With CLAT scores of 50 to 55, candidates have very few choices for NLU admission. With a percentage score of less than 50% in CLAT 2026, candidates from the ST category can make it to some of the tier 2 and tier 3 NLUs. The CLAT cut-off trends indicate that the CLAT score of 50 to 55 will not be enough to clear the NLU cut-off for other categories. Read on to find out the expected rank for CLAT 50 to 55 and the top NLU choices for the rank.
Through the Common Law Admission Test, candidates will be able to secure admission into 5-year LLB and LLM programmes of CLAT colleges that include participating NLUs and over 60+ affiliated colleges.
As per the CLAT marks vs rank analysis, the CLAT marks 50 to 55 convert to a rank around 23800 to 29000. The corresponding rank for each of the marks between 50 to 55 is given below.
Score | Observed Ranks |
50 | 28879 - 28986 |
50.25 | 28546 |
50.5 | 28457 |
52.25 | 26532 |
52.5 | 26419 |
52.75 | 26109 |
53.25 | 25587 - 25647 |
53.75 | 25185 |
54 | 24970 |
55 | 23879 - 23960 |
To predict their rank in CLAT 2026, candidates can also make use of the CLAT rank predictor, a free tool developed by Careers360. Click on the link given below and input the CLAT 2026 score to know the estimated CLAT 2026 rank.
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50 to 55 marks is not a good score in CLAT 2026 for most candidates. Only ST candidates stand a chance for NLU admission into tier 2 and tier 3 universities. With a CLAT score of 50 to 55 marks, general candidates can gain admission only if there are any vacant seats left at any NLU. CLAT marks of 50 to 55 are even less than the CLAT cut-off for EWS and the CLAT cut-off for OBC categories.
Given below are the top NLUs for CLAT marks 50 to 55 for various categories
NLU | SC | |
Opening rank | Closing rank | |
NLUJA Assam | 4020* | 26413* |
MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB | 13180* | 27496* |
MNLU Nagpur - BBA LLB | 17024* | 26619* |
MNLU Aurangabad- BA LLB | 7378* | 30029* |
MNLU Aurangabad - BBA LLB | 22029* | 56594* |
NLUT Agartala | 29955* | 49197* |
*state category reservation
NLU | ST | |
Opening rank | Closing rank | |
NLUJA Assam | 8513* | 39689* |
MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB | 43425* | 57657* |
MNLU Nagpur - BBA LLB | 41775* | 59008* |
MNLU Aurangabad- BA LLB | 55196* | 58448* |
MNLU Aurangabad - BBA LLB | 56594* | 59056* |
NLUT Agartala | 25887* | - |
RPNLU Prayagraj | - | 25539* |
*state category reservation
As an alternative, candidates with low score in CLAT with around 50 to 55 marks can look at other colleges that accept CLAT scores. Given below is a list of few such colleges.
College Name | Details |
KPMSOL Mumbai |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
50 is a good score in CLAT 2026 for ST candidates to gain admission into tier 2 and tier 3 NLUs.
Candidates can check the CLAT cut-off 2026 through the merit list of CLAT 2026.
25 NLUs, one off-campus of GNLU Gandhinagar in Silvassa and IIULER Goa are part of the CLAT admission process.
The courses offered through the Common Law Admission Test include 5-year LLB and LLM.
On Question asked by student community
Hello Dear Student,
With a CLAT AIR of 19,688 as an OBC candidate, your chances of securing a seat in regular counselling rounds are extremely low. Your best prospects lie in participating in the vacant seats/spot rounds of universities that feature regional or state quotas, specifically the Tamil Nadu National
Hello Student,
Can you please clarify as to what are you trying to ask?
Hello Dear Student,
Yes, you are eligible to pursue a 5-year BA LLB program. The Bar Council of India has removed the upper age limit for admission to integrated law courses, and NIOS is a recognized board. If you are not appearing for CLAT , you can apply to several
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