BCI Withdraws enrolment bar on NALSAR 2026 graduates, says no student should suffer without fault

According to reports from Prameya, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has officially withdrawn the enrolment bar previously imposed on graduates from the 2026 batch of the NALSAR University of Law. The decision follows a review of the circumstances surrounding the students, with the council emphasizing that no student should be forced to suffer professional consequences due to administrative or institutional faults beyond their control.

The enrolment restriction had previously created uncertainty for students graduating from the prestigious Hyderabad-based institution. By lifting the bar, the BCI has cleared the path for these graduates to register as advocates and begin their legal practice in Indian courts. The move is seen as a relief for the student body, which had been awaiting clarity on their eligibility to enter the profession following their academic completion.

While the BCI has not released a comprehensive statement detailing the specific procedural lapses that led to the initial restriction, the regulatory body indicated that the resolution was reached to protect the interests of the students. This development marks a significant conclusion to the dispute, ensuring that the academic credentials of the 2026 cohort are recognized for the purposes of professional enrolment.