60 Marks in CLAT : Check Expected Rank and Top NLUs

Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )

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CLAT is one of the toughest law entrance exams in the country. While cracking it is not easy, candidates must not feel disheartened if they score low or 60 marks. In this article, we have covered the NLUs candidates might get admission to, and if not, what are the other best options for them to pursue their dream to do a law course.

CLAT is one of the toughest law entrance exams in the country. While cracking it is not easy, candidates must not feel disheartened if they score low or 60 marks. In this article, we have covered the NLUs candidates might get admission to, and if not, what are the other best options for them to pursue their dream to do a law course.

60 Marks in CLAT: Check Expected Rank and Top NLUs

60 Marks in CLAT: Check Expected Rank and Top NLUs

Scoring 60 marks in CLAT 2027 puts candidates in a mid to lower performance bracket, but it does not mean the end of NLU chances, especially for reserved categories. The expected rank for CLAT 2027 marks of 60 is mostly between 14,000 and 18,000. There are some Tier 2 or 3 NLU that have lower cut-offs.

Over 90,000 candidates appear in CLAT every year, even small differences in marks can lead to significant rank variations. This article analyses the expected rank for 60 marks in CLAT, category-wise admission chances, and NLUs that may still be within reach.

Table of contents
  • CLAT 2027 Marks vs Rank for 60 Marks
  • Is 60 Marks a Good Score in CLAT 2027?
  • Can You Get an NLU with 60 Marks?
  • Tier-Wise NLU Chances at 60 Marks
  • Key Factors Affecting Admission at 60 Mark
  • What Should You Do with 60 Marks?

CLAT 2027 Marks vs Rank for 60 Marks

Based on the previous year's trends, candidates can check the expected rank based on the CLAT Marks here

CLAT Marks Expected Rank
60 marks 14,000-18,000
60.5 18,300
62–65 marks 14,000 – 17,000

Also Read: CLAT Marks vs Rank

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I get NLU if my CLAT Rank is 1500?
A: 

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.

Q:   What factors are considered while deciding the CLAT Cutoff?
A: 

The CLAT Cutoff is decided by following factors

  • Exam Difficulty
  • Number of Applicants
  • Seat Availability
  • Reservation Policy
  • Domicile Quota
Q:   Do I need to pay any fees to raise objection on CLAT Answer Key?
A: 

Yes, candidates will have to pay INR 1,000 as fee while raising the objection on the CLAT 2027 answer key. However, the fee paid on raising objection for the error in the CLAT answer key is refundable. The fee paid by the candidates while objecting for any concern on the provisional answer key will only be refunded if the objection is accepted. In the other scenario, no refund will be issued.

Q:   Can I appear for CLAT Counselling if I failed to clear the exam?
A: 

No, you can not appear for counselling if you have not cleared CLAT Exam. 

Is 60 Marks a Good Score in CLAT 2027?

If 60 is a good score or not depends on which category you have applied to. Top NLUs usually require 90+ marks for general category candidates. So, if you are from the General category, this is not a very good score for NLUs. While candidates applying in the SC/ST category, they still have a chance to get admission in Tier 2 or 3 NLUs. For OBC candidates, though it is not a very good score, they still have limited chances to get into low-ranked NLUs.

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Can You Get an NLU with 60 Marks?

Check out the category-wise NLU with 60 marks here

Category NLU Name
General
  • Very low chances of getting any NLU
  • Even lowest NLUs close at much higher ranks
  • Better to target CLAT-affiliated private colleges
OBC

EWS
SC
ST
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Do I need login credentials to download CLAT Answer Key PDF?
A: 

No. There is no need to enter any login details to download the CLAT Answer Key PDF. Candidates just have to visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in to access the answer key.

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Tier-Wise NLU Chances at 60 Marks

Tier NLUs Chances
Tier 1 NLSIU, NALSAR, WBNUJS No chance
Tier 2 NLU Jodhpur, GNLU, RGNUL Extremely unlikely
Tier 3 MNLUs, DSNLU, NUSRL, HPNLU Possible (reserved categories)

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Key Factors Affecting Admission at 60 Mark

Even at 60 marks, admission depends on
  • Category reservation
  • Home state quota (domicile)
  • Counselling rounds (vacant seats)
  • Preference filling strategy

Also Read: How to Prepare for CLAT along with Class 12 Board?

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What Should You Do with 60 Marks?

Candidates who score 60 marks should not feel bad. Some of the things you can do if you score 60 marks are

  • Participate in CLAT Counselling

Do not skip CLAT Counselling. Fill all possible NLUs. In case, the seat remain vacant in any of the NLUs even after first three rounds, you still have the chance to get admission at good NLU.

  • Target Backup Colleges

Candidates must note that there are many good private colleges that accept the CLAT Score. Check the list below

Private Colleges Accepting CLAT Scores 2027
Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, Bangalore, Karnataka Amity Law School, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh Apex University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Arka Jain University, Jharkhand Aryans College of Law, Rajpura, Chandigarh, Punjab Asian Law College, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Delhi Institute of Rural Development, Delhi Fairfield School of Law, FIMT, Delhi GITAM School of Law, Visakhapatnam
IFIM Law School, Bangalore IMS Unison University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Rohtak, Haryana
Indore Institute of Law, Indore, Madhya Pradesh Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat ITM University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Jaipur National University, Rajasthan School of Law, JIMS Engineering and Management Technical Campus, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh Kalinga University, Chhattisgarh
Unitedworld School of Law, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Lovely Professional University Usha Martin University, Ranchi, Jharkhand UPES, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Maharshi Law School, Maharshi University of Information Technology, Delhi Academy of Law, Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University, Jaipur, Rajasthan Manipal University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Mangalayatan University, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujrat Mewar University, Rajasthan
MIT World Peace University, Pune, Maharashtra Nancy College of Law, Samana, Patiala, Punjab National Forensic Sciences University, Gujarat
School of Law, Oriental University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh School of Law, Presidency University, Bengaluru, Karnataka The Raffles University, Alwar Rajasthan
Raksha Shakti University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat RNB Global University, Bikaner, Rajasthan SAI University, Chennai
Sanskriti University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Law, Bareilly Uttar Pradesh Shri Vaishnav Institute of Law, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Siddharth Law College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand SRM University Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, Haryana Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, SVKM's NMIMS (Deemed-to-be-University) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Techno India University, Kolkata, West Bengal ICFAI Law School, ICFAI University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

ITM University, Gwalior, MP

Shobhit University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

Gujarat Maritime University, Ahmedabad

Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi

RNB Global University, Bikaner, Rajasthan

Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, SVKM's NMIMS (Deemed-to-be-University) Mumbai

Xavier Law School, Xavier University, Bhubaneswar

ISBR Law College, Bangalore, Karnataka

Bennett University, Greater Noida, NCT Region, UP

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Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

DIRD College, Delhi

Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun

Glocal University, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh

SRM University Delhi-NCR, Sonepat

Manipal University, Jaipur, Rajasthan

GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

Geeta Institute of Law, Panipat, Delhi NCR

Harlal School of Law, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

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Academy of Law, Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University, Jaipur

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Dr. K N Modi University, Jaipur

Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Law, Bareilly Uttar Pradesh

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ICFAI Law School, ICFAI University, Dehradun

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