The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) is a prominent National Law University in India. It has ranked 24 under the NIRF law rankings 2024. Only a few law aspirants clinch a seat out of the thousands vying for admission. But how tough is it to get a seat in RGNUL Patiala? As a prominent National Law University, it requires a good score in the CLAT 2025 exam. Examining past CLAT cut-off trends can give clarity on how challenging it is to get a seat at RGNUL Patiala.
The chance of getting a seat at the top law college in India, and thereby the challenge of gaining admission to RGNUL Patiala, depends on the following factors:
Number of candidates who prefer RGNUL Patiala: A higher number of candidates preferring RGNUL Patiala increases the competition, making it tougher to secure a seat. For CLAT 2025, candidates must submit their NLU preference list during counselling registration.
Seat availability at RGNUL Patiala: The higher seat intake can lower the NLU cut-off, making it relatively easier to secure a seat at RGNUL Patiala.
Reservation criteria for CLAT 2025 at RGNUL Patiala: Admissions at RGNUL Patiala follow CLAT 2025 reservation criteria. Candidates from reserved categories and those eligible for domicile reservations have better admission chances due to a lower cutoff trend.
The table below provides the expected cut-off marks and rank for RGNUL Patiala based on the past cut-off trends.
Category | RGNUL Patiala cut-off marks | RGNUL Patiala cut-off rank |
General | 89 | 1250 |
EWS | - | - |
OBC | - | - |
SC | 71 | 10253 |
ST | 63 | 16875 |
The table below provides the opening and closing ranks for RGNUL Patiala as per the CLAT cut-off trends observed previous year.
NLU | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | |||||
Opening rank | Closing rank | Opening rank | Closing rank | Opening rank | Closing rank | Opening rank | Closing rank | Opening rank | Closing rank | |
RGNUL Patiala | 502 | 1250 | - | - | - | - | 3234 | 10253 | 9562 | 16875 |
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You can check out the list of colleges that offer 5-year LLB admissions without entrance exams here
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You can check NLU wise marks required in CLAT PG for admissions here .
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