Admission Process

Admission to National Law Institute University - [NLIU] is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Accepted Entrance Exams

AILETILICATCLAT PGCLATCUET
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National Law Institute University - [NLIU] Placement Details

National Law Institute University - [NLIU] in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

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  • Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL)
  • Deloitte
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL)
  • Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
  • SEBI
  • ICICI Lombard
  • Airtel
  • ICICI Bank
  • ICICI Prudential
  • JSW Steel Ltd
  • Unit Trust Of India
  • Trilegal
  • Vaish and Associates
Campus Facilities

National Law Institute University - [NLIU] Facilities

National Law Institute University - [NLIU] in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Total Facilities
8
Academic Support
3
Student Life
5
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Faculty

Prof. (Dr.) S. Surya Prakash

Vice Chancellor

Prof. S. Surya Prakash

Professor, Department of Law

Qualification: B.Com., M.L., Ph.D.

Prof. Ghayur Alam

Professor, Department of Business Law & MHRD

Qualification: L.L.M., Ph.D.

Prof. Uday Pratap Singh

Professor, Department of Human Rights

Qualification: M.A., LL.B., M.Phil ., Ph.D.

Dr. Tapan R. Mohanty

Associate Professor, Department of Law

Qualification: Ph.D., M.A., M.Phil., UGC-JRF, NET

Prof. Rajiv Kumar Khare

Professor, Department of Law

Qualification: L.L.M., UGC-NET, Ph.D.

Prof. Mukesh Srivastava

Professor, Department of English

Qualification: M.A., P.G.D.E.S., M.Litt., Ph.D.

Contact Information

Kerwa Dam Road<br> India

Pincode: 462044

Principal: 0755-2696965

Office: 2696970

Office: 2696722

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