National Law University Odisha is a state university established under the National Law University Odisha Act, 2008, with academic operations beginning in 2009-10. It operates from its campus on Naraj Road, Sector-13, CDA, Cuttack, Odisha, and holds NAAC accreditation with Grade A.
NLU Odisha offers BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.), a 3-year LLB, LLM, MBA in Healthcare Management and Law, BA (Law), MPhil, PhD, and short-term certificate courses in Cyber Law and Cyber Security.
Entry to the BA LLB (Hons.) and BBA LLB (Hons.) integrated programmes, and to LLM, runs through CLAT-UG and CLAT-PG scores respectively, under the CLAT Consortium's centralised counselling. PhD admission runs through the university's own entrance test, research synopsis, and oral presentation, not CLAT.
NLU Odisha holds NAAC accreditation with Grade A, CGPA 3.32. The official NIRF 2025 Law ranking places it 15th nationally.
Programs at National Law University Odisha are approved by UGC — so your degree is recognised by employers, PSUs, and higher-education institutions across India and abroad.
With 500 students and 30 faculty members (~16.7:1 ratio), the campus offers close mentorship alongside broad peer-learning and student-activity opportunities.
Being located in Cuttack, Odisha gives students access to internships, industry guest lectures, and a well-connected transport network — an advantage for placements and exposure.
The university's official alumni page lists graduates who have qualified for state judicial services, including Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, and Odisha Judicial Services, along with law-firm partners at firms including IndusLaw and AKS Partners, and several Supreme Court Advocate-on-Record qualifiers.
3 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLB (Bachelor of Laws) | — | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| LLB (Bachelor of Laws) | BA LLB | 36 months | — | ₹0.9L | — |
| LLM (Master of Laws) | — | 24 months | — | ₹1.6L | — |
3 cutoff records across exams, courses, and categories.
| Year | R | Exam | Course | Category | Gender | Quota | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | CLAT | LLB (Bachelor of Laws) | General | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | 1205 |
| 2024 | 1 | CLAT | LLB (Bachelor of Laws) | SC | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | 9869 |
| 2024 | 1 | CLAT | LLB (Bachelor of Laws) | ST | Gender-Neutral | AI | — | 16676 |
Campus size, faculty strength, hostel facilities, and academic infrastructure.
