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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

NLU Odisha Admission 2025 Highlights

Candidates can check the details of the entrance exams required for admission to the National Law University Odisha admissions for the courses at different levels.

NLUO Cuttack Admission Criteria 2025

CoursesEntrance Exam
UG CoursesCLAT
PG CoursesCLAT PG 
Doctoral CoursesPh.D Admission Test

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. 

Important Dates for NLU Odisha Admissions 2025?

Below mentioned are details of important dates for  CLAT 2025 NLUO All India Entrance Test and Ph.D Admission Test required for NLUO Cuttack admissions 2024:

NLU Cuttack Admission 2025 Dates for CLAT

Events Dates

Registration for admissions counselling

May 17, 2025 (4 PM ) to May 21, 2025 (5 PM)

Publication of first allotment list 

May 26, 2025 (10 AM)

Payment of confirmation fee for first allotment list 

May 26, 2025 (10 AM) to May 30, 2025 (1 PM)

Publication of second allotment list

June 4, 2025  (10 AM)

Payment of confirmation fee for second allotment list 

June 4, 2025  (10 AM) to June 9, 2025 (1 PM)

Payment of university fee for first and second counselling rounds

June 14, 2025 (5 PM)

Publication of third and final allotment list

June 20, 2025 (10 AM)

Payment of confirmation for third and final allotment list

June 20, 2025 (10 AM) to June 23, 2025 (1 PM)

Payment of university fee for third and final counselling rounds

June 27, 2025 (5 PM)

NLU Odisha Ph.D Admission 2025 Dates 

EventsDates
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 Admissions 2025 for UG Course

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 Admission Eligibility Criteria and Seat Intake for UG Courses

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 2025 for BA LLB Hons. / BBA LLB Hons.

National Law University Odisha offers admissions for BA LLB Hons and BBA LLB Hons courses for duartion of five years. Both the courses are offered in full time mode with seat intake of 120 each.

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 Admissions 2025

National Law University Odisha offers LLB course in full-time mode. NLUO Cuttack LLB course is offered for duartion of three years with specified seat intake. 

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 Admissions 2025 for PG Courses

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 Admission Eligibility Criteria and Seat Intake for PG Courses

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 + 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 LLM Admissions 2025

National Law University Odisha offers admission to the LLM course for one year. NLUO Cuttack LLM admission is offered with the specialisation of Corporate Law and Commercial Law in full-time mode.

NLU Odisha LLM Admission Process 2025

  • 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 2025

  • 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

The 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 NLU Odisha admission 2025 last date to apply for the LLB course?

The NLU Odisha admission 2025 last date to apply for the LLB course was April 20, 2025. Students applying for a three-year LLB course are required to appear for NAIET 2025.

2: When will the entrance exam for NLU Odisha 3-year LLB 2025 be conducted?

Admission to  NLU Odisha 3-year LLB course is based on scores of NAIET 2025. The institute will conduct the NLUO All India Entrance Test 2025 on May 11, 2025.

3: When will the entrance examination for NLUO Ph.D admission 2025 be conducted?

The entrance examination for NLUO Ph.D admission 2025 will be conducted on May 11, 2025. The results for Ph.D entrance exam will be declared on May 24, 2025. 

4: What is the application fee for the NLU Odisha 3-year LLB entrance exam?

Candidates should apply for NLU Odisha 3-year LLB courses by filling up the application form. The NAIET 2025 application fee for the general category is Rs 3,300. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD category are required to pay the application fee of Rs 2,800.

5: What is the application fee for NLU Odisha Ph.D admissions 2025?

The application fee for NLU Odisha Ph.D admissions 2025 is Rs 5,000 for the general category and Rs 4,000 for reserved category candidates.

6: When is the NLU Odisha admission 2025 date of result declaration for Ph.D admissions?

The NLU Odisha admission 2025 date of result declaration for Ph.D admissions is May 24, 2025. Admission to Ph.D courses is based on the scores of the entrance exam and the results proposal. The list of final selected students will be declared on June 10, 2025.

7: How do I apply for NLU Odisha B.A. L.L.B Hons admission 2025?

The NLU Odisha admission 2025 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.

8: 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.

9: 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.

10: 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.

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Campus Life: 3.4/5

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Have a question related to NLU Odisha ?

I gave clat 2025 exam and i got 30marks . Can i get admission in nlu jodhpur??

hi,

With a CLAT 2025 score of 30 marks, securing admission to National Law University (NLU) Jodhpur under the general category is highly unlikely. Historically, NLU Jodhpur has maintained high cutoffs for its BA LLB (Hons.) program. For instance, in CLAT 2024, the general category closing rank was around 379, which typically corresponds to a score well above 90 marks.

Given your score, you might consider exploring other NLUs or private law colleges with lower cutoff requirements. Some NLUs, such as DSNLU Visakhapatnam or NLU Tripura, may have more accessible cutoffs, especially under reserved categories or domicile quotas.


if I get AIR 11588 in clat (obc ,women 2068) what nlu can I expect?

Dear Candidate ,
With an AIR of 11,588 and an OBC women category rank of 2,068 in CLAT 2025 , securing admission to top- tier National Law Universities ( NLUs) like NLSIU Bangalore , NALSAR Hyderabad , or WBNUJS Kolkata is unlikely, as their OBC category cutoffs typically within the top 1,500 ranks .
However you may consider the following Institutions -
- HNLU Raipur
-RGNUL Patiala
-CNLU Patna
- NUSRL Ranchi
- DSNLU Visakhapatnam.

Is there any chance to get any NLU for rank 9825 girl student

Hello Aspirant,

With a CLAT rank of 9825 as a female candidate, there are chances that you can secure some seats in some NLUs especially if you belong to a reserved category (such as SC/ST/OBC/EWS) or if your domicile state has a home state quota. The chances of admission increases for NLUs with higher closing ranks like:

  • DNLU Jabalpur
  • MPDNLU (Damodaram Sanjivayya NLU, Visakhapatnam)
  • HNLU Raipur (under state/domicile quota)
  • TNNLU Tiruchirappalli
  • MNLU Nagpur or Aurangabad (home state quota)

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May 21, 2025 - 01:57 AM IST

The first allotment list for CLAT 2025 counselling will be released on May 26, 2025. 

May 21, 2025 - 01:57 AM IST

The second allotment list for CLAT 2025 counselling will be declared on June 4, 2025.

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