The University offers undergraduate double major law programs, namely BA LLB and BBA LLB. As is the case with almost all law universities in the country, there is no internal selection process conducted by the National Law University Odisha for these programs.

Eligibility:

The eligibility is in accordance with that stipulated under the rules and regulations of the CLAT examination application.

• The upper age limit is 22 years for a five years LLB course.
• Candidates must have passed the 10+2 level examination from a recognized board, i.e. CBSE / ISC / State Board or the equivalent.

Selection Process:

The selection process consists of analysis of performance in the Common Law Aptitude Test (CLAT). Merit list is prepared based on the performance in this examination, following the merit-cum-preference system for CLAT candidates across the country.

At the postgraduate level, the National Law University Odisha offers a one-year program with specialization in Corporate and Commercial Law, and Constitutional and Administrative Law.

Eligibility:

The eligibility is in accordance with that stipulated under the rules and regulations of the CLAT examination application.

• There is no upper age limit for CLAT.
• Candidates must have a valid LLB degree from a recognized law school / university in the country.
• The minimum acceptable percentage at the undergraduate level is 55%, with a 5% relaxation for reserved categories.

Selection Process:

In accordance with the functioning of all National Law Schools in the country, the selection process consists of analysis of performance in the CLAT.

The University also offers further educational programs such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. courses. Ph.D. course is offered for both full-time and part-time mode, where minimum duration for full time is three-year and for part time maximum duration is six years.

For M.Phil. Program:

Eligibility:

Candidates must have passed Master’s in Law (LLM) from any recognized university, with a minimum of 55% marks. A 5% relaxation may be given to those from reserved categories.

Selection Process:

The selection process is a comprehensive system which aims to analyse all aspects of a candidate’s aptitude towards the course. It generally consists of an entrance examination as well as a personal interview.

• The written test consists of a 150 mark, 2 hour paper, which covers three main topics – research aptitude, constitutional law of India, and legal theory.
• Those who secure 50% in the written test will qualify for the personal interview stage, which has a 50 marks weightage (total 200) towards the final grade.
• The performance in the interview will serve as the deciding factor for the preparation of the merit list.

For Ph.D. Program:

Eligibility:

Candidates must fulfil any of the following criteria to be considered eligible for admission at NLUO.

• Master’s Degree in Law from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks obtained.
• Degree in Law and a Master’s Degree in Social Science or Humanities, Management Studies or Sciences from any recognised University with not less than 55% marks or its equivalent grade.
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Humanities or Management Studies from any recognised University with 55% marks and have had at least two years of teaching experience.

Selection Process:

There is a comprehensive selection process involved in the Ph.D. program admission. . It generally consists of an entrance examination (NLUORET) as well as a personal interview.

• The written test consists of a 150 mark, 2 hour paper, which covers three main topics – research aptitude, constitutional law of India, and legal theory.
• Those who have cleared NET / JRF examination are exempted from the written examination.
• Those who secure 50% in the written test will qualify for the presentation stage, where they must present their research proposal covering the following aspects:
  i) Statement of Problem
  ii) Relevance of Research
  iii) Research Questions
  iv) Research Hypothesis
  v) Tentative Chapterisation
• The performance in the presentation will provide 50% weightage (total 200) to the preparation of the merit list