Jindal Global Law School announces early admissions for 2027: LNAT-UK test mandatory

Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) of OP Jindal Global University (JGU) has announced the commencement of early admissions for the academic year 2027-28.

Admission to a minimum of 50% Seats in Early Admissions.

LNAT Cutoff Expected to be 20-25 Marks on 42.

The National Admission Test for Law (LNAT-UK) remains the only mandatory entrance test for admission to both 5-year and 3-year LL.B. (Hons.) programmes. The LNAT Test is owned by LNAT Consortium, headquartered at the University of Oxford. LNAT is one of the world's leading law entrance exams, with member law schools comprising Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, UCL, King's College London, Durham, and Glasgow, among others. JGLS is the only Indian law school that is a member of the LNAT Consortium, admitting 100% of its class based solely on LNAT scores.

Only Two Phases of Admissions in 2027

• Early Admission | Take LNAT test from 1st September to 30th November 2026. A minimum of 50% of seats are to be admitted.

• Late Admission | Take LNAT test from 1st December to 28th February 2027. Remaining Seats to be Admitted:

Professor Anand Prakash Mishra, Senior Director of Law Admissions, who is also Executive Dean of Institutional Outreach of the University said, “Early Admission is the key. The sooner we understand this phenomenon already adopted by the world's leading universities, it's better for our students and academic institutions. At JGLS, we admitted 90% of the class of 2026 by 28 February. This year we will admit full class with same deadline.

Students must start preparing for the LNAT when they enter class 12 and take the Test, preferably in the First Admission Cycle, during 1^st September to 30^th November 2026. That's the best strategy. You have better chances of securing admission as well, as you receive an option to do a Retest or Second Attempt in the next phase of admissions in case you don't qualify in the first phase. Studying law at JGLS is indeed a transformational opportunity for the lifetime, and no law aspirant should miss it only because of a delay in taking the LNAT entrance test.”

Global Rankings and Academic Leadership

• Ranked 35th in the world and 1st in India for Law & Legal Studies - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

• Ranked No. 1 in India for Law - Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026

Faculty and Academics 

JGLS boasts a globally diverse, full-time faculty of 500+ members, with many professors holding degrees from top 50 law schools worldwide, including Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, Yale, Stanford, NYU, LSE, Columbia, Berkeley, NUS, etc. The curriculum is rooted in interdisciplinarity, offering over 500 compulsory courses, 500+ electives, and 300+ cross-listed courses at JGU.

Global Exposure and Internationalisation 

With over 625 partnerships in 80+ countries, JGLS offers global exposure through student exchange programmes, semester-abroad opportunities, dual degrees, and short-term study-abroad programmes with top-ranked universities worldwide.

Infrastructure and Experiential Learning 

JGLS offers world-class infrastructure, including India’s first Constitution Museum and the Rights & Freedom Academy, Nyayabhyasa Mandapam, the world’s largest moot court hall; the International Mooting Academy for Advocacy, Negotiation, Dispute Adjudication, Arbitration and Resolution (IMAANDAR), and academic and residential facilities on a 100+ acre green campus.

LNAT–UK: The Mandatory Admissions Test for JGLS 

The LNAT-UK is a globally benchmarked, standardised admissions test. This Computer Based Test (CBT) is available at 500+ Test Centers around the world during September to July. Students can schedule the Test on any date at any center following the University's admission deadline.

The LNAT Test evaluates critical thinking and advanced English language and reading comprehension skills. The LNAT comprises two sections: Section A, consisting of 42 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on complex texts that assess comprehension, inference, and reasoning (with no negative marking), and Section B, an essay part.

JGLS considers only the LNAT scores of applicants based on their performance in Section A and doesn’t require them to write an essay, i.e., Section B. Students aiming for JGLS may end their test after completing the MCQs.

Merit-cum-Means-Based Scholarships 

LNAT-UK scores will be considered for merit-cum-means-based scholarships. Scholarships are awarded in the range of 10%, 25% and 50% of tuition fees, as per merit and annual parental income criteria. A separate notification is issued regarding scholarships. Students securing 25+ marks out of 42 in the LNAT test are eligible to receive scholarships if their annual parental income as per parental ITR is less than INR 50 lakhs.

Two-Step Application Process 

Applicants must complete both steps to be considered for admission:

1. Register for the LNAT–UK Test (first week of August onwards): https://lnat.ac.uk/ 

2. Submit the JGLS Online Application Form: https://lawadmissions.jgu.edu.in/ 

Admission is offered exclusively to candidates who meet the cut-off prescribed by the JGLS Admissions Committee. Based on the year 2026 admissions, an LNAT score above 25 out of 42 is good for admission and scholarship at Jindal Global Law School.

Contact the JGLS Admissions Office 

Prospective applicants can connect directly with the JGLS Admissions Office by registering on the official admissions portal: https://LawAdmissions.JGU.edu.in

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