Best Online Study Material to Prepare for CLAT 2026

Hello,

With a CLAT AIR of 7410 and EWS 662, you have a strong chances in these institutes.

• MNLU Mumbai
• NLU Odisha
• RMLNLU Lucknow
• HNLU Raipur
• NUALS Kochi
• CNLU Patna
• NUSRL Ranchi
• DSNLU Visakhapatnam
• NLU Sonepat
• NLU Assam

Here in this link you can predict your college.

I hope it will clear your query!!

With an AIR around 7930 in CLAT and general women category, top NLUs may not be possible, but you still have chances in newer and lower-ranked NLUs, especially in later rounds or spot counselling. Based on previous trends, you can consider the following preference order:

1. NLU Tripura (Agartala)

2. NLU Manipur

3. NLU Meghalaya (Shillong)

4. NLU Sikkim

5. HPNLU Shimla

6. DSNLU Visakhapatnam (very limited chance, only if cut-offs drop)

Apart from NLUs, you should also apply to reputed private law colleges that accept CLAT scores, such as UPES Dehradun, Alliance University Bengaluru, Amity Law School, and NMIMS School of Law. Since you are from Lucknow, also explore state universities and private law colleges in Uttar Pradesh as backup options.

No, there is no penalty fee imposed by CLAT Consortium or NLUs for leaving an NLU to reappear for CLAT and join a better-ranked NLU later. However, there are a few practical and financial points you should clearly understand before taking this decision.

First, from the CLAT Consortium’s side, you are fully allowed to appear for CLAT again even if you are already studying in an NLU. Many students do this every year to improve their rank and move to a higher NLU. There is no restriction, disqualification, or penalty related to reattempting CLAT.

Second, regarding the NLU you are currently studying in:
If you leave the NLU after taking admission, the college will not charge any “penalty” as such, but they may deduct a portion of the fees you have already paid, depending on when you withdraw.
• If you withdraw before classes start or within the UGC refund timeline, you may get most of your tuition fee refunded (excluding registration or processing fees).
• If you withdraw after classes have started or after a few months, the NLU usually does not refund the tuition fee for that semester or year. Hostel and mess fees are also generally non-refundable once the session begins.

Third, documents and migration:
When you leave the NLU, you can request your original documents, transfer certificate, and migration certificate. NLUs are required to return documents; they cannot legally withhold them just because you are leaving.

Fourth, impact on future admissions:
Leaving an NLU does not negatively affect your chances in CLAT counselling the next year. The Consortium does not consider past admissions or withdrawals while allotting seats. Your allotment depends only on your new CLAT rank, category, domicile (if applicable), and preferences.

Finally, practical advice:
If you are confident you can significantly improve your CLAT score and target a much better NLU, reappearing makes sense. However, if the expected improvement is marginal, the financial loss of one year’s fees and the academic gap should be carefully considered.

In summary, there is no penalty fee or legal issue in leaving an NLU to write CLAT again. The only loss you may face is partial or full non-refund of fees already paid, depending on the timing of your withdrawal.

Hello aspirant ,

With an AILET rank of 16168 and a CLAT rank of 49000 , getting admission in NLUs is not possible.  However, many private law colleges accept students based on CLAT or AILET rank without conducting their own entrance test . Colleges like UPES Dehradun ,AMITY law school . Jindal Global Law School and some state private universities may consider these ranks along with Class 12 marks. You should check college specific admission criteria before applying.

FOR REFERENCE : https://law.careers360.com/articles/law-admission-without-entrance-exam

Hope the details will help you .

THANK YOU

Hello aspirant ,

With a CLAT AIR of 10757 in the General category and a West Bengal domicile rank of 249, getting a top NLU is unlikely. However , it is still advisable to take part in counselling because in later rounds or vacant seat rounds , some lower-ranked or newer NLUs may open seats due to withdrawals . Counselling participation keeps your options open.

FOR REFERENCE : https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-counselling

Hope the details will help you .

THANK YOU