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.
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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 | 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.
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
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* |
10,753* | 40,275* | |
MNLU Aurangabad - BA LLB | 11,062* | 19,813* |
MNLU Aurangabad - BBA LLB | 15,631* | 21,108* |
*State category reservation
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 |
2,067 | 8,625 | |
NLU Odisha BA LLB | 3,196 | 7,247 |
*State category reservation applied
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
Name of college | Courses offered |
BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLB, LLM, PhD | |
BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLM, PhD | |
Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, Mumbai (KPMSOL) | BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLM, PhD |
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 |
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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