A candidate’s rank in the CLAT 2025 merit list is expected to see a drastic shift due to the CLAT 2025 revised result. The CLAT marks vs rank analysis shows that even a 1-2 marks change can lead to change of up to 1000 ranks. In this article let’s look at how a candidate’s rank in the CLAT 2025 merit list is likely to change due to the revised CLAT result after the Delhi HC verdict.
The Consortium of NLUs is expected to start the CLAT 2025 counselling soon as it has accepted the Delhi HC verdict. The CLAT 2025 merit list will be published for each counselling round.
In the revised result, a candidate’s score can go 4 marks up or 2.25 marks down. A significant shift in the marks is due to the changes ordered in 4 questions by the Delhi HC. In two of the questions, candidates are being awarded full marks even if they marked the wrong answer due to errors in the question. The details of the impact of the HC judgement on CLAT 2025 score is given in the table below.
Q.no | Change in Marks | Total Marks Change in Best Case and Worst Case |
5 |
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77 |
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115 |
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116 |
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The CLAT marks vs rank comparison shows the corresponding rank for a particular CLAT 2025 marks. It helps candidates estimate what rank their CLAT 2025 translates into and assess whether they have a good score in CLAT or not.
The Consortium of NLUs will release the CLAT cut-off in the form of last rank of the shortlisted candidates for each NLU. It is therefore important to for candidates to understand how their rank in the CLAT merit list will change due to the revised result.
The table below provides the shift in the candidate’s rank in the best and worst case scenario in the CLAT 2025 revised result. In the best case, a candidate’s score will increase by 4 marks, and in the worst case, a candidate’s score will decrease by 2.25 marks. The data is as per the trends observed in the CLAT marks vs rank analysis observed last year.
Rank | Expected Marks | Revised Marks in Best Case (+4 marks) | Approximate Revised Rank in Best Case | Revised Marks in Worst Case (-2.25 marks) | Approximate Revised Rank in Worst Case |
100 | 100 | 104 | 100 or higher | 97.75 | 220 |
200 | 98 | 102 | 100 or higher | 95.75 | 300 |
500 | 92 | 96 | 250 | 89.75 | 900 |
1000 | 90 | 94 | 400 | 87.75 | 1700 |
1500 | 88 | 92 | 500 | 85.75 | 2300 |
2000 | 86 | 90 | 1000 | 83.75 | 3100 |
2500 | 85 | 89 | 1350 | 82.75 | 3400 |
3000 | 84 | 88 | 1500 | 80.75 | 4400 |
4000 | 81 | 85 | 2500 | 78.75 | 5400 |
5000 | 80 | 84 | 3000 | 77.75 | 5900 |
6000 | 77 | 81 | 4000 | 74.75 | 8100 |
8000 | 75 | 79 | 5300 | 71.75 | 10200 |
10000 | 72 | 76 | 7200 | 69.75 | 11600 |
12000 | 69.25 | 73.25 | 9100 | 67 | 13700 |
14000 | 66.75 | 70.75 | 10800 | 64.50 | 15800 |
15000 | 65.50 | 69.50 | 11700 | 63.25 | 16800 |
On Question asked by student community
SASTRA Deemed University accepts CLAT scores for admission. They admit students based on CLAT scores as well as class 12 marks, with an aggregate score of 50% in English. Based on these scores, a merit list is published by the university.
SASTRA Deemed University accepts CLAT scores for admission. The eligibility criteria require class 12 marks, with an aggregate score of 50% in English, CLAT scores, and a maximum age limit of 19 years as of August 1, 2025.
With a rank of 3917 in CLAT PG, your best options for an LLM include top private universities that accept CLAT scores, along with CUETPG opportunities. Some of the best non-NLU options are BHU, LPU Jalandhar, UPES Dehradun, etc.
Hello Santosh,
Domicile cut-offs are unpredictable. You can apply and get a seat only if the domicile category is selected. You can apply, but the chances of getting either of them are rare.
CLAT is an entrance examination conducted for admissions into law colleges. The qualifying marks vary with the colleges. You should check the details on the website to get a clear idea regarding cut offs for the colleges. You will also get the exam pattern through the article shared.
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