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The prospect of having a low score in CLAT 2025 is a cause of worry for many law aspirants. The analysis of last year's CLAT cut-off trends suggests that a good score in CLAT 2025 is expected to be 95+ marks for tier 1 NLUs. With 75000 candidates registering for CLAT 2025, the competition is very tough. However, there are plenty of college options available for students with a low rank in CLAT 2025 if one is willing to look beyond the top NLUs. In the list of CLAT 2025 colleges, there are over 60+ private colleges in addition to the NLUs, which offer good alternatives to candidates with a low score in CLAT 2025. Read on to find out which are the top colleges for candidates with low scores in CLAT 2025 including the courses and fees.
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CLAT 2025 is scheduled to be conducted on December 1, 2024. Through the Common Law Admission Test candidates can get admission into 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB, and LLM programmes of affiliate colleges. The list of affiliate colleges in CLAT 2025 includes well-known names such as NMIMS, UPES Dehradun, and BITS Law School, Mumbai. Candidates can also consider appearing for other law entrance exams if they have a low score in CLAT 2025 to increase their chances of admission into some of the top law colleges in India.
The CLAT exam is conducted once a year in December. At present, there are around 130 CLAT exam centres across the country. The CLAT syllabus tests the candidates in five sections namely - english, current affairs, legal reasoning, logical reasoning, and maths. There are no qualifying marks in CLAT. However, a low score in CLAT can make it difficult to get into NLUs. The CLAT 2025 cut off for top NLUs such as NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad and WBNUJS Kolkata is expected to be more than 100 marks as pointed out by trends last year.
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As per the revised CLAT exam pattern, there will be 120 questions in CLAT 2025 divided across five sections. The paper is for 120 marks, with each correct answer carrying one mark, and a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
Over 60+ colleges other than NLUs in India accept low CLAT scores. Given below is the eligibility criteria of colleges that accept low CLAT 2025 score. However, candidates are advised to check with individual colleges as the eligibility criteria may slightly differ from one college to another.
Course | Details |
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5-year LLB | A pass in 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum percentage of 40-45%. Candiates appearing for their class 12 exams can also apply. No age limit. |
3-year LLB | Graduation in any stream with a minimum 45-50%. Final year students can also apply. No age limit |
LLM | A law degree in 3-year LLB or 5-year LLB with a minimum 50%. Final year law students can also apply. |
Here is the list of top law colleges in India that offer admission to candidates with low CLAT scores and allow them to pursue their undergraduate degree in law: -
Name of College | Courses | Fees |
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BA LLB (Hons.) BBA LLB (Hons.) LLM PhD | - | |
BA LLB Hons BBA LLB Hons LLB LLM PhD in Law | BA LLB Hons - Rs. 3L pa BBA LLB Hons - Rs. 3L pa LLB - Rs. 3L pa LLM - Rs.3 L pa PhD in Law - Rs.1L pa | |
BBA LLB Hons BA LLB Hons B.Com LLB Hons LLM (Intellectual Property Rights) LLM (Technology Law) | - | |
BA LLB (Hons.) B.Com LLB (Hons.) LLM | BA LLB (Hons.) - Rs. 15.41L B.Com LLB (Hons.) - Rs. 15.41 L | |
BA LLB B.Com LLB Hons BBA LLB Hons LLB LLM PhD | BA LLB - 1.75L pa B.Com LLB Hons - Rs.1.67L pa BBA LLB Hons - Rs. 1.67L pa LLB - Rs.1.90L pa LLM - 1.30L pa PhD - Rs.1L per semester | |
BITS Law School, Mumbai | BA LLB Hons BBA LLB Hons | BA LLB Hons - Rs.10.23 L pa BBA LLB Hons - Rs.10.23L pa |
BML Munjal University | BA LLB Hons BBA LLB Hons LLB PhD | BA LLB Hons - Rs.3.15L pa BBA LLB Hons - Rs.3.15L pa LLB - Rs.2.5L pa PhD - Tuition Fees 62500 per semester |
GD Goenka University | BA LLB Hons BBA LLB Hons B.Com LLB Hons LLB Hons LLM | BA LLB Hons - Rs.2.15 L pa BBA LLB Hons - Rs. 2.15 L pa B.Com LLB Hons - Rs.1.65 L pa LLB Hons - Rs.1.10 L pa LLM - Rs. 1.65 L pa |
Several Indian colleges use CLAT results to determine law admission. The table given below describes the colleges accepting CLAT scores in prominent cities in India.
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Given below is the admission process at law colleges which accept scores in the Common Law Admission Test.
Here are some important points to be kept in mind as far as the admission process of colleges accepting low CLAT scores is concerned.
Besides, CLAT, candidates should can look at some other law entrance exams. Some are state level exams, while some are national-level exams to get admission in law programmes of participating colleges. The most common Law admissions exams that students are required to take are listed below:
Sr. No | Law Entrance Exams |
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1 | MH CET LAW |
2 | CUET BA LLB |
3 | CUET LLB |
4 | TS LAWCET |
5 | AP LAWCET |
6 | PU BA LLB |
7 | PU LLB |
8 | SLAT |
Another option for candidates with low score in CLAT 2025 is to look at law colleges without entrance exams. The admissions to these colleges is done based on the marks obtained in the qualifying exam. Candidates do not have to appear for any law entrance exam. Some of the options for law admission without entrance exams for candidates with low rank in CLAT 2025 include TNDALU 2025 admission and GNDU law admissions, among others.
The most popular law specializations that the students opt for are criminal law, civil law, corporate law, Tax Law, and IP Law. It is a well-known degree among students. Other specialisations are shown in the table below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
With a valid score in CLAT UG candidates can gain admission into five-year integrated law programs. Through CLAT PG candidates can gain admission into LLM programmes.
No, there is no upper age limit for taking the CLAT exam.
CLAT 2025 is scheduled to be conducted on December 1, 2024.
There are 24 NLUs and one private university which are part of the Consortium of NLUs. CLAT scores are accepted by more than sixty law schools in the country.
NLSIU Bangalore is the best law college of India accepting CLAT scores.
On Question asked by student community
Hi dear candidate,
Both the colleges Maharaja Agrasen (MAIMS) or Gitarattan (GIBS) are affiliated to IP University and allows admission either by CLAT or IPU CET Law. Without either of these exams, your admission is NOT accepted there. You can try looking for management quota seats in these colleges if you have got good marks in 12th class.
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Hi dear candidate,
You can easily register yourself for CLAT exam by visiting the Consortium of NLUs official website and follow these steps:
Know the complete process at:
CLAT Registration 2026 (Started): Documents Required, Application Fee, Link, Steps to Apply
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Right now there is no official e-guide for CLAT 2026 released by the Consortium of NLUs. They usually provide sample questions and model papers closer to the exam, but not a complete guide at this stage.
You can still prepare using free study material available online. Many websites provide free downloadable PDFs, mock tests, and previous year papers that will help you understand the pattern and practice important topics.
If you want a structured book, there are two good options. The Oswaal CLAT & AILET guide has past year solved papers, topic-wise questions, and mock tests. The Arihant CLAT Conqueror book has more than 3000 practice questions with solutions. Both are helpful depending on whether you prefer solved papers or more practice questions.
Hello,
Here is the link where you will get CLAT Question Paper solution : CLAT 2024 Question Paper with solutions
Hope it helps !
Hello,
For your question, the answer is the examination date for the CLAT is likely Sunday, December 7, 2025. Also, for your info, the application period is began on August 1, 2025, and continues till October 31, 2025.
I hope it will clear your query!!
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