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NLU Odisha (NLUO) - National Law University B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Cutoff

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Estd. 2008
NAAC Grade B+
NIRF #26 (Law) 2024

• Updated on 22 Nov, 2025 by Gunn

NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (2025, 2024, 2023) – CLAT Opening & Closing Ranks

Particulars Details
Course Name B.A. LL.B (Hons.)
College Name NLUO
Admission Through Consortium of National Law Universities Counselling (via CLAT)
Latest Closing Rank (2025) 1013 (General Category)
Previous Year Closing Rank (2024) 1205 (General Category)
Cutoff Trend Higher Competition (15.93%)
Total Seats 120
Counselling Rounds 5 Rounds
Official Cutoff Release Body Consortium of National Law Universities

The NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff 2025 for the General category closed at 1013 rank, showing a significant increase in competition compared to 2024, where the closing rank was 1205. The cutoff has consistently tightened over the past few years, indicating rising demand for B.A. LL.B (Hons.) at NLUO.

Admission to the B.A. LL.B (Hons.) program is conducted through Consortium of National Law Universities Counselling (via CLAT) based on CLAT ranks, with a total of 5 rounds of seat allocation.

Summary

  • The closing rank for NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) in 2025 was 1013 for General category.
  • Compared to 2024 (1205 rank), the cutoff trend is increase in competition.

NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (Round-wise Latest Year Trends)

The following tables show round-wise closing cutoff ranks category-wise for NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.). Data is shown for the latest available years: 2025, 2024, 2023

NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (General Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 23892 3563 22465
Round 2 1007 3627 3268
Round 3 1013 - 3357
Round 4 - 1168 3869
Round 5 - 3720 1207

NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (GeneralPwD Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 23892 22925 24895
Round 2 55316 29645 27492
Round 3 - - 30043
Round 4 - - 35405
Round 5 - 34175 -

NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (SC Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 7277 16075 10502
Round 2 7247 9152 7834
Round 4 - - 7950
Round 5 - 9869 7957

NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (SCPwD Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 50290 22984 -
Round 2 50621 37697 -
Round 4 - 41240 33716
Round 5 - 42224 -

NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (ST Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 26419 25052 22945
Round 2 12211 26103 27390
Round 3 12967 - -
Round 4 - 12954 16910

NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (STPwD Category)

Round 2025 2024
Round 1 50544 39060
Round 2 55316 -

The NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff 2025 for the General category ranged from an opening rank of 23892 in Round 1 to a closing rank of 1013 in the final round (Round 3). The cutoff decreased gradually across counselling rounds, reflecting seat allocation trends during Consortium of National Law Universities counselling. Candidates securing ranks within this range were eligible for admission to the B.A. LL.B (Hons.) program at NLUO.

  • The final closing rank for NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) in 2025 was 1013 (Round 3).
  • The opening rank remained 23892 across all rounds, indicating top preference demand.
  • Cutoff ranks tightened gradually from Round 1 to Round 3 during Consortium of National Law Universities counselling.

NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff Trends (2023-2025)

Year Closing Rank Change vs Previous Year Trend
2025 1013 ▲ 192 rank ▲ Higher Competition
2024 1205 ▲ 2 rank ▲ Higher Competition
2023 1207 - Base Year

The NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff has shown a consistent increase in competition over the past 3 years. The closing rank improved from 1207 in 2023 to 1205 in 2024, and further to 1013 in 2025. This indicates a rising demand for the B.A. LL.B (Hons.) program at NLUO, with more high-ranking candidates opting for this course during Consortium of National Law Universities.

  • The closing rank changed by 194 ranks from 2023 to 2025 (~16.07%).
  • The biggest year-on-year jump was between 2024 and 2025 with a change of 192 ranks.
  • NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) remains highly competitive during counselling rounds.

Cutoff Trend Graph (Closing Rank vs Year)

2023 2024 2025 1207 1205 1013

The closing rank trend indicates rising demand for NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.). As closing ranks move lower (better rank), it reflects higher demand for the program during counselling.

NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Category-wise Cutoff Analysis 2025

Category Closing Rank (2025) Difference vs General Competition Level
General 1013 - Very High
GeneralPwD 55316 54303 ranks Lower
SC 7247 6234 ranks Lower
SCPwD 50621 49608 ranks Lower
ST 12967 11954 ranks Lower
STPwD 55316 54303 ranks Lower

The NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff 2025 varies significantly across categories due to reservation policies. The closing rank for the General category was 1013, For SC and ST categories, the closing ranks were 7247 and 12967 respectively, indicating comparatively lower competition. This variation is primarily driven by category-wise seat allocation and demand differences during counselling.

  • The smallest cutoff gap vs General is for SC at 6234 ranks.
  • The largest cutoff gap vs General is for GeneralPwD at 54303 ranks.
  • General category typically remains the most competitive for NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) admission.

Impact of Reservation on NLUO Cutoff

The variation in cutoff ranks across categories is influenced by the reservation policy implemented by the Government of India. A fixed percentage of seats is allocated to OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS categories, resulting in relatively higher closing ranks for reserved categories compared to the General category. This ensures equitable access to premier institutions like NLUO while maintaining merit-based selection through JEE Advanced.

Factors affecting NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff

Factor Impact Insight
Year-wise Trend Lower rank = higher competition Closing rank moved from 1205 in 2024 to 1013 in 2025
Round-wise Movement Ranks usually expand across rounds General category final closing rank in 2025 is 1013
Category Variation Different cutoffs per category Reserved categories generally have higher closing ranks than General
Course Demand Indicator Consistently lower closing rank suggests stronger demand Recent trend data indicates continued demand concentration

Year-wise Trend Impact

A consistent improvement in closing rank over the years suggests increasing competition for NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.), as more high-ranking candidates prefer this course.

Round-wise Cutoff Movement

Cutoff ranks typically expand from the first round to the final round during Consortium of National Law Universities counselling, as seats are reallocated based on candidate preferences and withdrawals.

Category-wise Variation

Cutoff ranks differ across categories, with General category usually having the lowest closing rank, indicating higher competition compared to reserved categories.

Seat Matrix for NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.)

The NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) seat matrix shows that a total of 120 seats are available for the program, distributed across multiple categories. This distribution plays a crucial role in determining cutoff ranks, as categories with fewer seats tend to have more competitive cutoffs.

NLUO vs Peer Colleges B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff

College 2025 Closing Rank (General) 2024 2023
NLUO 1013 1205 1207
NLSIU Bangalore 112 102 114
NALSAR 162 1009 177
GNLU Gandhinagar 444 456 462
MNLU Mumbai 558 632 590
NLU Jodhpur 581 379 383

The B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff comparison among peer colleges highlights the relative competitiveness of each institute. NLSIU Bangalore has the lowest closing rank at 112, making it the most competitive choice , followed by NALSAR and GNLU Gandhinagar. NLUO has relatively higher closing ranks at 1013, indicating comparatively lower competition among the listed colleges.

Cutoff Comparison Insights

  • NLSIU Bangalore has the most competitive cutoff
  • NALSAR and GNLU Gandhinagar show similar competition levels
  • Higher closing ranks indicate relatively lower competition
  • All listed colleges remain competitive within their respective rank ranges

Lowest cutoff: NLSIU Bangalore (Rank ~112)
Highest cutoff: NLUO (Rank ~1013)
NALSAR falls among the top competitive options

Which College is Best for B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Based on Cutoff?

Based on cutoff trends, NLSIU Bangalore is the most preferred institute for B.A. LL.B (Hons.) , followed by NALSAR and GNLU Gandhinagar. Lower closing ranks indicate higher demand and stronger competition among top-ranking candidates.

Other Courses at NLUO Cutoff

Course Latest Cutoff Link
B.A. LL.B (Hons.) (Current) 1013 View Details
BBA LL.B. (Hons.) 1176 View Details

NLUO offers a range of B.A. LL.B (Hons.), with cutoff ranks varying based on demand and seat availability. B.A. LL.B (Hons.) is the most competitive based on recent data, closing at 1013 , followed by BBA LL.B. (Hons.) at 1176. Other courses also attract varying levels of competition depending on candidate preferences and seat intake. Reviewing cutoff trends across courses can help in making better admission decisions.

Popular Courses at NLUO Based on Cutoff

  • B.A. LL.B (Hons.) has the lowest cutoff → highest demand
  • BBA LL.B. (Hons.) follows as the second most competitive
  • Additional course comparison limited
  • Core and less preferred branches generally have relatively higher cutoff ranks, indicating lower competition.

Which Course Has the Lowest Cutoff at NLUO?

Among all courses, B.A. LL.B (Hons.) consistently has the lowest cutoff at NLUO, making it the most competitive branch. BBA LL.B. (Hons.) follows as another highly competitive option . Other courses typically have relatively higher cutoff ranks.

FAQs on NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff

What is the NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff for General category?

The latest available closing rank for General category is 1013 (2025).

Can I get NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) with rank 200?

Based on recent cutoff trends, this is possible for the General category.

Does NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff change every year?

Yes. Recent data ranges from around 1013 to 1207, varying by year, round, and seat movement.

What is the closing rank for NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) in counselling?

The latest closing rank in the available data is 1013 for General category.

Is NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) better than other colleges based on cutoff?

Cutoff rank is one indicator of demand. In the latest year, the lowest peer cutoff is NLSIU Bangalore at rank 112.

Which college has the lowest cutoff for B.A. LL.B (Hons.)?

Based on available peer data, NLSIU Bangalore has the lowest recent closing rank.

What factors affect NLUO B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff?

Major factors include exam difficulty, number of applicants, seat matrix, category allocation, and counselling round movements.