A CLAT rank of 1000 to 5000 can spawn different outcomes for candidates from different categories and secure them a seat at different NLUs across the rank spectrum. The CLAT marks vs rank analysis for rank 1000 to 5000 shows a mark range of 80 to 90+ marks in CLAT 2025. In this article, let’s look at how the revised CLAT results can impact a candidate’s rank in the CLAT 2025 merit list between 1000 to 5000.
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The table below gives the expected ranks for a score of 60 to 80 marks in CLAT
| Rank | Marks |
|---|---|
1000 | 90+ |
1500 | 88+ |
2000 | 86+ |
2500 | 85+ |
3000 | 83+ |
3500 | 82+ |
4000 | 81+ |
5000 | 80+ |
As per the Delhi HC judgment, the CLAT answer key to two questions has been modified. The answer to Q 14 was changed from option D to C. Q.no 100 was withdrawn altogether as none of the options were found to be correct. Following the jugement, A candidate’s result will be revised in the following manner.
Candidate’sAnswer | Marks Awarded for Revision | Change in Negative Marks Due to Revision | Impact on Final CLAT 2025 Score |
If your answer is C | +1 mark | +0.25 marks | +1.25 marks |
If your answer is D | -1 mark | -0.25 marks | -1.25 marks |
If your answer is A or B | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Candidate’s Answer | Marks Awarded for Revision | Change in Negative Marks Due to Revision | Impact on Final CLAT 2025 Score |
If your answer is D | -1 mark | 0 | -1 mark |
Any other option | 0 | +0.25 mark | +0.25 marks |
A candidate’s score in the revised result can change in several ways depending on which option was marked in the exam. The marks can increase by a maximum of 1.5 marks and decrease by a maximum of 2.25 marks. The table given below provides the different possibilities.
Scenario | Particulars | Q. No 14 | Q. 100 | Final Score |
1 | Answer C for Q. 14 and Answer D for Q. no 100 | +1.25 marks | -1 mark | +0.25 marks |
2 | Answer C for Q. 14 and Any other option other than D for Q. 100 | +1.25 marks | +0.25 marks | +1.5 marks (best case scenario) |
3 | Answer D for Q. 14 and Answer D for Q. no 100 | -1.25 marks | -1 mark | -2.25 marks (worst case scenario) |
4 | Answer D for Q. 14 and Any other option other than D for Q. 100 | -1.25 marks | +0.25 marks | -1 mark |
5 | Answer A or B for Q. 14 and Answer D for Q. no 100 | Nil | -1 mark | -1 mark |
6 | Answer A or B for Q. 14 and Any other option other than D for Q. 100 | Nil | +0.25 marks | +0.25 marks |
The tables below provide the expected changes in one’s rank between 1000 to 5000 on account of the revised result in different case scenarios as listed above.
The expected score for 1000 rank is around 90 marks. The changes in the rank due to the revised results are given below.
Scenario | Revised CLAT Score | Expected Revised CLAT Rank |
+0.25 marks | 90.25 | 950 |
+1.5 marks | 91.5 | 800 |
-2.25 marks | 87.75 | 1700 |
-1 marks | 89 | 1350 |
-1 marks | 89 | 1350 |
+0.25 marks | 90.25 | 950 |
The expected score for 2000 rank is around 86 marks. The changes in the rank due to the revised results are given below.
Scenario | Revised CLAT Score | Expected Revised CLAT Rank |
+0.25 marks | 86.25 | 2200 |
+1.5 marks | 87.50 | 1800 |
-2.25 marks | 83.75 | 3100 |
-1 marks | 85 | 2600 |
-1 marks | 85 | 2600 |
+0.25 marks | 86.25 | 2200 |
The expected score for 3000 rank is around 83 marks. The changes in the rank due to the revised results are given below.
Scenario | Revised CLAT Score | Expected Revised CLAT Rank |
+0.25 marks | 83.25 | 3050 |
+1.5 marks | 84.5 | 2800 |
-2.25 marks | 80.75 | 4400 |
-1 marks | 82 | 3800 |
-1 marks | 82 | 3800 |
+0.25 marks | 83.25 | 3050 |
The expected score for 4000 rank is around 81 marks. The changes in the rank due to the revised results are given below.
Scenario | Revised CLAT Score | Expected Revised CLAT Rank |
+0.25 marks | 81.25 | 4200 |
+1.5 marks | 82.5 | 3600 |
-2.25 marks | 78.75 | 5500 |
-1 marks | 80 | 5000 |
-1 marks | 80 | 5000 |
+0.25 marks | 81.25 | 4200 |
The expected score for 5000 rank is around 80 marks. The changes in the rank due to the revised results are given below.
Scenario | Revised CLAT Score | Expected Revised CLAT Rank |
+0.25 marks | 80.25 | 4700 |
+1.5 marks | 81.5 | 4100 |
-2.25 marks | 77.75 | 6100 |
-1 marks | 79 | 5300 |
-1 marks | 79 | 5300 |
+0.25 marks | 80.25 | 4700 |
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