The CLAT 2026 answer key objection fee has been reduced to ₹500 from the earlier ₹1,000 for both UG and PG courses. Candidates can raise challenges against any errors in the provisional answer key for the December 7 exam. The objection window will remain open until 5 PM on December 12, 2025. Applicants who submit valid objections along with proper proof will be eligible for a refund.
The CLAT 2026 provisional answer key is now available on consortiumofnlus.ac.in for both UG and PG exams held on December 7. Candidates can access and download the answer key and file objections up to December 12. After the objection window ends, the final answer key will be released, followed by the declaration of the CLAT 2026 results.
The CLAT 2026 provisional answer key will be released on December 10, 2025, on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
National Law University Cuttack has ranked 30th in NIRF Ranking 2023 in the Law category. Founded in 2009, the National Law University Odisha is one significant addition to the national law universities of India. The university was set up by Act 4, 2008 by the Odisha State Legislature and commenced its journey from the academic year 2009-10. It has been receiving grants under the XIIth plan after getting recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) since then. All the degrees including B.ALL.B, B.B.ALL.B, LL.M, M.Phil, Ph.D are recognised by the Bar Council of India. NLUO is a participant in the National Knowledge Network under the Indian Government's Ministry of Information Technology and Communication. It is also an associate member of the UGC-INFLIBNET. NLUO graduates are well known to have yielded exceptional results and high performances in moot court competitions and conferences and seminars at both national and international level. The University is located near Naraj, at the extreme western part of Cuttack which is noted for its scenic beauty.
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | ₹59,000 | Master's degree in Law (LLM) with a minimum aggregate score of 55%, Master's degree in a related discipline, demonstrated interest in legal research |
| M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) | Postgraduate degree in law (LL.M.), Minimum aggregate score of 55%, Qualified UGC-NET or equivalent examination, Cleared Ph.D. entrance test conducted by the university | |
| B.A. + LL.B. | ₹1,20,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum aggregate score of 45%, age below 20 years (22 years for SC/ST candidates) as of July 1st of the year of admission |
| LL.M. (Master of Law) | ₹70,000 | Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B. or equivalent), Minimum aggregate score of 55%, Minimum aggregate score of 50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates, Qualifying degree from a recognized institution |
| B.Voc. (Bachelor of Vocation) | ₹25,000 | 10+2 education from a recognized board or institution, minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination |
| B.B.A. + LL.B. | ₹1,20,000 | 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum aggregate score of 45%, not more than 20 years of age (22 years for SC/ST candidates) as on July 1st of the year of admission |
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has released the NIRF ranking 2025. As per the rankings, NLU Odisha has achieved an NIRF rank of 15 in the Law category with a score of 63.66.