55 Marks in CLAT: Check Expected Rank and Top NLUs
Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )
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With CLAT scores of 55, candidates have a few choices left for NLU admission. Read on to find out the expected rank for CLAT 55 to 60 and the top NLU choices for the rank.
With increasing competition and difficulty levels, a score like 55 can still provide admission opportunities. But for that, candidates need to make informed choices during counselling. If a candidate scores 55 marks in CLAT 2027, they fall under the lower mid-score range. But it is far from a dead end. As per the CLAT trends, even those who score between 55 and 60 have secured admission in various NLUs. Candidates can check CLAT College Predictor tool to get an idea of where they can expect admission. But the chances of getting NLU are higher for those who have applied under the reserved quota.
- CLAT 2027 Expected Rank for 55 Marks
- List of factors deciding the Rank
- CLAT Marks vs Rank vs NLU Tier Mapping
- NLUs Accepting 55 Marks in CLAT
- Category & Domicile Advantage in CLAT Counselling
- Fee Structure of NLUs
CLAT 2027 Expected Rank for 55 Marks
The expected rank depends on exam difficulty and overall performance. Based on past trends
| Score Range | Expected Rank | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 60 – 58 | 5000 – 7000 | Safer for mid NLUs |
| 58 – 55 | 6000 – 9000 | Competitive zone |
| 55 – 50 | 8000 – 12000 | Lower-mid tier |
Commonly asked questions
No, you can not appear for counselling if you have not cleared CLAT Exam.
The CLAT Cutoff is decided by following factors
- Exam Difficulty
- Number of Applicants
- Seat Availability
- Reservation Policy
- Domicile Quota
As per NIRF ranking 2025, NLSIU Bangalore is the No. 1 ranked NLU colleges in India. The table below has other NLUs in India rankwise.
Top NLUs in India | NIRF 2023 | NIRF 2024 | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | 1 | |
2 | 2 | 2 | |
4 | 4 | 4 | |
7 | 8 | 5 | |
18 | 21 | 27 | |
24 | 22 | 30 | |
30 | 26 | 15 | |
28 | 27 | 35 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.
Yes, with a CLAT Rank of 1500, you have a very good chance of getting into several good NLUs. Some fo the NLU where your chances are high are NLIU Bhopal or NLU Jodhpur.
List of factors deciding the Rank
- Difficulty level of CLAT paper
- Number of test-takers
- Accuracy vs attempts ratio
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CLAT Marks vs Rank vs NLU Tier Mapping
| Marks | Rank Range | NLU Tier | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80+ | Top 500 | Tier 1 | High |
| 70–80 | 500–2000 | Tier 1/2 | Good |
| 60–70 | 2000–5000 | Tier 2 | Moderate |
| 50–60 | 5000–10000 | Tier 2/3 | Possible |
| Below 50 | 10000+ | Tier 3 | Limited |
Also Read: CLAT Marks vs Rank
Commonly asked questions
No you can not get admission to 26 participating NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam. For admission to NLU Delhi, you need to clear AILET Exam.
The CLAT cutoff is decided based on following factors
Total Number of Candidates Appeared
Difficulty Level of the Exam
Total Number of Seats Available
Category-wise Reservations
You should understand that once you opt to get out of the counselling process you can not go back. You will get option to either freeze your seat or choose to let it go and participate in next round. You can anytime exit the whole process too.
There is no restriction as such for the CLAT exam. Thus, one can give CLAT any number of times they want to. Candidates should not feel bad if they are not able to clear the CLAT exam in first time.
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NLUs Accepting 55 Marks in CLAT
At this score, candidates should target newer and mid-tier NLUs, especially those where CLAT cutoff drops significantly in later rounds. Some of them are
- National Law University Assam
- Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University
- Tamil Nadu National Law University
- Maharashtra National Law University Aurangabad
- Himachal Pradesh National Law University
- Dharmashastra National Law University
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University
- National Law University Tripura
- National Law University Odisha
- Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur
Also read:
- CLAT Reservation Policy for all NLUs
- What are NLUs (National Law Universities)? How are these Different from Other Law Schools?
Category & Domicile Advantage in CLAT Counselling
| Category | Impact |
|---|---|
| General | Limited chances |
| OBC/EWS | Better chances in Tier 2/3 NLUs |
| SC/ST | Strong chances in multiple NLUs |
Candidates applying under domicile quotas may have higher chances in
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Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur
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Tamil Nadu National Law University
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Himachal Pradesh National Law University
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Fee Structure of NLUs
| NLU | Annual Fee (Approx) |
|---|---|
| TNNLU | INR 2.0 to 2.5 Lakh |
| HPNLU | INR 2.2 to 2.8 Lakh |
| DSNLU | INR 1.8 to 2.2 Lakh |
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| DNLU | INR 2.0 to 2.5 Lakh |
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