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    CLAT Rank 10000-12000: NLUs & Non-NLUs You Can Get Admission To!

    CLAT Rank 10000-12000: NLUs & Non-NLUs You Can Get Admission To!

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    JasmineUpdated on 04 Dec 2025, 10:42 AM IST

    The Common Law Admission Test is a national-level entrance exam conducted once every year. The CLAT exam is conducted for admission to 24 participating National Law Universities and more than 60 private law schools. The NLUs are the most prestigious law institutions in the country. NLSIU Bengaluru is the top-ranked law school in India according to NIRF law rankings 2026. A rank of 10000-12000 cannot be termed as a good rank in CLAT 2026, but it can get candidates admission in some decent NLUs. CLAT 2026 is being conducted on December 7, 2025. In this article, we will discuss the list of NLUs that offer admission to CLAT ranks between 10000 to 12000.

    CLAT Rank 10000-12000: NLUs & Non-NLUs You Can Get Admission To!
    CLAT Rank 10000-12000

    NLUs offering admission with CLAT ranks 10000 - 12000

    There are many colleges offering admission to candidates offering CLAT ranks within 10000-12000. The list of NLUs offering admission within this CLAT rank range has been given round-wise below:

    NLUs offering admission to CLAT ranks 10000-12000 - Round 1

    NLU Name

    Course Name

    Category

    Closing Ranks

    The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata

    BA LLB Hons

    		OBC10297

    Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur

    BA LLB Hons

    		OBC10946
    Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Lucknow

    BA LLB Hons

    		SC11064
    Chanakya National Law University, Patna

    BA LLB Hons

    		SC11577

    Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirappalli

    BA LLB Hons

    		SC11547

    Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla

    BA LLB Hons

    		SC11003

    Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur

    BA LLB Hons

    		SC11784

    Dr BR Ambedkar National Law University, Sonipat

    BA LLB Hons

    		SC11377

    National Law Institute University, Bhopal

    		Bsc. LLBST11901

    Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala

    BA LLB Hons

    		ST11761
    National Law University, Odisha

    BA LLB Hons

    		ST11889

    NLUs offering admission to CLAT ranks 10000-12000 - Round 2

    NLU Name

    Course

    Category

    Closing Ranks

    Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Lucknow

    BA LLB Hons

    		SC11228
    Chanakya National Law University, Patna

    BA LLB Hons

    		SC11590

    National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi

    BBA LLB Hons

    		SC11351

    Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirappalli

    BA LLB Hons

    		SC10327

    Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla

    BA LLB Hons

    		SC11597

    Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur

    BA LLB Hons

    ST

    10507

    Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala

    BA LLB Hons

    		ST11901

    NLUs offering admission to CLAT ranks 10000-12000 - Round 3

    NLU Name

    Course Name

    Category

    Closing Rank

    Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur

    BA LLB Hons

    SC

    11065

    What is a good score in CLAT 2026?

    The CLAT exam is one of the toughest entrance exams in India. Around 50,000 students appear for CLAT every year and there are only around 4,000 seats available for admission. Given the competition, it is important that candidates secure a good rank with good marks in the CLAT entrance exam. The below given table explains what is a good score in CLAT.

    Category Wise Expected Good Score in CLAT 2026 in Top NLUs

    NLUGeneralEWSOBCSCST

    CLAT score for NLSIU Bengaluru

    		100700154031303400

    CLAT score for NALSAR Hyderabad

    		150550122032733600

    CLAT score for WBNUJS Kolkata

    		300-4200*47506350

    CLAT score for NLU Jodhpur

    		350980177054505950

    CLAT score for GNLU Gandhinagar

    		4401120230059008570
    NLIU Bhopal4801370175057608250

    CLAT score for MNLU Mumbai

    		14707500*8000*15600*13120*
    HNLU Raipur800-2400766010500
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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the CLAT 2026 result be declared?
    A:

    The CLAT result 2026 will be declared a week after the exam day. The CLAT 2026 is belign conducted on December 7, 2025. 

    Q: Can I get NLUs in a CLAT rank between 10000-12000?
    A:

    Yes, candidates from reserved categories can get admissions in a CLAT rank ranging from 10000 to 12000.

    Q: What is a safe score in CLAT exam?
    A:

    Anything above 80 can be termed as a good score in CLAT as it will help them get admission in the NLUs.

    Q: What is a good score in CLAT exam?
    A:

    A score of above 90 marks is a good score in CLAT.

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