CLAT 2025 General Category Cut off Trends in NLUs

CLAT 2025 General Category Cut off Trends in NLUs

Sukriti SahooUpdated on 20 May 2025, 09:28 AM IST

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will release the CLAT 2025 general category cut off 2025 on its official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Generally, the CLAT 2025 cutoff for the general category is higher than that for other categories, based on previous years' trends. The Consortium of NLU will announce separate CLAT 2025 general category cut-offs for each participating NLU for every round of counselling. For top NLUs like NLSIU Bengaluru and NALSAR Hyderabad, the expected cut-off rank for the general category in 2025 is likely to be 150 or above. Read the article to know the CLAT 2025 general category cut off trends in NLUs.

CLAT 2025 General Category Cut off Trends in NLUs
CLAT 2025 General Category Cut off Trends in NLUs

Through the Common Law Admission Test PG, candidates will gain admission into the LLM programme. Candidates from the general category have to clear the CLAT 2025 expected cut-off to obtain CLAT 2025 seat allotment in the counselling process.

CLAT 2025 General Cut Off Dates

Particulars

CLAT UG 2025 General Cut off

Round 1

May 26, 2025

Round 2

June 4, 2025

Round 3

June 20, 2025

How to Download CLAT 2025 General Cut Off?

  • Visit the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in

  • Click on the “CLAT 2025” tab

  • Next, in the notification section, click on the CLAT merit list link for the desired round

  • Select the NLU for which the CLAT 2025 general cut off is required

  • The CLAT cut off 2025 for the general category PDF will appear on the screen

  • Download and save the PDF for future use

Factors Determining CLAT 2025 Cut Off for General Category

The CLAT general cut off 2025 will be determined based on the following factors-

  • Number of applicants

  • Difficulty level of the exam

  • Availability of seats

  • The reservation criteria followed by the NLU

  • NLU preferences given by candidates

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CLAT 2025 Expected General Category Cut off

Name of Law School

Expected CLAT 2025 cut-off marks for general

Expected CLAT cut-off rank for general

NLSIU Bengaluru

100+

100

NALSAR Hyderabad

100+

150

WBNUJS Kolkata

98+

250

NLU Jodhpur

95+

350

NLIU Bhopal

95+

450

GNLU Gandhinagar

95+

450

MNLU Mumbai

93+

600

RMNLU Lucknow

91+

750

HNLU Raipur

91+

800

NLU Odisha

89+

1200

Previous Year CLAT Cut Off for General Category

Find out the CLAT general cut off for previous years based on the vertical reservations without considering any horizontal reservations.

CLAT UG 2024 Cut Off for General Category


NLU

General

Opening rank

Closing rank

NLSIU Bengaluru

1

102

NALSAR Hyderabad

6

167

NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB)

311

450

NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB)

187

1047

WBNUJS Kolkata( BA LLB)

140

279

WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons)

289

1010

NLU Jodhpur

170

379

HNLU Raipur

434

791

GNLU Gandhinagar

210

464

GNLU Silvassa Campus

593

1060

RMLNLU Lucknow

410

764

RGNUL Patiala

502

1250

CNLU Patna (BA LLB)

790

1358

CNLU Patna (BBA LLB)

1051

1552

NUALS Kochi

231

1136

NLU Odisha

591

1205

NUSRL Ranchi

637

1594

NLUJA Assam

1344

1704

DSNLU Visakhapatnam

656

1390

TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BA LLB

806

1628

TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BCom LLB

821

1711

MNLU Mumbai

99

590

MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB

491

1587

MNLU Nagpur - BBA LLB

611

1685

MNLU Aurangabad- BA LLB

945

1832

MNLU Aurangabad - BBA LLB

681

2115

HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB

885

2102

HPNLU Shimla - BBA LLB

284

2150

MPDNLU Jabalpur

1060

1824

DBRANLU Sonepat

503

2050

NLUT Agartala

1716

2243

CLAT UG Cut-Off 2023 for General Category

NLU Name

General


Opening Rank

Closing Rank

NLSIU Bengaluru

1

114

NALSAR Hyderabad

25

177

WBNUJS Kolkata

136

260

NLIU Bhopal

186

463

NLU Jodhpur

70

383

HNLU Raipur

481

805

GNLU Gandhinagar

147

462

RMLNLU Lucknow

432

749

RGNUL Patiala

563

1307

CNLU Patna

628

1541

NUALS Kochi

638

1461

NLUO, Odisha, Cuttack

504

1207

NUSRL Ranchi

939

1895

TNNLU Tiruchirapalli

704

2045

DSNLU Visakhapatnam

538

2080

MNLU Mumbai

325

590

MNLU Nagpur

878

2102

MNLU Aurangabad

1824

2655

NLUJA Assam, Guwahati

1375

2569

HPNLU Shimla

822

2816

DNLU Jabalpur

1696

2698

DBRANLU, Sonipat, Haryana

767

2713

GNLU Silvassa Campus

810

1820

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If you have secured a CLAT 2026 rank of 13656 and are aiming for admission to LLM programmes in National Law Universities (NLUs), it’s important to understand how selection usually works. LLM admissions at most NLUs depend primarily on the candidate’s CLAT PG rank, but the level of competition is high because many applicants compete for a limited number of seats. With a rank around 13656, the chances of securing a seat in the most sought-after NLUs like NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata or National Law University Delhi are quite slim because these institutions tend to have much higher closing ranks for most specialisations in their LLM programmes.

However, your rank keeps you in a position to explore other good NLUs and national law schools where the closing ranks are relatively lower or have larger seat matrices. Institutions such as Hidayatullah National Law University Raipur, National Law University Odisha, Gujarat National Law University, Tamil Nadu National Law University, Chanakya National Law University Patna and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Lucknow have historically had closing ranks beyond the top five NLUs. These universities often offer quality legal education, experienced faculty, moot court activities, internships and decent placement opportunities for LLM graduates. Many of them also have specialisations in areas like constitutional law, corporate law, human rights law and international law, giving you options to pursue your interests.

It is also essential to remember that CLAT PG counselling usually happens in multiple rounds, including mop-up and stray vacancy rounds, through which seats in various universities are reallocated as candidates make changes or withdraw. With a rank in the mid-range, participating in all counselling rounds will improve your chances because some seats open up later in the process. Apart from NLUs, some universities and law schools that accept CLAT PG scores may also offer admission based on home-state quotas or reserved category benefits if applicable to you. Evaluating all these options with an open mind will help you find a suitable law institute where you can pursue your LLM and build your legal career.

All the best.

With a CLAT PG rank of 1257 in the SC category and being a woman candidate with Rajasthan domicile, you do have a realistic chance of securing admission to several National Law Universities, though the top NLUs may be difficult at this rank. Admission chances depend heavily on category-wise cut-offs, domicile reservations, and how many seats are available in a given year. For top-tier NLUs like NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, or NLUD, the closing ranks for SC category usually fall much lower, so chances there are minimal. However, you should definitely consider mid- and lower-ranked NLUs where SC category cut-offs often extend beyond 1200–1500 ranks.

You should prioritise NLUs that offer domicile or state quota benefits, especially those closer to your home state or neighbouring regions. National Law University Jodhpur (if applicable under domicile or category movement), Hidayatullah National Law University Raipur, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Lucknow, Gujarat National Law University Gandhinagar, Maharashtra National Law University (Nagpur or Aurangabad), National Law University Odisha, and Tamil Nadu National Law University are some options where candidates in the SC category with similar ranks have secured seats in previous counselling rounds. Lower-tier NLUs like Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Himachal Pradesh National Law University, and Dharmashastra National Law University can also be kept in your preference list as safer options.

Your strategy should be to keep a wide preference list during counselling, placing mid-ranked NLUs first and then moving to lower NLUs, rather than restricting yourself only to a few choices. Also, stay active during subsequent counselling rounds and vacancy rounds, as many seats in the SC category are filled later due to withdrawals. Overall, while top NLUs may be tough, you have a fair chance of getting into a decent NLU if you plan your preferences smartly and remain flexible.

With a CLAT PG rank of around 11,000, getting admission into the top National Law Universities (NLUs) is not likely, as their general category cut-offs usually close much earlier. However, you still have realistic chances in lower-ranked and newer NLUs, especially in the later rounds of CLAT counselling or through vacant seats.

At this rank, you may consider NLUs such as NLU Tripura, NLU Meghalaya, NLU Nagaland, NLU Sikkim, NLU Andhra Pradesh, NLU Odisha, NLU Jabalpur, and NLU Aurangabad, particularly if you belong to a reserved category like SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or have domicile or women reservation applicable. Cut-offs for these universities tend to go higher in rank compared to older NLUs, and seats often open up in subsequent counselling rounds due to withdrawals.

If you do not secure an NLU seat, you should also strongly consider reputed state and private law universities that accept CLAT PG scores or conduct their own entrance tests. Universities such as Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Delhi University (DU – through CUET PG), Jamia Millia Islamia, Symbiosis Law School, Christ University, Jindal Global Law School, and Nirma University are good alternatives for LLM aspirants. Many of these institutions offer strong academic exposure, experienced faculty, and good research opportunities, sometimes even better than newer NLUs.

Overall, while a rank of 11,000 limits options in top NLUs, admission is still possible in newer NLUs or good non-NLU law universities, provided you actively participate in counselling rounds and keep backup options ready.

With a CLAT 2026 All India Rank around 2070, Telangana domicile, and holding an OBC certificate (girl candidate), your chances of getting admission into a top-tier NLU like NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, NUJS Kolkata or NLU Jodhpur are quite low, as their closing ranks are usually much higher. However, you still have realistic chances in several mid-tier and newer NLUs, especially if OBC reservation and domicile or women reservation is applicable.

Based on previous years’ counselling trends, you can reasonably expect chances in NLUs such as NLU Odisha (Cuttack), NLIU Bhopal (borderline, depending on category movement), NLU Assam (Guwahati), DSNLU Visakhapatnam, TNNLU Tiruchirappalli, HPNLU Shimla, NLU Tripura, NLU Meghalaya, NLU Sikkim, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar NLU Sonipat. Some of these universities see rank movement in later rounds and vacancies, particularly for reserved categories and women candidates.

Since you are from Telangana, you should definitely keep NALSAR Hyderabad in your preference list, but only after all higher NLUs, as the domicile quota is limited and usually closes at a much better rank. Still, it is worth trying because domicile and category together can sometimes help in spot or vacancy rounds.

Your best strategy would be to prepare a balanced preference list: first include all top NLUs, then mid-tier NLUs like NLU Odisha and NLIU Bhopal, followed by newer and lower-ranked NLUs where your rank has a stronger chance. Make sure you actively participate in all counselling rounds, including vacancies, as many seats open up after withdrawals.

Cut-offs vary every year depending on seat intake, category distribution, and counselling dynamics, so even if you miss out in early rounds, you should not lose hope. Keep your documents ready, track counselling updates closely, and stay flexible with preferences to maximize your chances of securing an NLU seat.

Hello there,

Here is a list of government and semi-government colleges that accept CLAT score:

  1. IIM Rohtak
  2. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
  3. National Forensic Science University
  4. CUSAT
  5. Jamia Hamdard University

However, these universities also carry out separate registration to apply using your CLAT Scorecard.

I hope this helps you.

Thankyou.