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.

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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?

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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It entirely depends on the university whether the admission for the BA LLB will be based on the 12th board or the national-level entrance exam, or both. The admission exams are below

1. Common Law Admission Test

2. All India Law Entrance Test

3. Symbiosis Law Admission Test

4. Common University Entrance Test

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The best way to cover the important current affairs is to read the newspaper daily. Then try to analyse the newspaper and remember the trending topics. Practice the previous year's question paper and understand the pattern of the question. Summarise all current affairs topics and understand them in brief. If you want more information about current affairs, then you will read the article How to Prepare for CLAT Current Affairs 2026 .

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Hello,

Yes, you can prepare CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) in Hindi Medium and access syllabus in Hindi from mentioned link below:

https://law.careers360.com/hi/articles/clat-syllabus

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Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) is a national level entrance exam for the programs related to engineering. It has two levels known as JEE mains (first level) and JEE advance (second level) . Many colleges from all over India in both government and private sector consider its scores. It is an online computer based test conducted by NTA ( National Testing Agency). Physics , Chemistry and mathematics are the major subjects to be focused in this exam.

Here is the link attached from the official website of Careers360 which will provide you with complete information about JEE.

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NEET ( National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is a national level examination for admission in undergraduate medical courses. It is also conducted by NTA but in offline mode as in pen and paper test. It includes courses like MBBS, BDS BHMS , BAMS etc. The exam consists of 180 questions in total 45 from each physics , chemistry , zoology and Botany. The total marks for the exam are 720 marks.

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CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is a national level entrance examination for the admission in national law colleges of India. The test is taken after 12th grade examination for the 5 years integrated programs in law. It tests students knowledge in legal aptitude. It also serves as a basis for public sector undertakings for legal positions.

Here is the link attached from the official website of Careers360 which will provide you with the complete information about the CLAT examination.

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The CLAT PG exam pattern consists of 120 questions and 2-hour MCQ exam with negative marking.

Subjects Covered:

  1. Constitutional Law

  2. Jurisprudence

  3. Criminal Law

  4. Contract Law

  5. Other core law subjects

Here are some tricks which you must follow:

  1. Practice Previous Year Papers & Mock Tests
  2. Focus on Constitutional Law & Jurisprudence
  3. Time Management in Exam
  4. Revision Strategy

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