CLAT 2026 Marks 60 to 65: Expected Rank and NLUs You Are Likely to Get

CLAT 2026 Marks 60 to 65: Expected Rank and NLUs You Are Likely to Get

JasmineUpdated on 07 Dec 2025, 05:29 PM IST

The expected rank for CLAT 2026 marks of 60 to 65 is generally between 14000 to 18000. It is a challenge to get into National Law Universities (NLUs) with this score. But, majority of students achieve these marks and get into NLUs by correctly utilising the CLAT counselling process. Factors like reservations, category-wise seat distribution, and preferences influence the final seat allocation. All NLUs are competitive, but some of the Tier 2 or 3 NLUs tend to have lower cut-offs, especially for reserved categories. Candidates who do not get NLUs within the 60 to 65 score range can apply to CLAT-affiliated colleges. These accept students with low CLAT scores. Read this article to understand the expected rank for CLAT 2026 marks of 60 to 65 and the possible NLUs for this range.

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CLAT 2026 does not have a fixed passing marks criterion; admission to National Law Universities is based on the candidate’s rank in the merit list, which depends on their exam score, the number of applicants, seat availability, and category. The official cut-off marks and merit list will be released after evaluation, determining the scores required to secure admission.

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CLAT 2026 Marks 60 to 65: Expected Rank and NLUs You Are Likely to Get
CLAT 2026 Marks 60 to 65:

Expected CLAT 2026 Rank for 60 to 65 Marks

The table details the equivalent rank for CLAT 2026 scores between 60 and 65 based on the previous year’s CLAT cut-offs.

CLAT Score vs Rank

Score

Rank

60.5

18330

62

16834-17004

62.25

16600

62.5

16434-16475

63

15834

63.25

15697

63.75

15161

64

15006-15021

64.25

14783

64.5

14616

64.75

14397

65

14152

NLU for General Category

The cut-offs for the general category remain comparatively higher. Unfortunately, CLAT 2026 marks between 60 and 65 will not secure admission at NLUs. for this category. Candidates need to score 90+ to get into NLUs.

NLUs for EWS Students

Based on CLAT 2025 cut-offs, only MNLU Nagpur admitted students with CLAT scores of 60 and 65 for its BA LLB program. The opening rank for EWS was around 7,863, while the closing rank was 16,868.

NLUs for OBC with CLAT 2026 Marks 60 to 65

Candidates can get admitted to the BBA LLB program at MNLU Aurangabad and BA LLB and BBA LLB courses at MNLU Nagpur. Both NLUs accepted candidates with ranks starting from 2230 and closing at 21108.

NLUs for OBC category with 60 marks

NLU

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

MNLU Aurangabad - BBA LLB

15631*

21108*

MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB

2230*

15059*

MNLU Nagpur - BBA LLB

9041*

16794*

*state reservation

NLUs for SC Category at 60 to 65 Marks

Candidates from the SC category have better chances of admission during the CLAT counselling process. MNLU Nagpur considered these students at the start of its admission process for the BBA LLB programme. Other NLUs, like CNLU Patna, MNLU Mumbai, IIULER Goa and more closed at ranks within the 14000-18000 range.

NLUs for SC category with 60 marks

NLU

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

MNLU Nagpur - BBA LLB

17024*

26619*

CNLU Patna (BBA LLB)

12269*

15833*

NUALS Kochi

9871*

15029*

MNLU Mumbai

7180*

15622*

IIULER Goa BA LLB

6774

14412

IIULER Goa BBA LLB

11230

14867

*state reservation

Possible NLUs for ST Category with a 60–65 CLAT Score

ST category candidates generally have a stronger chance of securing an NLU seat even with a CLAT score of around 60. Several NLUs had closing ranks in the 15,000–19,000 range in past admission cycles. This allowed ST candidates with similar scores to secure seats in the later rounds of counselling.

NLUs for ST category with 60 marks

NLU

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

CNLU Patna (BBA LLB)

-

27043*

CNLU Patna (BA LLB)

-

16829*

TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BA LLB

14211

15384

HPNLU Shimla - BBA LLB

15632

19910

HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB

13499

18083

GNLU Silvassa Campus

12320

15112

NLU Odisha BBA LLB

10921

15161

NUSRL Ranchi BA LLB

10015

15023

DSNLU Visakhapatnam

13506

15632

MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB

43425*

57657*

*state reservation

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1. Common Law Admission Test

2. All India Law Entrance Test

3. Symbiosis Law Admission Test

4. Common University Entrance Test

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Hello,

Yes, you can prepare CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) in Hindi Medium and access syllabus in Hindi from mentioned link below:

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The CLAT PG exam pattern consists of 120 questions and 2-hour MCQ exam with negative marking.

Subjects Covered:

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  2. Jurisprudence

  3. Criminal Law

  4. Contract Law

  5. Other core law subjects

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