

The NLAT 2026 exam dates for Phase 1 & 2 have been scheduled by the conducting body. Phase 1 will be held from 10th February 2026 to 31st March 2026 and Phase 2 will commence from 1st April 2026 till1st June 2026. Moreover, students can register for the Phase 1 of the test as the NLAT exam 2026 registrations for the same are ongoing.
NLAT is an online computer based test which is conducted by SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) i.e., a Deemed University in 2 phases. Additionally, qualifying this test is essential for the students who wish to secure admission in Integrated Law programs offered at various campuses of SVKM’s NMIMS.
Detailed information of NLAT exam 2026 is included in this article with details about test pattern, syllabus, schedule, exam centres, eligibility criteria, participating Institutions, counselling process & many more and students are recommended to go through the same.
The National Law Aptitude Test is popularly known as NLAT and candidates who will clear the same with excellent marks will be able to secure admission in B.A.LL.B (Hons.) and BBA.LL.B (Hons.) programs. Also, students can pursue these Integrated Law courses at SVKM’s NMIMS Kirti P. Mehta School of Law (KPMSOL), Mumbai and various campuses of NMIMS School of Law located at Navi Mumbai, Bangalore, Indore, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, and Ahmedabad.
The below-mentioned table incorporates essential details regarding the NLAT 2026:
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Particular |
NLAT Exam 2026 Details |
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Exam Name |
NMIMS NLAT - National Law Aptitude Test |
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Conducting Body |
SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) |
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Exam Level |
University Level Test |
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Category |
B.A.LL.B (Hons.) and BBA.LL.B (Hons.) |
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Exam Mode |
Online - Computer Based Test (CBT) |
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Exam Frequency |
Two Times a Year |
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Allowed Attempts |
1 Main Attempt + 2 Retakes |
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NLAT 2026 Exam Date |
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Exam Medium / Language |
English |
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Exam Duration |
2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
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NLAT Exam Fees |
Rs. 2000/- + additional charges (depends on the chosen payment mode) *Students willing to re-appear for the test will have to pay additional Rs. 2000/- per retake. |
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Total Questions in Exam |
150 Questions |
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Total Marks of the Exam |
150 Marks |
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Official Website |
‘nlat.nmims.edu’ |
Candidates planning to take the NLAT exam 2026 should be aware of all the dates of important events related to the test so that they can complete mandatory procedures within the provided time frame.
The important NLAT 2026 exam dates of Phase 1 are given below:
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NLAT 2026 Important Events |
Exam Schedule Details (Phase 1) |
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Start Date of Registration |
28th January 2026 |
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Last Date of Registration |
22nd March 2026 |
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Exam Scheduling Date |
9th February 2026 - 30th March 2026 |
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NLAT Exam Date 2026 |
10th February 2026 - 31st March 2026 |
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Merit List Declaration Date |
17th April 2026 |
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Counselling & Admission Process |
28th April 2026 - 30th April 2026 |
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Admit Card Release Date |
To be Announced |
For schedule of Phase 2, candidates can refer to the below-mentioned details:
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NLAT 2026 Important Events |
Exam Schedule Details (Phase 2) |
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Start Date of Registration |
23rd March 2026 |
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Last Date of Registration |
26th May 2026 |
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Exam Scheduling Date |
23rd March 2026 - 29th May 2026 |
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NLAT Exam Date 2026 |
1st April 2026 - 1st June 2026 |
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Counselling Call Letter & Merit List Declaration Date |
To be Announced |
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Admit Card Release Date |
Interested candidates should check the NLAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 prior to the commencement of the registration / application process as satisfying the same is important in order to be eligible to take the exam.
Students can go through the below-given details about the general eligibility criteria of NLAT 2026 exam:
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Particular |
Eligibility Criteria |
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Educational Qualifications |
*Students appearing for the 12th Standard / equivalent exam can apply. |
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Age Limit |
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Nationality |
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Students can complete the online NLAT Registration 2026 process by visiting the ‘nlat.nmims.edu’ i.e., the official website of the exam. Moreover, the respective authority opens the registration portal for a limited period of time and candidates should register themselves within the specified dates so that they can take the test without any inconvenience.
Furthermore, the application fee which is compulsory for the students to pay while filling the online application form of the exam is Rs. 2000/- and depending on the mode of payment maybe additional charges will be applicable. Also, if applicants want to re-appear for the exam then they will have to pay additional Rs. 2000/- (per retake).
After the NLAT 2026 registration & payment, students will get an option to select the test centre & date and they are supposed to do the same as per their convenience and preference. Also, candidates are advised to not make any mistake while booking the slot as they will not be able to change the same after form submission for any reason.
Candidates should rigorously analyse the NLAT Syllabus 2026 so that they can make their study plan accordingly to begin with the exam preparation. Moreover, 5 sections along with its topics & sub-topics are included in the exam curriculum.
Following sections are specified in the syllabus of aptitude test:
The mode of the aptitude test is online Computer Based Test (CBT) which will be conducted at a wide range of designated test centres. Moreover, based on the NLAT Exam Pattern 2026, there will be a total of 150 MCQs in English language and within 2 hours (120 minutes) students will have to complete the test.
In addition to this, the total marks for NLAT 2026 is 150 and candidates will be awarded with 1 mark for each right answer. Furthermore, students are advised to attempt all the questions as there is no negative marking.
The authority which conducts the exam will release the NLAT Admit Card 2026 on the test’s official website. Registered students will be able to access their admit cards by logging in to their dashboards. In addition, essential details like test date, centre, City, timings & others will be mentioned in the NLAT 2026 admit cards and candidates will have to carry the hardcopy of the same to the exam centre for their verification.
The NLAT 2026 exam will be held across India at multiple test centres and students will get the option to select the same after application form filling procedure. The NLAT Exam Centres 2026 are as follows:
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State |
City |
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Andhra Pradesh |
Vijayawada and Rajahmundry. |
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Assam |
Guwahati |
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Bihar |
Patna |
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Chhattisgarh |
Raipur |
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Delhi |
Delhi / New Delhi |
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Goa |
Goa |
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Gujarat |
Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, and Changa. |
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Haryana |
Faridabad, Gurugram, Karnal, and Ambala Cantt. |
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Himachal Pradesh |
Solan |
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Jharkhand |
Jamshedpur and Ranchi. |
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Karnataka |
Bengaluru and Mysuru. |
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Kerala |
Kochi, Trivandrum, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, and Kottayam. |
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Madhya Pradesh |
Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur |
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Maharashtra |
Aurangabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Shirpur, Sangli / Kolhapur, Thane, and Kalyan. |
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Odisha |
Bhubaneswar |
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Pudducherry |
Pudducherry |
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Punjab |
Amritsar, Chandigarh, and Ludhiana. |
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Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, and Udaipur. |
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Tamil Nadu |
Chennai, Coimbatore, Nagercoil, and Salem. |
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Telangana |
Hyderabad and Secunderabad. |
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Uttar Pradesh |
Agra / Mathura, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, and Varanasi. |
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Uttarakhand |
Dehradun |
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West Bengal |
Kolkata |
Identifying knowledge gaps is one of the major advantages of solving NLAT Previous Year Question Papers for the students as after recognising the areas of improvement they can focus more on the same for a better & effective preparation. Along with this, solving several previously asked questions with precision will ultimately aid the candidates in building self-confidence.
Moreover, students can gain better understanding about the time allocation in order to conclude the test within designated hours after taking the NLAT Mock Test 2026. It will help the appearing candidates in grasping the format of the NLAT 2026.
The NLAT Result 2026 and merit list will be released within a few weeks / days following the test completion. Moreover, the merit list will be prepared according to the best scores of the students across all the attempts. Additionally, it will be published on the ‘nlat.nmims.edu’ i.e., the official website.
Furthermore, solely SVKM’s NMIMS (conducting body) is responsible for the decision about the cut-off of the NLAT 2026 merit list.
In order to participate in the NLAT Counselling Process 2026, students should clear the exam with excellent rank. Moreover, for the students willing to take admission in any of the University’s campuses, counselling procedure for Phase 1 will be held in offline mode at Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Technology (MPSTME) which is located at the Mumbai campus of SVKM’s NMIMS.
Furthermore, candidates should know that followed by the counselling process, the NLAT Seat Allotment 2026 procedure will be done on the basis of rank obtained by them in the entrance test.
After securing a high rank in NLAT 2026, candidates will be able to get admission in Integrated Law programs at any of the member educational Institutions which are specified by the conducting authority. In addition to this, SVKM’s NMIMS Kirti P. Mehta School of Law (KPMSOL), Mumbai and campuses of NMIMS School of Law located at Navi Mumbai, Bangalore, Indore, Hyderabad, Chandigarh & Ahmedabad are included in the NLAT Participating Colleges 2026.
Candidates with excellent rank in the exam will be able to obtain admission in Integrated Law programs which are offered at various campuses of NMIMS School of Law located at Navi Mumbai, Bangalore, Indore, Hyderabad, Chandigarh & Ahmedabad and SVKM’s NMIMS Kirti P. Mehta School of Law (KPMSOL), Mumbai.
SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) conducts the National Law Aptitude Test (NLAT).
The aptitude test is held in 2 phases and students attempt the exam 3 times a year including 1 main attempt and 2 retakes.
No, candidates should select the exam centre & date sincerely as no changes will be entertained after the entrance exam form submission.
The final merit list will be prepared based on the best scores obtained by the candidates across all attempts of the entrance exam.
Yes, candidates are supposed to carry the hard copy of their admit card and a secondary ID proof at the specified test centre for their verification. Also, they will not be allowed to enter the test hall without the same.
Yes, the conducting authority has specified that candidates who are willing to re-appear for the NLAT 2026 after their main attempt will have to pay Rs. 2000/- per retake.
