ABOUT :
A perfect blend of Natural Beauty and Urbanization, Shillong is often referred to as the “Scotland of the East” with its lush green hills, cascading waterfalls, clear blue skies, and serene lakes. Apart from being an ideal destination for nature lovers, the city is also home to the National Law University of Meghalaya. The campus is situated in the heart of the city and is brimming with life.The University programmes at different levels will promote interdisciplinary law studies with research at its core. The curriculum is designed around the principle of “study what you want” and will be delivered through a technology-driven ecosystem. The University is committed to personalized education, catering to the needs of creative learners. It encourages bright minds to explore their innovative capacities and engage in hands-on learning through the University’s educational ecology. Shillong provides a variety of recreational opportunities, including Cherry Blossom festivals, NH7 Weekenders, and an endless array of rock concerts, making it a hub for both education and entertainment. Whether one is a student looking for a transformative educational experience or a faculty member seeking to make a difference in the lives of young people, NLU Meghalaya is the ideal destination for them.
Mayurbhanj Complex,
Nongthymmai, Shillong – 793014
Registrar: reg@nlumeg.ac.in ;
Admission: admission@nlumeg.ac.in
Office of Vice-Chancellor: +91 364-2914005 ; Mobile & WhatsApp (General Enquiries): +91-69093 72781 Communication Directory
All Undergraduate Programme will have options to complete with Double Majors, Double Minors and Major & Minors.
Eligibility
First Division/ Class (60% or 6.5 CGPA in 10-point scale) in 10+2 examination;
Those who have appeared for the 10+2 examination and are awaiting results are eligible to apply. In such case, they must attach proof of CGPA/ Marks in the Class 10 (Secondary) examination;
General Conditions:
The CGPA will not be converted into percentage marks if the degree-awarding Institute/University provides marks in the CGPA system. Then, the admission will be based on the CGPA awarded in the transcript. If the CGPA is on a different scale other than 10, the eligibility of the candidate will be calculated corresponding to the equivalence. Those appearing in the final examination of the last qualifying degree are eligible to apply. In such cases, they must attach proof of CGPA till the last semester.
INTAKE AND RESERVATION:
The university in its first year has 60 seats which will be increased for the under graduate and post graduate courses in the coming admission as 100 seats will be kept for the country and out of that 50 will be for students from Meghalaya, 50 for the students from rest of the country and 50 will be meant for the foreign Nationals. 50% of the seats shall be reserved for Meghalaya State Domiciled Tribes as per the Meghalaya State Reservation Policy 1972 or as amended thereafter and the remaining 50% for candidates from the rest of India and international applicants.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are required to login at the portal and register [admission.nlumeg.ac.in]. Once they receive the login ID and password, they are required to fill up the online application with all the details. Applicants must submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) indicating their career goals and reasons for opting for dual degree in law for Undergraduates and Master’s degree for Postgraduate. Such SOP should not exceed 500 words. After completing their application form, they are required to pay the requisite application fee and click the submit button after verifying the details. Please note that incomplete applications and/or applications without fee payment will not be processed. All applications are to be submitted online. There is no provision for hard copy submission.
Application Fee:
For all applicants, the application fee is Rs. 3,500/- [Rupees Three thousand five hundred only], except for Meghalaya state-domiciled Scheduled Tribes (ST) who are required to pay Rs. 2,000/- [Rupees Two thousand only]. Payment should be made at the time of Application Submission through the payment gateways.
Mode of Selection:
On receipt of applications, the same will be scrutinized. For shortlisting of candidates, the following will be considered:
Meg UAT Test Component
| Content | Marks |
| Legal Aptitude | 20 |
| Logic | 20 |
| Current Affairs | 20 |
| Mathematical and Analytical Ability | 10 |
| General Studies | 10 |
| Language (English) | 10 |
| General Science | 10 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
Personal Interview Details (Online)
On select dates, the shortlisted candidates are required to appear for the Personal Interview through online mode. The link to the online interview will be emailed to the student one day before the date of the interview The personal interview assessment will be in two stages.
Students will be marked on the following criteria:
It may be noted that candidates who are waiting for certificates of the final qualifying degree will be given an extended period of 15 days (dates will be notified individually) to submit/send their degree certificates to the University.
Per Annum Fee structure (Indian Students)
| Tuition | Rs. 1,59,500 |
| Infrastructure Fees | Rs. 14,000 |
| Development Fees | Rs. 6,000 |
| Development Fees | Rs. 6,000 |
| Library Fees | Rs. 6,000 |
| Sports and Extra-curricular | Rs. 4,000 |
| Total Fee per Annum | Rs. 1,89,500 |
| Hostel Fees per Annum (Fully Residential Programme) | Rs. 88,000 |
| Caution Fees (Refundable) | Rs. 25,000 |
| TOTAL | Rs. 3,02,500 |
Important Dates
| S. No. | Event | Date | Day |
| 1 | Start of Online Applications | 13th January, 2025 | Monday |
| 2 | Last date for submitting Online Applications | 8th March, 2025 | Satuarday |
| 3 | National Admission Test Date [MEG UAT] | 5th April, 2025 | Saturday |
| 4 | National MEG UAT Results | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | Personal Interview (Online) | 14th – 19th April 2025 | Monday to Saturday |
| 6 | First Merit List of successful candidates (based on seat availability) | 23rd & 24th April, 2025 | Friday & Saturday |
All Undergraduate Programme will have options to complete with Double Majors, Double Minors and Major & Minors.
Eligibility
First Division/ Class (60% or 6.5 CGPA in 10-point scale) in 10+2 examination;
Those who have appeared for the 10+2 examination and are awaiting results are eligible to apply. In such case, they must attach proof of CGPA/ Marks in the Class 10 (Secondary) examination;
General Conditions:
The CGPA will not be converted into percentage marks if the degree-awarding Institute/University provides marks in the CGPA system. Then, the admission will be based on the CGPA awarded in the transcript. If the CGPA is on a different scale other than 10, the eligibility of the candidate will be calculated corresponding to the equivalence. Those appearing in the final examination of the last qualifying degree are eligible to apply. In such cases, they must attach proof of CGPA till the last semester.
INTAKE AND RESERVATION:
The university in its first year has 60 seats which will be increased for the under graduate and post graduate courses in the coming admission as 100 seats will be kept for the country and out of that 50 will be for students from Meghalaya, 50 for the students from rest of the country and 50 will be meant for the foreign Nationals. 50% of the seats shall be reserved for Meghalaya State Domiciled Tribes as per the Meghalaya State Reservation Policy 1972 or as amended thereafter and the remaining 50% for candidates from the rest of India and international applicants.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are required to login at the portal and register [admission.nlumeg.ac.in]. Once they receive the login ID and password, they are required to fill up the online application with all the details. Applicants must submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) indicating their career goals and reasons for opting for dual degree in law for Undergraduates and Master’s degree for Postgraduate. Such SOP should not exceed 500 words. After completing their application form, they are required to pay the requisite application fee and click the submit button after verifying the details. Please note that incomplete applications and/or applications without fee payment will not be processed. All applications are to be submitted online. There is no provision for hard copy submission.
Application Fee:
For all applicants, the application fee is Rs. 3,500/- [Rupees Three thousand five hundred only], except for Meghalaya state-domiciled Scheduled Tribes (ST) who are required to pay Rs. 2,000/- [Rupees Two thousand only]. Payment should be made at the time of Application Submission through the payment gateways.
Mode of Selection:
On receipt of applications, the same will be scrutinized. For shortlisting of candidates, the following will be considered:
Meg UAT Test Component
| Content | Marks |
| Legal Aptitude | 20 |
| Logic | 20 |
| Current Affairs | 20 |
| Mathematical and Analytical Ability | 10 |
| General Studies | 10 |
| Language (English) | 10 |
| General Science | 10 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
Personal Interview Details (Online)
On select dates, the shortlisted candidates are required to appear for the Personal Interview through online mode. The link to the online interview will be emailed to the student one day before the date of the interview The personal interview assessment will be in two stages.
Students will be marked on the following criteria:
It may be noted that candidates who are waiting for certificates of the final qualifying degree will be given an extended period of 15 days (dates will be notified individually) to submit/send their degree certificates to the University.
Per Annum Fee structure (Indian Students)
| Tuition | Rs. 1,59,500 |
| Infrastructure Fees | Rs. 14,000 |
| Development Fees | Rs. 6,000 |
| Development Fees | Rs. 6,000 |
| Library Fees | Rs. 6,000 |
| Sports and Extra-curricular | Rs. 4,000 |
| Total Fee per Annum | Rs. 1,89,500 |
| Hostel Fees per Annum (Fully Residential Programme) | Rs. 88,000 |
| Caution Fees (Refundable) | Rs. 25,000 |
| TOTAL | Rs. 3,02,500 |
Important Dates
| S. No. | Event | Date | Day |
| 1 | Start of Online Applications | 13th January, 2025 | Monday |
| 2 | Last date for submitting Online Applications | 8th March, 2025 | Satuarday |
| 3 | National Admission Test Date [MEG UAT] | 5th April, 2025 | Saturday |
| 4 | National MEG UAT Results | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | Personal Interview (Online) | 14th – 19th April 2025 | Monday to Saturday |
| 6 | First Merit List of successful candidates (based on seat availability) | 23rd & 24th April, 2025 | Friday & Saturday |
All Undergraduate Programme will have options to complete with Double Majors, Double Minors and Major & Minors.
Eligibility
First Division/ Class (60% or 6.5 CGPA in 10-point scale) in 10+2 examination;
Those who have appeared for the 10+2 examination and are awaiting results are eligible to apply. In such case, they must attach proof of CGPA/ Marks in the Class 10 (Secondary) examination;
General Conditions:
The CGPA will not be converted into percentage marks if the degree-awarding Institute/University provides marks in the CGPA system. Then, the admission will be based on the CGPA awarded in the transcript. If the CGPA is on a different scale other than 10, the eligibility of the candidate will be calculated corresponding to the equivalence. Those appearing in the final examination of the last qualifying degree are eligible to apply. In such cases, they must attach proof of CGPA till the last semester.
INTAKE AND RESERVATION:
The university in its first year has 60 seats which will be increased for the under graduate and post graduate courses in the coming admission as 100 seats will be kept for the country and out of that 50 will be for students from Meghalaya, 50 for the students from rest of the country and 50 will be meant for the foreign Nationals. 50% of the seats shall be reserved for Meghalaya State Domiciled Tribes as per the Meghalaya State Reservation Policy 1972 or as amended thereafter and the remaining 50% for candidates from the rest of India and international applicants.
Application Procedure:
Applicants are required to login at the portal and register [admission.nlumeg.ac.in]. Once they receive the login ID and password, they are required to fill up the online application with all the details. Applicants must submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) indicating their career goals and reasons for opting for dual degree in law for Undergraduates and Master’s degree for Postgraduate. Such SOP should not exceed 500 words. After completing their application form, they are required to pay the requisite application fee and click the submit button after verifying the details. Please note that incomplete applications and/or applications without fee payment will not be processed. All applications are to be submitted online. There is no provision for hard copy submission.
Application Fee:
For all applicants, the application fee is Rs. 3,500/- [Rupees Three thousand five hundred only], except for Meghalaya state-domiciled Scheduled Tribes (ST) who are required to pay Rs. 2,000/- [Rupees Two thousand only]. Payment should be made at the time of Application Submission through the payment gateways.
Mode of Selection:
On receipt of applications, the same will be scrutinized. For shortlisting of candidates, the following will be considered:
Meg UAT Test Component
| Content | Marks |
| Legal Aptitude | 20 |
| Logic | 20 |
| Current Affairs | 20 |
| Mathematical and Analytical Ability | 10 |
| General Studies | 10 |
| Language (English) | 10 |
| General Science | 10 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
Personal Interview Details (Online)
On select dates, the shortlisted candidates are required to appear for the Personal Interview through online mode. The link to the online interview will be emailed to the student one day before the date of the interview The personal interview assessment will be in two stages.
Students will be marked on the following criteria:
It may be noted that candidates who are waiting for certificates of the final qualifying degree will be given an extended period of 15 days (dates will be notified individually) to submit/send their degree certificates to the University.
Per Annum Fee structure (Indian Students)
| Tuition | Rs. 1,59,500 |
| Infrastructure Fees | Rs. 14,000 |
| Development Fees | Rs. 6,000 |
| Development Fees | Rs. 6,000 |
| Library Fees | Rs. 6,000 |
| Sports and Extra-curricular | Rs. 4,000 |
| Total Fee per Annum | Rs. 1,89,500 |
| Hostel Fees per Annum (Fully Residential Programme) | Rs. 88,000 |
| Caution Fees (Refundable) | Rs. 25,000 |
| TOTAL | Rs. 3,02,500 |
Important Dates
| S. No. | Event | Date | Day |
| 1 | Start of Online Applications | 13th January, 2025 | Monday |
| 2 | Last date for submitting Online Applications | 8th March, 2025 | Satuarday |
| 3 | National Admission Test Date [MEG UAT] | 5th April, 2025 | Saturday |
| 4 | National MEG UAT Results | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | Personal Interview (Online) | 14th – 19th April 2025 | Monday to Saturday |
| 6 | First Merit List of successful candidates (based on seat availability) | 23rd & 24th April, 2025 | Friday & Saturday |
The university encompasses separate halls of residence for female and male students. The courses offered are residential in nature. The hostel fees per annum is 88,000 rs. The campus also has the following facilities:
Classrooms, Lecture Halls: State-of-the-art classrooms, lecture
halls, auditoriums, halls of residences, cafeterias, sports grounds and fields equipped with modern amenities.
Library: A comprehensive library with an extensive collection of legal texts, journals, and digital resources.
Moot Court: Moot court facilities for practical training, competitions, and experiential learning.
Sports Facilities: NLU Meghalaya’s sports facility features a
basketball court and two badminton courts, promoting fitness and
teamwork. It is a space for both recreational and competitive activities.
A perfect blend of Natural Beauty and Urbanization, Shillong is often referred to as the “Scotland of the East” with its lush green hills, cascading waterfalls, clear blue skies, and serene lakes. Apart from being an ideal destination for nature lovers, the city is also home to the National Law University of Meghalaya. The campus is situated in the heart of the city and is brimming with life.
Located in the midst of a hilly region with breathtaking views, our Shillong campus is ideal for students looking for a calm and scenic environment for their studies. Our University is built on a historic property to seamlessly combine modern amenities and cutting-edge infrastructures.
Education is not only limited to textbooks and lectures, rather, an extensive learning experience that helps stimulate creativity, promote personal growth and encourage a sense of belonging is provided to the students.
Since the 1st batch of NLU Meghalaya is yet to graduate, there is no placement data available yet.
