Exam dates, eligibility, top law colleges, cut-offs & admission guidance for Odisha students — everything in one place.
Registration Open – Apply by October 2025
Exam Date – December 2025
Result – January 2026 (Expected)
Conducting Body
24 National Law Universities
Duration
120 Minutes Exam Time
Mode
Offline (OMR Based)
Total Marks
150 Questions Total
Frequency
Single Session Per Year
Registration form available at consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Live SoonLast date to submit application without late fee
DeadlineDownload admit card from official consortium portal
UpcomingSingle session across India including Odisha centres
ImportantMerit list & scorecard released on official website
Result*Dates are tentative and may change as per official notification.
Candidates must have passed Class 12th or equivalent from any recognised board (CHSE Odisha accepted).
No upper age limit for CLAT UG as per the latest Consortium guidelines.
There is no restriction on the number of times a candidate can appear for CLAT.
Sections
Total Questions
Total Marks
| Marks (out of 150) | Score % | Expected Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 135 – 150 | 90%+ | Top 100 |
| 120 – 134 | 80 – 90% | 100 – 500 |
| 110 – 119 | 73 – 80% | 500 – 1,000 |
| 100 – 109 | 67 – 73% | 1,000 – 2,000 |
| 90 – 99 | 60 – 67% | 2,000 – 4,000 |
| 80 – 89 | 53 – 60% | 4,000 – 7,000 |
| 70 – 79 | 47 – 53% | 7,000 – 12,000 |
| 60 – 69 | 40 – 47% | 12,000 – 20,000 |
| 50 – 59 | 33 – 40% | 20,000 – 35,000 |
| Below 50 | < 33% | > 35,000 |
*Ranks are approximate and may vary based on difficulty level and total candidates.
📍 Cuttack, Odisha
Premier NLU of Odisha — accepts CLAT scores for LLB & LLM
📍 Bhubaneswar, Odisha
One of the oldest universities with strong law tradition in Odisha
📍 Bhubaneswar, Odisha
NAAC A+ institute with excellent moot court & placement record
📍 Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Modern campus, international collaborations & global exposure
📍 Berhampur, Odisha
Established law department with affordable fees
📍 Sambalpur, Odisha
Key law college for western Odisha students
The Consortium of NLUs conducts centralised counseling for admission into 24 NLUs including NLU Odisha (Cuttack). Odisha students can participate in all rounds based on their CLAT rank.
Login with CLAT credentials and register for counseling round
Select preferred NLUs (include NLU Odisha) in order of priority
Seats allotted based on rank, preferences & availability
Accept seat, verify documents & report to allotted NLU
| Category | Previous Year Cutoff | Expected 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | ~100 – 108 marks | 102 – 110 marks |
❌ Many Odisha students skip daily current affairs, especially Odisha state events.
✔ Read newspapers daily and follow Odisha govt schemes, SC judgments & national news.
❌ Students focus only on theory and skip timed practice under exam conditions.
✔ Attempt 2 full-length mocks per week and analyze each one thoroughly.
❌ Spending too much time per passage leads to incomplete paper attempts.
✔ Practice timed question sets to improve speed without sacrificing accuracy.
🚨 Avoid These Mistakes to Improve Your Rank Significantly
Even small mistakes can drop your rank by thousands. Stay consistent, practice regularly, and plan smartly.
❌ No electronic gadgets, calculators, or notes allowed
💡 Plan travel in advance — Bhubaneswar & Cuttack centres are common for Odisha students
❌ Avoid watches, sunglasses, belts with metal
⚠ Follow All Instructions Carefully
Not following exam guidelines may lead to disqualification. Always read the instructions on your admit card carefully before exam day.
| Criteria | CLAT | AILET |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Consortium of NLUs | NLU Delhi |
| Colleges Covered | 24 NLUs incl. NLU Odisha | Only NLU Delhi |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate | High |
| Total Questions | 150 | 150 |
| Duration | 2 Hours | 1.5 Hours |
| Mode | Pen & Paper (OMR) | Pen & Paper (OMR) |
| Odisha Centre | Yes (Bbsr, Cuttack) | Limited |
Score high in CLAT exam
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Add NLU Odisha in preference list
Report to NLU Odisha, Cuttack
If not CLAT, don't worry — Odisha has great law career opportunities 👇
Odisha state-level entrance exam for admission to 3-year LLB programmes in government and private law colleges in Odisha.
Top private universities like SOA, KIIT, and Centurion offer quality law programmes with modern infrastructure and placement support.
💡 Don't limit your options
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