NLUO Admission 2026

National Law University

Cuttack, Odisha · NLUO · Estd. 2008

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

CLAT 2026 examination December 2025 (held). NLUO counselling expected May-June 2026 at nluo.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About National Law University

National Law University Odisha (NLUO), established in 2008 by an Act of the Odisha state legislature, is the 9th National Law University of India and the principal NLU of Odisha. Located at Kathajodi Campus, Cuttack (the historic legal capital of Odisha with the Orissa High Court), NLUO is a participant in the Consortium of NLUs and CLAT.

NLUO offers a 5-year integrated BA LLB (Hons.), 1-year LL.M., and PhD programmes in law. Specialised research centres include Centre for Maritime Law, Centre for Environmental Law (relevant to Odisha's biodiversity at Chilika, Bhitarkanika, Similipal) and Centre for Constitutional Law. NAAC accredited; recognised by Bar Council of India.

BA LLB (Hons) admissions through CLAT UG conducted by Consortium of NLUs. LL.M. admissions through CLAT PG. PhD through NLUO PhD entrance. Odisha state quota of 25% within CLAT merit for Odisha domicile candidates.

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Application fee: ₹4,000 (General) / ₹3,500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CLAT UG / CLAT PG

Conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities

NLUO Cuttack admissions to BA LLB (Hons) and LL.M. are exclusively through CLAT UG and CLAT PG. PhD through NLUO PhD entrance.

Eligibility

BA LLB (Hons): Plus Two 45% (40% SC/ST/OBC) + CLAT UG. LL.M.: LLB 50% + CLAT PG. PhD: LL.M. 55% + NLUO entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
CLAT 2026 Examination	07 Dec 2025	—	consortiumofnlus.ac.in	Closed
NLUO Counselling 2026	25 May 2026	—	nluo.ac.in	Upcoming
NLUO Final Reporting	15 Jul 2026	—	nluo.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.

NLUO merit-cum-means scholarships, NLU consortium financial aid, Odisha state Prerna Yojana, Central Sector Scholarship, NSP minority scholarships.

Reservations

Odisha state quota 25% within CLAT merit; SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%, Kashmiri Pandit supernumerary.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at National Law University?

National Law University admits students primarily through CLAT UG / CLAT PG. 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 National Law University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹4000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹3500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does National Law University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at National 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 National Law University accept CLAT UG / CLAT PG scores?

Yes. National Law University uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.