Monthly Digest of Legal Current Affairs - September 2024

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.

Hello Divya,

ICFAI Law School accepts CLAT scores but does not have a fixed cut-off, as it also conducts its own entrance exam, ILSAT. Admission is typically based on performance in CLAT, ILSAT, or merit in qualifying exams (10+2).

Is CLAT Necessary?

• No , CLAT is not mandatory. You can apply via ILSAT or through merit based on 10+2 marks.
  
  
• If you have a good CLAT score, it can strengthen your chances of admission.

For more details about the cutoff of CLAT Click Here .

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.

If you're looking for 5-year LLB colleges besides CLAT, AILET, Jindal, and Symbiosis, consider options like Government Law College,  Amity Law School, Noida, ILS (Indian Law Society), Pune, ,VIT Chennai - Vellore Institute of Technology ,srm,and the School of Law and Legal Studies at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.

Most of the top law colleges are accepting clat score only so you need to target PRIVATE LAW UNIVERSITIES and to look for affordable side you can go for state law colleges which is not good as national law university but they give you degree to practice as a lawyer in india.

To enroll in LegalEdge Bhopal's CLAT UG coaching program, you can either visit the LegalEdge website or directly go to their Bhopal centre. Once you're there, inquire about the available CLAT UG courses, their duration, fees, and batch timings. Choose the course that best suits your needs and budget. Fill out the admission form with your personal and academic details. Pay the course fee, which can be done online or at the center. Submit necessary documents like your 10th and 12th mark sheets, identity proof, and recent passport-size photographs. You will be allotted to a batch based on your preference and seat availability.

At this rank only Lower-ranked NLUs, such as TNNLU Tiruchirappalli, DSNLU Visakhapatnam, or MNLU Nagpur, are more likely to accept candidates with ranks around 4,000, especially for reserved categories like OBC or home state quota candidates.

No top NLU like NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, or NLUD Delhi will accept this rank they are likely to close their cutoff under 500 for general category.

If you don't secure an NLU seat, explore reputed private law schools like:

Amity university

Symbiosis Law School

Christ University

Participate for counselling CLAT COUNSELLING 2025