NLU Odisha (NLUO) - National Law University Cutoff 2026 (Out): Check CLAT Round Wise Ranks

The NLU Odisha CLAT cutoff 2024 for the Fifth Round was released on May 28, 2024, by the Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU). The cutoffs were released for admissions to LLM flagship programmes for 2024. 

According to the Round 5 Allotment List for the NLU Odisha cutoff 2024, for getting admission to NLU Odisha, the closing rank needed for the General AI category for LL.M. in Corporate and Commercial Law was 1358. Similarly, the required rank for SC, ST, and PWD AI candidates stood at 5215, 8575, and 10680. Furthermore, candidates can check the year-wise comparison of cutoffs for the general category in the table below:

CNLU has released the CLAT Round 1 Seat Allotment result for NLU Odisha for B.A. LL.B. and B.A.2 in Corporate and Commercial Law courses. The opening All India Rank for BA LLB in the CLAT R1 is 591 and the closing rank is 1080 for the General category under the Vertical Reservation. 

For the LLB course offered at NLU Odisha, the opening rank is 494 and the closing rank is 982 for the General category under Verticle Reservation. 

As pe the CLAT Counselling schedule, CLAT Counselling 2024 is expected to be conducted in five rounds. Also, as per CLAT cutoff 2023, the counselling has been concluded after five rounds. NLU Odisha accepts CLAT scores for admission to the Law courses including BA LLB (Hons) at UG level and LLM at PG level. Candidates seeking admission to NLU Odisha courses must apply through CLAT Counselling. The counselling is conducted round wise for seat allotment to NLUs including National University of Law Odisha. The allotment results can be checked by the registered candidates on the official website of CLAT 2024 as well. 

Securing admission to NLUO BBA LL.B. programme with a 75 percentile in CLAT is contingent on various factors. While a 75 percentile is a solid score, the competitive landscape fluctuates annually, impacting the cutoff requirements. Typically recommended for general category candidates is a score between 75 and 80, with an ideal target of 80 to 85 for a competitive edge. Given the estimated cutoff range for top NLUs, including NLUO, falling between 95 and 105, aiming for a higher percentile is advisable. Yearly variations in CLAT cutoffs, distinct cutoffs across categories, and the holistic evaluation of applicants based on academic records and extracurricular activities contribute to the dynamic nature of admissions. To bolster chances, applicants should focus on achieving a higher percentile, strengthening overall application aspects, and submitting applications early to demonstrate commitment and interest in NLUO. While a 75 percentile is commendable, there is no guarantee of admission, emphasizing the importance of a strategic approach and awareness of evolving admission criteria.

National Law University as well as other government universities offer reservation based on domicile. Candidates who belong to the host state of the university can apply for the domicile reservation. For example, National Law University, Odisha provides 25% domicile reservation for students of Odisha. Many other institutes also offer similar reservation policies in order to attract the brightest minds from the state.

Yes, NLU Odisha have a state domicile reservation for the candidates belonging to various categories under Home State. Unlike many NLUs, it has released its CLAT cutoff 2025 for both All India and Home State quotas. In relation to that, the NLU Odisha cutoff 2025 for BA LLB Hons. and BBA LLB Hons. courses under General Home State quota stood at 1913 and 3066, respectively. Moreover, for the aforementioned courses, the General AI quota cutoff stood at 943 and 1034, respectively.

NLU Odisha and NUSRL Ranchi both are top law institutes with NIRF ranking 2024 of 26th and 22nd. Aspirants who are preparing for the CLAT Exam can analysis that for which one they should go for between NLU Odisha and NUSRL Ranchi based on their ranks. A comparison of NLU Odisha and NLU Bhopal for the BA LLB Hons. programme on the basis of CLAT cutoff 2025 for the Round 1 seat allotment result are given below:

In terms of CLAT cutoffs, we can see that NLU Odisha has more competitive cutoffs than that of the NUSRL Ranchi and candidates scoring a rank above 1400 can easily get into the NUSRL Ranchi. At the same time, NUSRL Ranchi has ranked more in terms of NIRF ranking 2024. So, candidates scoring lenient ranks will have the better option of NUSRL Ranchi.

No, it is not possible to get in NLUO without giving CLAT for Law courses. Check out the table below to understand the eligibility criteria for admission to NLU Odisha popular courses:

NLUO offers admission to BA LLB course based on the CLAT entrance exam score and counselling. Below-mentioned are the NLUO BA LLB course eligibility along with their selection criteria:

Yes, National Law University Odisha (NLUO) accepts CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) score for admission to its undergraduate law programs, including the 5-year integrated Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) LL.B. program. CLAT is a national-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate law programs in participating National Law Universities (NLUs) and other law institutes in India.

NLUO considers CLAT scores along with other factors such as the candidate's academic performance, extracurricular activities, and personal statement in the admission process. The university releases its admission criteria and cut-off ranks each year on its official website.

The admission to BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), 3 years LLB, and LLM courses to NLU Odisha is based on CLAT score. After qualifying the exam candidates need to submit the required documents at the time of couselling process as listed below: 

• Marksheet and certificate of Class 10 and Class 12
• Graduation degree and mark sheet (for LLM course)
• Character certificate
• Transfer certificate
• Migration certificate
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Entrance exam scorecard

The total seat intake of BA LLB (Hons) is 120 students. Out of these, some of the seats are reserved for SC and ST students. The category-wise National Law University, Odisha reservation criteria for BA LLB programme is given in the table below:

NLUO offers admission to BBA LLB course based on the CLAT entrance exam score and counselling. Below-mentioned are the NLUO BBA LLB course eligibility along with their selection criteria:

Students who want admission in BALLB at NLU Odisha need to appear for CLAT. Students need to follow the rules and regulations of the NLU Odisha. NLU Odisha eligibility criteria  must be met. Students need to rank upto 1147 to get admission at NLU Odisha. The admission process is easy and simple. 

National Law University Odisha lets you join their LL.M programme if you did well on the Common Law Admission Test. You just need a Bachelor degree in Law with at least 50% marks, and a good CLAT score. Even if you are still in the final year of your LL.B. you can apply as long as you have got 50% marks until your last declared semester or year. The admission process is competitive, and while your CLAT score is essential, NLUO might also look at your academic record, and any extracurricular stuff you have done. In 2023, the highest CLAT score they accepted for LL.M admission at NLUO was 504 for the general category and 408 for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, ST, and Domicile Odisha categories.

NLU Odisha offers admission to LLM programme, based on the entrance exam and counselling process. Below-mentioned are the NLUO LLM eligibility along with its selection criteria:

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has announced that the CLAT 2025 Exam Date is December 1. The CLAT Application Process 2025 began on July 7, 2024. The CLAT 2025 Exam timing is 2 pm to 4 pm. The Common Law Admission Test 2025 will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode. The CLAT 2025 Exam will be held in offline mode. 

NLU Odisha offers admission to BBA LLB (Hons) programme, based on the entrance exam and counselling process. Below-mentioned are the NLUO BBA LLB eligibility along with its selection criteria: