B.A. (Specialisation) 

at NLU Odisha (NLUO) - National Law University, Cuttack

No, you cannot join National Law University Odisha (NLUO) directly. NLUO only admits students to its undergraduate law programs through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), a national-level entrance exam. The CLAT is a highly competitive exam, and only a small percentage of candidates are admitted to NLUO each year.

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.

NLU Odisha has a good history of placements for its BA LLB, BBA LLB and LLM courses. During NLU Odisha placements 2024, a total of 178 students took part in the NLU Odisha placements 2024, of which 34 students were placed with leading domestic law firms. Further, 3 students were placed with corporations and banking companies in-house roles, 4 students were placed with litigation chambers and Judicial clerkship and 2 students with think tank and legal couching institute. In total 43 students were placed in NLUO placements 2024. The key highlights of NLU Odisha placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

The key highlights of NLU Odisha placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

As per the latest report, the the highest and median package offered during NLU Odisha placements 2024 stood at INR 19.5 LPA and INR 13 LPA, respectively. Further,  the participating recruiters offered 43 jobs to the batch of 178 students during NLU Odisha placements in 2024.The key highlights of NLU Odisha placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

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. 

For admission to one-year LLM or five-year LLB at NLU Odisha, the CLAT test will be conducted on Dec 3, 2023. Aspirants of NLU Odisha are required to appear for the exam in offline pen-paper mode at the allotted test centres. Candidates can complete the CLAT registration 2024 until Nov 3, 2023 in online mode. The exam will take place in more than 125 cities listed as CLAT 2024 test centres in 22 states and UTs. The detailed schedule of CLAT 2024 will be declared soon along with the CLAT Exam Centers 2024.

• The CLAT question paper for undergraduate courses has total 120 passage-based objective-type questions from five subjects - English Language,  Logical Reasoning,  Legal Reasoning,  Current Affairs including General Knowledge and Quantitative Techniques. 
• The CLAT LLM question paper has both objective- and subjective-type questions. However, last year, the CLAT Consortium removed the descriptive section from the LLM paper. Check complete CLAT 2024 exam pattern for LLM.

Yes, the National Law University Odisha (NLUO) is widely recognised as a leading institution for legal education in the state and is acknowledged on a national level. Several factors contribute to NLUO's standing as one of the premier law universities in Odisha.

First and foremost, NLUO has established a reputation for academic excellence. The university offers a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum that covers various aspects of law, fostering a deep understanding of legal principles and practices. The faculty at NLUO comprises accomplished scholars and legal practitioners who bring a wealth of experience to the classroom, enriching the learning environment for students.

Moreover, NLUO has been successful in attracting high-caliber students through its competitive admission process. The student body is diverse, and the university places a strong emphasis on creating a conducive learning atmosphere that encourages critical thinking, research, and practical application of legal knowledge.

NLUO's commitment to research and publications further enhances its recognition nationally. Faculty and students actively engage in legal research, contributing to academic journals and publications, thereby contributing to the broader legal discourse.

The university's efforts extend beyond academics to encompass moot court competitions, seminars, and conferences, providing students with opportunities for experiential learning and exposure to the practical aspects of the legal profession.

Every year, the cut off marks for the NLUO BA LLB CLAT scores are affected due to the following factors:

• The difficulty level of the exam. In case the question paper is easy then the CLAT cut offs are expected to go high and vice-versa.
• Total number of applications received. If the total applications received are less then the cut off is expected to be relaxed. 
• Total candidates qualifying CLAT exam. If the total number of qualifying candidates is less than the total seats then cut off goes low
• Total number of seats. If the total number of seats is revised and increased then cut off is expected to remain low
• Previous year cut offs. For the top NLUs, the cut-off marks in previous years were high, therefore, only topper candidates could make it for final admissions. Fore other NLUs, the cut off marks are relatively low. 

CLAT Round 3 Seat Allotment is out. For NLU Odish, the cutoffs have not been released for any course, any category under the Round 3 Seat Allotment result. However for CLAT Round 2 NLU Odisha cutoff 2024 for different categories including General, SC and ST for both B.A. LL.B. and LL.M. in Corporate and Commercial Law course were out.

The following section gives information about the SC and ST category closing ranks for CLAT Round 2. For the SC category, closing ranks for BA LLB is 9152. For the ST category, the closing rank is 16676. For the LLM course, the category-wise closing rank for R2 for the SC category is 4743. Whereas for the ST category, the closing rank is 7514.