CLAT Cut off 2026 for EWS: Cutoff Marks for EWS Category

CLAT Cut off 2026 for EWS: Cutoff Marks for EWS Category

Sukriti SahooUpdated on 01 Sep 2025, 12:37 PM IST

CLAT Cut off 2026 for EWS - The Consortium of NLUs will publish the CLAT EWS cutoff 2026 on its official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in for all rounds of CLAT 2026 counselling. The CLAT 2026 EWS cut-off will be available in the CLAT merit list 2026. There will be five rounds of CLAT 2026 counselling. The Consortium of NLUs will conduct the CLAT 2026 on December 7, 2025. Candidates who have a valid score in the Common Law Admission Test and have received counselling invites will be allowed to register for CLAT 2026 counselling to secure admission into 5-year LLB programmes of 24 participating NLUs and 60+ affiliated colleges. The admissions into the LLM programme will be done through the Common Law Admission Test PG. The Consortium will declare the CLAT UG 2026 result tentatively one week after the exam.

This Story also Contains

  1. CLAT EWS Cut-Off 2026 Release Date
  2. How to Check CLAT Cut off 2026 for EWS?
  3. Good Score in CLAT 2026 for EWS Category
  4. CLAT 2026 EWS Cut-Off Details
  5. Previous Year CLAT 2026 EWS Cut-Off
CLAT Cut off 2026 for EWS: Cutoff Marks for EWS Category
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CLAT EWS Cut-Off 2026 Release Date

The consortium releases the CLAT cut-off 2026 for EWS category before commencing each counselling round. Only those EWS candidates who clear the CLAT 2026 cut off EWS will be eligible to participate in the counselling rounds.

CLAT 2026 EWS Cut-Off Dates

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How to Check CLAT Cut off 2026 for EWS?

Candidates can check the CLAT cut-off for the EWS category by following the steps given below:

  • Visit the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in

  • Click on CLAT 2026

  • Click on the CLAT merit list for the desired counselling round

  • The CLAT EWS cutoff will be displayed on the screen

  • Download and save the EWS cut off CLAT for future reference

Good Score in CLAT 2026 for EWS Category

An analysis of the past EWS cut off CLAT trends suggests that a good CLAT score in CLAT 2026 for EWS category will be around 95 marks. A score above 95 will enable candidates to get a CLAT rank of 500 and above which is required for admission into NLSIU Bengaluru and NALSAR Hyderabad. On the other hand, with a CLAT 2026 score of 90 marks, EWS candidates can get into NLUs such as GNLU Gandhinagar and NLIU Bhopal. A score above 90 will translate to a CLAT 2026 rank of 1200 and above which was the CLAT cut-off rank for EWS last year in GNLU and NLIU.

CLAT 2026 EWS Cut-Off Details

The CLAT cut-off 2026 for EWS will be updated in the section below. The CLAT EWS cut-off 2026 will be released in five rounds of counselling. The CLAT EWS cut-off 2026 is expressed in terms of the rank of the last EWS candidate admitted into a particular NLU.

CLAT EWS Cut Off 2026 Details



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CLAT PG EWS Cut Off 2026 Details

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Previous Year CLAT 2026 EWS Cut-Off

The table given below provides the CLAT EWS cut-off for previous years. Going through the previous year's CLAT EWS cut-off data can help candidates understand the trends and prepare accordingly. Students can check the data of the EWS cutoff for CLAT of NLU's in the table given below.

CLAT EWS Cut Off 2025



NLU
EWS Category
Opening RankClosing Rank
NLSIU Bengaluru119703
NALSAR Hyderabad372546
NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB)7871377
NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB)13381997
WBNUJS Kolkata( BA LLB)--
WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons)--
NLU Jodhpur542986
HNLU Raipur--
GNLU Gandhinagar8191118
GNLU Silvassa Campus14472620
RMLNLU Lucknow1327*2088*
RGNUL Patiala--
CNLU Patna (BA LLB)1420*1950*
CNLU Patna (BBA LLB)1928*2316*
NUALS Kochi4238*22632*
NLU Odisha BA LLB--
NLU Odisha BBA LLB--
NUSRL Ranchi BA LLB15012551
NUSRL Ranchi BBA LLB20522714
NLUJA Assam3740*18701*
DSNLU Visakhapatnam15062571
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BA LLB--
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BCom LLB--
MNLU Mumbai2524*7523*
MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB7863*16868*
MNLU Nagpur - BBA LLB13166*19846*
MNLU Aurangabad- BA LLB8328*23203*
MNLU Aurangabad - BBA LLB8244*19846*
HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB--
HPNLU Shimla - BBA LLB--
MPDNLU Jabalpur21122922
DBRANLU Sonepat17682727
NLUT Agartala--
RPNLU Prayagraj2636*3726*
IIULER Goa BA LLB24463623
IIULER Goa BA LLB27273751
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CLAT PG EWS Cut Off 2025

NLUEWS Category
Opening rankClosing rank
NLSIU Bengaluru190684
NALSAR Hyderabad217845
NLIU Bhopal--
WBNUJS Kolkata--
NLU Jodhpur5232106
HNLU Raipur--
GNLU Gandhinagar6992172
GNLU Silvassa Campus11963030
RMLNLU Lucknow496*833*
RGNUL Patiala--
CNLU Patna1148*2999*
NUALS Kochi-11929*
NLU Odisha--
NUSRL Ranchi11533352
NLUJA Assam7508*10426*
DSNLU Visakhapatnam12883154
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli--
MNLU Mumbai2563*4025*
MNLU Nagpur3459*7877*
MNLU Aurangabad4563*13460*
HPNLU Shimla--
MPDNLU Jabalpur15373439
DBRANLU Sonepat
-
NLUT Agartala--
RPNLU Prayagraj1224*2250*
IIULER Goa16213520

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CLAT UG 2024 EWS Cut Off


NLU

EWS

Opening rank

Closing rank

NLSIU Bengaluru

122

523

NALSAR Hyderabad

175

564

NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB)

621

1376

NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB)

1248

1777

WBNUJS Kolkata( BA LLB)

-

-

WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons)

-

-

NLU Jodhpur

-


HNLU Raipur

-

-

GNLU Gandhinagar

603

1248

GNLU Silvassa Campus

1113

1935

RMLNLU Lucknow

1022*

2326*

RGNUL Patiala

-

-

CNLU Patna (BA LLB)

1378*

2122*

CNLU Patna (BBA LLB)

1571*

2703*

NUALS Kochi

6867*

14922*

NLU Odisha

-

-

NUSRL Ranchi

1468

2255

NLUJA Assam

-

-

DSNLU Visakhapatnam

1242

2195

TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BA LLB

-

-

TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BCom LLB

-

-

MNLU Mumbai

811*

3932*

MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB

3974*

6285*

MNLU Nagpur - BBA LLB

6100*

16730*

MNLU Aurangabad- BA LLB

4220*

18008*

MNLU Aurangabad - BBA LLB

8662*

18056*

HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB

-

-

HPNLU Shimla - BBA LLB

-

-

MPDNLU Jabalpur

1935

2769

DBRANLU Sonepat

1887

2687

NLUT Agartala

-

-

*state category reservation

CLAT LLM EWS Cut Off 2024


EWS

NLU

Open rank

Closing rank

NLSIU Bengaluru

302

940

NALSAR Hyderabad

884

990

NLIU Bhopal

-

-

WBNUJS Kolkata

-

-

NLU Jodhpur

-

-

HNLU Raipur

-

-

GNLU Gandhinagar

851

1205

GNLU Silvassa Campus

1083

2237

RMLNLU Lucknow

562*

1307*

RGNUL Patiala



NUALS Kochi

4815

9708

NLU Odisha

-

-

NUSRL Ranchi

1343

3062

NLUJA Assam

-

-

DSNLU Visakhapatnam

1700

2420

TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (Corporate and Securities law)

-

-

TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (Intellectual Property law)

-

-

TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (Natural Resources Law)

-

-

MNLU Mumbai

2705*

4227*

MNLU Nagpur -

6366*

9403*

MNLU Aurangabad

2833*

8514*

HPNLU Shimla

-

-

MPDNLU Jabalpur

1618

2532

NLUT Agartala

-

-

*state category reservation

CLAT 2023 EWS Cut-Off

NLU Name

EWS

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

NLSIU Bengaluru

129

510

NALSAR Hyderabad

365

680

WBNUJS Kolkata

-

-

NLIU Bhopal

796

1290

NLU Jodhpur

-

-

HNLU Raipur

-

-

GNLU Gandhinagar

488

1210

RMLNLU Lucknow

1432 *

1845*

RGNUL Patiala

-

-

CNLU Patna

2002*

2501*

NUALS Kochi

5660*

41647*

NLUO, Odisha, Cuttack

-

-

NUSRL Ranchi

2332

2688

TNNLU Tiruchirapalli

-

-

DSNLU Visakhapatnam

2477

3285

MNLU Mumbai

2034*

4878*

MNLU Nagpur

2710*

14738

MNLU Aurangabad

13589*

-

NLUJA Assam, Guwahati

-

-

HPNLU Shimla

-

-

DNLU Jabalpur

2969

3513

DBRANLU, Sonipat, Haryana

2584

3412

GNLU Silvassa Campus

1863

2984

*state category reservation

CLAT LLM 2023 EWS Cut-Off

NLU Name

EWS

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

NLSIU Bengaluru

269

469

NALSAR Hyderabad

566

710

WBNUJS Kolkata

-

-

NLIU Bhopal

-

-

NLU Jodhpur

-

-

HNLU Raipur

-

-

GNLU Gandhinagar

864

1478

RMLNLU Lucknow

1002*

1335*

RGNUL Patiala

-

-

NUALS Kochi

-

-

NLUO, Odisha, Cuttack

-

-

NUSRL Ranchi

2209

2536

TNNLU Tiruchirappalli


LLM: Corporate and Securities Laws

-

-

LLM:
Intellectual Property Laws

-

-

LLM:

Natural Resources Laws

-

-

DSNLU Visakhapatnam

2268

2894

MNLU Mumbai

1781*

4380*

MNLU Nagpur

5242*

6435*

MNLU Aurangabad

-

-

NLUJA Assam, Guwahati

-

-

HPNLU Shimla

-

-

DNLU Jabalpur

2554

3008

GNLU Silvassa Campus

2154

2969

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is EWS applicable for CLAT?
A:

Yes, as per the CLAT 2026 reservation criteria, there is an EWS quota in most of the participating NLUs.

Q: Is 70 a good score for EWS category in CLAT 2026?
A:

No, a score of 70 in CLAT may not be enough for the EWS category for admission into top NLUs.

Q: What is the lowest EWS rank to get into an NLU?
A:

The lowest rank to get into an NLU is around 18000 under the state reservation category for NLUs such as MNLU Aurangabad.

Q: What is the EWS rank in CLAT?
A:

The EWS rank in CLAT refers to the specific ranking assigned to candidates belonging to the EWS category. 

Q: What is the expected EWS cutoff for CLAT 2026?
A:

An analysis of the past EWS cut off CLAT trends suggests that the expected EWS cutoff for CLAT 2026 will be around 95 marks.

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Questions related to CLAT

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Have a question related to CLAT ?

If you have secured a CLAT 2026 rank of 13656 and are aiming for admission to LLM programmes in National Law Universities (NLUs), it’s important to understand how selection usually works. LLM admissions at most NLUs depend primarily on the candidate’s CLAT PG rank, but the level of competition is high because many applicants compete for a limited number of seats. With a rank around 13656, the chances of securing a seat in the most sought-after NLUs like NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata or National Law University Delhi are quite slim because these institutions tend to have much higher closing ranks for most specialisations in their LLM programmes.

However, your rank keeps you in a position to explore other good NLUs and national law schools where the closing ranks are relatively lower or have larger seat matrices. Institutions such as Hidayatullah National Law University Raipur, National Law University Odisha, Gujarat National Law University, Tamil Nadu National Law University, Chanakya National Law University Patna and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Lucknow have historically had closing ranks beyond the top five NLUs. These universities often offer quality legal education, experienced faculty, moot court activities, internships and decent placement opportunities for LLM graduates. Many of them also have specialisations in areas like constitutional law, corporate law, human rights law and international law, giving you options to pursue your interests.

It is also essential to remember that CLAT PG counselling usually happens in multiple rounds, including mop-up and stray vacancy rounds, through which seats in various universities are reallocated as candidates make changes or withdraw. With a rank in the mid-range, participating in all counselling rounds will improve your chances because some seats open up later in the process. Apart from NLUs, some universities and law schools that accept CLAT PG scores may also offer admission based on home-state quotas or reserved category benefits if applicable to you. Evaluating all these options with an open mind will help you find a suitable law institute where you can pursue your LLM and build your legal career.

All the best.

With a CLAT PG rank of 1257 in the SC category and being a woman candidate with Rajasthan domicile, you do have a realistic chance of securing admission to several National Law Universities, though the top NLUs may be difficult at this rank. Admission chances depend heavily on category-wise cut-offs, domicile reservations, and how many seats are available in a given year. For top-tier NLUs like NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, or NLUD, the closing ranks for SC category usually fall much lower, so chances there are minimal. However, you should definitely consider mid- and lower-ranked NLUs where SC category cut-offs often extend beyond 1200–1500 ranks.

You should prioritise NLUs that offer domicile or state quota benefits, especially those closer to your home state or neighbouring regions. National Law University Jodhpur (if applicable under domicile or category movement), Hidayatullah National Law University Raipur, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Lucknow, Gujarat National Law University Gandhinagar, Maharashtra National Law University (Nagpur or Aurangabad), National Law University Odisha, and Tamil Nadu National Law University are some options where candidates in the SC category with similar ranks have secured seats in previous counselling rounds. Lower-tier NLUs like Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Himachal Pradesh National Law University, and Dharmashastra National Law University can also be kept in your preference list as safer options.

Your strategy should be to keep a wide preference list during counselling, placing mid-ranked NLUs first and then moving to lower NLUs, rather than restricting yourself only to a few choices. Also, stay active during subsequent counselling rounds and vacancy rounds, as many seats in the SC category are filled later due to withdrawals. Overall, while top NLUs may be tough, you have a fair chance of getting into a decent NLU if you plan your preferences smartly and remain flexible.

With a CLAT PG rank of around 11,000, getting admission into the top National Law Universities (NLUs) is not likely, as their general category cut-offs usually close much earlier. However, you still have realistic chances in lower-ranked and newer NLUs, especially in the later rounds of CLAT counselling or through vacant seats.

At this rank, you may consider NLUs such as NLU Tripura, NLU Meghalaya, NLU Nagaland, NLU Sikkim, NLU Andhra Pradesh, NLU Odisha, NLU Jabalpur, and NLU Aurangabad, particularly if you belong to a reserved category like SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or have domicile or women reservation applicable. Cut-offs for these universities tend to go higher in rank compared to older NLUs, and seats often open up in subsequent counselling rounds due to withdrawals.

If you do not secure an NLU seat, you should also strongly consider reputed state and private law universities that accept CLAT PG scores or conduct their own entrance tests. Universities such as Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Delhi University (DU – through CUET PG), Jamia Millia Islamia, Symbiosis Law School, Christ University, Jindal Global Law School, and Nirma University are good alternatives for LLM aspirants. Many of these institutions offer strong academic exposure, experienced faculty, and good research opportunities, sometimes even better than newer NLUs.

Overall, while a rank of 11,000 limits options in top NLUs, admission is still possible in newer NLUs or good non-NLU law universities, provided you actively participate in counselling rounds and keep backup options ready.

With a CLAT 2026 All India Rank around 2070, Telangana domicile, and holding an OBC certificate (girl candidate), your chances of getting admission into a top-tier NLU like NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, NUJS Kolkata or NLU Jodhpur are quite low, as their closing ranks are usually much higher. However, you still have realistic chances in several mid-tier and newer NLUs, especially if OBC reservation and domicile or women reservation is applicable.

Based on previous years’ counselling trends, you can reasonably expect chances in NLUs such as NLU Odisha (Cuttack), NLIU Bhopal (borderline, depending on category movement), NLU Assam (Guwahati), DSNLU Visakhapatnam, TNNLU Tiruchirappalli, HPNLU Shimla, NLU Tripura, NLU Meghalaya, NLU Sikkim, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar NLU Sonipat. Some of these universities see rank movement in later rounds and vacancies, particularly for reserved categories and women candidates.

Since you are from Telangana, you should definitely keep NALSAR Hyderabad in your preference list, but only after all higher NLUs, as the domicile quota is limited and usually closes at a much better rank. Still, it is worth trying because domicile and category together can sometimes help in spot or vacancy rounds.

Your best strategy would be to prepare a balanced preference list: first include all top NLUs, then mid-tier NLUs like NLU Odisha and NLIU Bhopal, followed by newer and lower-ranked NLUs where your rank has a stronger chance. Make sure you actively participate in all counselling rounds, including vacancies, as many seats open up after withdrawals.

Cut-offs vary every year depending on seat intake, category distribution, and counselling dynamics, so even if you miss out in early rounds, you should not lose hope. Keep your documents ready, track counselling updates closely, and stay flexible with preferences to maximize your chances of securing an NLU seat.

Hello there,

Here is a list of government and semi-government colleges that accept CLAT score:

  1. IIM Rohtak
  2. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
  3. National Forensic Science University
  4. CUSAT
  5. Jamia Hamdard University

However, these universities also carry out separate registration to apply using your CLAT Scorecard.

I hope this helps you.

Thankyou.