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    CLAT 2026 Score Analysis: Is 90 Marks Enough for a Good NLU?

    CLAT 2026 Score Analysis: Is 90 Marks Enough for a Good NLU?

    Sansar Singh ChhikaraUpdated on 08 Dec 2025, 02:02 PM IST

    A score of 90 or above in CLAT 2026 can be termed as a really good score. General category candidates are very likely to get admission in almost all NLUs with this score. Only top NLUs like NLSIU Bengaluru, WBNUJS Kolkata, NALSAR Hyderabad might have their cutoffs above 95 marks. Except for these top NLUs, candidates will be eligible for almost all NLUs in a score of 90+ marks in the first round of counselling. For reserved category candidates, the road gets even easier in a CLAT 2026 score of 90+ marks. Overall, a score of 90 marks in CLAT exam is an exceptionally good score and it opens a lot of doors for candidates. Read the complete article to get a detailed analysis of the CLAT 2026 score of 90, NLUs available in this score, expected cutoff for top NLUs and more.

    CLAT 2026 Score Analysis: Is 90 Marks Enough for a Good NLU?
    CLAT 2026 Score Analysis: Is 90 Marks Enough for a Good NLU?

    90 marks in CLAT 2026 translates to what rank?

    To understand their admission chances better, candidates must first know what ranks will they get in the marks they score. According to last year’s CLAT marks vs rank analysis, a score of 90+ marks will get candidates a rank less than 500. Similarly, CLAT 2026 marks between 85 to 90 marks shall get candidates a rank under 2000. The detailed CLAT 2026 marks vs rank analysis has been given in the table below:

    CLAT 2026 Marks vs Rank Analysis

    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

    NLUs available in CLAT 2026 score of 90+

    A score of 90+ marks is a really good score given the difficulty level of the CLAT exam. According to the past years’ trends, candidates have a sure shot guarantee of tier 1 NLUs in this score. While NLSIU Bengaluru’s cutoff for general category goes above 95 marks in the first round, candidates can still target tier 1 NLUs like NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata, NLIU Bhopal, NLU Jodhpur etc. Coming to reserved categories, candidates can aim for all the top NLUs including NLSIU Bengaluru. The below-given table lists out the NLUs candidates can get admission in with a score of 90+ marks in CLAT 2026:

    CLAT 2026 - NLUs for admission in score of 90 marks

    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

    How will the CLAT 2026 Cutoff be prepared?

    The CLAT cutoff 2026 will be prepared based on many factors that will influence the exam. Here are some of the factors that will affect the CLAT 2026 cutoff -

    • Difficulty level of the CLAT 2026 exam

    • Total students appeared for the CLAT 2026 exam

    • Total number of seats available for admissions

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