Total Seats in NLUs for CLAT 2027: UG & PG (All Categories)

Total Seats in NLUs (CLAT 2026)

These are the total seats in CLAT 2026:

Programmes	Total NLU Seats
CLAT UG	3952
CLAT PG	1590

NLU Seats in CLAT UG 2026

Find the number of seats in CLAT 2026 for BA LLB and other UG programmes for each NLU:

NLU Name	Total UG Seats
NLSIU Bangalore Seats	310
NALSAR Hyderabad Seats	132
NLIU Bhopal Seats	202
NUJS Kolkata Seats	182
NLU Jodhpur Seats	196
HNLU Raipur Seats	180
GNLU Gandhinagar Seats	172
GNLU Silvassa Seats	66
RMLNLU Lucknow Seats	191
RGNUL Punjab Seats	180
CNLU Patna Seats	138
NUALS Kochi Seats	60
NLUO Odisha Seats	180
NUSRL Ranchi Seats	201
NLUJA Assam Seats	120
DSNLU Visakhapatnam Seats	132
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli Seats	120
MNLU Mumbai Seats	100
MNLU Nagpur Seats	240
MNLU Aurangabad Seats	120
HPNLU Shimla Seats	180
DNLU Jabalpur Seats	120
DBRANLU Haryana Seats	120
NLUT Agartala Seats	60
RPNLUP Prayagraj Seats	60
IIULER Goa Seats	180
Total Seats	3952

The top NLUs have UG seats ranging between 180–310, giving them significantly larger batches, more societies, and stronger alumni networks. 

Smaller NLUs with 60–120 seats offer a closer-knit campus feel but fewer peer opportunities. 

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NLU Seats for CLAT PG 2026

Find the number of seats in CLAT 2026 for LLM for each NLU:

NLU Name	Total PG Seats
NLSIU Bangalore	60
NALSAR Hyderabad	66
NLIU Bhopal	60
NUJS Kolkata	100
NLU Jodhpur	88
HNLU Raipur	90
GNLU Gandhinagar	57
GNLU Silvassa	33
RMLNLU Lucknow	55
RGNUL Punjab	80
CNLU Patna	66
NUALS Kochi	60
NLUO Odisha	50
NUSRL Ranchi	69
NLUJA Assam	40
DSNLU Visakhapatnam	66
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli	60
MNLU Mumbai	50
MNLU Nagpur	60
MNLU Aurangabad	60
HPNLU Shimla	80
DNLU Jabalpur	60
DBRANLU Haryana	60
NLUT Agartala	50
RPNLUP Prayagraj	10
IIULER Goa	60
Total Seats	1590

The total PG (LLM) intake across all NLUs is 1590 seats, with the top 10 NLUs offering the majority of them. 

Some NLUs offer fewer than 50 LLM seats, while others offer close to 100. This uneven distribution means competition for LLM admissions can be intense in certain campuses with limited seats. 

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Total Seats in NLU for General Category

The total NLU seats for general category students for CLAT 2026 UG is 1752, and same for the LLM or CLAT PG is 723.

NLU Name	General Seats (UG)	General Seats (PG)
NLSIU Bangalore	121	24
NALSAR Hyderabad	66	33
NLIU Bhopal	78	30
NUJS Kolkata	99	67
NLU Jodhpur	85	41
HNLU Raipur	91	45
GNLU Gandhinagar	79	26
GNLU Silvassa	31	16
RMLNLU Lucknow	80	20
RGNUL Punjab	134	60
CNLU Patna	56	26
NUALS Kochi	20	20
NLU Odisha (NLUO)	128	34
NUSRL Ranchi	90	30
NLUJA Assam	60	20
DSNLU Visakhapatnam	55	27
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli	34	18
MNLU Mumbai	27	12
MNLU Nagpur	51	17
MNLU Aurangabad	34	17
HPNLU Shimla	138	46
DNLU Jabalpur	60	30
DBRANLU Haryana	40	20
NLUT Agartala	31	25
RPNLUP Prayagraj	24	4
IIULER Goa	40	15
Total General Seats	1752	723

So, around 44% of total seats in CLAT 2026 are for General, and the remaining 56% are distributed for other categories, including OBC, SC, ST, PwD, EWS, and domicile quote.

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Top 10 NLUs With Highest Seats in CLAT 2026

NLSIU Bangalore has the highest number of total seats in CLAT 2026, followed by MNLU Nagpur, NLIU Bhopal, and others. Find the list below:

NLU Name	UG Seats	PG Seats	Total Seats
NLSIU	310	60	370
MNLU Nagpur	240	60	300
NLIU Bhopal	202	60	262
NUSRL Ranchi	201	69	270
NLU Jodhpur	196	88	284
RMLNLU Lucknow	191	55	246
NUJS Kolkata	182	100	282
RGNUL Punjab	180	80	260
HNLU Raipur	180	90	270
IIULER Goa	180	60	240

Check the latest NLUs Ranking

NLUs With Lowest Number of Seats in CLAT 2026

NLU Name	UG Seats	PG Seats	Total Seats
RPNLUP Prayagraj	60	10	70
NUALS Kochi	60	60	120
NLUT Agartala	60	50	110
MNLU Mumbai	100	50	150
GNLU Silvassa	66	33	99

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Tips for Aspirants Targeting Top NLU Seats in CLAT 2026

1. Focus on Rank Requirements Instead of Seat Count Alone

Even NLUs with high seat capacity have demanding cut-offs. Top NLUs consistently close at extremely high ranks due to reputation, placements, and alumni strength. Always study past cut-offs and expected rank ranges instead of relying on total seat numbers.

2. Prioritise Long-Term ROI Over Batch Size

The best NLU is the one that builds your career-not the one with the largest or smallest intake. Evaluate the university’s placement consistency, internships, recruitment culture, and alumni influence when finalising your top preferences during counselling.

3. Don’t Ignore New NLUs with Fast-Growing Records

Some newer NLUs have smaller batches but rapidly improving infrastructure, academic ties, and placement momentum. If your rank is slightly lower, these universities may offer excellent mid-range opportunities that outperform their age.

4. Look Beyond the Headlines-Study Course Structure and Faculty

Some NLUs with fewer seats offer innovative courses, better specialisations, or strong faculty in particular domains (like constitutional law, corporate law, or criminal law). The right academic environment can matter more than overall size.

5. Keep Domicile Impact in Mind While Predicting Your Chances

Many NLUs reserve 25–50% seats for state domicile candidates. If you’re competing in the All-India pool, this dramatically alters your odds. Always calculate your chances based on the actual general category seats available, not the printed total intake.

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NLIU Bhopal	NLU Delhi
WBNUJS Kolkata	NLU Jodhpur
CNLU Patna	RPNLUP Prayagraj
GNLU Gujarat	RMNLU Lucknow
NLU Ranchi	MNLU Nagpur
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