CLAT 2026 Marks vs Rank: Expected Marks, Predicted Ranks

CLAT 2026 Marks vs Rank: Expected Marks, Predicted Ranks

Sansar Singh ChhikaraUpdated on 07 Dec 2025, 04:38 PM IST

The CLAT 2026 exam concluded on December 7, 2025, and it is all about getting to your favourite NLU now. Candidates can calculate their probable scores using the unofficial CLAT 2026 answer key. While candidates can calculate their marks using these answer keys, but candidates must understand the CLAT 2026 marks vs rank analysis. Candidates will receive a detailed analysis of the ranks they are likely to achieve based on their probable scores. For general category candidates aiming for NLSIU Bengaluru should aim at scoring around the 100 mark for a sure shot guarantee of the number one or two ranked NLU. Read the complete article for a detailed analysis if CLAT 2026 mark vs rank, what is a good score in CLAT exam, expected in NLUs according to your ranks and more.

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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 vs Rank: Expected Marks, Predicted Ranks
CLAT 2026 Marks vs Rank

CLAT 2026 Marks vs Rank Analysis

The CLAT marks vs rank analysis shows the candidates’ probable scores according to their scores calculated from the answer key. According to the CLAT marks vs rank analysis 2026, candidates from the general category must target somewhere near to 100 marks out of 120 in CLAT 2026 for admission to the top three NLUs - NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata. Similarly, a score above 90+ marks is very likely to get candidates a rank under 500. Meanwhile, a CLAT 2025 score of 85 to 90 marks might get candidates a rank between 500 to 2000. The table below gives a detailed CLAT 2026 marks vs rank analysis.

CLAT Marks vs Rank Analysis 2026 (Expected)

Score Range

Rank Range

90+

1-585

85–90

586–1955

80–85

2003–3506

75–80

3809–8070

70–75

6086–9928

65–70

10057–13294

60–65

14152–17004

55–60

18330–23960

50–55

24970–28986

45–50

29408–31722

40–45

34347–36577

35–40

40104–41034

30–35

42435–43218

25–30

45989–47646

20–25

52000–52275

10–15

52578–52578

CLAT 2026 Marks vs NLUs Available

Once candidates know what probable ranks they will get in their marks, they can plan their target-NLUs accordingly. For example, a CLAT 2026 score of 90+ will get candidates admission in all tier 1 NLUs. A score of 85 to 90 marks will get candidates admission in top NLUs like NLIU Bhopal, WBNUJS Kolkata, HNLU Raipur, GNLU Silvassa, etc. Similarly, a score of 80 to 85 marks will get candidates admission in NLUJ Assam, MNLU Aurangabad, HPNLU Shimla, etc. The table given below shows the CLAT 2026 marks required for each of the participating NLUs.

CLAT 2026 Marks and Ranks vs NLUs

Score Range

Rank Range

NLUs Available

90+

1-585

NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, NLIU Bhopal, WBNUJS Kolkata, NLU Jodhpur, GNLU Gandhinagar

85–90

586–1955

NLIU Bhopal, WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc LLB), HNLU Raipur, GNLU Silvassa, RMLNLU Lucknow, RGNUL Patiala, CNLU Patna, NUALS Kochi, NLU Odisha, NUSRL Ranchi, DSNLU Visakhapatnam, TNNLU Tiruchirapalli, MNLU Mumbai, MNLU Nagpur, MNLU Aurangabad, HPNLU Shimla, DBRANLU Sonepat

80–85

2003–3506

NLUJ Assam, MNLU Aurangabad, HPNLU Shimla, MPDNLU Jabalpur, NLUT Agartala, RPNLU Prayagraj, IIULER Goa

75–80

3809–8070

No NLUs for General Category till 3 counselling rounds

70–75

6086–9928

No NLUs for General Category till 3 counselling rounds

65–70

10057–13294

No NLUs for General Category till 3 counselling rounds

60–65

14152–17004

No NLUs for General Category till 3 counselling rounds

55–60

18330–23960

No NLUs for General Category till 3 counselling rounds

50–55

24970–28986

No NLUs for General Category till 3 counselling rounds

45–50

29408–31722

No NLUs for General Category till 3 counselling rounds

40–45

34347–36577

No NLUs for General Category till 3 counselling rounds

35–40

40104–41034

No NLUs for General Category till 3 counselling rounds

30–35

42435–43218

No NLUs for General Category till 3 counselling rounds

25–30

45989–47646

No NLUs for General Category till 3 counselling rounds

20–25

52000–52275

No NLUs for General Category till 3 counselling rounds

10–15

52578–52578

No NLUs for General Category till 3 counselling rounds

CLAT 2026 Expected Cutoff



NLU

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

NLSIU Bengaluru

1

112

NALSAR Hyderabad

17

159

NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB)

257

480

NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB)

486

915

WBNUJS Kolkata( BA LLB)

57

327

WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons)

299

711

NLU Jodhpur

159

367

HNLU Raipur

480

807

GNLU Gandhinagar

236

444

GNLU Silvassa Campus

755

1461

RMLNLU Lucknow

461

780

RGNUL Patiala

565

1279

CNLU Patna (BA LLB)

882

1398

CNLU Patna (BBA LLB)

1215

1555

NUALS Kochi

350

1346

NLU Odisha BA LLB

469

1013

NLU Odisha BBA LLB

552

1176

NUSRL Ranchi BA LLB

864

1667

NUSRL Ranchi BBA LLB

1164

1760

NLUJA Assam

1163

2141

DSNLU Visakhapatnam

957

1682

TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BA LLB

1231

1763

TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BCom LLB

1259

1947

MNLU Mumbai

443

1473

MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB

722

1529

MNLU Nagpur - BBA LLB

1214

1623

MNLU Aurangabad- BA LLB

1023

1949

MNLU Aurangabad - BBA LLB

1361

2393

HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB

949

2555

HPNLU Shimla - BBA LLB

1298

2634

MPDNLU Jabalpur

1371

2243

DBRANLU Sonepat

626

1930

NLUT Agartala

1964

2855

RPNLU Prayagraj

1446

2469

IIULER Goa BA LLB

1314

2784

IIULER Goa BA LLB

1198

2832

*state reservation

What is a good score in CLAT 2026 exam?

Candidates preparing for the CLAT 2026 exam must definitely aim at a score of above 90 to get into tier 1 NLUs. The cutoff score for tier-1 NLUs is high for all categories, so candidates must make sure they reach the 90 mark, despite their category. A score of 90+ marks can be termed as a really good score in CLAT 2026. A CLAT 2026 score between 80-90 marks can also be considered as a safe score for mid and low-tier NLUs.

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It entirely depends on the university whether the admission for the BA LLB will be based on the 12th board or the national-level entrance exam, or both. The admission exams are below

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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The best way to cover the important current affairs is to read the newspaper daily. Then try to analyse the newspaper and remember the trending topics. Practice the previous year's question paper and understand the pattern of the question. Summarise all current affairs topics and understand them in brief. If you want more information about current affairs, then you will read the article How to Prepare for CLAT Current Affairs 2026 .

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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:

https://law.careers360.com/hi/articles/clat-syllabus

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Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) is a national level entrance exam for the programs related to engineering. It has two levels known as JEE mains (first level) and JEE advance (second level) . Many colleges from all over India in both government and private sector consider its scores. It is an online computer based test conducted by NTA ( National Testing Agency). Physics , Chemistry and mathematics are the major subjects to be focused in this exam.

Here is the link attached from the official website of Careers360 which will provide you with complete information about JEE.

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NEET ( National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is a national level examination for admission in undergraduate medical courses. It is also conducted by NTA but in offline mode as in pen and paper test. It includes courses like MBBS, BDS BHMS , BAMS etc. The exam consists of 180 questions in total 45 from each physics , chemistry , zoology and Botany. The total marks for the exam are 720 marks.

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CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is a national level entrance examination for the admission in national law colleges of India. The test is taken after 12th grade examination for the 5 years integrated programs in law. It tests students knowledge in legal aptitude. It also serves as a basis for public sector undertakings for legal positions.

Here is the link attached from the official website of Careers360 which will provide you with the complete information about the CLAT examination.

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

Subjects Covered:

  1. Constitutional Law

  2. Jurisprudence

  3. Criminal Law

  4. Contract Law

  5. Other core law subjects

Here are some tricks which you must follow:

  1. Practice Previous Year Papers & Mock Tests
  2. Focus on Constitutional Law & Jurisprudence
  3. Time Management in Exam
  4. Revision Strategy

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