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    CLAT 2026 NRI Cut-Offs Released for National Law Universities

    CLAT 2026 NRI Cut-Offs Released for National Law Universities

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    JasmineUpdated on 20 Jul 2026, 05:09 PM IST

    The CLAT 2026 NRI and NRI-sponsored admission process is being conducted independently by participating National Law Universities (NLUs). NLUs conduct NRI/NRI-sponsored admissions in multiple rounds, depending on vacant seats. Some universities such as WBNUJS Kolkata, NLIU Bhopal, NLU Jodhpur, and HNLU Raipur have released three to five rounds of NRI/NRI-sponsored merit lists this year so far. Remaining universities are expected to release soon. Shortlisted candidates must pay the required admission fee before the specified deadline. Each NLU specified its individual eligibility criteria, application procedure, document requirements, counselling schedule, and fee structure for CLAT 2026 NRI admissions.

    CLAT 2026 NRI Cut-Offs Released for National Law Universities
    CLAT 2026 NRI Cut-Offs Released for National Law Universities

    CLAT NRI 2026 Cut-Off

    NLU

    Round 1 Closing Rank

    Round 2 Closing Rank

    Round 3 Closing Rank

    Round 4 Closing Rank

    Round 5 Closing Rank

    NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) NRI

    779

    -

    -

    -

    -

    NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) NRI Sponsored

    3125

    3985

    4250

    -

    -

    NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB) NRI Sponsored

    12443

    17946

    -

    -

    -

    WBNUJS Kolkata ( BA LLB)

    996

    1053

    1077

    1110

    1144

    WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons)

    13862

    27513

    -

    -

    -

    NLU Jodhpur (BA LLB)

    779

    986

    1077

    -

    -

    NLU Jodhpur (BBA LLB)

    837

    1016

    -

    -

    -

    HNLU Raipur

    15972

    22418

    -

    -

    -

    GNLU Gandhinagar

    1399

    1566

    1737

    -

    -

    RMLNLU Lucknow NRI

    8878

    -

    -

    -

    -

    RMLNLU Lucknow NRI Sponsored

    48878

    -

    -

    -

    -

    RGNUL Patiala BA LLB - NRI

    18525

    -

    -

    -

    -

    CNLU Patna (BA LLB)

    22418

    -

    -

    -

    -

    NLU Odisha (BBA LLB)

    3330

    -

    -

    -

    -

    DSNLU Visakhapatnam NRI

    39927

    -

    -

    -

    -

    DSNLU Visakhapatnam NRI Sponsored

    7774

    -

    -

    -

    -

    TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (BA LLB)

    39717

    -

    -

    -

    -

    MNLU Mumbai BA LLB - NRI

    22418

    -

    -

    -

    -

    MNLU Mumbai BA LLB - NRI Sponsored

    1076

    58535

    -

    -

    -

    CLAT 2026 NRI Cut-off vs General Cut-off

    The CLAT 2026 NRI/NRI-sponsored cut-offs indicate a clear difference from the general category. Tier-1 NLUs such as NLIU Bhopal, WBNUJS Kolkata, NLU Jodhpur, and other leading NLUs have released their NRI admission lists. The data shows that candidates securing approximately 64.75 to 93 marks have secured admission in tier-1 institutions. During central counselling, these universities closed the all-India general category admissions by AIR 364, which roughly translates to 97 marks.

    Similarly, mid-tier NLU RMNLU Lucknow has closed its Round 1 NRI-sponsored admissions at AIR 48,878, equivalent to approximately 33.5 marks. The general category CLAT 2026 cut-off during central counselling was AIR 798, approximately 92.75 marks.

    Round 1 CLAT 2026 NRI cut-offs vs General Cut-off

    NLU

    NRI Round 1 Closing Rank

    NRI Round 1 Approximate Marks

    CLAT Final Round Cut-Off Rank

    CLAT Final Round Cut-Off Marks (Approx.)

    NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) NRI and NRI Sponsored

    779-3125

    82.75-93

    459

    96

    NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB) NRI Sponsored

    12443

    66.5

    698

    93.75

    WBNUJS Kolkata ( BA LLB)

    996

    91.5

    343

    97+

    WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons)

    13862

    64.75

    598

    94.5

    NLU Jodhpur (BA LLB)

    779

    93

    364

    97+

    NLU Jodhpur (BBA LLB)

    837

    92.5

    406

    96+

    HNLU Raipur

    15972

    62.75

    806

    92.75

    GNLU Gandhinagar

    1399

    89.25

    398

    97+

    RMLNLU Lucknow NRI and NRI Sponsored

    8878-48878

    33.5- 71.5

    798

    92.75

    RGNUL Patiala BA LLB - NRI

    18525

    60

    1141

    90.5

    CNLU Patna (BA LLB)

    22418

    56.25

    1235

    90

    NLU Odisha (BBA LLB)

    3330

    82

    892

    92.25

    DSNLU Visakhapatnam NRI and NRI Sponsored

    7774 -39927

    41 - 72.5

    1400

    89.25

    TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (BA LLB)

    39717

    41.25

    1528

    88.5

    MNLU Mumbai BA LLB - NRI and NRI Sponsored

    1076 - 22418

    56.25 - 91

    1404

    89.25

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    Why are CLAT 2026 NRI Cut-offs Lower in Some NLUs?

    Several factors contribute to the difference between the general and CLAT NRI cut-offs.

    • NRI and NRI-sponsored seats are reserved categories with fewer applicants than the general category.

    • The competition level varies across NLUs driven by students’ preference for universities.

    The tuition fee for NRI and NRI-sponsored candidates is usually higher than that of Indian students. While some top NLUs continue to have competitive NRI cut-offs, newer NLUs admit candidates at lower CLAT ranks.

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