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    Is 70 a good score in CLAT 2026?

    Is 70 a good score in CLAT 2026?

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    Isha GargUpdated on 09 Dec 2025, 09:45 AM IST

    A CLAT score of 70 in 2026, which is around 58% marks, typically corresponds to ranks between 6,261 and 9,928 based on past trends. For general category candidates, a score of 70 is usually not considered strong. Top National Law Universities (NLUs) like NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, and NUJS Kolkata generally have cut-offs well above this range. With ranks near 9,928, gaining admission into premier NLUs is challenging. Hence, general category aspirants with this score should explore other good law schools or prepare to improve their performance.

    Is 70 a good score in CLAT 2026?
    Is 70 a good score in CLAT 2026

    Reserved category candidates, especially SC and ST, have better admission chances at many NLUs due to relaxation norms and reserved seats. In CLAT 2025, NLUs like NLIU Bhopal, HNLU Raipur, GNLU Silvassa, and WBNUJS Kolkata admitted SC and ST candidates scoring between 70 and 75 marks. EWS and OBC candidates with a score of 70 can also secure seats, mainly through state category reservations. Past data shows EWS and OBC candidates can also get seats, mainly through state reservations. These NLUs include MNLU Mumbai, NUALS Kochi, NLUJA Assam, MNLU Nagpur, MNLU Aurangabad, and CNLU Patna.

    CLAT Score vs Rank (70-75 Range)

    CLAT score

    Observed ranks

    75

    6261

    74.75

    6392 - 6475

    74.5

    6567 - 6660

    74

    7001

    73.75

    7172

    73.25

    7466 - 7532

    73

    7646 - 7666

    72.75

    7785

    72.5

    7927 - 8070

    72.25

    8232

    72

    8409

    71.75

    8542 - 8647

    71.5

    8820 - 8826

    71.25

    8979

    71

    9199

    70.75

    9240 - 9385

    70.25

    9679 - 9711

    70

    9928

    The observed past year CLAT data show that scores from 70 to 75 correspond to ranks between 6,261 and 9,928. These ranks indicate that admission to top NLUs is highly unlikely for general category candidates, as most premier NLUs admit students with ranks much lower than 6,000. However, reserved category candidates (SC, ST, OBC, EWS) can still secure admission at several NLUs, especially under state category reservations. For general category aspirants, these scores are more suitable for mid-tier NLUs or non-NLU colleges.

    NLUs for EWS at 70 to 75 CLAT Marks

    NLU

    Opening Rank

    Closing Rank

    MNLU Mumbai

    2,524*

    7,523*

    NUALS Kochi

    4,238*

    22,632*

    NLUJA Assam

    3,740*

    18,701*

    MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB

    7,863*

    16,868*

    MNLU Aurangabad - BBA LLB

    8,244*

    19,846*

    MNLU Aurangabad - BA LLB

    8,328*

    23,203*

    *State category reservation applied

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    NLUs for OBC at 70 to 75 CLAT Marks

    NLU

    Opening Rank

    Closing Rank

    CNLU Patna (BA LLB)

    1,861*

    7,359*

    CNLU Patna (BBA LLB)

    8,364*

    12,269*

    MNLU Nagpur - BA LLB

    2,230*

    15,059*

    MNLU Nagpur - BBA LLB

    9,041*

    16,794*

    MNLU Mumbai

    4,161*

    8,067*

    NLUJA Assam

    10,753*

    40,275*

    MNLU Aurangabad - BA LLB

    11,062*

    19,813*

    MNLU Aurangabad - BBA LLB

    15,631*

    21,108*

    *State category reservation

    NLUs for SC at 70 to 75 CLAT Marks

    NLU

    SC Opening Rank

    SC Closing Rank

    NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB)

    6,764

    8,625

    HNLU Raipur

    6,232

    7,660

    GNLU Silvassa Campus

    8,584

    8,826

    CNLU Patna (BA LLB)

    7,884*

    12,662*

    NUALS Kochi

    9,871*

    15,029*

    NLU Odisha BBA LLB

    7,630

    7,891

    NUSRL Ranchi BA LLB

    8,542

    9,902

    NUSRL Ranchi BBA LLB

    8,493

    38,622

    DSNLU Visakhapatnam

    8,198

    9,330

    TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BA LLB

    6,291

    10,327

    TNNLU Tiruchirappalli BCom LLB

    6,571

    12,470

    MNLU Mumbai

    7,180*

    15,622*

    MNLU Aurangabad - BA LLB

    7,378*

    30,029*

    HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB

    8,641

    11,597

    HPNLU Shimla - BBA LLB

    9,542

    13,886

    DBRANLU Sonepat

    7,991

    12,802

    IIULER Goa BA LLB

    6,774

    14,412

    WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons)

    4,244

    6,987

    RGNUL Patiala

    2,067

    8,625

    NLU Odisha BA LLB

    3,196

    7,247

    *State category reservation applied

    NLUs for ST at 70 to 75 CLAT Marks

    NLU

    ST Opening Rank

    ST Closing Rank

    NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB)

    6,166

    8,243

    WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc. LLB Hons)

    8,994

    9,739

    WBNUJS Kolkata (BA LLB)

    4,823

    6,343

    HNLU Raipur

    9,746

    10,507

    RGNUL Patiala

    7,540

    12,742

    NLU Odisha BA LLB

    8,920

    12,967

    NLUJA Assam

    8,513*

    39,689*

    NLU Jodhpur

    4,343

    5,955

    GNLU Gandhinagar

    4,457

    8,568

    *State category reservation

    List of Non-NLU Colleges Accepting CLAT Scores

    Name of college

    Courses offered

    Delhi University

    BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLB, LLM, PhD

    GGSIPU Delhi

    BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLM, PhD

    Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, Mumbai (KPMSOL)

    BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLM, PhD

    Alliance School of Law, Bangalore

    BA LLB Hons, BBA LLB Hons, LLB, LLM, PhD in Law

    Presidency University, Bangalore

    BBA LLB Hons, BA LLB Hons, B.Com LLB Hons, LLM (IPR), LLM (Tech Law)

    Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad

    BA LLB (Hons), B.Com LLB (Hons), LLM

    UPES Dehradun

    BA LLB, B.Com LLB Hons, BBA LLB Hons, LLB, LLM, PhD

    BITS Law School, Mumbai

    BA LLB Hons, BBA LLB Hons

    BML Munjal University, Gurgaon

    BA LLB Hons, BBA LLB Hons, LLB, PhD

    GD Goenka University, Gurgaon

    BA LLB Hons, BBA LLB Hons, B.Com LLB Hons, LLB Hons, LLM

    A score of 70 in CLAT 2026 is not high enough for general category candidates to get into top NLUs, as most require scores above 90. General category students with this score should target mid-tier NLUs or non-NLU colleges, which offer quality law programs. However, for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS candidates, this score is competitive and can lead to admission in several NLUs, especially through state category reservations. A score between 70 and 75 provides a strong chance to secure a seat in a reputable law college.

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