CLAT Cut Off 2026 (Out), Check NLU-Wise CLAT Cut off
CLAT Cut Off 2026 was officially released on 7 January 2026 on the consortium’s website. Candidates can check the category-wise cut-off marks, previous years’ cut-off trends, key factors affecting cut-offs, minimum qualifying marks, and toppers’ scores.
Swati Kumar23 Jan, 2026
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The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs) released the CLAT 2026 First Merit List on 7 January 2026 on its official website. Eligible candidates can now participate in the CLAT 2026 counselling process. The CLAT 2026 results were declared on 16 December 2025. Following the announcement of results, candidates need to understand CLAT cut-offs, as they indicate the likelihood of securing admission to a National Law University (NLU).
The Consortium of National Law Universities published the second merit list on its official website on January 22, marking the ongoing process.
CLAT Cut Off 2026 Out
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) released the CLAT 2026 first merit list and cut-off marks on January 7, 2026. Candidates who appeared in the CLAT 2026 exam can check their category-wise cut-offs through the official CLAT 2026 merit list. These cut-offs serve as crucial benchmarks to understand eligibility for NLU seat allotment during the counselling process. Candidates can refer to the merit list to assess their chances of admission and participate in the first-round counselling accordingly.
CLAT Cut Off 2026
CLAT Cut Off 2026 are released in the form of NLU-wise seat allotment lists during counselling. The NLU cut-off 2026 for the first round is now available through the CLAT 2026 First Merit List.
| CLAT Cut Off 2026 (College-Wise) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| NLU | Program | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru | BA LLB | 1 | 101 |
| NALSAR University of Law (NALSAR), Hyderabad | BA LLB | 17 | 148 |
| The National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 149 | 643 |
| The National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal | B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) [Cyber Security] | 586 | 2136 |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata | BA LLB | 102 | 284 |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata | B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) [Criminology and Forensic] | 305 | 550 |
| National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur | BA LLB | 118 | 310 |
| National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur | B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 162 | 386 |
| Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur | BA LLB | 434 | 736 |
| Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar | BA LLB | 163 | 11519 |
| Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Silvassa | BA LLB | 501 | 1259 |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow | BA LLB | 411 | 747 |
| Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab | BA LLB | 464 | 1059 |
| Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 367 | 1141 |
| Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna | B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 847 | 1287 |
| The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi | BA LLB | 439 | 13788 |
| National Law University Odisha (NLUO) | B.A. LL.B. | 459 | 800 |
| National Law University Odisha (NLUO) | B.B.A. LL.B. | 701 | 828 |
| National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 853 | 1297 |
| National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi | B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 1295 | 1356 |
| National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam | BA LLB | 610 | 1764 |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam | BA LLB | 788 | 1281 |
| Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 989 | 1370 |
| Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli | B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) | 1044 | 1517 |
| Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai | BA LLB | 383 | 481 |
| Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 564 | 1225 |
| Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur | B.B.A. LL.B. (Honours) | 841 | 1307 |
| Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 822 | 1518 |
| Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 1322 | 18367 |
| Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla | B.A. LL.B. (Hons) | 930 | 1824 |
| Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla | B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons) | 603 | 45668 |
| Dharmashastra National Law University (MPDNLU), Jabalpur | BA LLB | 816 | 1740 |
| National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonepat | BA LLB | 1115 | 1665 |
| National Law University Tripura (NLUT), Agartala | BA LLB | 1540 | 2015 |
| Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLUP), Prayagraj | BA LLB | 951 | 58945 |
| India International University of Legal Education and Research, Goa | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 943 | 2127 |
| India International University of Legal Education and Research, Goa | B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 1910 | 2236 |
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 is 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.
CLAT College-Wise Second Merit List 2025
The merit list is published college-wise wise consisting of closing and opening ranks for CLAT 2025.
CLAT College-Wise First Merit List 2025
Check out the first merit list for different NLUs for CLAT 2025.
CLAT 2023 Cut off
The following table mentions the opening and closing ranks for various NLUs for CLAT 2025.
CLAT 2022 Cut off (General Category)
For General Category, the CLAT 2023 cutoff across NLUs is given below.
CLAT 2021 Cut off (General Category)
Get a glimpse of the CLAT 2021 cutoff across NLUs for the General Category.