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About Bachelor of Laws [L.L.B.]
National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack, offers a 3-year full-time LL.B. programme with 60 seats for graduates, admitted through its own NAIET entrance exam. The total course fee for the 2026-27 batch is INR 7.53 Lakhs over three years. NLUO is ranked 15th in NIRF 2025 (Law) and the 3-year programme is suited for degree holders from any discipline seeking a professional law qualification.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Class Commencement expected July 2026.
NLUO LLB Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (Annual) | INR 1,20,000 |
| Facilities Fee (Annual) | INR 87,520 |
| Admission/Re-Admission Fee (Annual) | INR 10,000 |
| Hostel Charges (Annual) | INR 30,000 |
| One-time Refundable Deposit | INR 10,000 |
| Total Fees (3 Years) | INR 7,52,560 |
- Mess charges are billed separately each semester at actuals.
- Refundable deposit of INR 10,000 is returned at programme completion.
- Hostel is subject to availability on the NLUO campus.
NLUO LLB Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NAIET Exam | May 10, 2026 |
| Result and Allotment | June to July 2026 |
| Class Commencement | July 2026 |
- NAIET is an offline OMR-based exam with 120 MCQs in 2 hours covering English, General Awareness, and Logical Reasoning.
- No negative marking is applied in the NAIET exam.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree from any recognised university in any discipline
- Minimum 45% aggregate marks in graduation (40% for SC/ST candidates)
- Final-year graduates may apply provisionally, subject to qualification before admission
- No upper age limit is specified for the 3-year LLB programme
Admission Process
- Apply for and appear in NAIET (NLUO All India Entrance Test), a 120-question OMR exam
- NLUO releases a merit list based on NAIET performance
- Selected candidates receive allotment letters and report for document verification
- Pay the required fees and complete formalities at NLUO Cuttack for final admission
✓ Opt for this if
- Already holding a bachelor’s degree and seeking a law qualification
- Wanting to practise law without a 5-year integrated programme
- Comfortable with a shorter 3-year duration and lower total fees
- Seeking a law degree from a NIRF top-15 law school in Odisha
✗ Skip if
- Fresh 10+2 graduate seeking the 5-year integrated BA LLB or BBA LLB
- Expecting CLAT-based NLU counselling process
- Looking for campus placements in top-tier law firms as a fresher
NLUO LLB Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| NLUO Undergraduate Scholarship | As per scholarship rules | Merit and financial need as assessed by the university |
| Justice Birendra Chandra Das Memorial Scholarship | As per scholarship rules | Academic merit as per endowment criteria |
| Earning While Learning Scheme | Library work remuneration | Need and merit basis, selected each semester |
| Government SC/ST Scholarships | As per government schedule | SC/ST students via National e-Scholarship Portal |
- Institutional scholarship amounts are detailed in the NLUO Undergraduate Scholarship Rules on the official website.
- Apply for government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal before the annual deadline.
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, NLUO Cuttack ranks 13 out of 98 colleges in India and 1st in state Odisha for its L.L.B program.
- 6 out of 8 under India Today Law Ranking 2025.
- 15 out of 40 under NIRF Law Ranking 2025.
- 20 out of 40 under IIRF Law Ranking 2025.
Read more on NLUO Cuttack Rankings here
NLUO LLB FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for the 3-year LLB at NLUO Cuttack?
Ans. The total course fee for the 3-year LL.B. at NLUO Cuttack is INR 7,52,560 for the 2026-27 batch. Annual fees are INR 2,47,520, covering tuition at INR 1,20,000, facilities at INR 87,520, hostel at INR 30,000, and admission fees of INR 10,000. Mess charges are billed separately each semester. A refundable deposit of INR 10,000 is collected at admission.
Ques. Is the 3-year LLB at NLUO through CLAT?
Ans. No. The 3-year LL.B. at NLUO is admitted through NAIET (NLUO All India Entrance Test), which is an exam conducted independently by the university. NAIET is an offline OMR-based exam with 120 multiple-choice questions over 2 hours, testing English, General Awareness, and Logical Reasoning. This is separate from CLAT, which is used for NLUO’s 5-year integrated BA LLB and BBA LLB programmes.
Ques. Who is eligible for the 3-year LLB at NLUO?
Ans. The 3-year LL.B. at NLUO is open to candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree from any recognised university in any discipline, with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST candidates). Final-year graduates may apply provisionally. This programme is suitable for those who have already completed a degree and wish to obtain a professional law qualification.
Ques. What is the difference between the 3-year LLB and 5-year BA LLB at NLUO?
Ans. The 3-year LL.B. at NLUO is for graduates of any discipline who wish to obtain a law degree in three years. The 5-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) is for Class 12 students and integrates arts and law over five years through CLAT admission. The 3-year LLB has lower total fees (INR 7.53 Lakhs) compared to the 5-year programme (INR 13.78 Lakhs).
Ques. Are there scholarships available for 3-year LLB students at NLUO?
Ans. Yes. NLUO offers the NLUO Undergraduate Scholarship and the Justice Birendra Chandra Das Memorial Scholarship for deserving students. The Earning While Learning Scheme allows selected students to work in the university library in exchange for remuneration. SC/ST students can apply for government scholarships via the National e-Scholarship Portal. Specific scholarship amounts are available in the NLUO Scholarship Rules on the official website.
Ques. When is the NAIET exam held for LLB admission at NLUO?
Ans. The NAIET exam for the 2026-27 session of the 3-year LL.B. at NLUO was held on May 10, 2026. Allotment and admission formalities were conducted in June and July 2026. For future batches, candidates should watch the official NLUO website (nluo.ac.in) for the exam notification, application dates, and admit card schedule, typically released a few weeks before the exam.