Alerts and Updates for NLU

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has retained its top position in the NIRF 2025 law rankings for the eighth consecutive year. NLU Delhi secured the second spot, followed by NALSAR Hyderabad at third. This ranking, released by the Ministry of Education on September 4, 2025, highlights the consistent excellence of top NLUs in legal education. The rankings impact student preferences for law entrance exams like CLAT and AILET.

NLU Delhi has announced an Online Certificate Course on Consumer Law & Practice for 2025, aimed at students and professionals. Hosted by the Chair on Consumer Law, established in 2019, the course focuses on advocacy, research, and capacity-building in consumer law and policy. This initiative reflects NLU Delhi's commitment to specialized legal education beyond traditional entrance exams. Registration details are available on their official platform.

AILET 2026, conducted by National Law University, Delhi, remains a key entrance exam for admission to BA LLB, LLM, and PhD programs. The exam assesses candidates’ aptitude in legal reasoning and other critical areas, maintaining its reputation as a significant milestone for law aspirants. Preparatory resources and updates for the 2026 exam cycle are already being discussed widely. Specific dates and application details are expected soon on the official NLU Delhi website.

CLAT 2026 preparation resources, including mock test series, are gaining traction among aspirants aiming for admission to 22 National Law Universities. Coaching platforms are offering comprehensive test series based on the latest CLAT and AILET patterns to enhance speed, accuracy, and exam strategy. With 35 mock tests priced affordably, these resources are crucial for students targeting top NLUs. Updates on exact exam dates for CLAT 2026 are awaited from the Consortium of NLUs.

NIRF 2025 rankings for law colleges reaffirmed the dominance of NLUs, with NLSIU Bengaluru at the top, followed by NLU Delhi and NALSAR Hyderabad. Other notable positions include WBNUJS Kolkata at fourth and GNLU Gandhinagar at fifth, while Symbiosis Law School, Pune, slipped to seventh. Released on September 4, 2025, these rankings influence aspirants’ choices for CLAT and other law entrance exams. The data underscores the competitive landscape of legal education in India.

NLU Delhi continues to expand its global and national collaborations, recently signing an MoU with Beihai Asia International Arbitration Centre (BAIAC), Singapore, as of September 2025. Additionally, partnerships with the Society of Construction Law, India, aim to strengthen specialized legal training. While not directly tied to entrance exams, these developments enhance the academic environment for students admitted through AILET. Further details are available on the university’s official announcements.