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The Consortium of National Law Universities has declared the CLAT 2026 results on December 16, 2025. After the result announcement, candidates are eager to know the CLAT 2026 cut off. The cut off helps students understand which NLU they can get based on their rank.
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Before the seat allotment begins, candidates can use the CLAT 2026 expected cut off to identify the NLUs they can target. This year's cut off is expected to be similar to last year's figures. However, slight changes may occur based on the difficulty level and number of applicants.
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CLAT 2026 Cut Off – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Consortium of National Law Universities |
| Exam Date | December 7, 2025 |
| Result Declaration | December 16, 2025 |
| Total NLUs Accepting CLAT Score | 24 |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
| Official Website | consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
What Determines CLAT 2026 Cut Off?
The CLAT cut off changes every year based on several factors. Here are the main factors that influence the CLAT 2026 cut off:
1. Exam Difficulty Level CLAT 2026 was moderate to slightly competitive. If the exam is tough, cut off tends to be lower. If it's easy, cut off goes up.
2. Number of Test Takers More candidates mean higher competition. This year saw a significant number of applicants, which may affect the cut off.
3. Seat Availability The total number of seats in each NLU plays a major role. NLUs with fewer seats have higher cut offs.
4. Reservation Policy Each NLU follows reservation guidelines for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD categories. Category-wise cut offs vary accordingly.
5. Candidate Preferences The order of NLU preferences chosen by candidates during counselling also affects the final cut off.
Even a difference of a few marks can change ranks significantly, especially for top NLUs like NLSIU Bangalore and NALSAR Hyderabad.
CLAT 2026 Expected Cut Off for All NLUs
Here's the complete list of expected opening and closing ranks for all NLUs under the General category:
| NLU Name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 1 | 112 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 17 | 159 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata (BA LLB) | 57 | 327 |
| NLU Jodhpur | 159 | 367 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 236 | 444 |
| NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) | 257 | 480 |
| NUALS Kochi | 350 | 1,346 |
| MNLU Mumbai | 443 | 1,473 |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | 461 | 780 |
| NLU Odisha (BA LLB) | 469 | 1,013 |
| HNLU Raipur | 480 | 807 |
| NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB) | 486 | 915 |
| NLU Odisha (BBA LLB) | 552 | 1,176 |
| RGNUL Patiala | 565 | 1,279 |
| DBRANLU Sonepat | 626 | 1,930 |
| MNLU Nagpur (BA LLB) | 722 | 1,529 |
| GNLU Silvassa Campus | 755 | 1,461 |
| NUSRL Ranchi (BA LLB) | 864 | 1,667 |
| CNLU Patna (BA LLB) | 882 | 1,398 |
| HPNLU Shimla (BA LLB) | 949 | 2,555 |
| DSNLU Visakhapatnam | 957 | 1,682 |
| MNLU Aurangabad (BA LLB) | 1,023 | 1,949 |
| NLUJA Assam | 1,163 | 2,141 |
| NUSRL Ranchi (BBA LLB) | 1,164 | 1,760 |
| IIULER Goa (BA LLB) | 1,198 | 2,832 |
| CNLU Patna (BBA LLB) | 1,215 | 1,555 |
| MNLU Nagpur (BBA LLB) | 1,214 | 1,623 |
| TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (BA LLB) | 1,231 | 1,763 |
| TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (BCom LLB) | 1,259 | 1,947 |
| HPNLU Shimla (BBA LLB) | 1,298 | 2,634 |
| MNLU Aurangabad (BBA LLB) | 1,361 | 2,393 |
| MPDNLU Jabalpur | 1,371 | 2,243 |
| RPNLU Prayagraj | 1,446 | 2,469 |
| NLUT Agartala | 1,964 | 2,855 |
CLAT 2026 Category-Wise Expected Cut Off for Top NLUs
NLSIU Bengaluru Cut Off 2026
NLSIU Bangalore is the top-ranked NLU in India. It has the highest cut off among all NLUs.
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 1 | 112 |
| EWS | 119 | 703 |
| OBC | 209 | 1,541 |
| SC | 182 | 3,133 |
| ST | 678 | 3,396 |
NALSAR Hyderabad Cut Off 2026
NALSAR is the second most preferred NLU among CLAT aspirants.
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 17 | 159 |
| EWS | 372 | 546 |
| OBC | 333 | 1,219 |
| SC | 1,483 | 3,273 |
| ST | 1,311 | 3,621 |
WBNUJS Kolkata Cut Off 2026
WBNUJS Kolkata offers both BA LLB and BSc LLB programmes.
| Programme | Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA LLB | General | 57 | 327 |
| BA LLB | OBC (State) | 1,359 | 4,168 |
| BA LLB | SC | 3,048 | 4,753 |
| BA LLB | ST | 4,823 | 6,343 |
| BSc LLB Hons | General | 299 | 711 |
| BSc LLB Hons | OBC (State) | 4,168 | 4,596 |
| BSc LLB Hons | SC | 4,244 | 6,987 |
| BSc LLB Hons | ST | 8,994 | 9,739 |
NLU Jodhpur Cut Off 2026
NLU Jodhpur is among the top 5 NLUs in India.
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 159 | 367 |
| EWS | 542 | 986 |
| OBC | 1,333 | 1,776 |
| SC | 3,343 | 5,445 |
| ST | 4,343 | 5,955 |
GNLU Gandhinagar Cut Off 2026
GNLU is one of the most popular NLUs in Western India.
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 236 | 444 |
| EWS | 819 | 1,118 |
| OBC | 1,396 | 2,303 |
| SC | 974 | 5,934 |
| ST | 4,457 | 8,568 |
NLIU Bhopal Cut Off 2026
NLIU Bhopal offers BA LLB and BSc LLB programmes.
| Programme | Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA LLB | General | 257 | 480 |
| BA LLB | EWS | 787 | 1,377 |
| BA LLB | OBC | 1,658 | 1,757 |
| BA LLB | SC | 5,077 | 5,763 |
| BA LLB | ST | 6,166 | 8,243 |
| BSc LLB | General | 486 | 915 |
| BSc LLB | EWS | 1,338 | 1,997 |
| BSc LLB | OBC | 2,217 | 2,464 |
| BSc LLB | SC | 6,764 | 8,625 |
| BSc LLB | ST | 10,384 | 11,901 |
HNLU Raipur Cut Off 2026
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 480 | 807 |
| OBC | 2,156 | 2,408 |
| SC | 6,232 | 7,660 |
| ST | 9,746 | 10,507 |
RMLNLU Lucknow Cut Off 2026
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 461 | 780 |
| EWS (State) | 1,327 | – |
| OBC (State) | 1,064 | 3,769 |
| SC (State) | 1,832 | 11,228 |
| ST (State) | 19,305 | – |
MNLU Mumbai Cut Off 2026
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 443 | 558 |
| EWS (State) | 2,524 | 7,523 |
| OBC (State) | 4,161 | 8,067 |
| SC (State) | 7,180 | 15,622 |
| ST (State) | 10,288 | 13,124 |
NLU Odisha Cut Off 2026
| Programme | Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA LLB | General | 469 | 1,013 |
| BA LLB | SC | 3,196 | 7,247 |
| BA LLB | ST | 8,920 | 12,967 |
| BBA LLB | General | 552 | 1,176 |
| BBA LLB | SC | 7,630 | 7,891 |
| BBA LLB | ST | 10,921 | 15,161 |
RGNUL Patiala Cut Off 2026
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 565 | 1,279 |
| OBC | – | 2,067 |
| SC | 8,625 | 7,540 |
| ST | 12,742 | – |
NUALS Kochi Cut Off 2026
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | 350 | 1,346 |
| EWS (State) | 4,238 | 22,632 |
| SC (State) | 9,871 | 15,029 |
| ST (State) | 32,306 | – |
CNLU Patna Cut Off 2026
| Programme | Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA LLB | General | 882 | 1,398 |
| BA LLB | EWS (State) | 1,420 | 1,950 |
| BA LLB | OBC (State) | 1,861 | 7,359 |
| BA LLB | SC (State) | 7,884 | 12,662 |
| BA LLB | ST (State) | – | 16,829 |
| BBA LLB | General | 1,215 | 1,555 |
| BBA LLB | EWS (State) | 1,928 | 2,316 |
| BBA LLB | OBC (State) | 3,106 | 8,364 |
| BBA LLB | SC (State) | 12,269 | 15,833 |
| BBA LLB | ST (State) | – | 27,043 |
How to Check Your Admission Chances?
To understand your admission chances, follow these steps:
- Check your CLAT 2026 rank from the result.
- Compare your rank with the expected cut off of different NLUs.
- If your rank falls within the opening and closing rank, you have a good chance of admission.
- Prepare your preference list accordingly during counselling.
CLAT 2026 Counselling Process
After the cut off release, the Consortium will begin the counselling process. Here's how it works:
Step 1: Log in to the official website with your credentials.
Step 2: Fill in your NLU preferences in order of choice.
Step 3: Seats will be allotted based on your rank and preferences.
Step 4: Pay the admission fee to confirm your seat.
Step 5: Report to the allotted NLU with original documents.
Candidates should fill their preferences wisely based on the expected cut off and their rank.
Tips for Choosing NLUs During Counselling
- Always keep realistic expectations based on your rank.
- Don't skip mid-tier NLUs if your rank is average.
- Consider factors like location, placement record, and fee structure.
- Fill maximum preferences to increase your chances.
- Check state reservation policies if applicable.
For more updates on CLAT 2026 counselling and seat allotment, keep visiting the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
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