4 Marks Up and 2.25 Marks Down, Understanding Shift in Score in CLAT 2025 Revised Result After HC Order
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4 Marks Up and 2.25 Marks Down, Understanding Shift in Score in CLAT 2025 Revised Result After HC Order

Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 25 Apr 2025, 12:33 PM IST

The Delhi HC has ordered the Consortium of NLUs to publish the CLAT 2025 revised result within 4 weeks. The CLAT 2025 UG judgement has made revisions in 4 questions which will significantly change a candidate’s score in the CLAT 2025 revised result. The analysis of impact of the CLAT 2025 UG judgement on the result shows that a candidate’s score is likely to increase by up to 4 marks and decrease by up to 2.25 marks. In this article, let’s understand the details of this change in CLAT 2025 score.

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Students can use Careers360's CLAT college predictor 2026 tool to assess which National Law Universities (NLUs) they have a chance of getting into. This will help you strategise for counselling and manage your expectations for admission into the 5-year LLB and LLM programs. 

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4 Marks Up and 2.25 Marks Down, Understanding Shift in Score in CLAT 2025 Revised Result After HC Order
CLAT 2025: 4 Marks Up and 2.25 Marks Down, Understanding Shift in Score in CLAT Revised Result After HC Order

The Consortium of NLUs is expected to start the CLAT 2025 counselling soon and publish the first CLAT 2025 merit list as per the revised result.

Four Questions Accepted by Delhi HC

The Delhi HC had taken up petitions related to 17 questions. Out of these, 4 objections have been accepted and others were rejected. While, the rejected questions will not have any impact on the score in CLAT revised result, the four questions will change the score. The details of the four questions are given below.

Objections Accepted by the Delhi HC

Q.no in Master Booklet

Details

5

Correct answer changed to Option C from option D

77

Question withdrawn as it requires prior knowledge of law and is out of syllabus. Earlier answer was option B

115

The option given in the answer key by the consortium is incorrect. Full marks to anyone who attempted the question correctly or incorrectly. Answer was option A which was later changed to option D

116

Issue with numbering of questions in Set B,C and D. Full marks for anyone who attempted the question in Set B,C, and D. No court interference in Set A

How Score Shifts in CLAT 2025 Revised Result?

The table below shows the change in candidate’s marks for the four questions under consideration. The marks in CLAT 2025 result will shift depending on which answer they marked.

Shift in CLAT 2025 Marks After Revised Result

Q.no in Master Booklet

Marks Added

Marks Deducted

5

+1.25 marks if marked option C


-1.25 marks if marked option D


77

+0.25 marks if marked any option other than B

-1 marks if marked option B


115

  • +1 mark if attempted the question correctly or incorrectly

  • +0.25 negative marks added back

No marks deducted

116

  • +1 mark if attempted the question correctly or incorrectly in Set B,C,D

  • +0.25 negative marks added back in Set B,C,D

  • No change in Set A

-

Total Marks

4 marks

2.25 marks

What is the Maximum Shift in CLAT 20025 Score?

As can be inferred from the table above, in the best case scenario, a candidate will see a positive shift of 4 marks. In the worst case scenario a candidate will see a negative shift of 2.25 marks.

Maximum Shift in CLAT 2025 Marks

Particulars

Details

Maximum Positive Shift

+ 4 marks

Maximum Negative Shift

-2.25 mars

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Hello,

Sorry, but with 59 marks in the CLAT, your chances of getting in top NLUs in the general category are very low, as the cutoffs are usually 90+ marks. But don't worry you have good chances in the tier-3 NLUs, espicely if you are belongs to SC/ST/OBC reserved categories.

I hope it will clear your query!!

Hello

You are scoring 35.75 in the CLAT exam as a female candidate, and both parents are in the Army, so you have a plus point for the Army quota, but getting admission in top NLUs is highly unlikely because the SC cutoffs for the top NLUs are often 60+ or even 80+ marks. But you have a chance to get admission in the lower NLUs colleges through the women's/ Armed Forces (Ward quota). You can find the NLU colleges' list that gives you admission at this score by reading the article CLAT Expected NLUs , which was published on our official website, careers360.

Thank you.

With 47.5 marks in CLAT 2026 under General category, chances of admission in top NLUs are very low. However, you may have a chance in lower-ranked or newer NLUs, depending on the cut-off, women reservation, and domicile rules. Final allotment depends on counselling rounds and seat availability.

Thankyou i hope this will resolve some doubt


With a CLAT 2026 score of around 59 marks, being a female candidate from the EWS category with Rajasthan domicile does give you some possibility, but it is important to keep expectations realistic.

NLU Jodhpur is one of the older and more preferred NLUs, so its general cutoff usually remains on the higher side. However, domicile reservation for Rajasthan candidates and the EWS category can slightly improve your chances, especially in later rounds of counselling such as the fourth or fifth list or spot rounds, if seats remain vacant. Female candidates may also benefit indirectly where category and domicile seats overlap.

That said, admission at this score is not guaranteed, and you should definitely keep backup options open. You may have comparatively better chances at newer or lower-ranked NLUs where EWS and domicile cutoffs are generally lower. Participating in all rounds of CLAT counselling is very important, as movement often happens due to withdrawals.

Along with NLU Jodhpur, you should also consider state law universities and reputed private law colleges as alternatives to avoid losing a year. Make sure your documents for EWS and domicile are valid and ready, as they are strictly verified during admission.

Overall, while the chances for NLU Jodhpur are limited at this score, they are not completely ruled out due to your category and domicile advantages. Stay patient during counselling and keep multiple options in hand.

All the best.

Hello

With 83 marks in CLAT 2026 under the MBC category, getting NLU Jodhpur is possible but not guaranteed.
Based on previous years’ trends, the cutoff usually falls around 82–85 marks.
If your rank lies within the cutoff range, your chances improve.
Admission often becomes more likely in the later counselling rounds.
Your category reservation and preference order will play an important role.

Hope it will help you!!!