Low Rank/Score in CLAT? Check Here List of Law Colleges for Admission in India

The CLAT 2024 result has been announced on December 10, 2023. As per the the CLAT 2024 exam analysis, a good score in CLAT should be between 80-90+ for top NLUs. However, candidate with a low score in CLAT 2024 can also get admission in law programmes. This is because other than the 23 participating NLUs, there are also several private colleges participating in CLAT 2024. In these colleges, the chances of admission with a low score in CLAT is higher than in the case of top NLUs. Candidates can also consider appearing for other top law entrance exams in India, if they have a low score in CLAT 2024 .

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1. About CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)
2. Law colleges in India accepting low CLAT Scores (Eligibility Criteria)
3. List of Law colleges in India accepting low CLAT score
4. Top locations with colleges accepting CLAT Score
5. Law colleges in India accepting low CLAT Scores (Admission Procedure)
6. Law Specialisations
7. Popular Law Examinations

Through the Common Law Admission Test candidates can get admissions into 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB, and LLM programmes of affiliate colleges. The list of affiliate colleges in CLAT 2024 includes well known names such as NMIMS, UPES Dehradun, BITS Law School, Mumbai, and NIRMA University. CLAT 2024 was conducted on December 3, 2023 in offline mode.

About CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)

The CLAT exam is conducted once in a year in the month of December in offline. At present there are around 131 CLAT exam centres across the country. Close to 52000 candidates are expected to have appeared for CLAT 2024. The number of candidates and the reputation of the participating NLUs, makes this law entrance exam, one of the most competitive exams in the country.

The CLAT 2024 question paper was designed as per the revised CLAT exam pattern. There were 120 questions divided across five sections. The paper was for 120 marks, with each correct answer carrying one mark, and a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. The question paper is set in English language.

The CLAT 2024 syllabus tests the candidates in five sections namely - english, current affairs, legal reasoning, logical reasoning, and maths. There is no qualifying marks in CLAT. However, a low score in CLAT can make it difficult to get into NLUs. The CLAT 2024 cut off for top NLUs such as NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad and WBNUJS Kolkata is expected to be more than 90 marks this year, as pointed out in in the analysis of CLAT 2024 by experts .

Law colleges in India accepting low CLAT Scores (Eligibility Criteria)

Several Non-NLUs colleges in India accept low CLAT scores. The eligibility criteria may differ from one college to another. However, in general the following eligibility criteria is followed:

• 5-year LLB: A pass in 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum percentage of 40/45%. There is no age limit.

• 3-year LLB: Graduation in any stream with a minimum 45/50%. There is no age bar.

• LLM: A law degree in 3-year LLB or 5-year LLB with a minimum 50%

List of Law colleges in India accepting low CLAT score

As the results are out, it may have created a sense of disappointment in few students. Such candidates may have obtained a low score in CLAT or failed to meet their expectations. There are still options available to candidates. 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: -

Top locations with colleges accepting CLAT Score

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.

Citywise List of Colleges Accepting CLAT Scores

Law colleges in India accepting low CLAT Scores (Admission Procedure)

A valid CLAT score helps the students to get admissions to good colleges. Here are some important points to be kept in mind as far as the admission process of colleges accepting low CLAT scores is concerned.

• Admissions in NLUs is done through a centralised CLAT counselling process. However, for other colleges accepting low CLAT scores, candidates must individually apply to the colleges.
• They must also ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed by the college authorities.
• Candidates should verify details such as their affiliation, fee structure, placements and more.
• CLAT 2024 admit card and score card will be needed for the admission process. Candidates must ensure they a copy of these documents besides other documents such as qualification certificates and reservation certificates (if applicable).

Law Specialisations

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.

Popular Law Examinations

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:

Other Law Entrance Exams