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.
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.
The table details the equivalent rank for CLAT 2026 scores between 60 and 65 based on the previous year’s CLAT cut-offs.
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 |
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
NLU | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
MNLU Nagpur - BBA LLB | 17024* | 26619* |
CNLU Patna (BBA LLB) | 12269* | 15833* |
9871* | 15029* | |
MNLU Mumbai | 7180* | 15622* |
IIULER Goa BA LLB | 6774 | 14412 |
IIULER Goa BBA LLB | 11230 | 14867 |
*state reservation
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.
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 |
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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