1.25 marks up or down: Know the impact on Your CLAT 2025 Result after HC order
The Consortium of National Law Universities has notified a delay in the publication of the CLAT 2025 merit list following the Delhi HC verdict. The delay caused by the ongoing court petitions against CLAT 2025 has led to tense moments among candidates about its impact on their CLAT 2025 results. Due to the change, some candidates may see their CLAT 2025 marks go up by up to 1.25 marks, while some may see their marks drop by up to 1.25. In this article, let’s try to understand how your score in CLAT 2025 is going to shape up after the modification of two answers in the CLAT 2025 final answer key following the court order.
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A good score in CLAT 2026 is generally considered to be in the range of 105 to 110 attempted questions. With this level of attempt, candidates may score around 98 to 100 marks, which is typically adequate for securing admission to the top three National Law Universities. Category-wise, a good CLAT score usually falls within the following ranges. For the general category, scores of 90 to 100 marks or above are considered competitive. For the Economically Weaker Sections category, a score between 85 and 95 marks or above is generally regarded as suitable. For other categories, candidates scoring between 80 and 90 marks or above are usually considered to be in a safe range for admissions.
What is the Delhi HC Order on CLAT 2025 Answer Key?
The Delhi HC examined the CLAT 2025 set A answer key and found that the correct answer for Question 14 was Option C instead of Option D as per the final answer key released by the consortium. In the same set, the court found that none of the options given for Question 100 were correct. The court therefore ordered the withdrawal of this question. As per the consortium, the correct answer was Option D (Data Inadequate). Corresponding changes will be made in the two questions in all four sets of the CLAT 2025 answer key.
Delhi HC Verdict on CLAT Answer Key
| Question | Change | Final Answer as per Consortium | Final Answer as per Court Order |
|---|---|---|---|
Question no. 14 | Modified | D | C |
Question no. 100 | Withdrawn | D | Sohan (not a given option) |
Will CLAT 2025 Marks Go Up by 1.25 or Drop?
The impact on CLAT 2025 results following the Delhi HC verdict will depend on whether candidates attempted the two questions or not, and the options they marked as their answer. The tables given below provide the various scenarios in which the CLAT 2025 marks of the candidate will improve or drop for each of the two questions
Q. No 14
Question No. 14
| Candidate Answer | Marks Awarded for Revision | Impact on Negative Marks Due to Revision | Final Impact on CLAT 2025 Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
If your answer is C | +1 mark | +0.25 marks | +1.25 marks |
If your answer is D | -1 mark | -0.25 marks | -1.25 marks |
If your answer is A or B | No change | No change | No change |
Q. No 100
Question No. 100
| Candidate Answer | Marks Awarded for Revision | Impact on Negative Marks Due to Revision | Final Impact on CLAT 2025 Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
If your answer is D | -1 mark | 0 | -1 mark |
Any other option | 0 | +0.25 mark | +0.25 marks |
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Hello,
With a score of 82 in CLAT 2026 under the EWS category, you do have a chance at getting into decent NLUs, but it may depend on the specific NLU and the cut-offs for this year.
Generally:
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Top NLUs (like NLSIU, NALSAR, NUJS, WBNUJS) usually have higher cut-offs, so 82 might be below their usual EWS opening rank.
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Mid-tier NLUs (like HNLU, GNLU, RMLNLU, NLUJ) could be within reach.
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Lower-ranked NLUs and state NLUs are more likely to accept your score.
Your best step is to check the previous years’ EWS cut-offs for each NLU to see where your rank might fit.
Hope it helps !
Hello,
NUJS is among the top tier law colleges in the country. A high score in CLAT is required to get into NUJS. For you, getting into NUJS is possible but challenging. The cut off for general category often is very high (+90), but you WB domicile improves your chances for admission. Keep an eye on the final rank list and cut off.
Thank you.
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With a score of 91.5 in CLAT UG 2026, your expected All India Rank would likely fall somewhere around AIR 500 to 1,000, based on previous years’ trends. The exact rank can shift depending on how tough the paper was and how other students performed. Since you belong to the OBC category, your category rank will be even better. This score definitely keeps you in a competitive range for several NLUs.
Hello,
CLAT or Common Law Admission Test is conducted for admission to top tier law colleges in India. The exam is conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities. While NLU's are generally not available for admission at this rank but there are many private colleges which offer good legal education and placements. JINDAL, UPES, Amity Law School, Lovely Professional University, IFIM Law School, Alliance University and many more. For more information you can check out the official website of Careers360.
https://law.careers360.com/articles/top-colleges-other-nlus-accepting-clat-scores
Thank you.
If you are expecting around 80 marks in CLAT 2026, your chances will mainly depend on that year’s overall difficulty level and how the marks translate into ranks. In most years, a score around 80 usually places candidates somewhere in the mid-rank range, which means that the top NLUs like NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad or WBNUJS Kolkata are generally difficult to get at this score. However, some of the newer or mid-tier NLUs may still be possible depending on cut-offs, reservation category, and seat availability during later rounds. Students with similar scores in past years have sometimes received calls from NLUs such as NLU Jabalpur, NLU Assam, NLU Tripura, NLU Aurangabad, or NLU Shimla, but the exact possibilities shift every year. Treat this score as competitive but not in the top bracket, and wait for the official ranks to get a clearer picture of which options are realistically open. All the best!
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