{"id":19897,"date":"2026-02-03T06:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T06:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/?page_id=19897"},"modified":"2026-05-05T09:19:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:19:35","slug":"cut-off","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/cut-off\/","title":{"rendered":"CLAT 2026 cut off: All NLU cut-off (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The<strong> CLAT 2026 cut-off <\/strong>clearly highlights how competitive admissions have become at the highest level. Based on the results announced on 16th December, we have analysed the actual marks secured by the top 2000 students to arrive at the most accurate and counselling-relevant NLU cut-off 2026 estimates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, the top 3 NLU cut-offs are expected to close within the top 350 ranks, reaffirming their elite status and the intense competition for a limited number of seats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Making this year even more special, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/toppers\/air-1-clat-2026\/\">Geetali Gupta<\/a> secured AIR-1 in CLAT 2026 after preparing with Law Prep\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/clat-online-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online CLAT coaching<\/a>, and 38 Law Prep students featured in the Top 100 AIRs\u2014once again creating history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This detailed CLAT 2026 cut-off analysis will help you assess your rank realistically and plan your counselling with clarity and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/free-online-clat-coaching\/?utm_source=SEO&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=clat-cut-off\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-online-clat-coaching.jpg\" alt=\"free online clat coaching\" class=\"wp-image-39531\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b73225c6ff85c129b6061ed6640f0116\"><strong>CLAT 2026 Cut-Off<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the expected CLAT cut-off 2026 ranks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>NLU Cut-Off 2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Opening Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Closing Rank<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLSIU Bangalore Cut-Off<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>112<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NALSAR Hyderabad Cut-Off<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>159<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WBNUJS Kolkata (BA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>57<\/td><td>327<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc LLB Hons) Cut-Off<\/td><td>299<\/td><td>711<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>257<\/td><td>480<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>486<\/td><td>915<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLU Jodhpur Cut-Off<\/td><td>159<\/td><td>367<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GNLU Gandhinagar Cut-Off<\/td><td>236<\/td><td>444<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GNLU Silvassa Campus Cut-Off<\/td><td>755<\/td><td>1461<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HNLU Raipur Cut-Off<\/td><td>480<\/td><td>807<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RMLNLU Lucknow Cut-Off<\/td><td>461<\/td><td>780<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RGNUL Patiala Cut-Off<\/td><td>565<\/td><td>1279<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUALS Kochi Cut-Off<\/td><td>350<\/td><td>1346<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLU Odisha (BA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>469<\/td><td>1013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLU Odisha (BBA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>552<\/td><td>1176<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Mumbai Cut-Off<\/td><td>443<\/td><td>1473<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Nagpur (BA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>722<\/td><td>1529<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Nagpur (BBA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>1214<\/td><td>1623<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Aurangabad (BA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>1023<\/td><td>1949<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Aurangabad (BBA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>1361<\/td><td>2393<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CNLU Patna (BA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>882<\/td><td>1398<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CNLU Patna (BBA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>1215<\/td><td>1555<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUSRL Ranchi (BA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>864<\/td><td>1667<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUSRL Ranchi (BBA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>1164<\/td><td>1760<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DSNLU Visakhapatnam Cut-Off<\/td><td>957<\/td><td>1682<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (BA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>1231<\/td><td>1763<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (BCom LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>1259<\/td><td>1947<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPNLU Shimla (BA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>949<\/td><td>2555<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPNLU Shimla (BBA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>1298<\/td><td>2634<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DBRANLU Sonipat Cut-Off<\/td><td>626<\/td><td>1930<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MPDNLU Jabalpur Cut-Off<\/td><td>1371<\/td><td>2243<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RPNLU Prayagraj Cut-Off<\/td><td>1446<\/td><td>2469<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLUJA Assam Cut-Off<\/td><td>1163<\/td><td>2141<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLUT Agartala Cut-Off<\/td><td>1964<\/td><td>2855<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIULER Goa (BA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>1314<\/td><td>2784<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIULER Goa (BA LLB \u2013 Alternate) Cut-Off<\/td><td>1198<\/td><td>2832<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the list of marks received by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/toppers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT 2026 toppers<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d685ca43188b8874364c1982875a5cc3\"><strong>Top 3 NLU Cut-Off 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the CLAT 2026 cut-off ranks for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/top-3-nlus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">top 3 NLUs in India<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>NLU Cut-Off<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Opening Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Closing Rank<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLSIU Bangalore Cut-Off<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>112<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NALSAR Hyderabad Cut-Off<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>159<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WBNUJS Kolkata (BA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>57<\/td><td>327<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-835e43b12670b5fcdab6a9c62b7ce803\"><strong>Top 5 NLU Cut-Off 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the CLAT 2026 cut-off for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/top-5-nlus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">top 5 NLUs in India<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>NLU Cut-Off<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Opening Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Closing Rank<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLSIU Bangalore Cut-Off<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>112<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NALSAR Hyderabad Cut-Off<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>159<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WBNUJS Kolkata (BA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>57<\/td><td>327<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>257<\/td><td>480<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLU Jodhpur Cut-Off<\/td><td>159<\/td><td>367<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>Plan your CLAT preparation with this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/clat-study-planner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Study Planner tool<\/a><\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0b02ff75a7ee84beb91a2931eaee87de\"><strong>Top 10 NLU Cut-Off 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the CLAT cut-off 2026 for top 10 NLUs in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>NLU Cut-Off<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Opening Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Closing Rank<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLSIU Bangalore Cut-Off<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>112<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NALSAR Hyderabad Cut-Off<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>159<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WBNUJS Kolkata (BA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>57<\/td><td>327<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) Cut-Off<\/td><td>257<\/td><td>480<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLU Jodhpur Cut-Off<\/td><td>159<\/td><td>367<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GNLU Gandhinagar Cut-Off<\/td><td>236<\/td><td>444<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HNLU Raipur Cut-Off<\/td><td>480<\/td><td>807<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RMLNLU Lucknow Cut-Off<\/td><td>461<\/td><td>780<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUALS Kochi Cut-Off<\/td><td>350<\/td><td>1346<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Mumbai Cut-Off<\/td><td>443<\/td><td>1473<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0f259e583e6993ba309089fe87917bd7\"><strong>CLAT Cut Off 2025 (General Category)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These were the CLAT 2025 cut-off ranks after round-3 of counselling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>NLU<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Opening Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Closing Rank<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nlsiu-bangalore\/cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLSIU Bengaluru Cut Off<\/a><\/td><td>1<\/td><td>112<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nalsar-hyderabad\/cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NALSAR Hyderabad Cut Off<\/a><\/td><td>17<\/td><td>159<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nliu-bhopal\/cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLIU Bhopal Cut Off<\/a> (BA LLB)<\/td><td>257<\/td><td>480<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nliu-bhopal\/cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLIU Bhopal Cut Off<\/a> (BSc LLB)<\/td><td>486<\/td><td>915<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nujs-kolkata\/cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WBNUJS Kolkata Cut Off<\/a> (BA LLB)<\/td><td>57<\/td><td>327<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nujs-kolkata\/cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WBNUJS Kolkata Cut Off<\/a> (BSc LLB)<\/td><td>299<\/td><td>711<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nlu-jodhpur\/cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLU Jodhpur Cut Off<\/a><\/td><td>159<\/td><td>367<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HNLU Raipur<\/td><td>480<\/td><td>807<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GNLU Gandhinagar<\/td><td>236<\/td><td>444<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GNLU Silvassa<\/td><td>755<\/td><td>1461<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RMLNLU Lucknow<\/td><td>461<\/td><td>780<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RGNUL Patiala<\/td><td>565<\/td><td>1279<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/cnlu-patna\/cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CNLU Patna Cut Off<\/a> (BA LLB)<\/td><td>882<\/td><td>1398<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CNLU Patna (BBA LLB)<\/td><td>1215<\/td><td>1555<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUALS Kochi<\/td><td>350<\/td><td>1346<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLU Odisha (BA LLB)<\/td><td>469<\/td><td>1013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLU Odisha (BBA LLB)<\/td><td>552<\/td><td>1176<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUSRL Ranchi (BA LLB)<\/td><td>864<\/td><td>1667<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUSRL Ranchi (BBA LLB)<\/td><td>1164<\/td><td>1760<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLUJA Assam<\/td><td>1163<\/td><td>2141<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DSNLU Visakhapatnam<\/td><td>957<\/td><td>1682<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TNNLU (BA LLB)<\/td><td>1231<\/td><td>1763<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TNNLU (BCom LLB)<\/td><td>1259<\/td><td>1947<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Mumbai<\/td><td>443<\/td><td>1473<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Nagpur (BA LLB)<\/td><td>722<\/td><td>1529<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Nagpur (BBA LLB)<\/td><td>1214<\/td><td>1623<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Aurangabad (BA LLB)<\/td><td>1023<\/td><td>1949<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Aurangabad (BBA LLB)<\/td><td>1361<\/td><td>2393<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPNLU Shimla (BA LLB)<\/td><td>949<\/td><td>2555<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPNLU Shimla (BBA LLB)<\/td><td>1298<\/td><td>2634<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MPDNLU Jabalpur<\/td><td>1371<\/td><td>2243<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DBRANLU Sonepat<\/td><td>626<\/td><td>1930<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLUT Agartala<\/td><td>1964<\/td><td>2855<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RPNLU Prayagraj<\/td><td>1446<\/td><td>2469<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/iiuler-goa\/cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IIULER Goa Cut Off<\/a><\/td><td>1198<\/td><td>2832<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2373c10783a47b1d970851599bbeb8b6\"><strong>CLAT 2025 Cut Off (for Other Categories)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These were the CLAT cut-off ranks after round-3 of counseling, for EWS, OBC, ST, and ST categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>NLU<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>EWS<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>OBC<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>SC<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ST<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLSIU Bengaluru<\/td><td>119\u2013119<\/td><td>703\u2013209<\/td><td>1541\u2013182<\/td><td>3133\u2013678<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NALSAR Hyderabad<\/td><td>372\u2013?*<\/td><td>546\u2013333<\/td><td>1219\u20131483<\/td><td>3273\u20131311<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLIU Bhopal \u2013 BA LLB<\/td><td>787\u20131377<\/td><td>1658\u20131757<\/td><td>5077\u20135763<\/td><td>6166<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLIU Bhopal \u2013 BSc LLB<\/td><td>1338\u20131997<\/td><td>2217\u20132464<\/td><td>6764\u20138625<\/td><td>10384\u201311901<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WBNUJS Kolkata \u2013 BA LLB<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>1359*\u20134168*<\/td><td>3048\u20134753<\/td><td>4823\u20136343<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WBNUJS Kolkata \u2013 BSc LLB<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>4168*\u20134596*<\/td><td>4244\u20136987<\/td><td>8994\u20139739<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLU Jodhpur<\/td><td>542\u2013986<\/td><td>1333\u20131776<\/td><td>3343\u20135445<\/td><td>4343\u20135955<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HNLU Raipur<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>2156\u20132408<\/td><td>6232\u20137660<\/td><td>9746\u201310507<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GNLU Gandhinagar<\/td><td>819\u20131118<\/td><td>1396\u20132303<\/td><td>974\u20135934<\/td><td>4457\u20138568<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GNLU Silvassa<\/td><td>1447\u20132620<\/td><td>2745\u20132620<\/td><td>8584\u20138826<\/td><td>12320\u201315112<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RMLNLU Lucknow<\/td><td>1327*\u20132088*<\/td><td>1064*\u20133769*<\/td><td>1832*\u201311228*<\/td><td>19305*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RGNUL Patiala<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>2067\u20138625<\/td><td>7540\u201312742<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CNLU Patna \u2013 BA LLB<\/td><td>1420*\u20131950*<\/td><td>1861*\u20137359*<\/td><td>7884*\u201312662*<\/td><td>16829*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CNLU Patna \u2013 BBA LLB<\/td><td>1928*\u20132316*<\/td><td>3106*\u20138364*<\/td><td>12269*\u201315833*<\/td><td>27043*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUALS Kochi<\/td><td>4238*\u201322632*<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>9871*\u201315029*<\/td><td>32306*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLU Odisha \u2013 BA LLB<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>3196\u20137247<\/td><td>8920\u201312967<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLU Odisha \u2013 BBA LLB<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>7630\u20137891<\/td><td>10921\u201315161<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUSRL Ranchi \u2013 BA LLB<\/td><td>1501\u20132551<\/td><td>1671\u20133597<\/td><td>8542\u20139902<\/td><td>10015\u201315023<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUSRL Ranchi \u2013 BBA LLB<\/td><td>2052\u20132714<\/td><td>1845\u20134096<\/td><td>8493\u201338622*<\/td><td>10573\u201313619<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLUJA Assam<\/td><td>3740*\u201318701*<\/td><td>10753*\u201340275*<\/td><td>4020*\u201326413*<\/td><td>8513*\u201339689*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DSNLU Visakhapatnam<\/td><td>1506\u20132571<\/td><td>2472\u20133813<\/td><td>8198\u20139330<\/td><td>13506\u201315632<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TNNLU \u2013 BA LLB<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>2045\u20134082<\/td><td>6291\u201310327<\/td><td>14211\u201315384<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TNNLU \u2013 BCom LLB<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>3432\u20134987<\/td><td>6571<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Mumbai<\/td><td>2524*\u20137523*<\/td><td>4161*\u20138067*<\/td><td>7180*\u201315622*<\/td><td>10288*\u201313124*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Nagpur \u2013 BA LLB<\/td><td>7863*\u201316868*<\/td><td>2230*\u201315059*<\/td><td>13180*\u201327496*<\/td><td>43425*\u201316868*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Nagpur \u2013 BBA LLB<\/td><td>13166*\u201319846*<\/td><td>9041*\u201316794*<\/td><td>17024*\u201326619*<\/td><td>41775*\u201319846*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Aurangabad \u2013 BA LLB<\/td><td>8328*\u201323203*<\/td><td>11062*\u201319813*<\/td><td>7378*\u201330029*<\/td><td>55196*\u201323203*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Aurangabad \u2013 BBA LLB<\/td><td>8244*\u201319846*<\/td><td>15631*\u201321108*<\/td><td>22029*\u201331652*<\/td><td>56594*\u201319846*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPNLU Shimla \u2013 BA LLB<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>8641\u201311597<\/td><td>13499\u201318083<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPNLU Shimla \u2013 BBA LLB<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>9542\u201313886<\/td><td>15632\u201319910<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MPDNLU Jabalpur<\/td><td>2112\u20132922<\/td><td>3766\u20134228<\/td><td>9959\u201311065<\/td><td>13674\u201320674<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DBRANLU Sonepat<\/td><td>1768\u20132727<\/td><td>2173\u20134210<\/td><td>7991\u201312802<\/td><td>12630\u201319973<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLUT Agartala<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>29955*\u201349197*<\/td><td>25887*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RPNLU Prayagraj<\/td><td>2636*\u20133726*<\/td><td>3454*\u20135559*<\/td><td>12017*\u201321354*<\/td><td>25539*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIULER Goa \u2013 BA LLB (Entry 1)<\/td><td>2446\u20133623<\/td><td>2721\u20135597<\/td><td>6774\u201314412<\/td><td>12362\u201321325<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IIULER Goa \u2013 BA LLB (Entry 2)<\/td><td>2727\u20133751<\/td><td>4440\u20135892<\/td><td>11342\u201314867<\/td><td>11093\u201322260<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*State quota included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick Analysis of CLAT 2025 Cut Offs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Top NLUs Became Even More Competitive: <\/strong>NLSIU closed at rank 112, NALSAR at 159, and NUJS at 327. This confirms heavy score and rank compression at the top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mid-Tier NLUs Saw Wider Cut Off Ranges:<\/strong> HNLU, RMLNLU, NUSRL, GNLU Silvassa, and CNLU had wide opening-closing gaps, showing uneven performance in the 80\u201390 marks range.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New NLUs Had Large Cut Off Spread: <\/strong>NLUT Agartala, RPNLU Prayagraj, IIULER Goa, and DBRANLU Sonepat showed significant movement due to high availability of seats and category variations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Categories Showed Massive Differences:<\/strong> SC\/ST and OBC cut offs in some NLUs ranged between 7,000 to 40,000 ranks, showing higher fluctuation than general seats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Important Resources After CLAT Exam:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Result<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/toppers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Toppers<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/marks-vs-rank\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Marks vs Rank<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/previous-year-question-papers\/2026-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT 2026 Question Paper <\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/clat-college-predictor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT College Predictor<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/clat-rank-predictor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Rank Predictor<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-41f73a3536c8dd361ff3217ba6013b61\"><strong>CLAT 2026 Cut-Off Rank for Domicile Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>NLU<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>General<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>OBC<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>SC<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ST<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>EWS<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PWD<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLSIU Bangalore<\/td><td>381<\/td><td>3724<\/td><td>8067<\/td><td>14349<\/td><td>4219<\/td><td>4937<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NALSAR Hyderabad<\/td><td>871<\/td><td>6410<\/td><td>7804<\/td><td>8843<\/td><td>5595<\/td><td>31179<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLU Bhopal<\/td><td>825<\/td><td>5566<\/td><td>6872<\/td><td>17269<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLU Kolkata<\/td><td>988<\/td><td>3349<\/td><td>10135<\/td><td>12954<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>30484<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2cbacf33cf5997006116ed3433650d57\"><strong>Factors Affecting CLAT Cut-off 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the key factors that affect the Cut-off of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT exam<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Difficulty Level of the Exam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The difficulty level of the CLAT paper plays a significant role in determining the cut-off. In a tough paper, the cut-off tends to be lower, while in a moderate paper, the cut-off is higher.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, CLAT 2023, the most difficult exam in recent years, had lower cut-offs compared to CLAT 2021, which was lengthy but moderate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Number of Candidates Appearing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of candidates taking the exam directly impacts the CLAT cut-off marks. A higher number of applicants increases competition, which results in higher cut-off marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of applicants for CLAT 2026 will be around 65,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Number of Seats Available<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The total number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/seats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seats in NLUs<\/a> for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs affects the CLAT cut-off marks. Fewer seats lead to a higher cut-off due to increased competition for limited slots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The total NLU seats for 2026 is around 3700.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Performance of the Candidates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If a large percentage of students perform well, the CLAT cut-off will naturally rise. Conversely, if overall performance is lower, the cut-off decreases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Reservation Policies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Category-based reservations (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, etc.) affect the CLAT cut-off as each category has different qualifying marks based on the number of reserved seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Domicile Quotas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain NLUs offer domicile-based reservations, where candidates from the home state have a lower cut-off compared to out-of-state candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. NLU Preference<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut-offs vary by university, with top-tier NLUs like NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, and NUJS Kolkata having higher cut-offs due to greater demand, while mid and lower-tier NLUs have relatively lower cut-offs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Law Colleges Information Related to CLAT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>List of NLUs in India<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nlu-delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLU Delhi<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nliu-bhopal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLIU Bhopal<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nlsiu-bangalore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLSIU Bangalore<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nujs-kolkata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WBNUJS Kolkata<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nalsar-hyderabad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NALSAR Hyderabad<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/gujarat-national-law-university-gnlu-gandhinagar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GNLU Gujarat<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/nlu-lucknow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RMNLU Lucknow<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nlu-jodhpur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLU Jodhpur<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/iiuler-goa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IIULER Goa<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/nlu-ranchi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLU Ranchi<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/mnlu-nagpur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MNLU Nagpur<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/nlu-prayagraj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RPNLUP Prayagraj<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/cnlu-patna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CNLU Patna<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/nlu-shimla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLU Shimla<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/top-5-nlus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Top 5 NLUs in India<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat-colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Colleges in India<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat-colleges\/mumbai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Colleges in Mumbai<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat-colleges\/delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Colleges in Delhi<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat-colleges\/rajasthan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Colleges in Rajasthan<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/difference-between-law-school-and-college\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Law School vs Law College<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-52825e0933d4f21ad4739c846cb7b102\"><strong>Marks of CLAT Toppers (AIR-1)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topper Score<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Insights<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CLAT 2020<\/td><td>127.25<\/td><td>150<\/td><td>High score due to a relatively moderate paper.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CLAT 2021<\/td><td>125.5<\/td><td>150<\/td><td>The paper was lengthy, but still moderate in difficulty, leading to a high topper score.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CLAT 2022<\/td><td>121<\/td><td>150<\/td><td>Slightly tougher paper compared to previous years, causing a drop in the top score.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CLAT 2023<\/td><td>116.75<\/td><td>150<\/td><td>The most difficult paper in the last five years, resulting in a significant drop in the topper score.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CLAT 2024<\/td><td>108<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>The pattern changed, making the paper more difficult; Jai Bohara secured AIR 1 with a lower score.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CLAT 2025<\/td><td>106.75<\/td><td>120<\/td><td>CLAT 2025 AIR-1 (Saksham Gautam) scored 106.75.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over the last five years, the topper scores have gradually decreased, reflecting an increase in the difficulty level of the CLAT exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLAT 2023 had the most challenging paper, leading to a notable dip in the top score compared to previous years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The CLAT 2024 pattern change brought a shift in scoring, with the top score significantly lower due to the complexity of the paper and the reduction in total marks from 150 to 120.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fe20176f523dfe082fc9251f802c4b3f\"><strong>How CLAT 2026 Cut Off Will Move in Each Couselling Round?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Round 1: Highest Cut Offs &amp; Maximum Competition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 1 or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/allotment-list\/first\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1st allotment list of CLAT 2026<\/a> always shows the tightest and highest cut offs, especially for the top 10 NLUs. This is because every student lists their dream colleges at the top of their preference list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will see very little movement at this stage for NLSIU, NALSAR, NUJS, NLUJ, and GNLU. Even so, many students leave seats or don\u2019t complete payment, creating natural vacancy for the next round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Round 2: First Major Seat-Shifting Happens<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 2 or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/allotment-list\/second\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2nd allotment list of CLAT 2026<\/a> is usually where you see meaningful cut-off drops, particularly for mid-tier NLUs like HNLU, RMLNLU, CNLU, NUALS, and NUSRL.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who got a seat in Round 1 but were waiting for a better NLU move upward, leaving seats behind. This domino effect brings down closing ranks by several hundred points for many NLUs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Round 3: Stabilisation Phase With Predictable Closing Ranks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By Round 3, most high-ranked students settle with their allotted colleges. Cut off movement slows down, but still remains noticeable for new NLUs or those with larger seat capacities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this stage, students in the mid-rank ranges (AIR 3000\u20139000) see the maximum benefit, and some NLUs open up unexpectedly depending on vacancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Round 4: Vacancy-Filling Effect Begins<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 4 in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/counselling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT 2026 counselling<\/a> is triggered by students who drop out for other opportunities like NLU Delhi, Jindal, Symbiosis, NMIMS, or foreign universities through other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/law-entrance-exams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">law entrance exams<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These exits create backfill seats, allowing some NLUs to drop their closing ranks further, especially for BBA LLB courses, newly established NLUs, and state-domicile categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Round 5: Final Closing Ranks &amp; Maximum Flexibility for Lower NLUs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 5 shows the biggest jumps for newer NLUs such as NLUT Agartala, RPNLU Prayagraj, IIULER Goa, DBRANLU, and HPNLU.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many general category students withdraw at this stage, making room for ranks that seemed impossible earlier. However, movement for top 8\u201310 NLUs remains minimal in this round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Spot Counselling: Last-Stage Movement Based on Vacancies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If any NLU has unfilled seats after Round 5, spot counselling is conducted. Here, CLAT cut-off may drop significantly for certain categories, depending purely on vacancy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who remain patient till this stage often get unexpected opportunities, but relying solely on spot counselling is risky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Free CLAT Study Material for You:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/previous-year-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Previous Year Question Paper<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/sample-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Sample Papers<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat-topper-interviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Topper Interviews<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/live.lawpreptutorial.com\/free-clat-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Free CLAT Coaching<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/free-resourses\/clat\/current-affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Current Affairs<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dc70ebaf399c3e461aec99e076d809e2\"><strong>How to Use CLAT Cut Off to Finalise Your NLU Preference List?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Understand Your Realistic Range Before Locking Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use your expected score and past-year CLAT cut-off data to identify the NLU band you truly fall in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you fall between AIR 1,500\u20133,000, aim for top 10 NLUs but include strong mid-tier backups. This prevents you from overestimating or underestimating your actual chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Divide Your NLU List Into Reach, Match, and Safe Colleges<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reach NLUs<\/strong> are your dream colleges (e.g., NUJS, NLUJ).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Match NLUs<\/strong> are where your rank comfortably fits.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safe NLUs <\/strong>ensure you do not miss out on an NLU altogether. Structuring preferences in this layered manner protects you from getting stuck with poor seat offers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Prioritise Colleges, Not Courses, Unless You Have a Clear Preference<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most students benefit by prioritising the NLU name over BA LLB or BBA LLB distinctions, since placements, faculty, and reputation matter more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only give course preference priority if you have a clear interest in business or commerce-based law programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Account for Category-Wise Movements Separately<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SC, ST, OBC, and EWS cut-off for NLUs move differently from general category trends. Use your category\u2019s historical ranges instead of relying on general cut offs. This ensures a more accurate and personalised preference list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Keep Domicile Quotas in Mind for Advantage States<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Several NLUs offer strong home-state quota advantages, especially RMLNLU Lucknow, HNLU Raipur, NLU Odisha, and NLUJA Assam. If you belong to one of these states, include domicile seats strategically to secure higher success probability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Fill Preferences Generously<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many students make the mistake of adding too few options. Always fill all NLUs you are eligible for. NLU cut-off moves throughout the rounds, and having a long, well-structured list gives you more opportunities during upward movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Track Cut Off Movement Across Rounds Instead of Panicking Early<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not get your preferred NLU in Round 1, do not assume the process is over. Use NLU cut-off data from past years to anticipate where movement will happen in Rounds 2\u20135. You may get a much better seat by simply staying confident and waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5e3fa71b936b0814be57cf16434a1c2f\"><strong>What is CLAT Cut-Off?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CLAT cut off is the minimum score a candidate needs to secure admission into various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/national-law-universities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Law Universities<\/a> (NLUs). The cut-off varies based on factors like category (General, OBC, SC\/ST), NLU, and whether the student has domicile reservations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The difficulty level of the exam also impacts the cut-off. Difficult papers generally have lower cut-offs, while moderate papers result in higher cut-offs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Must Know for Every CLAT Aspirant:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/eligibility\/\"><strong>CLAT Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/exam-pattern\/\"><strong>CLAT Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/eligibility\/age-limit\/\"><strong>CLAT Age Limit<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/marking-scheme\/\"><strong>CLAT Marking Scheme<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/preparation\/\"><strong>How to Prepare for CLAT?<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/best-books\/\"><strong>CLAT Preparation Books<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/free-clat-mock-tests\/?utm_source=SEO&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=clat-cut-off\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-clat-mock-tests.jpg\" alt=\"free clat mock tests\" class=\"wp-image-39578\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a2bd71223731375b4ee0cebf1784a2c2\"><strong>CLAT Cut-Off 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the CLAT 2024 cut-off category-wise (opening and closing ranks):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>NLU<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>General (Opening \u2013 Closing Rank)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>OBC (Opening \u2013 Closing Rank)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>SC (Opening \u2013 Closing Rank)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ST (Opening \u2013 Closing Rank)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLSIU Bangalore<\/td><td>1 \u2013 102<\/td><td>107 \u2013 971<\/td><td>372 \u2013 3007<\/td><td>224 \u2013 7487<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NALSAR Hyderabad<\/td><td>4 \u2013 167<\/td><td>189 \u2013 1116<\/td><td>319 \u2013 3574<\/td><td>263 \u2013 6083<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WBNUJS Kolkata<\/td><td>140 \u2013 279<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>2056 \u2013 4503<\/td><td>2856 \u2013 8860<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLIU Bhopal<\/td><td>159 \u2013 452<\/td><td>879 \u2013 1315<\/td><td>3161 \u2013 5178<\/td><td>8860 \u2013 11527<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLU Jodhpur<\/td><td>112 \u2013 379<\/td><td>487 \u2013 1424<\/td><td>3574 \u2013 5178<\/td><td>4411 \u2013 8960<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HNLU Raipur<\/td><td>413 \u2013 791<\/td><td>1858 \u2013 2069<\/td><td>5192 \u2013 6765<\/td><td>9218 \u2013 12035<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GNLU Gandhinagar<\/td><td>8 \u2013 464<\/td><td>1284 \u2013 1858<\/td><td>4988 \u2013 6175<\/td><td>7712 \u2013 11580<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RMLNLU Lucknow<\/td><td>357 \u2013 764<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>3234 \u2013 10253<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RGNUL Punjab<\/td><td>220 \u2013 1250<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>3234 \u2013 10253<\/td><td>9562 \u2013 16875<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CNLU Patna<\/td><td>790 \u2013 1358<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Reserved for Domicile<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUALS Kochi<\/td><td>231 \u2013 1136<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Reserved for Domicile<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLU Odisha<\/td><td>591 \u2013 1205<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>5997 \u2013 9869<\/td><td>11580 \u2013 16676<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUSRL Ranchi<\/td><td>637 \u2013 1594<\/td><td>1943 \u2013 3005<\/td><td>5972 \u2013 11124<\/td><td>16875 \u2013 19635<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TNNLU Tiruchirappalli<\/td><td>806 \u2013 1628<\/td><td>1672 \u2013 3135<\/td><td>10681 \u2013 11289<\/td><td>Reserved for Domicile<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DSNLU Vishakhapatnam<\/td><td>656 \u2013 1390<\/td><td>2068 \u2013 2940<\/td><td>8057 \u2013 10568<\/td><td>12009 \u2013 18342<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Mumbai<\/td><td>222 \u2013 590<\/td><td>Reserved for Maharashtra Domicile<\/td><td>Reserved for Maharashtra Domicile<\/td><td>Reserved for Maharashtra Domicile<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1c685fea6f0614af968d10ec80797ec4\"><strong>CLAT Cut-Off 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the CLAT cut-off category-wise in 2023 exam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>NLU<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>General (Open \u2013 Close Rank)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>EWS (Open \u2013 Close Rank)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>OBC (Open \u2013 Close Rank)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>SC (Open \u2013 Close Rank)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ST (Open \u2013 Close Rank)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLSIU Bengaluru<\/td><td>1 \u2013 114<\/td><td>129 \u2013 510<\/td><td>171 \u2013 923<\/td><td>181 \u2013 2674<\/td><td>1781 \u2013 2835<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NALSAR Hyderabad<\/td><td>25 \u2013 177<\/td><td>365 \u2013 680<\/td><td>931 \u2013 1116<\/td><td>702 \u2013 3388<\/td><td>3375 \u2013 6174<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WBNUJS Kolkata<\/td><td>136 \u2013 260<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>1397 \u2013 7119<\/td><td>588 \u2013 4217<\/td><td>6121 \u2013 7792<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLIU Bhopal<\/td><td>186 \u2013 463<\/td><td>796 \u2013 1290<\/td><td>591 \u2013 1268<\/td><td>4505 \u2013 5311<\/td><td>8143 \u2013 10960<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLU Jodhpur<\/td><td>70 \u2013 383<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>2360 \u2013 4457<\/td><td>6689 \u2013 8076<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HNLU Raipur<\/td><td>481 \u2013 805<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>2031 \u2013 2061<\/td><td>6997 \u2013 7137<\/td><td>10117 \u2013 11277<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GNLU Gandhinagar<\/td><td>147 \u2013 462<\/td><td>488 \u2013 1210<\/td><td>1150 \u2013 1878<\/td><td>3680 \u2013 5683<\/td><td>8790 \u2013 10837<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RMLNLU Lucknow<\/td><td>432 \u2013 749<\/td><td>1432 \u2013 1845<\/td><td>772 \u2013 3088<\/td><td>6014 \u2013 9582<\/td><td>18980 \u2013 27764<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RGNUL Patiala<\/td><td>563 \u2013 1307<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>5693 \u2013 8856<\/td><td>10300 \u2013 15585<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CNLU Patna<\/td><td>628 \u2013 1541<\/td><td>2002 \u2013 2501<\/td><td>1511 \u2013 5260<\/td><td>7741 \u2013 13369<\/td><td>20004 \u2013 \u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUALS Kochi<\/td><td>638 \u2013 1461<\/td><td>5660 \u2013 41647<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>6498 \u2013 26009<\/td><td>27055 \u2013 28147<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLU Odisha<\/td><td>504 \u2013 1207<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>6147 \u2013 7957<\/td><td>13445 \u2013 16910<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUSRL Ranchi<\/td><td>939 \u2013 1895<\/td><td>2332 \u2013 2688<\/td><td>2248 \u2013 2756<\/td><td>7695 \u2013 10032<\/td><td>14248 \u2013 18477<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TNNLU Tiruchirapalli<\/td><td>704 \u2013 2045<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>2509 \u2013 4119<\/td><td>6192 \u2013 10557<\/td><td>14452 \u2013 \u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DSNLU Vishakhapatnam<\/td><td>538 \u2013 2080<\/td><td>2477 \u2013 3285<\/td><td>7113 \u2013 16077<\/td><td>9337 \u2013 17282<\/td><td>13295 \u2013 \u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Mumbai<\/td><td>325 \u2013 590<\/td><td>2034 \u2013 4878<\/td><td>3078 \u2013 9880<\/td><td>5963 \u2013 8923<\/td><td>17578 \u2013 32870<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Nagpur<\/td><td>878 \u2013 2102<\/td><td>2710 \u2013 14738<\/td><td>7420 \u2013 22745<\/td><td>4921 \u2013 21215<\/td><td>23125 \u2013 39121<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Aurangabad<\/td><td>1824 \u2013 2655<\/td><td>13589 \u2013 \u2014<\/td><td>12558 \u2013 24704<\/td><td>21626 \u2013 26769<\/td><td>37995 \u2013 \u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLUJA Assam<\/td><td>1375 \u2013 2569<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>4913 \u2013 38136<\/td><td>15318 \u2013 31993<\/td><td>25618 \u2013 42731<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPNLU Shimla<\/td><td>822 \u2013 2816<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>8337 \u2013 11982<\/td><td>13021 \u2013 20699<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DNLU Jabalpur<\/td><td>1696 \u2013 2698<\/td><td>2969 \u2013 3513<\/td><td>3905 \u2013 4318<\/td><td>10030 \u2013 12073<\/td><td>17883 \u2013 23002<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DBRANLU Sonipat<\/td><td>767 \u2013 2713<\/td><td>2584 \u2013 3412<\/td><td>2533 \u2013 4515<\/td><td>9611 \u2013 11010<\/td><td>10923 \u2013 21673<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GNLU Silvassa Campus<\/td><td>810 \u2013 1820<\/td><td>1863 \u2013 2984<\/td><td>2435 \u2013 3992<\/td><td>8339 \u2013 10104<\/td><td>13276 \u2013 14846<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c4510a9eb2e21477c5881ec4038098fa\"><strong>CLAT Cut-Off 2022<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check CLAT cut-off ranks in 2022:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>NLU<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>General<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>OBC<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>SC<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>ST<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Open Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Close Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Open Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Close Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Open Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Close Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Open Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Close Rank<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLSIU Bengaluru<\/td><td>1&nbsp;<\/td><td>85<\/td><td>88<\/td><td>638<\/td><td>431<\/td><td>2224<\/td><td>554<\/td><td>3428<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NALSAR Hyderabad<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>162<\/td><td>505<\/td><td>7849<\/td><td>1252<\/td><td>2761<\/td><td>3818<\/td><td>5158<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WBNUJS Kolkata<\/td><td>117<\/td><td>257<\/td><td>1989<\/td><td>11472&nbsp;<\/td><td>2503<\/td><td>4933<\/td><td>5084<\/td><td>7238<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLIU Bhopal<\/td><td>241<\/td><td>451<\/td><td>774<\/td><td>1510<\/td><td>3618<\/td><td>4793<\/td><td>6076<\/td><td>10189<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLU Jodhpur<\/td><td>155<\/td><td>378<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>2318<\/td><td>5881<\/td><td>1727<\/td><td>7620<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HNLU Raipur<\/td><td>430<\/td><td>756<\/td><td>1721<\/td><td>1980<\/td><td>4918<\/td><td>8797<\/td><td>11785<\/td><td>12027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GNLU Gandhinagar<\/td><td>175<\/td><td>430<\/td><td>752<\/td><td>1747<\/td><td>3779<\/td><td>6527<\/td><td>6155<\/td><td>12014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RMLNLU Lucknow<\/td><td>377<\/td><td>756<\/td><td>902<\/td><td>3568<\/td><td>4565<\/td><td>10476&nbsp;<\/td><td>15889<\/td><td>19504<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RGNUL Patiala<\/td><td>437<\/td><td>1184<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>6134<\/td><td>9434<\/td><td>6449<\/td><td>16179<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CNLU Patna<\/td><td>932<\/td><td>1498<\/td><td>1882<\/td><td>9085<\/td><td>9825<\/td><td>18386<\/td><td>29956<\/td><td>29956<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUALS Kochi<\/td><td>413<\/td><td>1315<\/td><td>2114<\/td><td>20999<\/td><td>8411<\/td><td>25640<\/td><td>16977<\/td><td>16977<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLUO Odisha<\/td><td>470<\/td><td>1191<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>5800<\/td><td>9726<\/td><td>13361<\/td><td>17417<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUSRL Ranchi<\/td><td>933<\/td><td>1603<\/td><td>1386<\/td><td>2698<\/td><td>3540<\/td><td>21084<\/td><td>13311<\/td><td>31604<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TNNLU Tiruchirapalli<\/td><td>807<\/td><td>1816<\/td><td>1770<\/td><td>3789<\/td><td>6909<\/td><td>12015<\/td><td>15682<\/td><td>16880<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DSNLU Visakhapatnam<\/td><td>1002<\/td><td>1589<\/td><td>8881<\/td><td>11160<\/td><td>10847<\/td><td>10847<\/td><td>24160<\/td><td>24160<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Mumbai<\/td><td>64<\/td><td>548<\/td><td>1310<\/td><td>8987<\/td><td>4874<\/td><td>16251<\/td><td>14752<\/td><td>43608<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Nagpur<\/td><td>999<\/td><td>1657<\/td><td>6293<\/td><td>18196<\/td><td>16251<\/td><td>36646<\/td><td>30004<\/td><td>30479<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MNLU Aurangabad<\/td><td>1390<\/td><td>2323<\/td><td>19850<\/td><td>34225<\/td><td>20505<\/td><td>45669<\/td><td>44623<\/td><td>46061<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NLUJA Assam<\/td><td>1131<\/td><td>1979<\/td><td>5542<\/td><td>39724<\/td><td>25357<\/td><td>41911<\/td><td>16817<\/td><td>40718<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HPNLU Shimla<\/td><td>1056<\/td><td>2302<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>7229<\/td><td>12507<\/td><td>12778<\/td><td>22145<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DNLU Jabalpur<\/td><td>1314<\/td><td>2262<\/td><td>1647<\/td><td>3489<\/td><td>10967<\/td><td>12925<\/td><td>15638<\/td><td>22762<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DBRANLU Sonipat<\/td><td>1094<\/td><td>2333<\/td><td>1917<\/td><td>4018<\/td><td>6448<\/td><td>12213<\/td><td>12177<\/td><td>23212<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-08e132c04b662eabe1053d5162fff394\"><strong>How to Set Your Target Cut-Off for CLAT 2026?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting a realistic and strategic target score is crucial for maximizing your chances of getting into a top National Law University (NLU).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Analyze Previous Year CLAT Cut-offs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin by studying the cut-off trends from previous CLAT exams, especially the last 3-5 years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the top 10 NLU cut-offs for general category candidates have been around 85-95 marks in recent years. Use this data to gauge the score range you need to aim for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Consider the Paper Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that the paper difficulty plays a major role in determining the cut-off. Adjust your target score based on whether the paper is expected to be moderate or difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Category-Based Target Score for CLAT 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Set your target score according to your category:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>General Category:<\/strong> Aim for at least 90-100 marks for top-tier NLUs and 80-90 marks for mid\/lower-tier NLUs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OBC Category<\/strong>: Target a score of 75-85 marks for top-tier NLUs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SC\/ST Categories<\/strong>: Set a target of 60-65 marks for top-tier NLUs and 55-60 marks for mid-tier NLUs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EWS<\/strong>: Aim for 70-85 marks depending on your preferred NLU.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PwD<\/strong>: Target 55-65 marks for top-tier NLUs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Account for Safety Margin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Always set a safety margin of 5-10 marks above the expected CLAT 2025 cut-off. For example, if you expect the cut-off for top-tier NLUs to be around 85 marks, aim for at least 90-95 marks to ensure you have a buffer in case the cut-off is higher than expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Assess Mock Test Performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/test-series\/clat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT mock tests<\/a> to assess your current performance and identify how far you are from your target score. Regularly compare your mock scores with your target and analyze your performance to make necessary adjustments in your study plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Plan for Incremental Improvement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your mock test scores are significantly below your target, set incremental goals. For example, if you are currently scoring 60 marks, aim to improve by 10 marks over the next month. Gradual improvement will help you reach your final target score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/free-clat-notes-bundle\/?utm_source=SEO&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=clat-cut-off\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-clat-notes-bundle.jpg\" alt=\"free clat notes bundle\" class=\"wp-image-39586\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-718d539be653fe649f434884feb34f33\"><strong>FAQs About CLAT Cut Off<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763454129830\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How is CLAT cut off calculated?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Cut off is based on four factors: paper difficulty, student performance, total seats, and category-wise distribution. NLUs compare candidate ranks and fill seats until the category quota is met.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763454141535\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does the CLAT cut off change every year?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, cut offs change depending on the exam difficulty, number of applicants, score distribution, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/total-nlu-seats-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NLU seats<\/a> availability. A difficult paper lowers cut offs; an easier paper raises them.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763454166120\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is 90 marks enough for a top NLU?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, 90 marks often fall within AIR 300\u2013900, which may secure NALSAR, NUJS, NLUJ, or GNLU depending on the year\u2019s cut off movement.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763454187026\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What rank is safe for NALSAR Hyderabad?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A rank within AIR 150\u2013180 is considered safe for general category students<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763454248146\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is 80 marks enough for any top 10 NLU?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Not for the top 5 NLUs. But with 80\u201384 marks, you may get NUALS, CNLU, HNLU, DSNLU, or RMLNLU depending on the year.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763454264183\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does category affect CLAT cut off?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Category-based reservations create separate cut offs for GEN, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PwD, and domicile categories. These cut offs differ significantly.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763454302002\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which NLU has the lowest cut off?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">New NLUs like NLUT Agartala, RPNLU Prayagraj, DBRANLU Sonepat, and IIULER Goa have the lowest cut offs in the general category.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763454315843\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is 70 a good score in CLAT?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A score around 70 may fall between AIR 9,000\u201312,000 and is typically suitable for newer NLUs or state colleges.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763454354086\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does CLAT have sectional cut offs?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. CLAT does not have sectional cut offs. Only overall score and rank matter for admission.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763454374935\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can a 1-mark difference change my rank?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. At the top, a 1-mark difference can shift ranks by 70\u2013100 positions, and sometimes more.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763454387608\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is 75 marks enough for an NLU?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">75 marks may secure a seat in some newer NLUs depending on your category, seat availability, and yearly difficulty.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763454398537\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What rank is required for HNLU Raipur?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">HNLU usually closes between AIR 2300\u20133500 for general category students.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763454410074\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do BA LLB and BBA LLB cut offs differ?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. In some NLUs, BBA LLB cut offs go slightly lower because fewer students choose the course, but the difference is not always large.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763454453405\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Will CLAT 2026 cut off be higher than 2025?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. The paper difficulty was easier this year, and cut offs will rise slightly.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>Explore CLAT coaching centers across different cities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/jaipur\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Jaipur<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/lucknow\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Lucknow<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/noida\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Noida<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/agra\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Agra<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/jodhpur\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Jodhpur<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/bangalore\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Bangalore<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/kanpur\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Kanpur<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/ghaziabad\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Ghaziabad<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/bhopal\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Bhopal<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/mumbai\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Mumbai<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/prayagraj\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Prayagraj<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/varanasi\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Varanasi<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/indore\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Indore<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/gwalior\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Gwalior<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/pune\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Pune<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/bhilai\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Bhilai<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/patna\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Patna<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/jabalpur\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Jabalpur<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/nagpur\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Nagpur<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/rewari\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Rewari<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/delhi\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Delhi<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/muzaffarpur\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Muzaffarpur<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/mysore\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Mysore<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/gurgaon\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Gurgaon<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/chandigarh\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Chandigarh<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/bathinda\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Bathinda<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/kolkata\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Kolkata<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/raipur\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Raipur<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/ahmedabad\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Ahmedabad<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/jammu\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Jammu<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/dehradun\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Dehradun<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/jamshedpur\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Jamshedpur<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/chennai\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Chennai<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/rajasthan\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Rajasthan<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/delhi-ncr\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CLAT Coaching in Delhi NCR<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/kankarbagh-patna\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Coaching in Kankarbagh<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/hyderabad\/clat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Coaching in Hyderabad<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The CLAT 2026 cut-off clearly highlights how competitive admissions have become at the highest level. 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These cut offs differ significantly.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/cut-off\/#faq-question-1763454302002","position":7,"url":"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/cut-off\/#faq-question-1763454302002","name":"Which NLU has the lowest cut off?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"New NLUs like NLUT Agartala, RPNLU Prayagraj, DBRANLU Sonepat, and IIULER Goa have the lowest cut offs in the general category.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/cut-off\/#faq-question-1763454315843","position":8,"url":"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/cut-off\/#faq-question-1763454315843","name":"Is 70 a good score in CLAT?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"A score around 70 may fall between AIR 9,000\u201312,000 and is typically suitable for newer NLUs or state colleges.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/cut-off\/#faq-question-1763454354086","position":9,"url":"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/cut-off\/#faq-question-1763454354086","name":"Does CLAT have sectional cut offs?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. CLAT does not have sectional cut offs. 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At the top, a 1-mark difference can shift ranks by 70\u2013100 positions, and sometimes more.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/cut-off\/#faq-question-1763454387608","position":11,"url":"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/cut-off\/#faq-question-1763454387608","name":"Is 75 marks enough for an NLU?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"75 marks may secure a seat in some newer NLUs depending on your category, seat availability, and yearly difficulty.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/cut-off\/#faq-question-1763454398537","position":12,"url":"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/cut-off\/#faq-question-1763454398537","name":"What rank is required for HNLU Raipur?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"HNLU usually closes between AIR 2300\u20133500 for general category students.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/cut-off\/#faq-question-1763454410074","position":13,"url":"https:\/\/www.lawpreptutorial.com\/blog\/clat\/cut-off\/#faq-question-1763454410074","name":"Do BA LLB and BBA LLB cut offs differ?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. 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