

NLIU Bhopal, officially known as National Law Institute University, is a state university in Madhya Pradesh, established in 1997. Recognized by both the UGC and the Bar Council of India, this institution garnered a 4th place ranking in India's law category by India Today in 2025, and an 8th place by IIRF in the same year. The university offers various programs including BA LLB (Hons), B.Sc LLB (Hons) at the undergraduate level, LLM, and MS at the postgraduate level, along with PhD programs. There is also a PG Diploma available through distance education. NLIU Bhopal admits both national and international students based on their performance in CLAT UG for BA and B.Sc LLB (Hons) and CLAT PG for LLM, followed by a counselling session. For 2025, the CLAT UG cutoff ranks for the general category range from 1061 to 2255. The BA/B.Sc LLB (Hons) program costs a total of INR 9.12 lakhs. As of now, the placement data for 2025 isn't available. However, the 2024 placements saw a median package of INR 16 LPA, with 48 out of 113 students getting placed. Top recruiters included prestigious names like AZB & Partners, Trilegal, Aditya Birla Group, and Goldman Sachs. NLIU Bhopal remains a prominent choice for law aspirants due to its comprehensive course offerings and strong industry connections, ensuring robust career prospects for its graduates.