70 Marks in CLAT: Expected Rank, NLU Admission Chances & Fee Structure
Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )
Check the expected rank for 70 marks in CLAT 2027 along with NLU admission chances, category-wise analysis, and detailed fee structure of top NLUs in India.
70 Marks in CLAT 2027: Expected Rank, NLU Admission Chances
The Common Law Admission Test is expected to be held on December 6, 2026. The Consortium will begin the CLAT Counselling Process 2027 once the results are announced. While the chances of getting the top NLUs are higher if a candidate scores 90+, a score of 70 puts them in a borderline range. CLAT 2027 Exam details will be announced in notification.
However, candidates still have the option to opt for lower NLUs or other private law colleges. Chances for candidates under reserved categories to get NLUs are still high with this score. Candidates must not feel bad if they do not get admission in any of the NLU because many private law colleges accept the CLAT Score. This article provides a complete analysis of expected rank, NLU admission chances, and fee structure for candidates scoring 70 marks in CLAT 2027.
- How to Check CLAT 2027 Merit List?
- CLAT 2027 Counselling Dates
- CLAT 70 Marks vs Expected Rank 2027
- Is 70 Marks a Good Score in CLAT?
- Possible NLUs at 70 Marks
- Top NLUs vs Rank Required
- Top law colleges accepting low CLAT Score
How to Check CLAT 2027 Merit List?
Candidates can check the NLU-wise CLAT merit list through this process
- Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Navigate to the Notifications section
- Click on the CLAT 2027 Allotment List link
- View and download the CLAT allotment list 2027
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CLAT 2027 Counselling Dates
Candidates can check CLAT Merit List Dates below once announced
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2027 Counselling Registration (Begins) |
To be announced |
| CLAT 2027 Counselling Registration (Ends) |
To be announced |
| CLAT First Allotment List 2027 |
To be announced |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the First Allotment List | To be announced |
Also Read: How to Prepare for CLAT along with Class 12 Board?
Commonly asked questions
A good rank in the CLAT exam for general category students is under 1,000–1,500 to secure admission in top-tier National Law Universities (NLUs). A rank under 500 is considered excellent for the top 5 NLUs, while a rank up to 3,000–5,000 can still secure a seat in newer, mid-tier NLUs.
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.
No, you can not appear for counselling if you have not cleared CLAT Exam.
CLAT 70 Marks vs Expected Rank 2027
| CLAT Marks |
Expected Rank |
|---|---|
| 70 | 2,800-3,500 (if the paper is easy) |
| 70 | 8,000-11,500 (moderate or tough paper) |
Also Read: Common Mistakes to Avoid for CLAT
Is 70 Marks a Good Score in CLAT?
Aspirants can check the chances of getting NLUs as per the category with a score of 70 or below
| Category | Chances |
|---|---|
| General Category | Not a competitive score |
| OBC/EWS | Limited chances in lower NLUs |
| SC/ST | Can be considered a decent score |
Commonly asked questions
The CLAT cutoff means the minimum rank or score required to get admission into a National Law University (NLU). Candidates must get the cutoff to participate in the counselling process.
A bad rank in CLAT is relative and depends on factors like your category, the NLUs you target, and overall competition. For general category candidates, ranks above 15,000 to 20,000 are typically considered weak, reducing chances of admission into top or even mid-tier National Law Universities. For reserved categories, the threshold might be higher, but still, a rank significantly above the cutoff range may be viewed unfavorably. Ultimately, a "bad rank" hampers your chances of securing a coveted seat and may force you to consider alternative law schools or reattempt the exam in subsequent years. Improving your score remains essential.
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.
Possible NLUs at 70 Marks
The colleges and expected rank range are indicative only. Check the list below to know the chances to get into an NLU
| NLU Name | Chances | Expected Rank Range |
|---|---|---|
| Himachal Pradesh National Law University | Low | 1800-2500 |
| India International University of Legal Education and Research | Low | 2000-3000 |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University | Very Low | 2500+ |
| National Law University Tripura | Low | 2500+ |
Top NLUs vs Rank Required
Candidates can check the expected rank needed to get admission in top NLUs based on previous trends below
| NLU Rank | Closing Rank (General) |
|---|---|
| National Law School of India University | +100 |
| NALSAR University of Law | +150 |
| National Law University, Bhopal | +350 |
| Gujarat National Law University | +400 |
| Maharashtra National Law University | +550 |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University | +750 |
Top law colleges accepting low CLAT Score
Many reputed private universities accept CLAT scores. They also offer admission through direct merit basis or conduct their own entrance exams.
| Name of college | Courses | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Amity Law School | BA LLB BBA LLB |
INR 2 to 3 Lakh |
| Alliance School of Law | BA LLB Hons BBA LLB Hons LLB LLM PhD in Law |
INR 2 to 3 Lakh |
| Presidency University, Bangalore | BBA LLB Hons BA LLB Hons B.Com LLB Hons LLM (Intellectual Property Rights) LLM (Technology Law) |
INR 5 to 7 lakh |
| Nirma University | BA LLB (Hons.) B.Com LLB (Hons.) LLM |
INR 3 to 5 lakh |
| UPES Dehradun | BA LLB B.Com LLB Hons BBA LLB Hons LLB LLM PhD |
INR 2 to 3 lakh |
| GD Goenka University | BA LLB Hons BBA LLB Hons B.Com LLB Hons LLB Hons LLM |
INR 1 to 2 lakh |
| BML Munjal University | BA LLB Hons BBA LLB Hons LLB PhD |
INR 2 to 3 lakh |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
No, CLAT is not compulsory to take admission in Ishaan Institute of Law. The institute offers admission into the courses such as LLB, BA LLB and LLM based on the merit achieved by the candidates in their last qualifying exam. Application process is compulsory and it can be conducted online/offline.
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Answered 4 days ago
You can find it on many platforms, such as Lawprep Tutorial and Shiksha itself, but I'm a Law Prep student, and I found their format of solutions better.
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 2 weeks ago
The charges for CLAT registration are 4000 Rs. for General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI candidates. While its Rs. 3,500 for SC/ST/BPL candidates. Candidates have options like UPI, Credit Card, Debit Card & Net Banking when it comes to paying for the same.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Based on recent CLAT analyses, the English Language and General Knowledge & Current Affairs sections were rated as the easiest. English is more about reading comprehension with direct questions. GK is highly scoring for those with consistent, up-to-date daily news preparation.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
The CLAT exam for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses will be held for 2 hours. There will be 120 MCQs. The total number of sections in the question paper will be five.
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Contributor-Level 8
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Whether SLS Pune is better than an NLU really depends on what you want. SLS Pune gives a strong private college aura, with a good campus, nice location, and a good brand name. Many people think it's ahead of some low-tier NLUs (Tier 2 or Tier 3). But the top NLUs like NLSIU Bengaluru or NLU Delhi st
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Contributor-Level 6
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Yes, you can join quite a few law colleges in Kolkata without sitting for CLAT.
Note: All info. is from official sources and can change.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
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- The English section of CLAT is more difficult.
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Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes, you can join a few law colleges in Patna without CLAT.
- CUSB BA LLB requires CUET
- Bihar Institute of Law's BA LLB course does not require any entrance.
Note: All info. is from official sites and can change.
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Answered 4 weeks ago
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Is CLAT compulsory to take admission in Ishaan Institute of Law?