How Many Students Appeared for CLAT PG Exam?

How Many Students Appeared for CLAT PG Exam?

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CLAT PG Application Date:01 Aug' 25 - 31 Oct' 25

Sukriti SahooUpdated on 01 Sep 2025, 03:37 PM IST

The Consortium of NLUs will notify the number of candidates who appeared for CLAT PG 2026 after the exam. Previous year, around 75,000 candidates registered for CLAT, which is the highest number of registrations received for the exam. Through the Common Law Admission Test PG, candidates will be admitted into the LLM programmes of participating NLUs and affiliated colleges. CLAT PG 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on December 7, 2025. Read on to find out the CLAT 2026 exam statistics on the number of candidates appearing for CLAT PG 2026, success rate, and more.

This Story also Contains

  1. CLAT PG 2026 Exam Statistics
  2. Number of Students Appearing in CLAT PG 2026
  3. CLAT PG Previous Year Statistics
  4. Success Rate in CLAT PG 2026
How Many Students Appeared for CLAT PG Exam?
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CLAT PG 2026 Exam Statistics

The exact number of candidates for CLAT PG 2026 is not yet known. Based on previous years' trends, it is expected that around 14,000 to 15,000 candidates will appear for the CLAT PG 2026 exam. Among the total candidates who register for CLAT, roughly 20% apply for CLAT PG. As per this estimate, around 16000 candidates are expected to appear for CLAT PG 2026 this year. Around 90% of the candidates registered for CLAT PG appear for the exam, with an absence rate of 10%.

Number of Students Appearing in CLAT PG 2026

Total Candidates Registered

Candidates Registered for CLAT PG 2026

Percentage of CLAT PG Candidates in registrations

Number of candidates appearing for CLAT PG 2026

Candidates Absent

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CLAT PG Previous Year Statistics

Meanwhile, candidates can also refer to the statistics for the previous year to understand the trends and predict the number of candidates appearing in CLAT PG 2026

CLAT PG Previous Year Statistics

Year

Total Registered Candidates for CLAT (UG+PG)

CLAT PG registrations

Percentage of CLAT PG Registrations in Total Registrations

Number of Candidates Appearing for CLAT PG

Candidates Absent
2025

78914

16082

20.37%14817
7.8%

2024

67590

12782

18.9%

12005

6.07%

2023

54253

9490

17.4%

8703

8.3%

Success Rate in CLAT PG 2026

The success rate in CLAT PG 2026 will be low due to the wide gap between the number of CLAT PG seats available and the total number of candidates appearing for CLAT PG. The mismatch between the seats and the students competing for the seats makes the CLAT exam tough. Given below is a table that shows the maximum success rate in the exam as per the number of CLAT LLM seats available and the expected number of students appearing for CLAT PG 2026. The table shows that a maximum of 10.75% of the candidates will be able to secure a seat in the participating NLUs through the CLAT admission process this year.

Expected CLAT PG 2026 Success Rate Estimates

Candidates Registered for CLAT PG 2026 (Expected)

Number of Candidates Appearing for CLAT PG 2026 (Expected)

Total Number of CLAT LLM Seats 2026 (including NRI and supernumerary seats)

Success Rate (Expected)

16000

14800

1591

10.75%

What is a Good Score in CLAT PG 2026?

The calculations around a good score in CLAT 2026 have changed in the CLAT 2024 exam due to the revised CLAT exam pattern 2024. However, the Consortium did not make any changes in the CLAT PG exam pattern, so the CLAT LLM cut-off 2026 is expected to be in line with what has been observed in previous years. The number of candidates appearing in CLAT PG 2026 also has a bearing on the CLAT PG cut-off. The higher the number of candidates appearing for.

In CLAT PG 2025, the highest mark was 80. A good score in CLAT PG 2026 is expected to be around 70+ marks for admission into top NLUs which translates to a percentage score of around 67% and aligns with the pattern seen in earlier years.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the success rate in CLAT PG?
A:

The success rate in CLAT PG 2026 is expected to be around 12%.

Q: What is a good score in CLAT PG 2026?
A:

A good score in CLAT PG 2026 is expected to be around 70+ marks which translates into a percentage score of around 67%.

Q: How many seats are in CLAT PG?
A:

There are a total of 1591 seats in CLAT PG including the NRI/NRI sponsored/ FN and supernumerary seats. 

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Questions related to CLAT PG

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Have a question related to CLAT PG ?

Hello aspirant,

There are various online platforms, offering previous year's question papers of CLAT PG exam. One of which is careers360, the link of which I am attaching here,

https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-pg-previous-year-question-paper

By solving previous year's papers, you will have a better understanding of exam pattern and confidence to write paper.

Best of luck for your preparation.

Hello,

For CLAT PG 2026, if you aim for top NLUs like NALSAR, NLSIU and WBNUJS, a score of around 75+ marks (rank within 100 ) is generally good for the general category

Cut-offs change every year, so try to score as high as possible for a better chance.

Hope it helps !

Hi Akash,

It is good to see institutions like NMIMS have selected you for master of law based on your CLAT PG scores. If we compare the three then to be very clear:

  • NMIMS Mumbai has strong reputation for it's Kirti Mehra School of Law and has got good academic value.
  • Nirma University is also another good after NMIMS, and has strong reputation for law studies in Gujarat.
  • The DNLU is comparatively newer than the other two and it will take some time to be equivalent to them.

For the best academic value and recognition choose NMIMS, or the Nirma University is also good. The DNLU is newer and can be considered as well but if we choose any one, then it is NMIMS.

ALL THE BEST !

Hello,

Yes, you can get a job in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) through CLAT PG. Here are the key details:

  1. Recruitment Basis – Many PSUs consider CLAT PG (LL.M.) scores for legal positions.
  2. Popular PSUs – ONGC, GAIL, BHEL, Power Grid, IOCL, and others recruit legal professionals via CLAT PG.
  3. Eligibility – Candidates must have an LL.B. degree and appear for CLAT PG.
  4. Selection Process – Shortlisting is based on CLAT PG scores, followed by interviews.
  5. Job Roles – Positions include Legal Advisor, Law Officer, and Assistant Legal Counsel.
  6. Salary & Benefits – Competitive pay, job security, and government perks.

Hope you find it useful !

Hello there,

With AIR 3210 and OBC rank 476 in CLAT PG 2024, here are your options:

Top NLUs:

  • NLU Jodhpur : Great placements, strong Corporate/IP Law programs.
  • HNLU Raipur : Regional advantage, good placement records.
  • RGNUL Patiala : Decent placements in Constitutional/Corporate Law.
  • NLU Odisha (CNLU) , NUSRL Ranchi , DSNLU Visakhapatnam : Growing opportunities and placements.

    Private Universities:

  • Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) : Excellent placements, scholarships available.

  • Symbiosis Law School (SLS) : Top private law school with strong industry ties.
  • NMIMS, Mumbai : Industry-focused programs.
  • ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad : Good for corporate connections.

Focus on colleges with strong placements and specializations of your interest. Use your OBC rank and domicile advantage where applicable.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.