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CLAT 2026 Mock Test Scores vs Expected NLUs and Colleges
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 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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The CLAT 2026 cut-off is not a single score because it varies for every National Law University (NLU), category, domicile quota, and counselling round. For top NLUs such as NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, and WBNUJS Kolkata, the General category closing ranks were among the most competitive, typically closing
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With a CLAT AIR of 19,688 , getting admission through the regular counselling rounds at most NLUs is difficult. However, as a Tamil Nadu domicile candidate under the BCO category , your best opportunity is usually Tamil Nadu National Law University , which has seats reserved for
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