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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Have a question related to CLAT ?

Hello,

If you are from Delhi and appearing for CLAT, then you come under the General (All India) category, as CLAT reservation is based on the domicile of NLUs, and Delhi does not have a National Law University under CLAT (NLU Delhi conducts AILET separately).So, you can apply for CLAT through All India Quota, and if you don’t get a seat in NLUs. You can apply through CLAT, AILET, or private law colleges like Amity, Symbiosis, or IPU for admission.

Keep both CLAT and AILET options open to maximize your chances.


Hope you understand.


Hello,

No, you are not elligible to appear for the CLAT exam while in Class 11, as the elligiblity criteria require you to be in or have completed Class 12 . However, you can start preparing for the exam now.

  • Understand the CLAT Exam pattern.
  • Analyze your performance by taking practice tests.
  • Develop a study schedule that balances your schoolwork and CLAT preparation.

You can get the CLAT Exam practice tests by following this link:

https://law.careers360.com/articles/free-clat-practice-test

Hello,

Yes, if a student is from Telangana, they can apply for a reserved seat in CLAT only if they belong to a reserved category such as SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or PwD, as per the rules of CLAT and the participating National Law Universities (NLUs).

However, please note:

  • CLAT does not have a separate “Telangana state quota.”

  • Reservation is given based on category , not on the state, except in some NLUs that offer domicile (state) reservation for their own state students.

So, if you are from Telangana, you can:

  • Apply under your category reservation (like SC/ST/OBC/EWS) .

  • And you may get Telangana domicile reservation only in those NLUs that are located in Telangana (for example, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad ).

Hope it helps !

Hi Dear Candidate!!

For VITEEE (VIT Engineering Admission), a safe zone generally means scoring around 110–120 out of 125 or securing a rank under 25,000 for most B.Tech branches at VIT Vellore. Other campuses like Chennai, Bhopal, or Amaravati may have slightly lower cutoffs, around ranks 25,000–40,000, depending on the branch. Highly competitive branches like Computer Science or Electronics usually require higher scores, while less competitive branches may have slightly lower requirements.

For CLAT (National Law University Admission), a safe score for top NLUs such as NLU Delhi, Bangalore, or Hyderabad is around 140–145 out of 150 for General category students. Mid-tier NLUs usually require scores in the 120–135 range. Keep in mind that category-wise variations and yearly fluctuations in applicants can slightly change the cutoffs, so aiming higher than these predicted scores is always recommended to ensure a seat.

Hello,

For CLAT PG 2026 application :

Photograph: JPEG/JPG, 200x230 pixels, 20–50 KB, white/light background, recent passport-size photo.

Signature: JPEG/JPG, 140x60 pixels, 10–20 KB, sign on white paper with black ink, must match exam documents.

Hope it helps !