CLAT 2026 Mock Test Scores vs Expected NLUs and Colleges

CLAT 2026 Mock Test Scores vs Expected NLUs and Colleges

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CLAT Application Date:01 Aug' 25 - 31 Oct' 25

Sansar Singh ChhikaraUpdated on 07 Oct 2025, 04:14 PM IST

With the CLAT 2026 exam nearing, the only advice anyone will give aspirants is to practice as many mock tests as they can. Practising regular CLAT mock tests 2026 will give candidates a very good idea of what to expect in the actual exam. Apart from this, the CLAT 2026 mock tests are a really good way of putting your preparations in testing waters. Candidates can actually judge where they stand in their preparation journey. Not only this, the CLAT 2026 mock test scores can give candidates a slight idea about which NLUs they can target. In this article, we put the CLAT 2026 mock test against the colleges offering admissions, if they were the actual scores of candidates. This might not be a completely accurate comparison, but candidates will get a good idea of what colleges they can expect and where their preparation stands currently in the NLU context.

CLAT 2026 Mock Test Scores vs Expected NLUs and Colleges
CLAT 2026 Mock Test Scores vs Expected NLUs and Colleges

CLAT 2026 Mock Test Scores vs Expected Colleges

While mock tests are no guarantee of the same CLAT scores, they do give candidates an idea about their preparations and a comparison with other candidates. If candidates consistently score in a certain range, they can expect their CLAT 2026 scores to be close to it. For example, if candidates consistently score more than 105+ marks in CLAT 2026 mock tests and also score well in sectional mock tests, they can aim for top NLUs. Similarly, candidates scoring between 90 to 105 marks can also target the top 10 NLUs. Candidates scoring below 60-70 marks in CLAT 2026 mock tests must amp up their preparations. The table below denotes expected colleges based on the mock test scores of candidates.

Expected NLUs based on CLAT 2026 Mock Test Scores

Performance Level

Mock Test Score Range (out of 120)

Percentile / Outcome Expectation

Excellent (Top NLUs like NLSIU, NALSAR, NUJS)

105+

98–100 percentile (safe for top 3–5 NLUs)

Very Good (Top 7–8 NLUs)

90–105

95–98 percentile (likely to secure seats in reputed NLUs like GNLU, NLU Jodhpur, WBNUJS)

Good (Mid-tier NLUs)

75–90

85–95 percentile (admission chances in mid-ranking NLUs, new NLUs)

Average (Lower NLUs / Private Law Schools)

60–75

70–85 percentile (may get newer NLUs or strong private colleges like JGLS)

Needs Improvement

Below 60

Below 70 percentile (requires consistent practice and strategy adjustments)

Expected NLUs based on Last Year’s CLAT Cutoff

Marks Range

Expected Rank Range (Corrected)

NLUs available

95+

1–300

NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB), NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB), WBNUJS Kolkata( BA LLB), WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons), NLU Jodhpur

90–95

301–600

WBNUJS Kolkata( BA LLB), NLU Jodhpur, GNLU Gandhinagar, NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB), WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons), RMLNLU Lucknow, HNLU Raipur, NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB), NLU Odisha BA LLB, NLU Odisha BBA LLB, RGNUL Patiala, NUALS Kochi

85–90

601–1,700

WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons), RMLNLU Lucknow, HNLU Raipur, NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB), NLU Odisha BA LLB, NLU Odisha BBA LLB, RGNUL Patiala, NUALS Kochi, CNLU Patna (BA LLB), GNLU Silvassa Campus, MNLU Mumbai, MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB, CNLU Patna (BBA LLB), MNLU Nagpur - BBA LLB, NUSRL Ranchi BA LLB, DSNLU Visakhapatnam

80–85

1,701–3,500

NUSRL Ranchi BBA LLB, TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BA LLB, DBRANLU Sonepat, TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BCom LLB, MNLU Aurangabad- BA LLB, NLUJA Assam, MPDNLU Jabalpur, MNLU Aurangabad - BBA LLB, RPNLU Prayagraj, HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB, HPNLU Shimla - BBA LLB, IIULER Goa BA LLB, IIULER Goa BA LLB, NLUT Agartala

75–80

3,501–6,300

No NLUS for General Category till 3 rounds of counselling

70–75

6,301–9,900

No NLUS for General Category till 3 rounds of counselling

65–70

9,901–14,100

No NLUS for General Category till 3 rounds of counselling

60–65

14,101–18,800

No NLUS for General Category till 3 rounds of counselling

55–60

18,801–23,900

No NLUS for General Category till 3 rounds of counselling

50–55

23,901–28,900

No NLUS for General Category till 3 rounds of counselling

Below 50

28,901+

No NLUS for General Category till 3 rounds of counselling

*Data is based on CLAT 2025 counselling for the general category

How to improve CLAT 2026 Mock Test Scores?

Here are some simple steps to improve your CLAT 2026 mock test scores:

  • Always maintain an error sheet and enter the mistakes you made during the mock tests. Come back to the same and work on problem areas.

  • Along with overall mock tests, also attempt section-wise mock tests. This will give candidates a better grasp over each section.

  • Make sure you finish all your mock tests within the specified time. Work on time management to make sure you do not lose any marks.

  • After finishing the CLAT 2026 mock tests, go back to the questions you skipped in the mock test.

  • Keep a logbook of all the mock tests you attempt. If you consistently score high or low, look out for what factors may have led to it and prepare accordingly.

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Questions related to CLAT

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Hello,

While NLUs are costly, you can still pursue government-funded law education through state-funded universities and their affiliated colleges that accept CLAT scores, such as institutes like Banaras Hindu University and Aligarh Muslim University.

I hope it will clear your query!!

It is always better to take the CLAT exam right after Class 12 if your goal is to build a career in law, because CLAT UG is specifically designed for admission into integrated five-year law programs like BA LLB, BCom LLB, or BBA LLB. Appearing after Class 12 saves you time, as you complete both graduation and law together in a single course. On the other hand, if you first complete graduation and then plan for law, you will not be eligible for CLAT UG but instead for CLAT PG, which is meant for admission into LLM programs. This path takes longer, because you first spend three or four years on graduation and then add another three years in an LLB program if you choose not to go for an integrated course. So, if you are already sure about pursuing law as your career, writing CLAT right after Class 12 is the smarter and time-saving option, while writing it after graduation makes sense only if you are considering higher studies in law or a shift in career later.

For CLAT, the most important topics are from  Legal Reasoning, Current Affairs & GK, the Indian Constitution, English Language, Quantitative Techniques and Logical Reasoning. For a brief detail you can go through the following link: https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-important-topics

Thank You.

Hi dear candidate,

Both the colleges Maharaja Agrasen (MAIMS) or Gitarattan (GIBS) are affiliated to IP University and allows admission either by CLAT or IPU CET Law. Without either of these exams, your admission is NOT accepted there. You can try looking for management quota seats in these colleges if you have got good marks in 12th class.

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Hi dear candidate,

You can easily register yourself for CLAT exam by visiting the Consortium of NLUs official website and follow these steps:

  • Register yourself with your EMail ID, phone number and password.
  • Log in using OTP
  • Complete application form by entering details, selecting program (UG/PG) and uploading required documents mentioned there.
  • Then at last, review the application and pay the registration fees.
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