A CLAT score of 70-75 gives a marks percentage of roughly 58% to 62.5% marks. This range is not competitive enough for general category aspirants aiming for top NLUs, where cut-offs are significantly higher. However, for candidates belonging to SC and ST categories, this score is often sufficient to meet cut-offs at many NLUs, enhancing their chances of admission. EWS and OBC category candidates can also find options. Although it is limited but still feasible depending on specific NLUs and the NLU cut-off ranges.
CLAT 2025 cut-off data shows that many admissions in this score range for EWS and OBC were possible mainly through state category reservations. EWS candidates scoring 70-75 in CLAT gained admission to NLUs like MNLU Mumbai, NUALS Kochi, NLUJA Assam, MNLU Nagpur, and MNLU Aurangabad through state reservation. Similarly, OBC candidates secured seats at CNLU Patna, MNLU Nagpur, Mumbai, NLUJA Assam, and Aurangabad via state quotas.
CLAT score | Approximate rank range |
75 | ~6,261 |
74.5 - 74.75 | 6,392 - 6,660 |
73 - 73.75 | 7,172 - 7,666 |
72 - 72.75 | 7,785 - 8,409 |
71 - 71.75 | 8,542 - 9,199 |
70 - 70.75 | 9,240 - 9,928 |
NLU | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
2,524* | 7,523* | |
NUALS Kochi | 4,238* | 22,632* |
NLUJA Assam | 3,740* | 18,701* |
MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB | 7,863* | 16,868* |
MNLU Aurangabad - BBA LLB | 8,244* | 19,846* |
MNLU Aurangabad - BA LLB | 8,328* | 23,203* |
*State category reservation applied
NLU | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
CNLU Patna (BA LLB) | 1,861* | 7,359* |
CNLU Patna (BBA LLB) | 8,364* | 12,269* |
MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB | 2,230* | 15,059* |
MNLU Nagpur - BBA LLB | 9,041* | 16,794* |
MNLU Mumbai | 4,161* | 8,067* |
NLUJA Assam | 10,753* | 40,275* |
MNLU Aurangabad - BA LLB | 11,062* | 19,813* |
MNLU Aurangabad - BBA LLB | 15,631* | 21,108* |
*State category reservation
NLU | SC Opening Rank | SC Closing Rank |
NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB) | 6,764 | 8,625 |
HNLU Raipur | 6,232 | 7,660 |
GNLU Silvassa Campus | 8,584 | 8,826 |
CNLU Patna (BA LLB) | 7,884* | 12,662* |
9,871* | 15,029* | |
NLU Odisha BBA LLB | 7,630 | 7,891 |
NUSRL Ranchi BA LLB | 8,542 | 9,902 |
NUSRL Ranchi BBA LLB | 8,493 | 38,622 |
DSNLU Visakhapatnam | 8,198 | 9,330 |
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BA LLB | 6,291 | 10,327 |
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BCom LLB | 6,571 | 12,470 |
MNLU Mumbai | 7,180* | 15,622* |
MNLU Aurangabad - BA LLB | 7,378* | 30,029* |
HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB | 8,641 | 11,597 |
HPNLU Shimla - BBA LLB | 9,542 | 13,886 |
DBRANLU Sonepat | 7,991 | 12,802 |
IIULER Goa BA LLB | 6,774 | 14,412 |
WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons) | 4,244 | 6,987 |
RGNUL Patiala | 2,067 | 8,625 |
NLU Odisha BA LLB | 3,196 | 7,247 |
*State category reservation applied
NLU | ST Opening Rank | ST Closing Rank |
NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) | 6,166 | 8,243 |
WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc. LLB Hons) | 8,994 | 9,739 |
WBNUJS Kolkata (BA LLB) | 4,823 | 6,343 |
HNLU Raipur | 9,746 | 10,507 |
RGNUL Patiala | 7,540 | 12,742 |
NLU Odisha BA LLB | 8,920 | 12,967 |
NLUJA Assam | 8,513* | 39,689* |
NLU Jodhpur | 4,343 | 5,955 |
GNLU Gandhinagar | 4,457 | 8,568 |
GNLU Silvassa Campus | 12320 | 15112 |
NUSRL Ranchi (BA LLB) | 10015 | 15023 |
DSNLU Visakhapatnam | 13506 | 15632 |
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (BA LLB) | 14211 | 15384 |
MNLU Mumbai (BA LLB) | 10288* | 13124* |
MNLU Nagpur (BA LLB) | 43425* | 57657* |
MNLU Nagpur (BBA LLB) | 41775* | 59008* |
MNLU Aurangabad (BA LLB) | 55196* | 58448* |
MNLU Aurangabad (BBA LLB) | 56594* | 59056* |
HPNLU Shimla (BA LLB) | 13499 | 18083 |
HPNLU Shimla (BBA LLB) | 15632 | 19910 |
MPDNLU Jabalpur | 13674 | 20674 |
DBRANLU Sonepat | 12630 | 19973 |
- | 25539* | |
IIULER Goa (BA LLB) | 12362 | 21325 |
IIULER Goa (BBA LLB) | 11093 | 22260 |
*State category reservation
College Name | Expected CLAT Cut-Off Rank | Entrance Exam |
6000 -7000 | ||
3000-49000 | ||
15000 | - | |
- | - | |
- |
For candidates scoring between 70 and 75, especially from the general category, getting admission to top NLUs may be challenging. However, multiple reputed non-NLU law colleges offer admission through CLAT scores in this range. These institutions provide good law programs and are valuable options to consider.
On Question asked by student community
Hi,
You can check NLU wise marks required in CLAT PG for admissions here .
Hi,
You can refer to books like AP Bhardwaj for legal aptitude, RS Aggarwal for reasoning, and dedicated guides like CULET Guide by Dipanjan Mitra for best preparation for CULET. Additionally, you can refer to the CULET previous year question papers .
Hi,
You can download the CLAT PG previous year question papers here .
SASTRA Deemed University accepts CLAT scores for admission. They admit students based on CLAT scores as well as class 12 marks, with an aggregate score of 50% in English. Based on these scores, a merit list is published by the university.
SASTRA Deemed University accepts CLAT scores for admission. The eligibility criteria require class 12 marks, with an aggregate score of 50% in English, CLAT scores, and a maximum age limit of 19 years as of August 1, 2025.
Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
Admissions open for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.B Program (3 Years) | School of Law, MRU ranked No. 1 in Law Schools of Excellence in India by GHRDC (2023)
Law at SCSVMV | NAAC 'A' Grade | AICTE, BCI & UGC Aproved | 100% Placement Support | Merit-based Scholarships
Moot Court | Mock trials | Legal Aid Clinic
NAAC A+ Accredited | Among top 2% Universities Globally (QS World University Rankings 2026)
Excellent curriculum; an impressive range of electives, besides core law courses. Up to 100% merit scholarship on a first-come, first-served basis