NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023: Check Category-wise CLAT Cutoff Ranks

Yatendra Kumar
Yatendra Kumar
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4 mins readUpdated on Dec 11, 2025 17:03 IST
NLU Ranchi had published the CLAT cutoffs for General, SC, ST, and PWD category candidates based on Round 1 and Last Round. As per the NLU Ranchi CLAT cutoff 2023, the toughest course to get into was BA LLB (Hons). The Last Round for BA LLB (Hons.) for the General AI and Home State categories concluded at 1895 and, 4339, respectively.

National Law Universities Ranchi cutoff 2023 were released for Round 1 and Last Round for admission to LLM and LLB courses. It was out for All India and Home State categories. The most in demand course in last round was BA LLB (Hons). In General category, BA LLB (Hons), Round 1 and Last Round were 1389 and 1895, respectively. For General AI category, first and last rounds were 1055 and 1480, respectively for LLM course. See below for additional category-specific NLU Ranchi cutoffs:

NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2025

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  • NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for General All India Category
  • NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for OBC All India Category
  • NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for SC All India Category
  • NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for ST All India Category
  • NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for EWS All India Category
  • NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for PWD All India Category
  • NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for General Home State Category
  • NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for OBC Home State Category
  • NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for SC Home State Category
  • NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for ST Home State Category
  • NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for EWS Home State Category
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NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for General All India Category

According to the NLU Ranchi cutoff 2023, the First and Last round BA LLB (Hons) cutoffs were 1389 and 1895, respectively. As per the cutoffs, LLM in Intellectual Property Rights was the most demanded course offered at NLU Ranchi. The First Round cutoff for LLM in Intellectual Property Rights stood at 1055. The following are the branch-specific cutoff details for 2023:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

BA LLB (Hons.)

1389

1895

LLM in Intellectual Property Rights

1055

1480

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Q:   What sort of rank should one get in the CLAT to be sure about NUSRL Ranchi?
A: 

The rank needed as per the NLU Ranchi CLAT cutoff 2026 to be sure of your candidature at this institute would depend on which category you belong to and which course you have chosen. 

For the General AI category, the closing ranks ranged from 1119 to 1543. Hence, candidates need to get a rank as close to 1119 or below to increase their chances of admission. Refer to the table below to know the maximum rank accepted for each course for this category.

Course2026
B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)1440
LL.M in Business Law1514
LL.M. in Intellectual Property Rights1514
LL.M in International Trade Law1514
LL.M in Law, Science and Technology1514
LL.M. in Corporate and Commercial Law1514
LL.M. in Constitutional and Administrative Law1514
B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.)1543

Note: Other categories will have different cutoffs. 

Q:   What are the cutoff ranks required in CLAT 2025 for NLU Ranchi?
A: 

For NLU Ranchi BA LLB (Hons), the last round closing rank is 1667 for the General category under All India Quota. For the LL.M. in Intellectual Property Rights course, the closing rank is 1597 for the General category All India candidates. 

Q:   What rank is required for NLU Ranchi?
A: 

NLU Ranchi offers admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses based on CLAT cutoff. The All India closing ranks for NLU Ranchi for the BA LLB (Hons) was 1594 in 2024 for the General category under the Vertical Reservation.

NUSRL usually releases a total of five rounds of counselling. For the LLM in Intellectual Property Rights course the All India closing ranks for NLU Ranchi was 1623 in 2024 for the General category All India candidates. 

Hence, aspirants must have a rank below 1700 to get admission in NLU Ranchi. Check CLAT College predictor to know the college you can get with achieved rank

Q:   What is the NUSRL Ranchi CLAT cutoff?
A: 

NUSRL Ranchi offers a wide range of law courses. It accepts the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) score to select candidates. The consortium of NLUs releases the cutoffs for admissions to various law courses in different NLUs. According to the NLU Ranchi CLAT cutoff 2024 for the Fifth Round of Allotment, the Last Round ranks for the General AI category for BA LLB(Hons) and LLM in Intellectual Property Rights were in 1594 and 1623, respectively. Similarly, for the OBC AI category, the Last Round was 3005 and 3234, respectively, for both courses. For more cutoff-related information, click here.

NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for OBC All India Category

During the NLU Ranchi OBC AI category cutoff 2023, the most competitive course was LLM in Intellectual Property Rights with the Last Round cutoff of 2056. Similarly, the least competitive course was BA LLB (Hons) with a Last Round cutoff of 2698. Check out the table below for more information:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

BA LLB (Hons)

2578

2698

LLM in Intellectual Property Rights

1632

2056

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NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for SC All India Category

Under the OBC AI category, the Last Round for BA LLB (Hons) and LLM was 10032 and 3158, respectively. During the NLU Ranchi CLAT cutoff 2024, the most demanded course was LLM in Intellectual Property Rights. Refer to the table below for more specialisations:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

BA LLB (Hons.)

8934

10032

LLM in Intellectual Property Rights

3158

3158

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does NLU Ranchi reserves seats for students outside Jharkhand?
A: 

Yes, NLU Ranchi reserves seats for students outside Jharkhand. Below is the reservation policy followed at NLU Ranchi:

CategoryReservation %No. of Seats
General-30
Scheduled Tribe7.5%5
Scheduled Caste15%9
OBC27%16
Specially Abled Person (SAP)-3
Over and Above Supernumerary Quota (EWS)-6
Q:   How many seats are there in NLU Ranchi?
A: 

The seat intake is the accepting capcity for a particular course. Out of the total seats, 50% of them are reserved for students from Jharkhand and remaining 50% for students from other states. Below is course-wise NLU Ranchi seat intake:

Course NameSeat Intake
BA LLB120 + 14 Special Category
LLM60 + 7 Special Category

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Q:   What is the eligibility for LLM at NLU Ranchi?
A: 

Candidates need to pass LLB or a five-year integrated BA LLB/ any other equivalent exam with a minimum of 55% aggregate to apply for NLU Ranchi LLM course. Besides, candidates must also pass CLAT for admission in LLM programme. One must also hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission.

Q:   What is the NLU Ranchi CLAT cutoff for EWS category?
A: 

The NLU Ranchi CLAT cutoff 2026 concluded with the round 5 seat allotment results being released for admission to the BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses. The cutoff was released for both AI and HS quota categories, including the EWS category. 

For the EWS AI and HS category, the overall cutoff ranged from 1442 to 14635 for the previously mentioned courses. Students can look at the table below to know the first and last round cutoff range for the category mentioned above. 

BA LLB (Hons) LLMBBA LLB (Hons) 
EWS All India Category
2000 - 24591442 -  22802189 - 2217
EWS Home State Category
8219 - 8219 (R1)14635 - 14635 (R1)10954 - 10954 (R1)

 

NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for ST All India Category

According to the NLU Ranchi Last Round cutoff 2023, the cutoffs varied from 4883 to 18477. NLU Ranchi's most-demanded course in 2023 was the LLM in Intellectual Property Rights with the Last Round cutoff of 4883. Refer to the table below for further specialisation:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

BA LLB (Hons.)

16208

18477

LLM in Intellectual Property Rights

4883

4883

NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for EWS All India Category

For EWS AI category, the most competitive course was LLM in Intellectual Property Rights with the Last Round rank of 2536. As per the cutoffs, BA LLB (Hons) had the Last Round cutoff of 2688. Follow the table below for more cutoffs:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

BA LLB (Hons.)

1586

2688

LLM in Intellectual Property Rights

 -

2536

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I join NLU Ranchi BA LLB (H) programme without CLAT?
A: 

No, you cannot take admission to the BA LLB (Hons) course of NUSRL Ranchi without a Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) score. Admission to law programmes at the National Law Universities is based on this exam score only. The exam is conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). Thus, the course aspirants must take the entrance test to secure a seat in the integrated programme.

NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for PWD All India Category

During the NLU Ranchi PWD AI category cutoff 2023, the BA LLB (Hons.) had the First and Last Round cutoff of 28570 and 32070, respectively. However, there were no cutoffs were released for LLM under PWD AI category. View cutoffs for further specialisations in the table below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

BA LLB (Hons.)

28570

32070

NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for General Home State Category

In relation to the NLU Ranchi General Home State category cutoff 2023, LLM in Intellectual Property Rights had the lowest-last rank of 4031. As per the cutoffs, LLM and BA LLB (Hons) were the most and least competitive courses, respectively, available in 2023. The cutoffs for Law courses are also tabulated below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

BA LLB (Hons.)

3355

4339

LLM in Intellectual Property Rights

2082

4031

NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for OBC Home State Category

According to the NLU Ranchi cutoff 2023, the First and Last round BA LLB (Hons) cutoffs were 4226 and 8293, respectively. Also, BA LLB (Hons) was the most demanded course offered at NLU Ranchi. As per the cutoffs, the First Round cutoff for LLM in Intellectual Property Rights stood at 6617, respectively. The following are the branch-specific cutoff details for 2023:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

BA LLB (Hons.)

4226

8293

LLM in Intellectual Property Rights

6617

8306

NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for SC Home State Category

As per the data given below, Round 1 and Last Round of LLM in Intellectual Property Rights were released at 5459 and 6592, respectively. In addition to that, in 2023, the LLM branch was categorised as the most demanded course among both the courses. For more specialisations, refer to the table below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

BA LLB (Hons.)

16082

18727

LLM in Intellectual Property Rights

5459

6592

NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for ST Home State Category

Comparing the Last Round cutoffs, it was observed that LLM in Intellectual Property Rights had the lowest cutoffs and BA LLB (Hons) had the highest cutoffs. In addition to that, LLM in Intellectual Property Rights was the most competitive course. Mentioned below are the cutoff details for 2023:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

BA LLB (Hons.)

29244

33385

LLM in Intellectual Property Rights

6277

6277

NLU Ranchi Cutoff 2023 for EWS Home State Category

NLU Ranchi cutoff 2023 were released for LLB and LLM courses for EWS Home State category. Candidates can check the First and Last Round for BA LLB (Hons) and LLM in Intellectual Property Rights in the table given below:

Course Name

Round 1

Last Round

BA LLB (Hons.)

-

5473

LLM in Intellectual Property Rights

4107

6078

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Median Package (2021)

Median Package (2022)

Median Package (2023)

BA LLB Hons 

INR 6.57 LPA

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