NLU Odisha Admission is entrance based. Interested candidates may apply online at the official website. National Law University Odisha offers admission to BA LL.B and BBA LL.B at the Undergraduate level and LLM at the Postgraduate level. Apart from these it also offers admission to M.Phil and Ph.D. programs at the doctorate level.

  • BBA LL.B and B.A LLB admission is done on the basis of the merit list prepared based on the scores in the CLAT entrance examination. To be eligible for admission, candidates must have passed 10+2 level examination from a recognized board or equivalent.
  • LLM Admissions are offered to candidates having acquired LL.B or equivalent degree from a recognized institute with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved category) in LL.B. Admission to the LL.M program is done on the basis of performance in the CLAT exam.
  • Ph.D. admissions are based on the scores secured in NLUORET as well as personal interview. Candidates must have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the previous master’s degree in law or a related field to be eligible for admission.
  • Admission to M.Phil program at NLUO is granted based on the Written Test and Interview. To be eligible for admission, candidates must have passed Master’s in Law (LLM) from any recognized university, with a minimum of 55% marks. 

NLU Odisha Admission 2025: Courses and Eligibility

Courses Fees per annum Duration Eligibility and selection
BBA LL.B (Hons) INR 2,46,890 5 years 10+2: 45%
Exams: CLAT
LL.M INR 1,86,890 1 year Graduation: 50%
Exams: CLAT
BA LL.B (Hons) INR 2,46,890 5 years 10+2: 45%
Exams: CLAT
Ph.D (Law) INR 2,47,520 3 years Master’s degree and based on NLUO RET

NLU Odisha Cutoff 2024

CLAT Cutoff 2024

Courses 2024 2023 2022
BALLB Hons. 1080 988 1030
BBA + L.L.B. (Hons.) 1080 988 1030

CLAT-PG Cutoff 2024

Courses 2024 2023 2022
L.L.M. Constitutional Law and Administrative Law 982 1050 866
L.L.M. Corporate and Commercial Law 982 1050 866

NLU Odisha Admission 2025 FAQs

Ques. What are the courses offered at National Law University Odisha?

Ans. The courses offered at National Law University Odisha are B.A LL.B and BBA LL.B for Undergraduate students, LLM for Postgraduate students and M.Phil and Ph.D. for Research students.

Ques. Is there an entrance exam for admission at National Law University Odisha?

Ans. Yes, for admission to UG and PG courses scores of Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) are accepted whereas for admission to Doctoral courses National Law University Odisha Research Entrance Test (NLUORET) scores are accepted.

Ques. Is there any reservation for Odias at NLUO?

Ans. Yes, there are 25% seats reserved for Odia candidates at NLUO. 

Ques. What are the specializations available in LL.M at National Law University Odisha?

Ans. National Law University Odisha offers LLM at the postgraduate level. It offers specialization in Corporate and Commercial Law and Constitutional and Administrative Law.

Ques. How are candidates selected for M.Phil program at National Law University Odisha?

Ans. Candidates are selected for admission at the National Law University Odisha on the basis of a written entrance exam and a personal interview. The written test is conducted for a duration of 2 hours consisting of 150 marks. It basically covers three main topics ie, research aptitude, the constitutional law of India, and legal theory. Candidates who secure 50% in the written test will further qualify for the personal interview stage, which holds 50 marks weightage in preparing for the final grade. The performance in the interview serves as the deciding factor selection of candidates for M.Phil course.