NLU Odisha (NLUO) - National Law University Cuttack Answered Questions

The NIRF does not release its ranking based on any single course performance, such as BA LLB, the ranking is done as per the overall performance of all law courses, offered by the university. However, according to the NIRF ranking 2024, NLU Odisha (NLUO) ranks #26 in the 'Law' category. It holds a status equivalent to the most prestigious universities such as RGNUL, and BHU for the NIRF 'Law' category rankings.

Yes, NLU Odisha offers a five-year integrated programme in BA LLB course i.e., divided into ten semesters and offered in full-time mode. BA LLB programme combines both training in law subjects and knowledge in the Arts subjects. The curriculum of BA LLB at NLU Odisha includes several humanities subjects, such as Political Science, Sociology, English, Economics, etc. Admission to this course is based on the scores secured in the CLAT entrance test followed by the counselling conducted by CNLU for final seat allotment. 

NLU Odisha is the best university of Law. It is a government-run university. BBA LLB is a five-year integrated programme and its tuition fee at NLU Odisha is INR 1.20 Lacs annually. The total tuition fee is INR 6 lakh. It is a little expensive compared to other government institutes. However, if we compare NLU Odisha with other National Law universities, the tuition fees are more or less similar.   

For admission to BBA LLB course at NLUO candidates have to register through CLAT portal. Registered candidates for CLAT 2026 counselling will be called by NLUO through five provisional merit lists, each released by the Consortium of CLAT. Candidates, who have been allocated a seat in the provisional lists and applied for revision, should check the status of their seat in the CLAT provisonal lists. Those, who have been allotted a seat in the NLU Orissa Provisional Allotment Lists, must complete the process of exercising any one of the actions mentioned below:Accept the allotted seatApply for ReviseExit from the CLAT admission processIf alloted seat is accepted by the candidate. After, that the candidates need to report to NLU Odisha for admission. The admission confirmation requires, documents submission and fees submission by the candidates through the official portal of NLU Odisha. 

Yes, NLU Odisha offers one-year postgraduate programme in LLM course i.e., divided into two semesters and offered in full-time mode. The Course comprises three foundation/ compulsory papers (three credits each), six optional/ specialisation Papers (two credits each) to be notified in each semester, and a dissertation (three-credits). Admission to this course is based on the scores secured in the CLAT entrance test followed by the counselling conducted by CNLU for final seat allotment. 

Both NALSAR and NLU Odisha are NIRF ranked universities offering BA LLB (Hons) programme. The fee for NLUs are quite similar. Check the below the fee comparison:BA LLB (Hons) CollegesNIRF Rank 2024Total Tuition FeeNALSAR Hyderabad3INR 7.95 lakhNLU Cuttack26INR 6 lakh

NLU Odisha offers BA LLB programme specialised in law. The table below covers the total tuition fee for popular courses offered at NLUO:Popular CoursesTotal Tuition Fees*BA LLB INR 6 lakhs*The above fee is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative.  

Hi, NLUO (National Law University, Odisha) and SOA University are both reputable institutions, but they cater to different academic focuses. You can refer below to choose which one would suit you better:NLUOSOAEstablished as a National Law University, NLUO enjoys a strong reputation in legal education. Known for its medical and engineering programs, SOA University is also gaining recognition in other fields.Offers a comprehensive curriculum focused on law, with specialisation options.  Offers a wide range of programs, including law, medicine, engineering, management, and more.  Strong placement record in law firms and legal sectors.  Decent placement record across various disciplines. Hope this helps!

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.

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:Course202220232024LL.M. in Corporate and Commercial Law109219971358