UPES Integrated LLB Admissions 2026
Ranked #18 amongst Institutions in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in India for Academic Reputation by QS Rankings | 16 LPA Highest CTC
CLAT Cut off 2026 for General Category: Cutoff Marks for CLAT UG
Upcoming Event
CLAT Exam Date:07 Dec' 25 - 07 Dec' 25
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will publish the CLAT cut-off 2026 for general category on its official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates can download the general cut-off from the CLAT 2026 merit list, which is published for each round of counselling. The CLAT 2026 cut-off for general category is usually higher than the cut-offs for other categories as per trends observed in the CLAT cut-offs for previous years. The analysis of the previous year's success rate of CLAT shows that the maximum pass rate in CLAT 2026 is around below 10% for UG and PG which along with the high cut-off marks, makes CLAT tough. Read on to get all the details on the CLAT cut-off for general category including the expected cut-off, good score in CLAT and more.
This Story also Contains
- How to Download CLAT 2026 Cut-Off for General?
- Analysis of CLAT Cut-Off Trends for General Category
- CLAT 2026 Seat Intake for General
- Previous Year CLAT Cut Off for General Category
The Consortium of NLUs will conduct the CLAT 2026 exam on December 7, 2025. Through the Common Law Admission Test, candidates will be admitted into the 5-year LLB programmes of 24 participating NLUs and 60+ affiliated colleges. Whereas through the Common Law Admission Test PG, candidates will be admitted into the LLM programme. Candidates from the general category have to clear the CLAT 2026 expected cut-off for general to obtain CLAT seat allotment in the counselling process.
How to Download CLAT 2026 Cut-Off for General?
The CLAT cut-off 2026 for the general category will be available in the CLAT merit list published by the consortium for UG and PG programmes before the start of each round of counselling. Candidates can download the cut off from the consortium’s official website.
Steps to Download CLAT 2026 General Cut Off
Visit the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Click on the CLAT 2026 tab
Next, in the notification section click on the CLAT merit list link for the desired round
On the next page, select the NLU for which the CLAT 2026 general cut-off is required
The CLAT cut-off 2026 for general category pdf will be displayed on the screen
Download and save the PDF for future reference
Factors Affecting CLAT 2026 Cut-Off for General Category
The CLAT general cut-off 2026 will be determined based on the following factors-
Number of applicants
Difficulty level of the exam
Availability of seats
Reservation criteria followed by the NLU
NLU preferences given by candidates
CLAT Sample Paper 2026 with Answer Key- Careers360
Download the CLAT Sample Paper 2026 PDF featuring the latest exam pattern with descriptive-type questions for effective preparation.
Download EBookAnalysis of CLAT Cut-Off Trends for General Category
The CLAT 2026 general category cut-off will be the benchmark for success in the CLAT 2026 exam for general category candidates. As per the CLAT exam analysis of the previous year's CLAT question paper, a good score in CLAT UG 2026 for general category is expected to be 100+. With a score of 100 or more in CLAT 2026 a candidate is expected to achieve a rank within 150 and gain admission into NLSIU Bengaluru or NALSAR Hyderabad. For Tier 1 NLUs such as NLIU Bhopal and GNLU Gandhinagar, a CLAT cut-off rank of 450 is needed for general category candidates.
In 2023, the consortium revised the CLAT exam pattern by reducing the number of questions to make the exam more student-friendly. This change has resulted in higher CLAT cut-off marks for general category. However, the change in CLAT cut off 2026 rank for general category is not expected to be significant. The CLAT general cut-off rank has gone beyond 100 for NLSIU Bengaluru due to the introduction of more seats last year. An understanding of CLAT marks vs rank can help candidates understand how marks in CLAT translate to a particular rank.
CLAT 2026 General Cut-Off for Top NLUs
Name of Law School | Expected CLAT 2026 cut-off marks for general | Expected CLAT 2026 cut-off rank for general |
|---|---|---|
NLSIU Bengaluru | 100+ | 100 |
NALSAR Hyderabad | 100+ | 150 |
WBNUJS Kolkata | 98+ | 250 |
NLU Jodhpur | 95+ | 350 |
NLIU Bhopal | 95+ | 450 |
GNLU Gandhinagar | 95+ | 450 |
MNLU Mumbai | 93+ | 600 |
RMNLU Luknow | 91+ | 750 |
HNLU Raipur | 91+ | 800 |
NLU Odisha | 89+ | 1200 |
CLAT 2026 Seat Intake for General
The success rate in CLAT 2026 for general candidates can be analysed in terms of the number of seats on offer and the candidates that appear for the exam. As per the exam statistics available for last year, 58504 candidates appeared for CLAT UG and 10282 candidates appeared for CLAT PG. In comparison, the number of CLAT seats for the general category is less making CLAT tough for law aspirants. The total number of general category seats in CLAT 2026 is around 1637 seats for 5-year LLB and 699 for LLM. The seat availability is one of the determining factors for the CLAT cut-off 2026 for general. The table given below provides the CLAT 2026 general seat matrix.
CLAT 2026 General Category Seats
| Sl. no | NLU Name | UG Seats | PG Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NLSIU Bengaluru | 121 | 48 |
| 2 | NALSAR Hyderabad | 66 | 33 |
| 3 | WBNUJS Kolkata | 73 | 69 |
| 4 | NLIU Bhopal | 78 | 30 |
| 5 | NLU Jodhpur | 62 | 24 |
| 6 | HNLU Raipur | 91 | 45 |
| 7 | GNLU Gandhinagar | 79 | 26 |
| 8 | GNLU Silvassa Campus | 31 | 16 |
| 9 | RMLNLU Lucknow | 80 | 20 |
| 10 | RGNUL Patiala | 134 | 44 |
| 11 | CNLU Patna | 56 | - |
| 12 | NUALS Kochi | 36 | 36 |
| 13 | NLUO Odisha | 128 | 34 |
| 14 | NUSRL Ranchi | 60 | 24 |
| 15 | NLUJA Assam | 31 | 20 |
| 16 | DSNLU Visakhapatnam | 78 | 39 |
| 17 | TNNLU Tiruchirapalli | 34 | 18 |
| 18 | MNLU Mumbai | 37 | 17 |
| 19 | MNLU Nagpur | 46 | 23 |
| 20 | MNLU Aurangabad | 46 | 23 |
| 21 | HPNLU Shimla | 92 | 62 |
| 22 | DNLU Jabalpur | 60 | 25 |
| 23 | DBRANLU Haryana | 90 | - |
| 24 | NLU Tripura | 28 | 23 |
| 25 | RPNLU Prayagraj | 24* | - |
| Total | 1637 | 699 |
*not part of centralised counselling
CLAT General Off 2026 Details
The CLAT cut-off 2026 for General category will be updated in this section. The Consortium will publish the CLAT General cut off 2026 data before commencing each round of CLAT counselling.
CLAT UG 2026 Cutoff for General Category- All NLUs
NLU | General Category | |
| Opening Rank | Closing Rank | |
| NLSIU Bengaluru | TBA | TBA |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | ||
| NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) | ||
| NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB) | ||
| WBNUJS Kolkata( BA LLB) | ||
| WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons) | ||
| NLU Jodhpur | ||
| HNLU Raipur | ||
| GNLU Gandhinagar | ||
| GNLU Silvassa Campus | ||
| RMLNLU Lucknow | ||
| RGNUL Patiala | ||
| CNLU Patna (BA LLB) | ||
| CNLU Patna (BBA LLB) | ||
| NUALS Kochi | ||
| NLU Odisha BA LLB | ||
| NLU Odisha BBA LLB | ||
| NUSRL Ranchi BA LLB | ||
| NUSRL Ranchi BBA LLB | ||
| NLUJA Assam | ||
| DSNLU Visakhapatnam | ||
| TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BA LLB | ||
| TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BCom LLB | ||
| MNLU Mumbai | ||
| MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB | ||
| MNLU Nagpur - BBA LLB | ||
| MNLU Aurangabad- BA LLB | ||
| MNLU Aurangabad - BBA LLB | ||
| HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB | ||
| HPNLU Shimla - BBA LLB | ||
| MPDNLU Jabalpur | ||
| DBRANLU Sonepat | ||
| NLUT Agartala | ||
| RPNLU Prayagraj | ||
| IIULER Goa BA LLB | ||
| IIULER Goa BA LLB | ||
*state reservation
CLAT PG 2026 Cutoff for General Category- All NLUs
| NLU | General Category | |
| Opening rank | Closing rank | |
| NLSIU Bengaluru | TBA | TBA |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | ||
| NLIU Bhopal | ||
| WBNUJS Kolkata | ||
| NLU Jodhpur | ||
| HNLU Raipur | ||
| GNLU Gandhinagar | ||
| GNLU Silvassa Campus | ||
| RMLNLU Lucknow | ||
| RGNUL Patiala | ||
| CNLU Patna | ||
| NUALS Kochi | ||
| NLU Odisha | ||
| NUSRL Ranchi | ||
| NLUJA Assam | ||
| DSNLU Visakhapatnam | ||
| TNNLU Tiruchirappalli | ||
| MNLU Mumbai | ||
| MNLU Nagpur | ||
| MNLU Aurangabad | ||
| HPNLU Shimla | ||
| MPDNLU Jabalpur | ||
| DBRANLU Sonepat | ||
| NLUT Agartala | ||
| RPNLU Prayagraj | ||
| IIULER Goa | ||
Previous Year CLAT Cut Off for General Category
The tables given below provide the CLAT general cut-off for previous years based on only vertical reservations without considering any horizontal reservations. The CLAT cut-off data for general category for the previous years can help candidates identify trends and make predictions on the CLAT 2026 expected cut-off for general category.
CLAT UG 2025 Cutoff for General Category
NLU | General Category | |
| Opening Rank | Closing Rank | |
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 1 | 112 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 17 | 159 |
| NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) | 257 | 480 |
| NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB) | 486 | 915 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata( BA LLB) | 57 | 327 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons) | 299 | 711 |
| NLU Jodhpur | 159 | 367 |
| HNLU Raipur | 480 | 807 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 236 | 444 |
| GNLU Silvassa Campus | 755 | 1461 |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | 461 | 780 |
| RGNUL Patiala | 565 | 1279 |
| CNLU Patna (BA LLB) | 882 | 1398 |
| CNLU Patna (BBA LLB) | 1215 | 1555 |
| NUALS Kochi | 350 | 1346 |
| NLU Odisha BA LLB | 469 | 1013 |
| NLU Odisha BBA LLB | 552 | 1176 |
| NUSRL Ranchi BA LLB | 864 | 1667 |
| NUSRL Ranchi BBA LLB | 1164 | 1760 |
| NLUJA Assam | 1163 | 2141 |
| DSNLU Visakhapatnam | 957 | 1682 |
| TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BA LLB | 1231 | 1763 |
| TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BCom LLB | 1259 | 1947 |
| MNLU Mumbai | 443 | 1473 |
| MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB | 722 | 1529 |
| MNLU Nagpur - BBA LLB | 1214 | 1623 |
| MNLU Aurangabad- BA LLB | 1023 | 1949 |
| MNLU Aurangabad - BBA LLB | 1361 | 2393 |
| HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB | 949 | 2555 |
| HPNLU Shimla - BBA LLB | 1298 | 2634 |
| MPDNLU Jabalpur | 1371 | 2243 |
| DBRANLU Sonepat | 626 | 1930 |
| NLUT Agartala | 1964 | 2855 |
| RPNLU Prayagraj | 1446 | 2469 |
| IIULER Goa BA LLB | 1314 | 2784 |
| IIULER Goa BA LLB | 1198 | 2832 |
*state reservation
CLAT PG 2025 Cutoff for General Category
| NLU | General Category | |
| Opening rank | Closing rank | |
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 13 | 145 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 10 | 216 |
| NLIU Bhopal | 161 | 387 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 144 | 608 |
| NLU Jodhpur | 181 | 679 |
| HNLU Raipur | 468 | 1304 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 303 | 565 |
| GNLU Silvassa Campus | 599 | 2004 |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | 27 | 268 |
| RGNUL Patiala | 43 | 1310 |
| CNLU Patna | 273 | 1380 |
| NUALS Kochi | 541 | 2114 |
| NLU Odisha | 571 | 1828 |
| NUSRL Ranchi | 868 | 1597 |
| NLUJA Assam | 995 | 2311 |
| DSNLU Visakhapatnam | 1123 | 2215 |
| TNNLU Tiruchirappalli | 871 | 2169 |
| MNLU Mumbai | 470 | 740 |
| MNLU Nagpur | 896 | 1849 |
| MNLU Aurangabad | 1219 | 2513 |
| HPNLU Shimla | 665 | 2461 |
| MPDNLU Jabalpur | 1314 | 2581 |
| DBRANLU Sonepat | - | - |
| NLUT Agartala | 1138 | 2799 |
| RPNLU Prayagraj | 469 | - |
| IIULER Goa | 443 | 2524 |
*state reservation
CLAT UG 2024 Cut Off for General Category
NLU | General | |
|---|---|---|
Opening rank | Closing rank | |
NLSIU Bengaluru | 1 | 102 |
NALSAR Hyderabad | 6 | 167 |
NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) | 311 | 450 |
NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB) | 187 | 1047 |
WBNUJS Kolkata( BA LLB) | 140 | 279 |
WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons) | 289 | 1010 |
NLU Jodhpur | 170 | 379 |
HNLU Raipur | 434 | 791 |
GNLU Gandhinagar | 210 | 464 |
GNLU Silvassa Campus | 593 | 1060 |
RMLNLU Lucknow | 410 | 764 |
RGNUL Patiala | 502 | 1250 |
CNLU Patna (BA LLB) | 790 | 1358 |
CNLU Patna (BBA LLB) | 1051 | 1552 |
NUALS Kochi | 231 | 1136 |
NLU Odisha | 591 | 1205 |
NUSRL Ranchi | 637 | 1594 |
NLUJA Assam | 1344 | 1704 |
DSNLU Visakhapatnam | 656 | 1390 |
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BA LLB | 806 | 1628 |
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BCom LLB | 821 | 1711 |
MNLU Mumbai | 99 | 590 |
MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB | 491 | 1587 |
MNLU Nagpur - BBA LLB | 611 | 1685 |
MNLU Aurangabad- BA LLB | 945 | 1832 |
MNLU Aurangabad - BBA LLB | 681 | 2115 |
HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB | 885 | 2102 |
HPNLU Shimla - BBA LLB | 284 | 2150 |
MPDNLU Jabalpur | 1060 | 1824 |
DBRANLU Sonepat | 503 | 2050 |
NLUT Agartala | 1716 | 2243 |
CLAT PG Cut Off 2024 for General Category
NLU | General | |
|---|---|---|
Open rank | Closing rank | |
14 | 239 | |
119 | 298 | |
300 | 651 | |
158 | 620 | |
290 | 638 | |
564 | 1094 | |
125 | 627 | |
634 | 1267 | |
19 | 261 | |
90 | 987 | |
486 | 1707 | |
494 | 1358 | |
827 | 1623 | |
1321 | 2195 | |
754 | 2033 | |
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (Corporate and Securities law) | 660 | 1578 |
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (Intellectual Property law) | 641 | 1011 |
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (Natural Resources Law) | 1006 | 2246 |
242 | 727 | |
1 | 1808 | |
924 | 2250 | |
623 | 2132 | |
1216 | 2278 | |
1619 | 2530 | |
CLAT UG Cut-Off 2023 for General Category
NLU Name | General | |
|---|---|---|
Opening Rank | Closing Rank | |
NLSIU Bengaluru | 1 | 114 |
NALSAR Hyderabad | 25 | 177 |
WBNUJS Kolkata | 136 | 260 |
NLIU Bhopal | 186 | 463 |
NLU Jodhpur | 70 | 383 |
HNLU Raipur | 481 | 805 |
GNLU Gandhinagar | 147 | 462 |
RMLNLU Lucknow | 432 | 749 |
RGNUL Patiala | 563 | 1307 |
628 | 1541 | |
NUALS Kochi | 638 | 1461 |
NLUO, Odisha, Cuttack | 504 | 1207 |
NUSRL Ranchi | 939 | 1895 |
TNNLU Tiruchirapalli | 704 | 2045 |
DSNLU Visakhapatnam | 538 | 2080 |
MNLU Mumbai | 325 | 590 |
MNLU Nagpur | 878 | 2102 |
MNLU Aurangabad | 1824 | 2655 |
NLUJA Assam, Guwahati | 1375 | 2569 |
HPNLU Shimla | 822 | 2816 |
DNLU Jabalpur | 1696 | 2698 |
DBRANLU, Sonipat, Haryana | 767 | 2713 |
GNLU Silvassa Campus | 810 | 1820 |
CLAT LLM Cut Off 2023 for General Category
NLU Name | General | |
|---|---|---|
Opening Rank | Closing Rank | |
NLSIU Bengaluru | 8 | 200 |
NALSAR Hyderabad | 19 | 230 |
WBNUJS Kolkata | 175 | 787 |
NLIU Bhopal | 274 | 494 |
NLU Jodhpur | 236 | 909 |
HNLU Raipur | 719 | 1606 |
GNLU Gandhinagar | 37 | 766 |
RMLNLU Lucknow | 12 | 101 |
RGNUL Patiala | 239 | 1645 |
NUALS Kochi | 545 | 1799 |
NLUO, Odisha, Cuttack | 369 | 1997 |
NUSRL Ranchi | 529 | 1513 |
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli | ||
LLM: Corporate and Securities Laws | 968 | 1918 |
LLM: | 1582 | 1830 |
LLM: Natural Resources Laws | 769 | 2757 |
DSNLU Visakhapatnam | 766 | 2583 |
MNLU Mumbai | 202 | 679 |
MNLU Nagpur | 643 | 2488 |
MNLU Aurangabad | 2169 | 2780 |
NLUJA Assam,Guwahati | 1594 | 2621 |
HPNLU Shimla | 698 | 2362 |
DNLU Jabalpur | 1629 | 2815 |
GNLU Silvassa Campus | 1628 | 2179 |
Check Category-wise cut-off marks:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is 70 a good score in CLAT for general category?
A:
A score of 70 in CLAT may not be a good score for the general category to gain admission in top NLUs. A good score in CLAT 2026 will be 90+ marks.
Q: What are the minimum marks for CLAT in NLU?
A:
There are no minimum qualifying marks in CLAT 2026. However, only those candidates are eligible for admissions who have received the CLAT 2026 counselling invite.
Q: Is 40 a good score in CLAT?
A:
No, 40 is not a good score for the general category in CLAT 2026.
Articles
Related Stories
|
Upcoming Law Exams
Certifications By Top Providers
Explore Top Universities Across Globe
Popular Courses and Specializations
Popular Degrees
List of colleges accepting CLAT
Browse Law Colleges by State
Questions related to CLAT
On Question asked by student community
Have a question related to CLAT ?
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
Hope it helps.
Hello there!
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.
https://engineering.careers360.com/exams/jee-main
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.
Here is the link attached from the official website of Careers360 which will provide you with complete information about NEET examination:
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-full-form
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.
https://law.careers360.com/articles/what-is-clat-full-form-all-about-nlus-entrance-exam
thank you! Hope it helps!
Hello,
The CLAT PG exam pattern consists of 120 questions and 2-hour MCQ exam with negative marking.
Subjects Covered:
-
Constitutional Law
-
Jurisprudence
-
Criminal Law
-
Contract Law
-
Other core law subjects
Here are some tricks which you must follow:
- Practice Previous Year Papers & Mock Tests
- Focus on Constitutional Law & Jurisprudence
- Time Management in Exam
- Revision Strategy
To know more access below mentioned link:
https://law.careers360.com/articles/how-to-prepare-for-clat-pg-exam
Hope it helps.
Hello,
In CLAT , the 9-digit admit card number is not the same as the roll number you have to write on the OMR sheet. The OMR sheet has only 7 blocks because the CLAT roll number is shorter.
You should check your admit card again and look for the roll number printed near your name and exam details. Fill only that roll number in the OMR sheet. Do not write the 9-digit admit card number.
If you still cannot find the roll number, you can ask the exam invigilator on the exam day.
Hope it helps !
Hello,
To check your CLAT exam hall ticket, go to the official website, log in with your registration or application number and password (or other login details), and the admit card will be displayed on the screen. You should then download and print at least two copies of the admit card for the exam and counselling process.
I hope it will clear your query!!
Start a career in Law. Admissions Open for LLB courses for
Atlas SkillTech University | Law Admissions 2026
ApplyIntegrated Learning – A balanced blend of management and legal education
Amity University, Noida | Law Admissions 2026
Apply700+ Campus placements at top national and global law firms, corporates and judiciaries
UPES Integrated LLB Admissions 2026
ApplyRanked #18 amongst Institutions in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in India for Academic Reputation by QS Rankings | 16 LPA Highest CTC
Manav Rachna University Law Admissions 2026
ApplyAdmissions open for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.B Program (3 Years) | School of Law, MRU ranked No. 1 in Law Schools of Excellence in India by GHRDC (2023)
Nirma University Law Admission 2026
ApplyGrade 'A+' accredited by NAAC | Ranked 33rd by NIRF 2025
Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur Admissions 2026
ApplyApproved by BCI | Continuous interaction with leading experts from the industry | Global Exposure
CLAT Notifications
Never miss an CLAT update
Get timely CLAT updates directly to your inbox. Stay informed!