Is 60 a Good Score in CLAT 2026?

Is 60 a Good Score in CLAT 2026?

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.

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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

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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Questions related to CLAT

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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.