Monthly Digest of Legal Current Affairs - October 2024

Hello,

Based on your CLAT AIR rank of 55,000 and category rank of 5,000+ (Andhra Pradesh Women), it's unlikely that you'll secure a seat in the top NLUs like NLSIU or NALSAR. However, DSNLU (Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Srikakulam) may offer a possibility, given the previous year's cutoffs . Here's a breakdown:

1. Previous Year Cutoff for DSNLU : In 2023, the last rank for Andhra Pradesh (Women) was around 9,000–12,000 for the general category, and about 12,000-15,000 for women.
2. Category Advantage : As an Andhra Pradesh woman candidate, you may have a slight advantage over general candidates.
3. Counseling Round : You will likely be eligible for the 3rd or 4th round of counseling (depending on your final rank), but it could be close.
4. Decision : While not guaranteed, keep an eye on the counseling process and seat availability in your category.

Hope it helps !

Hello,

In the context of the CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) merit list , GC-KA refers to a specific category classification for candidates:

• GC : Stands for General Category . It includes candidates who do not belong to any reserved category (such as SC, ST, OBC, etc.).
• KA : Refers to candidates from the Karnataka state (as part of the Karnataka State Eligibility).
• This classification helps identify candidates who are from the General Category and have Karnataka domicile status.
• The GC-KA category is relevant for specific reservation benefits and admission policies in the state’s law schools.

Hope it helps !

Hi Jaya,

Based on your OBC category rank of 4,700 in CLAT and your domicile in Kerala, securing admission to the National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) in Kochi may be challenging.

Historically, NUALS has had competitive cutoffs, especially for the BA LLB (Hons) program.

For instance, in the 2023 admissions cycle, the closing ranks for the BA LLB (Hons) program were as follows:

• General (All India): 1,461
• General (Home State): 1,769
• OBC (Home State): 16,177

Although, admission trends vary each year due to factors like seat availability, applicant pool, and reservation policies. Hence, you can look for other potential options like -

1. National Law University, Assam (NLUJAA)

2. Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur (HNLU)

3. Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam (DSNLU)

4. Tamil Nadu National Law University, Tiruchirappalli (TNNLU)

5. Government Law College, Ernakulam

You can get more information like Cutoff. Pattern, etc on the given link of which will redirect you the page of Careers360.

All the best!

https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-cutoff

Hello,

Admission to SASTRA University's School of Law is based on a combined score from your Class 12 marks and CLAT performance, weighted at 75% and 25% respectively.

With a CLAT score of 45 out of 120, your CLAT component is 9.375% (45/120 * 25%).

To enhance your admission prospects, achieving high marks in your Class 12 board examinations is crucial.

While specific cutoff marks vary annually based on applicant performance and seat availability, aiming for a Class 12 score above 90% can significantly strengthen your application.

This would contribute 67.5% (90% * 75%) to your combined score, totaling approximately 76.875% when combined with your CLAT component.

You can also use the CLAT college predictor tool to predict which colleghe you can get based on your score or rank.

Hope it helps !

With this rank ,you have good chances to secure a seat in tier two NLUs. Many NLUs . Some NLUs also offers domicile reservation laso. For general category students, they must score roughly around 80% to get into top NLUs. To check the clat pg cut off for NLUs ,visit CLAT PG cut off - category wise

THough this error in the year of your birth on the clat admit card is very unfortunate. But it is important that you address it as soon as possible so as you can avoid the potential issues  which can occur during the admission process. you must contact the CLAT Consortium and first tell them about the error in your dob. Explain the situation to them clearly and also provide the supporting documents like your both certificate and then request to correction or clarification. You must gather all the relevant documents that will prove your date of birth.Also be ready to explain your situation during the document verification process at your chosen National Law University and provide the necessary of docs.

Hi,

Based on the previous year analysis, According to your CLAT AIR and category.. you don't have any chances to get a seat in RMLNLU Lucknow.

Some of the other National Law University in which you would have chances to get a seat are given below

• Dr B.R Ambedkar National Law University, Sonipat
• Gujarat National Law University. Gandhinagar
• Dharamshastra National Law University, Jabalpur
• National University of study and Research in Law, Ranchi
• National Law Institute University, Bhopal
• National Law University, Jodhpur

You can predict more colleges in which you would have chances to get a seat using the CLAT college predictor link provided below

https://law.careers360.com/clat-college-predictor

Hope this information will help you

With a 46,000 rank in CLAT 2025 (SC category) , you may have a chance at lower-tier NLUs like NLU Assam, NLU Ranchi, or NLU Nagpur. It depends on category cut-offs and state domicile quotas .

• Participate in counseling and choose lower-tier NLUs.
• Keep an eye on spot rounds for vacant seats.
• Consider private law colleges like Symbiosis or JGLS as backups.

Based on the details you’ve shared, let’s analyze your chances and clarify your next steps for RMLNLU Lucknow admission through CLAT:

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1. RMLNLU and Your Rank

All India OBC Rank: 12,850

UP OBC Rank: 2,284

UP Domicile Advantage:

RMLNLU reserves a good number of seats for candidates under the UP OBC category.

The cutoff for UP OBC rank in RMLNLU is typically around 1800–2500 in the later rounds, depending on seat availability.

Your UP OBC rank (2,284) is close to the cutoff range, meaning you have a chance in the later rounds of counseling.

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2. CLAT Counseling Process

The CLAT Consortium will soon release the counseling notification. This is the centralized process through which you’ll apply for NLUs, including RMLNLU.

Steps to Follow:

1. Check Notification: Visit the official CLAT website (consortiumofnlus.ac.in) regularly for updates.

2. Register for Counseling: Once notified, register on the portal, pay the counseling fee, and list your college preferences.

3. Prioritize RMLNLU Lucknow: As a UP OBC candidate with domicile, this should be your top preference.

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3. Admission Chances in RMLNLU

First Round: Higher-ranked candidates may take up most seats. Your rank may not clear the cutoff in this round.

Later Rounds: Your chances are better due to category and domicile benefits. Historically, movement happens in the second, third, and fourth rounds, and candidates with similar ranks often secure admission.

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4. What to Do Now

1. Stay Prepared:

Keep these documents ready:

CLAT scorecard

UP domicile certificate

With an OBC category rank of 4700 in CLAT 2025, your possibilities for getting into a National Law University (NLU) are limited, but here are some potential options:

Possible NLUs

1. NLU Jodhpur: OBC cut-off rank was 1400 in 2025 .

2. GNLU Gandhinagar: OBC cut-off rank was 1850 in 2025 .

3. MNLU Mumbai*l: OBC cut-off rank was 6400 in 2025 .

4. RMLNLU Lucknow: OBC cut-off rank was 3600 in 2025 .

Have a great day

Other Factors to Consider

1. Counseling rounds: Cut-offs may vary across rounds.

2. Seat availability: Category-wise seats may affect admissions.

3. Reservation policies:State-specific policies may influence seat allocation.