Master of Laws [L.L.M]

National Law University Odisha Cuttack offers a 1-year full-time LLM for postgraduate law students seeking to specialise in advanced legal research and teaching. The programme has 50 seats across categories and a total fee of INR 2,04,890 for domestic students. Admission is through CLAT PG with minimum 50% in an undergraduate law degree. The CLAT PG 2026 General category opening rank at NLUO was AIR 907.

📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open November 2026 (Tentative).

Key Points

• NLUO LLM is structured across three foundation papers, six optional specialization papers chosen per semester, and a mandatory dissertation
• Domestic admission is exclusively through CLAT PG ranking. NRI and Foreign National candidates apply separately through an Expression of Interest directly to NLUO
• NLUO Cuttack is located adjacent to the Orissa High Court, giving LLM students direct access to high court internships in constitutional and commercial litigation

NLUO LLM Fees 2026

The total LLM fee at NLUO Cuttack is INR 2,04,890 for General, SC, ST, and PWD domestic students. A refundable security deposit of INR 20,000 is collected additionally. NRI and Foreign National students pay USD 4,400 per year. Mess charges are paid separately to the Mess Committee at the start of each semester.

• Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.

NLUO LLM Admission 2026

Admission to the LLM 2026-27 batch at NLUO was through CLAT PG 2026. Three provisional allotment rounds against vacant seats were completed through July 20, 2026 and the 2026-27 LLM batch has been admitted.

Important Dates

• All CLAT PG counselling rounds were conducted by the Consortium of NLUs.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Completed BA LLB, BBA LLB, or LLB with minimum 50% marks from a recognised university
• Must hold a valid CLAT PG score for domestic admission
• NRI, PIO, OCI, and Foreign National candidates apply directly to NLUO through an Expression of Interest form

Admission Process

• Register for CLAT PG on the Consortium of NLUs portal at consortiumofnlus.ac.in
• Mark NLUO Cuttack LLM as a preference during counselling registration
• Seat allotment is based on CLAT PG rank with Odisha state domicile and horizontal category reservations
• Pay the seat acceptance fee and report to NLUO with original documents on the notified date
• NRI and Foreign National applicants submit an Expression of Interest form directly to NLUO admissions

NLUO LLM vs Other Colleges

Here is how NLUO Cuttack LLM compares with LLM programmes at other NLUs on fees, CLAT PG cutoff, and placements.

✓ Opt for this if

• Your CLAT PG rank is between 800 and 1100 and you want a ranked NLU LLM seat
• You want Orissa High Court internship access during the one-year programme
• You are an Odisha state domicile student who benefits from the 25% horizontal state reservation

✗ Skip if

• Your CLAT PG rank can secure NLIU Bhopal which has a stronger median LLM salary track record
• You need placement in a major metro and Cuttack’s geography limits firm outreach for you

NLUO LLM Placement 2025

As per the NIRF 2024 report, NLUO Cuttack placed 74% of LLM students during the 2024 placement cycle at a median package of INR 6 LPA. Top recruiters include Khaitan and Co., Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Trilegal, and Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan.

• Data from NIRF 2024 covering the 2023 to 2024 placement season.

NLUO LLM Scholarships 2026

NLUO Cuttack LLM students can access institutional and government scholarship schemes including competitive external awards for high-ranked CLAT PG candidates.

• Scholarship amounts and eligibility change annually. Check NLUO official website.

NLUO LLM FAQs

Ques. How do the six optional papers in NLUO LLM work and can students mix papers from different specialization areas?

Ans. The NLUO LLM requires three foundation papers that all students complete, plus six optional papers chosen from those notified by the university for that semester. Optional papers typically span Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Corporate Law, Commercial Law, International Trade Law, and Intellectual Property Law. NLUO notifies available optional papers at the start of each semester, so you cannot guarantee a specific combination in advance. Students can generally mix papers across themes rather than being locked into a single track.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation included in the NLUO LLM fee or does it need a separate application?

Ans. The NLUO LLM fee structure includes a hostel fee of INR 30,000, factored into the total of INR 2,04,890. Hostel seat availability is subject to accommodation capacity at the time of admission, so confirm availability with NLUO during reporting. Mess charges are paid separately to the Mess Committee at the start of each semester and are not included in the fee total.

Ques. How does the Odisha state domicile horizontal reservation work in NLUO LLM seat allotment?

Ans. NLUO applies a 25% horizontal reservation for Odisha state domicile candidates across all category seats. This means 25% of total LLM seats go to Odisha domicile students within their respective categories. It is horizontal (cross-cutting), so an Odisha General candidate still competes within the General category with the domicile filter applied after category-wise sorting. Additionally, a separate SEBC category with 6 seats is exclusively for Odisha domicile candidates from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes.

Ques. Can a foreign national or NRI apply to NLUO LLM without a CLAT PG score?

Ans. Yes. NRI, NRI-Sponsored, PIO, OCI, and Foreign National candidates apply directly to NLUO through an Expression of Interest form without CLAT PG. The fee for these candidates is USD 4,400 per annum, higher than the domestic fee of INR 2,04,890. Interested candidates should contact NLUO admissions directly for the current Expression of Interest procedure and deadlines.

Ques. What types of organizations recruit LLM graduates from NLUO Cuttack and how does salary compare to peer NLUs?

Ans. NLUO LLM graduates are recruited primarily by national law firms, in-house legal departments, and litigation chambers. Firms like Khaitan and Co., Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Trilegal, and Lakshmikumaran and Sridharan have recruited from NLUO. The median LLM salary of INR 6 LPA (NIRF 2024) reflects placement primarily in Tier 2 city law firms. CNLU Patna reports a higher PG median of INR 10.10 LPA, partly due to metro proximity and a larger placement network.