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CLAT 2026 Results: Cut-Off Analysis and NLU Admission Chances
With the CLAT 2026 results now officially declared, aspirants across the country are closely analysing their scores and All India Ranks (AIRs) to assess their chances of securing admission into India’s premier National Law Universities (NLUs). One of the most decisive benchmarks in this post-result phase is the CLAT 2026 cut-off, which reflects the minimum marks or rank required for admission to a particular NLU and category.
Understanding the CLAT 2026 cut-off trends is crucial for making informed choices during counselling, preference filling, and seat allotment, especially given the intense competition and limited number of seats.
CLAT 2026 Expected Cut-Offs: Top NLUs (Tier I)
The CLAT 2026 cut-off marks vary across universities and categories and are influenced by factors such as exam difficulty, number of test-takers, seat matrix, and reservation policies.
Based on historical trends and this year’s score distribution, the following are the expected closing scores and ranks for top NLUs (General category):
| NLU | Expected Score | Closing Rank (AIR) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 101+ | 120 | India’s top NLU; closed at AIR 116 last year |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 98 | 180–200 | Historically closes under AIR 200–250 |
| NUJS Kolkata (BA LL.B.) | 96–98 | 150–280 | Consistently among top 3–4 NLUs |
| NUJS Kolkata (BSc LL.B.) | 93–94 | 300–400 | Slightly lower cut-off than BA LL.B. |
| NLU Jodhpur | 96–97 | 400–450 | Usually closes within AIR 400–450 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 96–97 | 350–450 | Highly competitive Tier I NLU |
| NLIU Bhopal | 95–97 | 380–500 | Strong academic reputation |
CLAT 2026 Expected Cut-Offs: Tier II NLUs
Tier II NLUs continue to remain extremely competitive and are often preferred over newer institutions and private colleges.
| NLUs | Expected Score | Rank Range (AIR) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMLNLU / HNLU / MNLU Mumbai | 91–94 | 450–850 | Top-tier infrastructure and competition |
| NLU Odisha / RGNUL / NUALS / CNLU | 87+ | 800–1300 | Older NLUs with strong legacy |
CLAT 2026 Cut-Off for Any Decent NLU
If your score falls within this range, you stand a reasonable chance of securing admission to at least one NLU, subject to category, domicile reservation, and seat availability.
Category-wise Expected CLAT 2026 Cut-Off Bands (For admission into a decent NLU; scores out of 120)
| Category | Expected Safe Score Band |
|---|---|
| General | 85–100+ (NLU-dependent) |
| EWS | 83–95 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 77–93 |
| SC | 69–87 |
| ST | 66–84 |
Note: Actual cut-offs will vary depending on the specific NLU, seat matrix, and counselling rounds.
Key Factors Influencing CLAT 2026 Cut-Offs
General Category Expected Cut-offs by NLU (Rank Ranges)
| National Law University | Expected Opening – Closing Rank (General) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore | 1 – 112 | Highest competition among NLUs |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 17 – 159 | Strong second choice after NLSIU |
| WBNUJS Kolkata (BA LLB) | 57 – 327 | Top-3 NLU |
| NLU Jodhpur | 159 – 367 | Good mid-top NLU |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 236 – 444 | Slightly broader closing range |
| NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) | 257 – 480 | Similar tier to GNLU |
| MNLU Mumbai | 443 – 558 | Mid-tier NLU |
| HNLU Raipur | 480 – 807 | Lower mid-tier |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | 461 – 780 | Comparable to HNLU |
| RGNUL Patiala | 565 – 1,279 | Broader range |
| NUALS Kochi | 350 – 1,346 | Newer NLU options |
| NLU Odisha (BA LLB) | 469 – 1,013 | Mid-tier choice |
| Others (NUSRL Ranchi / DSNLU / NLUJA / etc.) | 800 – 2,000+ | Lower-tier / newer NLUs |
In CLAT 2026, a score of 102.75 getting AIR 107 shows that:Score–rank relationship is NOT linear. At the top end, even 0.25–0.5 marks can push a student 20–40 ranks. Many students are clustered between 95–105 marks. So two students with 102.75 → AIR 107, 104.25 → AIR 60, 105+ → AIR 30–40. At the top end of CLAT, ranks depend not just on marks, but on how many students are packed within a 2–3 mark range. That’s why score-to-rank charts are always approximate indicators, not exact predictors.
Ranks matter more than marks in final counselling.
| NLU | CLAT 2024 (Actual Closing Rank) | CLAT 2025 (Actual / Observed) | CLAT 2026 (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU, Bengaluru | Rank 1–102 (Round 1 close ≈102) | Rank 1–100–152 (varied by round/year; highly competitive) | Expected close 1–120 (marks ~100–105+ safe zone) — very tight cluster at top |
| NALSAR, Hyderabad | Rank 4–167 (rounds show closing ~158–167) | Rank 17–160 (close often ~150–170) | Expected close 17–200 (marks 97–102+) |
| WBNUJS / NUJS, Kolkata | (NUJS BA-LLB) ~close around 57–327 (2024/25 patterns) | Rank 57–327 (observed close for general) | Expected close 50–350 (marks ~94–99+) |
| NLU Jodhpur | Rank ~159–367 (2024/25 allotments) | Rank ~159–367 (stable within this band) | Expected close 150–400 (marks ~92–96) |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | Rank ~236–444 (recent closing ranks) | Rank ~236–444 (similar) | Expected 200–450 (marks ~90–95) |
| NLIU Bhopal | Rank ~257–480 (recent allotment bands) | Rank ~257–480 | Expected 250–500 (marks ~89–92) |
| MNLU Mumbai | Varied; often ~400s–800s | Rank ~443–558 | Expected 400–800 |
| Other NLUs (RGNUL, HNLU, RMLNLU, etc.) | Often ~500–2000+ depending on institute & round | Similar — wide bands | Expected wide: 800–2,000+ closing ranks |
If a student scores 100+, they are in a strong range but should still track live rank lists during counselling — a 100 vs 103 difference could change allotment dramatically in some years.
For counselling planning, create preference buckets (Top 3 / Top 10 / Top 20 / State quota) rather than single-target promises.