Is 70 a good score in CLAT 2026?

Is 70 a good score in CLAT 2026?

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.

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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

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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