CLAT 2016 Question Paper & Answer Key

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 .

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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 .

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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.

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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

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Hello,

With an All India OBC rank of 202 in CLAT 2025, you have a strong chance of securing admission to several National Law Universities (NLUs). Based on previous years' cutoffs , consider the following:

• Top NLUs:

  • NALSAR Hyderabad: Historically, OBC ranks up to 1,116 have been admitted.
  • NLIU Bhopal: OBC ranks up to 1,315 have secured seats in the BA LLB program.

• Mid-Tier NLUs:

  • WBNUJS Kolkata: Admissions have been offered to OBC candidates with ranks up to 15,978 under state category reservations.
  • NLU Jodhpur: OBC ranks up to 1,261 have been accepted.

• Other NLUs:

  • HNLU Raipur: OBC candidates with ranks up to 1,965 have gained admission.
  • GNLU Gandhinagar: OBC ranks up to 1,822 have been admitted.

Please note that cutoffs can vary each year based on factors like exam difficulty and seat availability. It's advisable to participate in the counseling process and stay updated with official announcements for the most accurate information.

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

Hope it helps !

Congratulations on your score and rank 3722 in CLAT pg.

You can certainly look forward to getting an admission into an NLU with your score.

From previous year’s admission lists we get the below:

In CLAT pg 2024, in the 1st allotment list the AIR OBC rank 1177 got a seat at Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar .

In the 2nd allotment list the AIR OBC rank 1818 got a seat at Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli .

you must participate in the Admissions counselling and cLAT2024 counselling process to get some clarity.

All the best!

Hello,

Based on your CLAT 2025 score of 77.25 and an All India Rank (AIR) of 4146 with a general category and J&K domicile, here's an analysis:

1. General Category Cutoff : For most National Law Universities (NLUs), the general category cutoff for CLAT tends to be higher than 77.25, particularly for top NLUs like NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, and NLU Delhi.

2. J&K Domicile Advantage : The J&K domicile could give you a slight advantage as some NLUs have a reserved quota for candidates from J&K. However, the exact impact on cutoffs varies by institution.

3. Cutoff Ranges : Based on last year’s data:

   • Top NLUs : Your score is unlikely to meet the cutoff for top NLUs (e.g., NLSIU, NALSAR).
   • Mid-Range NLUs : For mid-tier NLUs, the cutoff might range between 80-95 for general candidates, so your chances could be limited.

4. Possible Options : You may have a chance at newer or lower-ranked NLUs, especially if they have lower cutoffs for J&K domicile candidates.

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

Hope it helps !

Hello,

With a score of 40 in the CLAT exam and belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, securing admission to a National Law University (NLU) may be challenging. Based on previous years' trends, the expected CLAT cut-off marks for the SC category in top NLUs are approximately 60-65.

However, there are alternative law colleges that accept CLAT scores and may offer admission with your current score. Consider the following options:

1. Private Law Colleges : Several private institutions accept CLAT scores and may have lower cut-offs compared to NLUs. Examples include:

   • Symbiosis Law School, Pune
   • Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat
   • UPES School of Law, Dehradun

2. State Law Universities : Some state law universities have their own admission criteria and may consider CLAT scores. For instance:

   • Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai
   • Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur

3. Affiliated Law Colleges : Numerous law colleges affiliated with universities across India accept CLAT scores. These institutions might have varying cut-offs and could be a viable option.

It's advisable to research each institution's admission criteria, seat availability, and cut-off trends to make an informed decision.

Hope it helps !

Congratulations on your rank.

On this rank you may get

1. NLU ASSAM

2.HPNLU

3.DBRNLU

While top tier NLU like NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS are unlikely

Newer  and mid-tier NLUs like MNLU Nagpur, MPDNLU Jabalpur,  DSNLU vishakapatnam may be possible.