CLAT Rank 200-300 - Top NLUs You Can Get Into!

CLAT Rank 200-300 - Top NLUs You Can Get Into!

Mirza Farhan BaigUpdated on 05 Dec 2025, 10:41 AM IST

Achieving a CLAT rank of 200 to 300 is not easy. A candidate with a CLAT rank of 200-300 certainly deserves a seat in the top NLUs in India. But which ones are the top NLUs for CLAT rank 200 to 300? An accurate assessment of this question can help candidates submit the right NLU preferences after the CLAT 2026 result is declared. The top NLUs for the CLAT rank range of 200 to 300 can be found using the CLAT cut-off data. The Consortium of NLUs will release the NLU cut-off for every participating NLUs, further subdivided into course-wise and category-wise details. CLAT 2026 will be conducted on December 7, 2025. Read on to find out the NLUs for 200 to 300 rank in CLAT including the cut-off marks, cut-off rank, and more.

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A good score for CLAT 2026 typically falls between 105 and 110 questions. With this level of attempt, candidates can expect to score around 98–100 marks, which is generally sufficient for admission into the top three NLUs.

 A good CLAT score usually ranges between. 

  • General category: 90–100+ marks
  • EWS category: 85–95+ marks
  • Other categories: 80–90+ marks
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This Story also Contains

  1. List of NLUs for CLAT Rank 200 to 300
  2. Top NLUs for CLAT rank 200-300: Based on cut-off trends
  3. NLUs for Rank 1 to 1200
  4. Good Score in CLAT 2026 for 200-300 Rank
CLAT Rank 200-300 - Top NLUs You Can Get Into!
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The NLU admissions 2026 will be done based on the scores obtained by the candidates in the CLAT 2026 results. All candidates with a valid score in the Common Law Admission Test can register for counselling and obtain seat allotment.

List of NLUs for CLAT Rank 200 to 300

The table provides below the list of top NLUs in India in which a candidate with a rank of 200 to 300 has a realistic chance of admission. The data is based on the past CLAT cut-off trends available for various categories. The top NLUs have been ranked as per the NIRF law rankings 2025. Even though NLU Jodhpur is not included in the NIRF rankings, it is also a popular choice among law aspirants and the CLAT score required for NLU Jodhpur admissions often tends to be high.

How the Top NLUs for CLAT Rank 200-300 have been selected?

A CLAT rank of 300 or above is enough for all candidates to get into any NLUs. Only general category candidates with their CLAT rank 200-300 find it difficult to secure admission into tier 1 NLUs such as NLSIU and NALSAR. This is due to the higher level of competition for these premier universities and a higher CLAT cut-off for the general category. In the table below only those NLUs have been selected which are popular and appropriate for a CLAT rank as high as 200 to 300.

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  • To filter in the top NLUs, the general category cut-off has been considered as it accurately reflects the top NLU preference by higher-ranked candidates.

  • The list below includes those NLUs where the opening general category cut-off lies around the CLAT rank range of 200-300 and the closing rank goes beyond 200.

  • Lower-ranked NLUs have been left out, as those universities may not be the appropriate NLU choice for CLAT rank 200 to 300.

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Top NLUs for CLAT rank 200-300: Based on cut-off trends

NLU

NIRF Rank 2025

General

EWS

OBC

SC

ST

NLSIU Bengaluru

1

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

NALSAR Hyderabad

3

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

WBNUJS Kolkata

4

Yes

-

Yes

Yes

Yes

NLU Jodhpur

-

Yes

-

Yes

Yes

Yes

GNLU Gandhinagar

5

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

NLU Odisha

15

Yes--YesYes

NLIU Bhopal

27

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

MNLU Mumbai

-

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

NLUs for Rank 1 to 1200

The video below describes the chances of NLU admission for CLAT rank 1 to 1200.


Good Score in CLAT 2026 for 200-300 Rank

As per past year’s analysis, a good score in CLAT 2026 for 200 to 300 rank is around 96+ marks. A score of 96 out of 120 translates to a percentage score of 80%. The increase in the CLAT score required for top NLU admissions is on account of the revised CLAT exam pattern, which has made the exam easier due to a reduction in the number of questions.

CLAT Cut-Off Trends

The table below provides the CLAT cut-off trends for the top NLUs for CLAT rank 200 to 300 in the year 2025, 2024 and 2023. The category-wise cut-off data is given in the form of opening and closing ranks for various categories for the different courses offered by the top NLUs for CLAT rank of 200-300.

CLAT UG 2025 Cutoff After Three Counselling Rounds



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

NLSIU Bengaluru

1

112

119

703

209

1541

182

3133

678

3396

NALSAR Hyderabad

17

159

372

546

333

1219

1483

3273

1311

3621

NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB)

257

480

787

1377

1658

1757

5077

5763

6166

8243

WBNUJS Kolkata( BA LLB)

57

327

-

-

1359*

4168*

3048

4753

4823

6343

WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons)

299

711

-

-

4168*

4596*

4244

6987

8994

9739

NLU Jodhpur

159

367

542

986

1333

1776

3343

5445

4343

5955

GNLU Gandhinagar

236

444

819

1118

1396

2303

974

5934

4457

8568


CLAT 2024 UG Cut-Off


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

NLSIU Bengaluru

1

102

122

523

151

971

372

3007

239

7487

NALSAR Hyderabad

6

167

175

564

189

1116

1604

3574

263

6083

NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB)

311

450

621

1376

1191

1315

4573

5178

8403

11527

NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB)

187

1047

1248

1777

1112

1959

6497

7622

13905

15219

WBNUJS Kolkata( BA LLB)

140

279

-

-

2610*

23192*

2056

4503

5215

8860

WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons)

289

1010

-

-

7619*

26986*

4663

8958

10961

11917

NLU Jodhpur

170

379

-

-

1079

1424

3574

5178

6666

8960

GNLU Gandhinagar

210

464

603

1248

1284

1858

4584

6175

7712

11580

NUALS Kochi

231

1136

6867*

14922*

-

-

12306*

15245*

13117

-

MNLU Mumbai

99

590

811*

3932*

2123*

6468*

4506*

11392*

24593*

34264*

*state reservation

CLAT 2023 UG Cut Off

NLU Name

General

EWS

OBC

SC

ST


Opening Rank

Closing Rank

Opening Ran

Closing Rank

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

Opening Rank

Closing Rank

NLSIU Bengaluru

1

114

129

510

171

923

181

2674

1781

2835

NALSAR Hyderabad

25

177

365

680

931

1116

702

3388

3375

6174

WBNUJS Kolkata

136

260

-

-

1397*

7119*

588

4217

6121

7792

NLIU Bhopal

186

463

796

1290

591

1268

4505

5311

8143

10960

NLU Jodhpur

70

383

-

-

-

-

2360

4457

6689

8076

GNLU Gandhinagar

147

462

488

1210

1150

1878

3680

5683

8790

10837

MNLU Mumbai

325

590

2034*

4878*

3078*

9880*

5963*

8923*

17578*

32870*

NUALS Kochi

638

1461

5660*

41647*

-

-

6498*

26009*

27055*

28147*

*state category reservation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is a good score in CLAT 2026 for 200 rank?
A:

A good score in CLAT 2026 to obtain a rank of 200 is around 96+ marks.

Q: Which are top NLUs for CLAT rank 200 to 300?
A:

The top NLUs for 200 to 300 rank in CLAT are NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata, NLIU Bhopal, GNLU Gandhinagar, NLU Jodhpur, MNLU Mumbai, and NUALS Kochi.

Q: When can candidates fill the NLU preferences?
A:

Candidates can submit the NLU preferences after the CLAT 2026 result is declared.

Q: What is the CLAT cut-off for general category in NLSIU Bengaluru?
A:

The CLAT 2026 cut-off rank for the general category in NLSIU Bengaluru is expected to be around 100.

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Questions related to CLAT

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Have a question related to CLAT ?

Hello aspirant,

With 64.5 marks in CLAT 2026 and EWS+UP domicile, getting a top NLU may be difficult because EWS cutoffs are usually high. However, you may still have chances in the newer or mid-tier NLUs, depending on this year's overall scoring trend. NLUs like NLU Tripura, NLU Shimla or NLU Jabalpur sometimes open seats for EWS candidates at lower scores. It's best to wait for the official ranks and counselling lists, as seats shift during later rounds.

FOR REFERENCE : https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-cutoff

THANK YOU

Hello aspirant,

Getting 43 in CLAT can feel disappointing, but it doesn't define your ability. You still have AILET, and many students improve sharply in their second attempt. For AILET, focus more on English, logical reasoning and GK. In static GK, study important books, monuments, national parks, constitutional facts and major awards. For current affairs, revise the last 6-8 months covering national events, government schemes, appointments, sports and major international news. Make short notes and revise daily. With a clear plan and claim mind, you can perform much better in AILET.

FOR GUIDANCE : https://law.careers360.com/articles/ailet-preparation-tips

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Hello,

Here are the Expected SC Category Cut-offs (CLAT UG 2026):

  • NLSIU Bangalore: 85-87
  • NALSAR Hyderabad: 82-84
  • WBNUJS Kolkata: 80-82
  • NLU Jodhpur: 78-80
  • GNLU Gandhinagar: 76-78
  • RMLNLU Lucknow: 74-76

For more details access below mentioned link.

https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-cut-off-2026-for-sc-category

Hope it helps.

Good Morning, Candidate,

It entirely depends on the university whether the admission for the BA LLB will be based on the 12th board or the national-level entrance exam, or both. The admission exams are below

1. Common Law Admission Test

2. All India Law Entrance Test

3. Symbiosis Law Admission Test

4. Common University Entrance Test

Thank you. Hope this information helps you.

Hello

The best way to cover the important current affairs is to read the newspaper daily. Then try to analyse the newspaper and remember the trending topics. Practice the previous year's question paper and understand the pattern of the question. Summarise all current affairs topics and understand them in brief. If you want more information about current affairs, then you will read the article How to Prepare for CLAT Current Affairs 2026 .

Thank you.