65 Marks in CLAT 2027: Expected Rank, NLU Admission Chances, Cutoffs & Strategy
Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )
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If a candidate is scoring 60 to 65 marks, they can aim for Tier 2 National Law University. The CLAT Exam is tough, and getting admission to a top-tier NLU requires marks above 90. However, with low marks too, aspirants to NLU, but not necessarily with a good NIRF Ranking.
The rank as per score varies from year to year. But most of the top-tier National Law Universities close their general category admission much before this rank. The CLAT Cutoff depends on various factors like exam difficulty level of the exam, number of applicants, seat matrix, NLU preferences etc. The CLAT Exam is conducted for admission to LLB and LLM courses in 25 NLUs. The Consortium has not announced CLAT Exam Dates 2027 yet.
- CLAT Score 65-70: What Rank to Expect?
- Is 65 a Good Score in CLAT 2027?
- NLUs You Can Get with 65 Marks in CLAT 2027
- Category-Wise Admission Chances at 65 Marks
- NLUs Accepting Low CLAT Scores (Expected Rank Range)
- CLAT 2027 Cut Offs for Top 10 NLUs
CLAT Score 65-70: What Rank to Expect?
Candidates who score between 65 to 70 can expect these ranks
| Score | Rank |
|---|---|
| 65 | 14150 |
| 66 | 13130-13290 |
| 67 | 12480-12600 |
| 68 | 11860-11900 |
| 69 | 11400-11700 |
| 70 | 10500-11000 |
Also Read: CLAT Rank Wise NLUs List 2027
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.
Is 65 a Good Score in CLAT 2027?
A score of 65 marks is low, and the student's rank will be between AIR 3055 and AIR 4455. Now, many candidates must be thinking why it is considered a borderline score. Candidates applying under the SC/ ST category will easily get admission to tier 2 NLUs and other law colleges accepting CLAT scores with these marks. It is unlikely that OBC/ EWS or general category candidates will get admission with these marks.
NLUs You Can Get with 65 Marks in CLAT 2027
Candidates are most likely to get admission in these NLUs with 65 marks
- National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack
- National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi
- Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam
- Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli
- Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur
- Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Aurangabad
- Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla
- Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur
- Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar
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Category-Wise Admission Chances at 65 Marks
Check out the chances of admission at 65 marks as per your category here
| Category | Admission Chances |
|---|---|
| General | Likely in Mid-tier NLUs |
| OBC | Good chances |
| SC | High chances of getting admission in top to mid NLUs |
| ST | Strong chances across many NLUs |
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NLUs Accepting Low CLAT Scores (Expected Rank Range)
While during the CLAT Counselling the admission to top NLUs close early, newer and regional NLUs may offer seats at higher ranks. Check the list here
| NLU Name | Expected Closing Rank (General) | Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam | 1400-2000 | 2.2–2.5 lakh |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam | 1500-2200 | 2.5–3 lakh |
| Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla | 1600-2500 | 2.3–2.8 lakh |
| Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University Sonipat, Haryana | 2500-3500 | 2–2.3 lakh |
| The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli | 3500+ | 2.4-2.6 lakh |
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CLAT 2027 Cut Offs for Top 10 NLUs
To get an idea about the CLAT cutoff 2027 for the top 10 NLUs, students can check the expected cut-off below
| NLUs | Cut-off |
|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore | 100+ |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 99+ |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 94+ |
| NLU Jodhpur | 89+ |
| NLU Bhopal | 87+ |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 85+ |
| MNLU Mumbai | 82+ |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | 78+ |
| NLU Odisha | 75+ |
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Choose Commerce if you want an early foundation in business and finance for corporate law, or Arts (Humanities) if you prefer subjects that align closely with reading comprehension and current affairs for the CLAT exam.
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Ministry of Education can release the NLUs NIRF Ranking soon on its official website. There is no time line announced by the ministry in this regard.
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NLSIU Bengaluru, which has held the top spot in the Law category every year since NIRF introduced it in 2018.
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No, the NIRF Law Ranking 2026 will be released soon by the Minsitry of Education on its official website.
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Yes, the Consortium removed two Test Cities from the CLAT 2027. The removed test cities are Vellore and Tiruvarur. CLAT 2027 exam date is December 6.
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Candidates are required to pay the CLAT Registration/Form fee as per their category. The Consortium prescribed the category-wise form fee. Without submitting the CLAT form fee, the registration will not be completed.
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No, a domicile certificate is not mandatory for all candidates. It is only required if you intend to claim a reservation/ seat under state quota (offered by specific NLUs). Students can skip this document if they are applying solely under the All-India open category.
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Yes, only Indian Citizens can fill and appear in CLAT. The Foreign nationals can take admission in NLUs but through different official channel.
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No, candidates who fulfill OP Jindal Global University BBA LLB (hons) eligibility criteria cannot apply with a CLAT-UG score. This institute only accepts admission based on LNAT-UK exam. No other entrance exams are accepted during admissions to this course.
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