About College/University

National Law University Odisha (NLUO) is a premier public law university established in 2009 by the Government of Odisha. The university is located in Cuttack and is part of the prestigious National Law University system in India.

NLU Odisha is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bar Council of India (BCI). The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in law including BA LL.B (Hons), LL.M and PhD.

The university focuses on academic excellence, legal research, moot courts, internships and professional legal training. Due to its strong academic structure and industry exposure, NLU Odisha has emerged as one of the important National Law Universities in India.

Courses

Undergraduate Program

BA LL.B (Hons) – 5 years integrated law program combining legal studies with social sciences.

Postgraduate Program

LL.M – 1 year postgraduate program with specialization in Corporate Law and Commercial Law.

Doctoral Program

PhD in Law – research based program in various areas of legal studies.

Course Eligibility

BA LL.B

10+2 from recognized board with minimum 45% marks.
Admission through CLAT.

LL.M

LLB degree with minimum 50% marks.
Admission through CLAT PG.

PhD

LLM degree with minimum 55% marks and entrance test/interview.

Fees

BA LL.B

₹2.3 – ₹2.8 lakh per year.

LL.M

₹2 – ₹2.5 lakh total program fee.

Hostel Fees

₹70,000 – ₹1,00,000 per year.

Placement

Average Package
₹8 – ₹10 LPA

Highest Package
₹18 – ₹20 LPA

Top Recruiters

AZB & Partners
Khaitan & Co
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
Trilegal
ICICI Bank
Deloitte
EY

Admission Process

Appear for CLAT exam
Register for CLAT counselling
Select NLU Odisha during counselling
Seat allotment based on rank
Document verification
Fee payment and admission confirmation

College Highlights

✔ Established in 2009
✔ Government National Law University
✔ Admission through CLAT
✔ Strong legal research environment
✔ Internship opportunities with top law firms

FAQs

Is NLU Odisha a government university?
Yes, it is a government law university.

Which exam is required for admission?
CLAT.

What is the average placement package?
Around ₹8–10 LPA.

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