CLAT Cut-Offs for All NLUs (2026)
Complete category-wise CLAT 2026 cut-off ranks for all 24 National Law Universities. General, OBC, SC, ST and EWS closing ranks compiled by Law Prep Tutorial Bathinda.
CLAT 2026 closing ranks (General category, indicative): NLSIU Bangalore 70, NALSAR Hyderabad 110, WBNUJS Kolkata 165, NLU Jodhpur 220, GNLU Gandhinagar 290. The 10th NLU closes around AIR 900, and the last NLU through CLAT counselling closes near AIR 3,200.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Cut-offs vary ±10% year-on-year based on difficulty
- OBC cut-offs are typically 1.5×–2× higher than General
- SC/ST cut-offs can be 5×–8× higher than General
- Home-state quota lowers cut-offs sharply at HNLU, NLIU, RMLNLU
CLAT 2026 Closing Ranks — All NLUs (Indicative)
Figures are indicative round-1 closing ranks for All-India quota. Home-state, NRI/PIO and supernumerary cut-offs differ. NLU Delhi is not listed as it admits via AILET, not CLAT.
| NLU | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore | 70 | 180 | 550 | 900 | 120 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 110 | 260 | 720 | 1,200 | 180 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 165 | 390 | 1,050 | 1,600 | 260 |
| NLU Jodhpur | 220 | 510 | 1,350 | 2,100 | 340 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 290 | 680 | 1,820 | 2,650 | 420 |
| NLIU Bhopal | 440 | 880 | 2,200 | 3,400 | 560 |
| HNLU Raipur | 510 | 990 | 2,500 | 3,800 | 640 |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | 620 | 1,180 | 2,900 | 4,300 | 780 |
| RGNUL Patiala | 740 | 1,350 | 3,200 | 4,800 | 880 |
| NLUJA Guwahati | 890 | 1,580 | 3,600 | 5,300 | 1,020 |
| CNLU Patna | 1,100 | 1,820 | 4,100 | 5,900 | 1,250 |
| NUALS Kochi | 1,250 | 2,080 | 4,500 | 6,400 | 1,420 |
| MNLU Mumbai | 640 | 1,200 | 2,950 | 4,400 | 800 |
| MNLU Nagpur | 1,580 | 2,420 | 5,200 | 7,200 | 1,720 |
| MNLU Aurangabad | 1,820 | 2,750 | 5,700 | 7,800 | 1,950 |
| TNNLU Tiruchirappalli | 1,420 | 2,260 | 4,900 | 6,800 | 1,580 |
| DSNLU Visakhapatnam | 2,150 | 3,150 | 6,300 | 8,500 | 2,300 |
| DBRANLU Sonipat | 2,650 | 3,750 | 7,200 | 9,400 | 2,820 |
| HPNLU Shimla | 2,900 | 4,050 | 7,800 | 10,200 | 3,080 |
| NLUO Cuttack | 2,300 | 3,350 | 6,600 | 8,900 | 2,450 |
| NUSRL Ranchi | 3,100 | 4,300 | 8,200 | 10,800 | 3,280 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CLAT cut-off for NLSIU Bangalore?+
The CLAT 2026 General category cut-off for NLSIU Bangalore is approximately AIR 70. The OBC cut-off is around AIR 180 and the EWS cut-off is around AIR 120.
What rank do I need to get any NLU through CLAT?+
A General category All India Rank within 3,200 is typically required to secure any of the 27 NLUs through CLAT counselling. Top 5 NLUs require AIR within 220.
Do CLAT cut-offs change every year?+
Yes, CLAT cut-offs fluctuate by roughly ±10% year-on-year depending on paper difficulty, number of test-takers and seat additions. Reserved category cut-offs swing more.
Is there a home-state quota in CLAT?+
Several state-based NLUs (HNLU Raipur, NLIU Bhopal, RMLNLU Lucknow, RGNUL Patiala among others) reserve a portion of seats for students from the home state, with cut-offs noticeably lower than the All-India quota.
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