There is no age limit for appearing in CLAT and getting into NLSIU. However, one must meet the CLAT eligibility criterion.

CLAT UG Eligibility

• Age limit: There is no such upper age limit for the UG program in CLAT.
• Qualifying Examination: Passed 10+2 or equivalent exam from a recognized board or university.
• Academic score: Aggregate of 45% marks in 10+2 belonging to unreserved/OBC/specially-abled person (SAP) and other categories. It is 40% for SC or ST categories.
• Appearing candidate: If you are appearing in the qualifying exam in March or April, you will also be eligible for appearing in CLAT. You shall be required to produce proof of the passing of your qualifying examination at the time of admission, failing which you might lose your right to be considered for admission.

CLAT PG Eligibility

• Age limit: There is no upper age limit prescribed for appearing in CLAT.
• Qualifying Exam: Passed in the qualifying examination i.e. LL.B or any other equivalent exam.
• Minimum Marks: 55% marks for unreserved categories/OBC and other categories. It is 50% marks in the case of candidates belonging to scheduled caste/ scheduled tribe.
• Appearing Candidates: Passed or appeared in the final semester or final year of your qualifying examination at the time of admission.

Previously, there was a minimum age limit of 16 but no maximum age limit. Now there is a no age bar criterion for CLAT examination, according to the Supreme Court.

2 months of preparation is enough if you are aspiring for CLAT but you should work hard with sheer dedication. 

• You should join some crash courses but before joining it, give a mock test to identify your strong and weak points. 
• Once done, you should start preparing without any time limit. If you have practiced enough, then set a timer and give each section proper time. 
• To enhance your GK, read newspapers daily apart from the glamorous news. They will help you immensely during your exam. 
• You should also keep an eye on the websites for the information related to CLAT. You can also find mock papers that are easily available. 
• It would be better if you have friends who are also preparing for CLAT as you can study together with them and discuss doubts.

Last but not least we can say that by following these steps you can easily clear CLAT and can achieve the heights, just keep in mind that you need to match the level of the CLAT exam so develop your aptitude accordingly.

One of my cousins graduated from NLSIU and here’s what I got to know from him. To get into any NLSIU you need to sit for the all-India entrance exam called CLAT.

• You can appear for the CLAT exam without being a 12th pass out. But if you get selected and wish to join NLSIU, Bangalore, or any other NLU you need 12th marks.
• For Unreserved, OBC, or Specially Abled Persons (SAP) and other categories: a minimum of 55% marks. 
• For SC/ ST category, a minimum of 50% marks is required.
• On the date of admission, the candidate must have passed or appeared in the final year examination of the qualifying examination.

So it might not make much of a difference after you get NLSIU but it matters when you prepare to get into it.

One of my friends is a student of NLSIU and here is his advice on how to prepare for CLAT. 

• You can take a year break to prepare for it or blend your routine in a perfect balance to prepare for it along with your studies. Assign flexible time hours to your CLAT preparation. You should follow a very strict schedule when it comes to the preparation of CLAT. 
• Pursuing an online course while studying in any institute for cracking CLAT might be helpful. 
• Remember to invest equal hours in preparation for all the questions you will be attempting. Your hold on English should be strong. Do not forget to practice reasoning every day. 
• Updating your general knowledge and current affairs regularly is also necessary.

With strategic planning, you can do well in CLAT. 

Although AILET is more difficult than CLAT, this does not imply that NLU Delhi is better than NLS.

If you look at the placement reports of both these colleges, NLS has done significantly better than NLUD. The weather is also a big influence here; Bangalore has a pleasant environment, but for Delhi, the weather conditions may become a bit harsh for some times especially during summers. 

For your reference, the placement of NLU Delhi for the year 2020 is mentioned in the table below:

You can refer to the placement report NLSIU Bangalore in the table given below:

If you attend NLUD, you will have incredible opportunities because you will be living in a city with India's best High Court and Supreme Court. On the other hand, Bangalore is an MNC hub, you will get corporate employment and internship opportunities there. 

Furthermore, NLSIU is recognized as the "Harvard of the East," implying that this college has surely done something worth the recognition that it receives.

The only way that will lead you to NLSIU, Bangalore is scoring and ranking top in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). 

It is a competitive exam and has 200 questions. Each question carries 1 mark. The test is conducted only once every year and the cut-off for every year for different colleges varies greatly. 

Specifically for NLSIU, you need to rank in the first 50-60 in the general category. For the reservation category, you have 25-30 more seats. In order to crack the exam, you need to prepare well in advance and strategically. 

One of my friends studied at NLSIU Bangalore. According to him, NILSU attracts a huge number of students across the country due to its demanding stature.

• NLSIU prepares students in a holistic environment. 
• It provides a safe and engaging environment for the students which is found rarely in other law colleges in our country. 
• Classes begin at around 8:30 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. 
• There are four intervals with a duration of twenty minutes. 
• The student’s life turns hectic due to academic pressure; however, it can be managed with balance and symmetry. 
• A number of extra-curricular activities and internship activities are conducted to hone your skills. 
• Professors of NILSU guide you through placement cells and help to inculcate within your different dimensions of life.

Therefore, life at NLSIU is good. Studying here gradually becomes really hectic. Students have 4 projects to submit each trimester, along with midterms, end-terms and events like moots, negotiations, debates, etc.

If you are looking at the course from the perspective of its acceptability in the industry, then honestly it does not rank very high in the list. It can not be even fully considered a proper Masters in Law degree. One of my friends studied it and here’s what she has to say about it.

• Masters in Business Law (MBL) is not a full-time LLM course. You cannot take UGC-NET on the basis of this degree.
• It is quite an expensive course. Not only the course fees but they take additional fees like Rs. 500 for each subject. They have a continuation fee of Rs. 2500.
• The books suggested are also not elaborate enough to learn about the course. They lack content.
• There is no transparency in checking answer sheets. If you want your answer sheets rechecked, it will cost you Rs.800 for each paper.

Therefore it is recommended that you do not opt for this course, as it is not an LLM course. The only thing credible about it is the tag you receive from NLSIU.

The rooms at NLSIU hostel are more or less okay. It is a government-backed institute and we cannot compare it with NALSAR.

The rooms at NLSIU can accommodate three students. They are not very spacious and you might find it difficult to share the rooms. There is no need for AC as the weather in Hyderabad is comfortable. There are coolers for the hotter months.

In the case of NALSAR, you will be sharing your room with another student for the first three years. From the 4th year onwards, you will have your own room. The rooms are not that spacious. With the construction of new hostel buildings, the problem of overcrowding is being dealt with.