MLU Cuttack Admission 2026

Madhusudan Law University

Cuttack, Odisha · MLU Cuttack · Estd. 2021

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

MLU Cuttack 2026-27 admissions at mlu.ac.in. Application typically May-July 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Madhusudan Law University

Madhusudan Law University (MLU), established in 2021 by an Act of the Odisha state legislature, is a state law university located at Cuttack — the historic legal capital of Odisha with the Orissa High Court. The university is named after Pandit Madhusudan Das — the 19th-century freedom fighter, lawyer and 'Utkala Gourav' (Pride of Odisha), known as the architect of separate Odisha state and a pioneer of modern Odia identity. MLU complements NLU Odisha by focusing on conventional law education and offers UG/PG/PhD law programmes for Odisha state students.

Madhusudan Law University has departments of Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Commercial Law, International Law, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property Rights and Legal Theory. Offers LLB (3-year), BA LLB (5-year), LL.M. and PhD programmes. Recognised by Bar Council of India (BCI). The university provides accessible legal education with lower fees compared to NLUO.

LLB admissions through MLU Entrance Test (state quota); BA LLB through MLU Entrance + Plus Two merit. LL.M. through MLU PG entrance. PhD through MLU PhD entrance. CUET UG/PG accepted for select programmes.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

MLU Entrance Test

Conducted by Madhusudan Law University Cuttack

Eligibility

BA LLB / LLB: Plus Two pass with 45% (40% SC/ST/OBC) + MLU Entrance. LL.M.: LLB 50% + MLU PG entrance. PhD: LL.M. 55% + MLU PhD entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
MLU Admission Opens 2026	15 May 2026	—	mlu.ac.in	Closed
MLU Entrance 2026	25 Jun 2026	—	mlu.ac.in	Upcoming
MLU Counselling 2026	30 Jul 2026	—	mlu.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

MLU merit scholarships, Odisha state Prerna Yojana, Central Sector Scholarship, NSP minority scholarships.

Reservations

Odisha state policy: SC 16.25%, ST 22.5%, SEBC 11.25%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Madhusudan Law University?

Madhusudan Law University admits students primarily through MLU Entrance Test. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Madhusudan Law University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Madhusudan Law University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Madhusudan Law University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Madhusudan Law University accept MLU Entrance Test scores?

MLU Entrance Test is the primary basis for admission at Madhusudan Law University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.