National Law University Odisha (NLOU) PhD Admission 2026-27
National Law University Odisha (NLOU) PhD Admission 2026-27 notification has been officially released for candidates seeking admission into Ph.D. programmes in Law and Interdisciplinary subjects.
This admission offers both Full-Time and Part-Time Ph.D. opportunities with structured selection through entrance test, research synopsis, and presentation. Candidates can apply through the official admission portal within the given timeline.
See Ongoing PhD Admission Table of Contents
Number of Seats
| Programme | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Law (20) | 13 | 7 |
| Ph.D. Interdisciplinary with Law (5) | 2 | 3 |
| Total Seats | 25 | |
Reservation Details
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 6 |
| SEBC (Odisha) | 3 |
| General | 9 |
| NRI/PIO/OCI | 2 |
| Foreign National | 1 |
- 25% seats reserved for Odisha domicile candidates
- 5% seats reserved for Persons with Disabilities
- 1% seat reserved for Ex-Servicemen
Eligibility Criteria
Ph.D. in Law
- Master’s Degree in Law with minimum 55% marks
- 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates
- NET/JRF candidates exempted from entrance exam
Ph.D. Interdisciplinary with Law
- Law degree + Master’s in Social Sciences / Humanities / Management
- OR Master’s degree with 2 years experience
- Minimum 55% marks required
Selection Process
- Step 1: Entrance Examination (if applicable)
- Step 2: Research Synopsis Submission
- Step 3: Oral Presentation
Candidates scoring 50% marks qualify for next stages (relaxation for reserved categories applicable).
Entrance Exam Pattern
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| MCQs (Research Methodology + Law) | 50 |
| Subjective Questions | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
Duration: 2 Hours | No negative marking.
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| General (Non-NET) | ₹6000 |
| SC/ST/PWD (Non-NET) | ₹5000 |
| NRI/FN | ₹7000 |
| General (NET/JRF) | ₹2800 |
| Reserved (NET/JRF) | ₹2300 |
Test Centres
Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar, Bhopal, Cuttack, Lucknow, Guwahati, Trichy, Kolkata, Raipur, Jodhpur
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 14 March 2026 |
| Application Start | 14 March 2026 |
| Last Date (Online) | 20 April 2026 |
| Last Date (Hard Copy) | 28 April 2026 |
| Entrance Exam | 10 May 2026 |
| Result | 11 May 2026 |
| Presentation | 6–7 July 2026 |
| Final Result | 10 July 2026 |
| Last Date Admission | 20 July 2026 |
Pro Tip
While applying for National Law University Odisha (NLOU) PhD Admission 2026-27, you need to upload documents like research synopsis and certificates.