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NLU Odisha Admission Process

The National Law University Odisha (NLUO) admissions are offered for undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D programmes. The NLU Odisha admissions are offered for BA LLB, BBA LLB, LLM, M.Phil and Ph.D. NLUO admissions are based on scores of the CLAT Exam/written test/ merit of qualifying examination. 

NLU Odisha BA LLB/BBA LLB admission is based on CLAT scores. NLU Odisha LLM admissions are based on the performance of the students in CLAT PG. Candidates who meet the CLAT Cutoff requirement of the course should attend the CLAT counselling process. For admission to a three-year LLB course candidates are required to obtain a valid score in the NLUO 3-year LLB entrance exam. 

NLU Odisha PhD admissions 2025 is based on the NLU Cuttack entrance test conducted by the institute, work experience, and a presentation. Candidates who meet the CLAT Eligibility Criteria of the course can proceed with the NLUO admission process. The eligible candidates should complete the CLAT Registration process and fill up the application form to proceed with the admissions at NLU Cuttack in 2025. 

Also See: NLU Odisha Placements

How to Apply for NLU Odisha Admissions 2025?

The application process for NLU Odisha Courses consists of several steps which are mentioned  below:

NLU Odisha Application Process 2025

CourseNLU Odisha Registration Process

B.A LLB (Hons.)

  1. Candidates should fill out the application form for CLAT 2025.

  2. Complete the registration process with personal details and upload documents.

  3. Pay application fees of Rs 4,000 (Rs 3,500 for SC/ST/BPL candidates).

BBA LLB (Hons.)

B.A

  1. Candidates applying for B.A course should apply from samsodisha.gov.in/.

  2. Candidates are required to register themselves and fill up the application form.

  3. Submit the form with the application fees. 

LLB
  1. Candidates are required to fill up application fees from the official website of the institute.

  2. The application fee for the general category is Rs 3,300 (Rs 2,800 for SC/ST/PwD Category and Rs 5,000 for the NRI category)

LLM

  1. Complete the online registration process for CLAT PG.

  2. Fill up the application form with personal details and select a course of study and NLU preference.

  3. Upload documents and pay application fees of Rs 4,000 (Rs 3,500 for SC/ST)

Ph.D 

  1. Candidates can fill up the Ph.D application form from the official website of the university.

  2. Fill up the application form with the required details and self-attested copies of supporting documents.

  3. Pay the application fee using the payment link. The application fee is Rs 5,000 for general candidates and Rs 4,000 for PRTC and SC/ST candidates. The NET/JRF candidates under the general category are required to pay Rs 2,800 and those under the SC/ST category are required to pay Rs 2,300. 

NLUO LLB Admissions 2025 Dates for NAIET

EventsDates
Start date of online applicationFeb 13, 2025
Last date of online applicationMar 31, 2025
Conduct of entrance examMay 11, 2025
Declaration of resultsMay 24, 2025

Note: The above-mentioned dates for NLUO All India Entrance Test (NAIET), NLU Odisha 3-year LLB entrance exam for LLB admissions have been taken form the official website of the institute. 

NLU Odisha Ph.D Admission 2025  Dates 

EventsDates
Last date of the online applicationMarch 31, 2025
Last date for receiving a hard copy applicationApril 15, 2025
Ph.D Entrance examinationMay 11, 2025
Declaration of result for Ph.D entrance examMay 24, 2025
Presentation of research proposalJune 4 and 5, 2025
Display of list of selected candidatesJune 10, 2025
Last date to confirm admissionsJuly 5, 2025

Note: The above-mentioned dates have been taken from the official website of the institute. 

NLU Odisha UG Course Admissions 2025

The university offers 5 years of full-time NLU UG courses such as BA LLB Hons and BBA LLB Hons. NLU Odisha's 3-year LLB programme is joined after graduation.

NLU Odisha BA LLB Courses, Seats and Eligibility Criteria

CourseSeatsEligibility Criteria

BA LLB (Hons) 

120

Candidates must have completed 10+2, with a minimum aggregate of 60% from the recognised board.


Valid score in CLAT entrance exam.

BBA LLB (Hons) 

120

LLB

-

Graduation in Law

NLU Odisha Admission Process for BA LLB (H)/BBA LLB (H)

  • Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can attend the CLAT entrance exam.

  • Candidates who meet the CLAT cutoff must attend the counselling process.

  • The Shortlisted candidates will be allotted for the NLU Odisha admission.

  • Selected candidates can submit all the required documents at NLU Odisha and pay the admission fee to confirm seats.

NLU Odisha LLB Admission Process

  • After meeting the eligibility criteria, candidates are required to take the NLUO All India Entrance Test (NAIET) - 2024.

  • Qualified candidates should attend the counselling process.

  • NLUO LLB admissions will be based on the NLUO 3-year LLB entrance exam scores, rank list and seat availability of candidates.

  • Selected candidates will be notified regarding the seat allotment.

  • Final selected candidates should complete the document verification.

  • To complete the admission process the candidates should pay the NLU Odisha admission fee. 

Also See: NLU Odisha Cutoff

NLU Odisha PG Course Admissions 2025

NLU Odisha offers various PG programmes, and admission to the LLM is done based on merit in the CLAT-PG entrance examination. The duration of the NLU Odisha LLM and M.Phil is 1 year and 2 years, respectively.

NLU Odisha PG Courses, Seats & Eligibility Criteria

CourseSeatsEligibility Criteria

LLM

25

Candidates must have completed graduation in Law with a minimum aggregate of 50%(45% for SC/ST/PWD) from an approved university.


Valid score in CLAT entrance exam.


M.Phil Law


-

Candidates must have a master's degree with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks from an approved university.

NLU Odisha PG Admission Process

  • Candidates must meet the NLU Odisha eligibility criteria.

  • Eligible Candidates must appear for the CLAT-PG Entrance examination 

  • Based on the CLAT-PG entrance examination, the NLU’s consortium released the Cutoff for NLU Odisha LLM Admission. 

  • Candidates who secured the eligible cutoff marks in the CLAT exam can participate in the counselling process to secure admission.

  • The shortlisted candidates will be allotted for NLUO LLM Admission.

  • The admission process ends after verifying documents and paying the admission fee.

Also See: NLU Odisha Facilities

NLU Odisha Ph.D Admission 2025

The college offers 2 NLU Odisha PhD courses Ph.D Law Part Time and Ph.D Law. The duration of the PhD courses is 6 years. The PhD programmes are available full-time and part-time.  

NLU Odisha PhD Course and Eligibility Criteria

CourseEligibility Criteria

Ph.D

Candidates must have a Master's degree in Law / Social Sciences / Humanity with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate from an approved university.

NLU Odisha PhD Admission Process

  • Eligible candidates must register for the NLU Odisha PhD courses through the university website.

  • Candidates must attend the Research Entrance Test (NLUORET) and obtain a valid score.

  • Candidates who passed the NET/JRF exam conducted by the UGC need not appear for the entrance test.

  • Candidates who passed the entrance test with a minimum of 50% will be invited to deliver a presentation.

  • NLU Odisha PhD admissions will be granted based on the quality of the presentation, NET/JRF qualifications, and prior work experience. 

NLUO Cuttack Seats and Reservation Policy 2025

There are a total of 120 seats in the BA LLB course while 60 seats are being offered in the BBA LLB programme. 14 seats in BA LLB are reserved for candidates who are foreign nationals and NRI candidates, similarly, 7 seats in BBA LLB are reserved for foreign and NRI candidates. Further, the university offers reservations to the candidates domiciled in Odisha along with the general reservation policy of the state for SC and ST candidates. The details of seats and reservation policy for undergraduate law courses are given below.

NLU Cuttack Seat Intake 2025 for BA LLB and BBA LLB

CategoryBA LLBBBA LLB

General

85

43

Schedule Tribes

13

6

Schedule Caste

8

4

Total

106

53

For the LLM course, the university is offering 50 seats out of which 34 seats are for unreserved category candidates. The details of NLUO Cuttack seats for the LLM course are given below.

NLUO LLB Seat Intake 2025

CategoryGeneralSCST

All India (AI)

31

4

3

All India Specially Abled Persons (AISAP)

1

0

0

Odisha Domicile (OD)

10

2

1

Odisha Domicile Specially Abled Persons (ODSAP)

1

0

0

Total

43

6

4

NLUO Cuttack LLM Seat Intake 2025

CategorySeats

General

34

Scheduled Tribes

6

Scheduled Caste

4

Total

44

Required Documents for NLU Cuttack Admission 2025

  • 10+2 Marks sheets and certificates

  • Graduation Marksheet and Provisional certificate( For PG/Ph.D. admissions)

  • PG Marks sheet and Provisional certificate (For PhD Admissions)

  • Course completion certificate

  • Migration Certificate

  • Caste/Community/ Category certificate

  • Native Certificate 

  • Transfer Certificate

  • Study Conduct Certificate

  • ID proof (Government of India Authorised) 

  • Passport size photographs(colour), Self and Parent or Guardian 

  • Two sets of photocopies with all original certificates

CLAT score is mandatory for applying to the NLU Odisha courses, and NLU Odisha admission will be based on merit only. 

Using the above table, candidates can check the list of colleges they can get with their obtained rank.

NLU Odisha Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the selection process for the Ph.D Law programme at NLU Odisha?

The selection for the Ph.D Law programme at NLU Odisha is based on a Research Entrance Test (NLUORET) conducted by NLUO. Further, candidates who scored an aggregate of 50% marks in the entrance test may be called for presentation of the Research Proposal before the Doctoral Committee.

2: What are the documents required for the NLU Odisha admission process?

The documents required for the NLU Odisha admission process are two passport-size photographs, class 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates, graduation and postgraduation degree certificates, character certificate, transfer certificate, migration certificate, caste certificate, entrance exam scorecard, identity proof and category certificate.

3: What is the eligibility criteria for admission to B.B.A. L.L.B Hons at NLU Odisha?

The eligibility criteria for admission to B.B.A. L.L.B Hons at NLU Odisha is that candidates should have passed 10+2 and secured at least 60% marks from any recognised college or university.

4: What is the seat intake of the L.L.M Corporate Law and Commercial Law programme at NLU Odisha?

The seat intake of the L.L.M Corporate Law and Commercial Law programme at NLU Odisha is 25.

5: How do I apply for NLU Odisha B.A. L.L.B Hons admission?

The NLU Odisha admission to the B.A. L.L.B Hons is done on the basis of the performance of candidates in CLAT followed by the CLAT counselling process.

Student Reviews for NLU Odisha

College Infrastructure: 3.5/5
Academics: 3/5
Placements: 2.3/5
Value for Money: 2.8/5
Campus Life: 3.4/5

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Have a question related to NLU Odisha ?

my daughter Aastha mahajan has got air in clat 25 is 15219 and in airews is 1379 so in which NLU she can get admission.

Aastha Mahajan secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 15,219 and an EWS rank of 1,379 in CLAT 2025. Her chances of getting into an NLU will depend on cut-offs, seat availability, and category reservations. While the top NLUs may have higher cut-offs, mid-tier NLUs could be within reach for EWS candidates. It is essential to participate in the CLAT counseling process, as seat allotment is based on merit and category. For the most accurate information, refer to official CLAT updates and NLU admission notifications.

Hello Riya,

With an All India Rank (AIR) of 18,000 and an EWS category rank of 1,665 in CLAT 2025, your chances of securing admission in the top National Law Universities (NLUs) are limited. However, you may have opportunities in some of the newer or lower-ranked NLUs.

Expected Cutoffs for EWS Category:

  • Top NLUs (e.g., NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad): Typically have EWS cutoff ranks around 500 or higher.

  • Mid-tier NLUs: EWS cutoff ranks may extend up to 1,500.

  • Lower-tier NLUs: EWS cutoff ranks can go beyond 2,000.

Potential NLUs for Your Rank:

Based on your EWS rank of 1,665, you might consider applying to the following NLUs:

  1. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Aurangabad
  2. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur
  3. Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam
  4. Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli
  5. Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla

Next Steps:

  • Participate in CLAT Counseling: Engage actively in the counseling process and list multiple NLUs in your preference to increase your chances of admission.

  • Stay Updated: Regularly check the official CLAT counseling updates for seat allotment and further instructions.

  • Consider Alternative Options: Explore private law colleges or other reputable institutions that accept CLAT scores and may have seats available for your rank.


    I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

    Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.


What was the cut off for NRI in NLU in2024

Hello Rakesh,

The CLAT 2024 cutoffs for NRI candidates varied across different National Law Universities (NLUs) . For instance, at NLU Jodhpur , the cutoff rank for NRI candidates was 1,474 , while at HNLU Raipur , it was 33,519 . These variations indicate that higher-ranked NLUs had more competitive cutoffs for NRI seats.

It's important to note that each NLU has its own admission process and may release separate cutoff lists for NRI candidates. For example, TNNLU and NLU Jodhpur have specific procedures for NRI admissions.


For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's advisable to consult the official websites of the respective NLUs or contact their admissions offices directly.


For more details about the cut-off CLICK HERE .

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.


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April 09, 2025 - 06:31 AM IST

NLU Odisha will be conducting a National Conference, NLUO-HWA (Humane World for Animals) on Sep 5 & 6, 2025. 

April 09, 2025 - 06:16 AM IST

NLUO is conducting all India entrance test for admission to 3-year LLB course on May 11, 2025.

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