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    Is 60 a Good Score in CLAT 2026?

    Is 60 a Good Score in CLAT 2026?

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    JasmineUpdated on 08 Dec 2025, 03:38 PM IST

    The majority of students score between 60 and 65 in the CLAT exam. This score generally is equivalent to a rank of around 14,000 to 18,000. Candidates generally have few National Law Universities (NLUs) options within this range. However, students from certain reserved categories might be able to get into NLUs with a CLAT score of 60. Additionally, there are private law colleges accepting candidates with a low CLAT score. This article details whether 60 is a good score in CLAT 2026 to get into NLUs.

    Is 60 a Good Score in CLAT 2026?
    Is 60 a Good Score in CLAT 2026?

    NLUs for General and EWS Category at 60 Marks

    Based on the previous year’s CLAT cut-offs, General category candidates do not get accepted at NLUs with 60 marks. The cut-offs are comparatively higher for this category and would require a score of 90+. EWS category students can get accepted at MNLU Nagpur for its BA LLB program. The opening rank for EWS was around 7,863, while the closing rank was 16,868. Other NLUs require higher ranks for admission.

    NLUs for OBC at CLAT 60 Marks

    Candidates from the OBC category have a few pathways with a rank range between 14,000 and 18,000. They can secure a spot in the BBA LLB program at MNLU Aurangabad, as the opening rank is within the range. Additionally, the closing ranks for both the BA LLB and BBA LLB courses at MNLU Nagpur align with a CLAT score of about 60.

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    NLUs for OBC category with 60 marks

    NLU

    Opening Rank

    Closing Rank

    MNLU Aurangabad - BBA LLB

    15631*

    21108*

    MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB

    2230*

    15059*

    MNLU Nagpur - BBA LLB

    9041*

    16794*

    *state reservation

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    NLUs for SC at CLAT 2026 60 Marks

    SC category candidates have comparatively more options. MNLU Nagpur, NUAL Kochi, BNLU Patna and more have welcomed students with this score. Candidates must fill out the preference list smartly to get into the preferred NLUs.

    NLUs for SC category with 60 marks

    NLU

    Opening Rank

    Closing Rank

    MNLU Nagpur - BBA LLB

    17024*

    26619*

    CNLU Patna (BBA LLB)

    12269*

    15833*

    NUALS Kochi

    9871*

    15029*

    MNLU Mumbai

    7180*

    15622*

    IIULER Goa BA LLB

    6774

    14412

    IIULER Goa BBA LLB

    11230

    14867

    *state reservation

    NLUs Accepting Around 60 Marks for ST

    ST candidates have a better chance at getting admission in NLU with a CLAT score of around 60. For example, CNLU Patna has an opening rank of 16829. However, candidates can get into a few NLUs that have had a closing rank ranging from 15000 - 19000.

    NLUs for ST category with 60 marks

    NLU

    Opening Rank

    Closing Rank

    CNLU Patna (BBA LLB)

    -

    27043*

    CNLU Patna (BA LLB)

    -

    16829*

    TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BA LLB

    14211

    15384

    HPNLU Shimla - BBA LLB

    15632

    19910

    HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB

    13499

    18083

    GNLU Silvassa Campus

    12320

    15112

    NLU Odisha BBA LLB

    10921

    15161

    NUSRL Ranchi BA LLB

    10015

    15023

    DSNLU Visakhapatnam

    13506

    15632

    MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB

    43425*

    57657*

    *state reservation

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