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    Rank-Wise List of Non-NLUs Accepting CLAT 2026 Scores

    Rank-Wise List of Non-NLUs Accepting CLAT 2026 Scores

    JasmineUpdated on 22 Dec 2025, 09:51 AM IST

    The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) exam was conducted on December 7, 2025, to get admission into the National Law Universities (NLUs) in India. CLAT 2026 results were announced on December 16, 2025. The scores are primarily accepted by 25 NLUs, GNLU, one off-campus of GNLU, Gandhinagar in Silvassa and IIULER Goa. Additionally, over 60 law schools across the country accept CLAT scores. They conduct admissions separately, unlike NLUs, who participates in CLAT counselling. These non-NLUs are an alternative for candidates who have scored low CLAT scores. This article discusses some of the non-NLUS accepting CLAT 2026 scores.

    Rank-Wise List of Non-NLUs Accepting CLAT 2026 Scores
    Rank-Wise List of Non-NLUs Accepting CLAT 2026 Scores

    Non-NLUs Accepting CLAT 2026 Scores

    The following sections detail some of the non-NLUs in India that admit students with CLAT 2026 marks.

    Nirma University

    Nirma University has been ranked 33 in the NIRF 2025 law ranking. This institute, being a non-NLU, accepts CLAT scores for admission to its BA LLB (Hons), BCom LLB (Hons), and LLM programs. They have admitted students for their UG programs with an All India Rank (AIR) of 4000 - 8000. In the academic year 2023 - 2024, 227 students graduated within the minimum stipulated time. 187 students were placed, and the median salary of placed graduates was 5,21,000 per annum.

    SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

    Kirit P. Mehta School of Law at SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies accepts CLAT scores for its 5-year integrated LLB programs. The Mumbai and Navi Mumbai campuses are the most popular for law programs. There are 160 seats for BA LLB program and 120 for the BBA LLB program at Narsee Monjee Mumbai campus. Whereas at Navi Mumabi campus, there are 60 seats for both BA LLB and BBA LLB respectively.

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    Delhi University

    Delhi University (DU) offers 120 seats for its 5-year LLB program. It admits students based on their CLAT 2026 scores. The table below details the LLB CLAT cut-off for the last year.

    DU Cut-Off 2025 for BA LLB (Hons.)

    Category

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    UR

    88.50

    86.75

    86.75

    OBC

    79.75

    78.00

    -

    SC

    72.75

    70.00

    -

    ST

    63.00

    62.25

    61.50

    EWS

    81.50

    -

    -

    PwBD

    70.75

    -

    -

    DU Cut-Off 2025 for BBA LLB (Hons.)

    Category

    Round 1

    Round 2

    Round 3

    UR

    87

    86.25

    85.75

    OBC

    78.25

    76.25

    76.00

    SC

    69.25

    68.00

    66.75

    ST

    59

    58.25

    57.50

    EWS

    81.25

    80.50

    80

    PwBD

    59

    47.25

    39.50

    National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU)

    The School of Law, Forensic Justice & Policy Studies at NFSU offers BBA LLB, BSc LLB, LLB (Hons.) and LLM (Hons.) programs. They accept CLAT scores for admissions. It focuses on blending law with forensic science, technology, and policy for the criminal justice system. The intake for the academic year 2025-2026 is as follows:

    • BSc LLB - 40 seats

    • LLB (Hons.) - 40 seats

    • LLM (Hons.) - 20 seats

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    BITS Law School, Mumbai

    BITS Law School in Mumbai is a new law institute of BITS Pilani. It offers modern facilities, well-equipped classrooms, moot courtrooms, and other facilities. Aspiring law students can choose BA LLB (Hons.) or BBA LLB (Hons.) at this institution. They accept CLAT scores for admissions. BITS Law School is a great alternative for law aspirants as a non-NLU in India.

    BML Munjal University

    BML Munjal University (BMU) is a private institution in Kapriwas, Gurugram (Haryana). It was founded in 2014 by the Hero Group. The School of Law offers BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.), and a three-year LLB program, all of which are approved by the Bar Council of India. CLAT scores are accepted for admission. The university offers a great campus with moot courts, a comprehensive law library, residential facilities, and strong industry networks.

    IIM Rohtak

    IIM Rohtak offers a five-year integrated BBA LLB (Hons.) programme and is currently the only IIM in India to offer a law degree. The programme is relatively new, and therefore, dedicated placement data for law graduates is not yet available. However, it is considered a good non-NLU for students aiming for corporate law. It accepts the CLAT score for admissions. Last year’s registrations via CLAT are detailed in the table below.

    IIM Rohtak’s 2025 CLAT Registrations

    Category

    Female

    Male

    Total

    General

    86

    59

    145

    EWS

    5

    4

    9

    NC-OBC

    14

    14

    28

    SC

    3

    2

    5

    ST

    1

    2

    3

    DAP

    1

    0

    1

    Total

    110

    81

    191

    Private Law Colleges Accepting CLAT 2026 Scores

    Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, Bangalore

    Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Rohtak

    Apex University, Jaipur

    Kalinga University, Chhattisgarh

    Arka Jain University, Jharkhand

    Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida

    Aryans College of Law, Rajpura, Punjab

    Maharshi Law School, Maharshi University of Information Technology

    Asian Law College, Noida

    Manipal University, Jaipur

    Fairfield School of Law, FIMT, Delhi

    MIT World Peace University, Pune

    GITAM School of Law, Visakhapatnam

    National Forensic Sciences University, Gujarat

    IFIM Law School, Bangalore

    SRM University Delhi-NCR, Sonepat

    IMS Unison University, Dehradun

    UPES, Dehradun

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    Some popular non-NLU do not accept CLAT 2026 scores for their admissions. Instead, they prefer to use their own entrance exams or other criteria. These are listed below.

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