National Law University Odisha (NLUO)

National Law University Odisha (NLUO), established in 2009, is a premier legal education institution located in Cuttack, Odisha. As a State university, National Law University Odisha (NLUO) operates under the National Law University Odisha Act, 2008, and is recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the University Grants Commission (UGC). The university has carved a distinctive niche in legal education, offering comprehensive programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. National Law University Odisha (NLUO) offers flagship programmes including the five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), one-year LL.M., and Ph.D. in Law, alongside certificate and diploma programmes in various legal specialisations. Admission to National Law University Odisha (NLUO) is primarily through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) for undergraduate programmes, while postgraduate admissions are conducted through CLAT PG and merit-based selections. The university emphasises academic excellence, research innovation, and holistic development of students through its comprehensive curriculum and co-curricular activities. With a focus on creating socially conscious legal professionals, National Law University Odisha (NLUO) has established itself as one of India's emerging National Law Universities, contributing significantly to legal education and jurisprudence in eastern India.