A CLAT score of 95 to 100 is considered a good score. Candidates are admitted to top NLUs with this score. This score is equivalent to a corresponding rank of 1-300. NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB), WBNUJS Kolkata (BA LLB), NLU Jodhpur, and GNLU Gandhinagar have welcomed candidates at this rank range during the CLAT counselling process. However, which NLU they are likely to get depends on factors such as their CLAT preference list, reservation criteria and availability of seats. This article details the NLUs accepting CLAT marks 95-100 based on the previous year’s cut-offs.
The table below details the top 10 NLUs and the expected rank with approximate marks.
NLU | General Rank | General Marks |
NLSIU Bengaluru | 112-115 | 98+ |
160-165 | 95+ | |
WBNUJS Kolkata | 300-350 | 93+ |
350-360 | 92+ | |
GNLU Gandhinagar | 430-450 | 91+ |
NLIU Bhopal | 480-500 | 91+ |
MNLU Mumbai | 550-600 | 90 |
HNLU Raipur | 800–830 | 89 |
Some of the top NLUs have admitted students within the rank range 1-300, based on the previous year’s CLAT cut-offs.
NLU | Opening rank | Closing rank |
NLSIU Bengaluru | 1 | 112 |
NALSAR Hyderabad | 17 | 159 |
NLU Jodhpur | 159 | 367 |
NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) | 257 | 480 |
GNLU Gandhinagar | 236 | 444 |
WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons) | 299 | 711 |
350 | 1348 |
A CLAT score between 95 and 100 is considered a good score as it places candidates among the top achievers. With such a score, aspirants have a great chance of getting into top NLUs if they carefully fill their CLAT preference list. Based on the previous year’s CLAT cut-offs, NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad and WBNUJS Kolkata admitted general category candidates scoring 95+. Competition for these NLUs is high, and the majority of seats are filled in the initial rounds of counselling.
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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.
With a rank of 3917 in CLAT PG, your best options for an LLM include top private universities that accept CLAT scores, along with CUETPG opportunities. Some of the best non-NLU options are BHU, LPU Jalandhar, UPES Dehradun, etc.
Hello Santosh,
Domicile cut-offs are unpredictable. You can apply and get a seat only if the domicile category is selected. You can apply, but the chances of getting either of them are rare.
CLAT is an entrance examination conducted for admissions into law colleges. The qualifying marks vary with the colleges. You should check the details on the website to get a clear idea regarding cut offs for the colleges. You will also get the exam pattern through the article shared.
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