The CLAT 2026 exam has concluded, and candidates are now looking forward to the release of the official answer key on 10th December. Considering the overall difficulty level this year, the cut-offs for the top NLUs are likely to rise.
For the General category, admissions to NLSIU Bengaluru may settle near the 98-mark range, while NALSAR Hyderabad is expected to close around 95 marks. NUJS Kolkata may see its cut-off hover close to 93 marks.
Other leading NLUs could fall within the 85–93 marks bracket, whereas several lower-ranked NLUs may record cut-offs between 74 and 84 marks.
In the following section, we break down the expected CLAT 2026 cut-offs category-wise and NLU-wise to give you a clearer idea of your chances of securing a seat.
Also Read - CLAT Answer Key 2026
CLAT 2026 Expected Cut Off
Based on the previous years’ exam trends of CLAT, it is expected that candidates from the General category may have to score ben 85-90 marks to secure a seat at the prominent NLUs. Candidates preparing for the upcoming CLAT 2026 must read the analysis and prepare accordingly.
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CLAT Expected Cut Off 2026
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Category
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CLAT 2026 Expected Cut Off
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General/UR
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85-91 marks
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EWS
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81-85 marks
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OBC
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79-81 marks
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SC
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55-60 marks
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ST
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46-50 marks
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NLU-Wise CLAT Expected Cut Off 2026
The following table mentions the expected CLAT cut off 2026 for various NLUs. Based on previous year’s cutoff trends and expected difficulty level, the following statistics have been deduced. Each NLU releases its own opening and closing ranks after the exam, helping students assess their admissions prospects.
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NLU-Wise CLAT Expected Cut Off 2026
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NLU Name
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General
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SC
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ST
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OBC
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EWS
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PwD
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NLSIU Bangalore
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89-91
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56-59
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50-52
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79-82
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78-80
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78-79
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NALSAR Hyderabad
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86-87
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53-55
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50-51
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78-80
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76-78
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73-75
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NLIU Bhopal
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83-85
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47-49
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46-48
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76-78
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73-75
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69-71
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WBNUJS Kolkata
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85-87
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53-55
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49-51
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73-75
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74-76
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76-78
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NLU Jodhpur
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85-86
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50-53
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49-50
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73-75
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73-76
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73-76
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HNLU Raipur
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83-85
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48-51
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43-45
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68-71
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68-71
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63-65
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GNLU Gandhinagar
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83-85
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48-50
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46-47
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67-69
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73-75
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60-61
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GNLU Silvassa
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80-82
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43-46
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42-44
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63-65
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70-72
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50-53
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RMLNLU Lucknow
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76-78
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47-49
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40-42
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60-64
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68-70
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50-54
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RGNUL Punjab
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79-81
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46-48
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40-42
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62-64
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68-69
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56-57
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CNLU Patna
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73-75
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44-46
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38-40
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58-60
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63-65
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50-51
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NUALS Kochi
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73-75
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43-45
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38-40
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60-62
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63-65
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50-51
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NLU Odisha
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74-76
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44-46
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38-41
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62-63
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64-66
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47-50
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NUSRL Ranchi
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72-75
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43-44
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39-40
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62-63
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62-64
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49-51
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NLUJ Assam
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70-72
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40-42
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36-38
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58-60
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58-60
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43-45
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MNLU Mumbai
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80-82
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47-49
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43-45
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68-70
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70-72
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48-50
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HPNLU Shimla
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68-70
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41-43
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36-38
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59-61
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56-58
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39-41
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NLU Agartala
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63-65
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39-41
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33-35
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49-51
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50-52
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30-32
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MNLU Nagpur
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69-72
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46-48
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40-41
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60-62
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56-58
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40-43
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DSNLU
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68-70
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40-43
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40-43
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61-63
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59
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55
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Factors Affecting CLAT Cut Off 2026
The following parameters will determine the CLAT cut off 2026.
- Difficulty Level of CLAT 2026
- Candidates’ Performance
- Availability of Seats
- Category-wise reservation and seat distribution
- Previous Year’s CLAT Cutoff Trends
- Total Number of Applications Applied
How to Check CLAT Cut Off 2026?
Candidates can follow the given steps to download the CLAT 2026 cutoff list after it gets released on the official website of the Consortium of NLUs.
- Visit the official Consortium portal at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Click on the “CLAT Cut Off 2026” link.
- You will be redirected to the NLU-wise cut off page.
- Click on the particular NLU to download the CLAT cut off 2026.
Also Read - CLAT 2026 Question Paper PDF
Previous Years’ CLAT Cut Off Trends
Previous years’ CLAT cut off trends provide an overview of how minimum qualifying marks for admission to National Law Universities (NLUs) have shifted over recent years. CLAT cut offs have tended to rise gradually due to growing competition, an increase in applicants, and changes in the exam pattern. Top NLUs like NLSIU Bengaluru and NALSAR Hyderabad generally demand higher CLAT cut offs. Check out the previous years’ CLAT cut off over the years mentioned below.
CLAT College-Wise Third Merit List 2025
Check out the college-wise third merit list for CLAT 2025.
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CLAT College-Wise Third Merit List 2025
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CLAT 2025 Participating NLUs
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Opening Rank
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Closing Ranks
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National Law School of India University, Bangalore
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460
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7286
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NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
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3273
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7676
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The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata
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1119
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11938
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National Law Institute University, Bhopal
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453
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18889
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9010
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-
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National Law University, Jodhpur
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581
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9292
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Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
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444
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15863
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Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
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780
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51995
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Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala
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1264
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43286
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Chanakya National Law University, Patna
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12662
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40194
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1550
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49876
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National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi
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1346
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45914
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National Law University Odisha, Cuttack
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1012
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12967
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National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi
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1649
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53778
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National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam
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2052
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57634
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Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam
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1639
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17399
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The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli
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1748
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28493
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1871
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31197
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Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai
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8067
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31295
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Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
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1508
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32360
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1577
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42733
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Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad
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1949
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57691
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2197
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55824
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Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla
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2323
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57089
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2418
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58003
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Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur
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2224
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52977
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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonipat, Haryana
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1916
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59115
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Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur
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2594
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56624
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NLU Tripura
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1866
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5326
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CLAT College-Wise Second Merit List 2025
The merit list is published college-wise wise consisting of closing and opening ranks for CLAT 2025.
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CLAT College-Wise Second Merit List 2025
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CLAT 2025 Participating NLUs
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Opening Rank
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Closing Ranks
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National Law School of India University, Bangalore
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106
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25525
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NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
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157
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6981
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The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata
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289
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18509
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National Law Institute University, Bhopal
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456
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17523
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874
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39468
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National Law University, Jodhpur
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358
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14081
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Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
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404
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14278
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Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
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578
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31066
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Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala
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954
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36722
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Chanakya National Law University, Patna
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1282
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33759
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1428
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46880
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National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi
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1211
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44199
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National Law University Odisha, Cuttack
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946
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55316
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National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi
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1494
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41897
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National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam
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1652
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53778
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Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam
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1502
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47102
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The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli
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1602
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21638
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1701
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45591
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Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai
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538
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40504
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Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
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1360
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57657
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1410
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59008
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Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad
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1672
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58448
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1882
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59056
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Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla
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1945
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55135
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2150
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51680
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Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur
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1785
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52212
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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonipat, Haryana
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1635
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60436
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Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur
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780
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52295
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NLU Tripura
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2222
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52977
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GNLU Silvassa
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1189
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54202
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CLAT College-Wise First Merit List 2025
Check out the first merit list for different NLUs for CLAT 2025.
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CLAT College-Wise First Merit List 2025
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CLAT 2025 Participating NLUs
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Opening Rank
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Closing Ranks
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National Law School of India University, Bangalore
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1
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16544
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NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
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17
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7713
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The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata
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57
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29717
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The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata
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299
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18509
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National Law Institute University, Bhopal
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257
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16572
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438
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24911
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National Law University, Jodhpur
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159
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39868
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Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
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164
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14022
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Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
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460
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21506
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Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala
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95
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29588
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Chanakya National Law University, Patna
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882
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30737
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1215
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44258
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National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi
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350
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56347
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National Law University Odisha, Cuttack
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382
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50544
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National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi
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864
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36722
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National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam
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1163
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45940
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Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam
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957
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42139
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The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli
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1231
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44669
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1259
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44760
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Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai
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418
|
31018
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Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
|
680
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54410
|
|
681
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51639
|
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Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad
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1023
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59856
|
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1361
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56843
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Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla
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949
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43876
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1135
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44095
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Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur
|
1060
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51352
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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University Sonipat, Haryana
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626
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53778
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Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur
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463
|
47261
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National Law University, Tripura
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31168
|
57038
|
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GNLU Silvassa Campus
|
755
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52920
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLUP), Prayagraj
|
1102
|
45273
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India International University of Legal Education and Research, Goa - B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
|
1314
|
48454
|
|
India International University of Legal Education and Research, Goa - B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
|
1198
|
4960
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CLAT 2023 Cut off
The following table mentions the opening and closing ranks for various NLUs for CLAT 2025.
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CLAT 2023 Cut off
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CLAT 2023 Participating NLUs
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Opening Rank
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Closing Ranks
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National Law School of India University, Bangalore
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1
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13869
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NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
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8
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16269
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The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata
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117
|
12809
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National Law Institute University, Bhopal
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217
|
17826
|
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422
|
27962
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National Law University, Jodhpur
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155
|
7467
|
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Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
|
33
|
10805
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Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
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184
|
20391
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Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala
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401
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25179
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Chanakya National Law University, Patna
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932
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33540
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National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi
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413
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28235
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National Law University Odisha, Cuttack
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470
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34635
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National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi
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933
|
40538
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National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam
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1047
|
48523
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Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam
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1002
|
38481
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The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli
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807
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44427
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Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai
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64
|
43608
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Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
|
796
|
40090
|
|
999
|
46384
|
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Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad
|
1390
|
46407
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Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla
|
1056
|
38853
|
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Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur
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1314
|
48558
|
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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonipat, Haryana
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1094
|
25003
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Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur
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417
|
170
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CLAT 2022 Cut off (General Category)
For General Category, the CLAT 2023 cutoff across NLUs is given below.
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CLAT 2022 Cut off (General Category)
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NLUs
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Opening Rank
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Closing Rank
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NLSIU Bengaluru
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1
|
85
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NALSAR Hyderabad
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08
|
162
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WBNUJS Kolkata
|
117
|
257
|
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NLU Jodhpur
|
155
|
378
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NLIU Bhopal
|
217
|
451
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GNLU, Gandhinagar
|
33
|
430
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RMLNLU, Lucknow
|
377
|
756
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HNLU, Raipur
|
430
|
837
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RGNUL, Patiala
|
437
|
1184
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NLUO, Odisha
|
470
|
1193
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CLAT 2021 Cut off (General Category)
Get a glimpse of the CLAT 2021 cutoff across NLUs for the General Category.
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CLAT 2021 Cut off (General Category)
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NLUs
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Opening Rank
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Closing Rank
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NLSIU Bengaluru
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1
|
83
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NALSAR Hyderabad
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65
|
172
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WBNUJS Kolkata
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24
|
241
|
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NLU Jodhpur
|
185
|
356
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NLIU Bhopal
|
176
|
384
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Swati Kumar9 Dec, 2025
