Score 75 marks in CLAT? Do not worry it you will get a seat in top NLUs or college of your choice or not. Read further to get a detailed analysis of expected rank, NLU options, and admission chances for candidates scoring 75 marks in CLAT.
75 marks in CLAT: Check expected Rank and NLUs you might get
Scoring 75 marks in CLAT is considered an average performance, but it still keeps candidates in the race for admission to several National Law Universities (NLUs). Since the Common Law Admission Test is toughest law entrance exam in the country even a small difference in marks can significantly impact the rank and college allocation.CLAT Exam 2027 will be held on December 6, 2026 tentatively. Know detailed analysis of expected rank, NLU options, and admission chances for candidates scoring 75 marks in CLAT in the article below.
- Is 75 Marks a Good Score in CLAT?
- Top NLUs Cutoff Comparison (Expected)
- NLUs You Can Get at 75 Marks
- Emerging NLUs To Get Admission into With CLAT Score 75-80
- Factors Affecting Rank at 75 Marks
- NIRF Law Ranking: NLUs Position
Is 75 Marks a Good Score in CLAT?
A score of 75 marks can be considered
- Average for General category
- Decent for OBC/EWS candidates
- Good for SC/ST candidates
However, it is not sufficient for top NLUs in the General category due to high CLAT cutoffs.
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Commonly asked questions
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.
The CLAT exam will be conducted in December 2026. The exam timing will be 2 pm to 4 pm. The consortium has not announced the CLAT Exam Dates yet.
The CLAT Cutoff is decided by following factors
- Exam Difficulty
- Number of Applicants
- Seat Availability
- Reservation Policy
- Domicile Quota
No, you can not appear for counselling if you have not cleared CLAT Exam.
Top NLUs Cutoff Comparison (Expected)
| NLU Name | Expected Cutoff Marks (General) |
|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 95+ |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 92+ |
| NLU Jodhpur | 90+ |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 88+ |
| NLU Bhopal | 85+ |
Also Read: CLAT Reservation Criteria
NLUs You Can Get at 75 Marks
Candidates may get admission in lower-tier or newer NLUs, especially in later counselling rounds
| NLU | Admission Chances |
|---|---|
| NLU Odisha | Low |
| NLU Patna | Low |
| NLU Kochi | Moderate |
| NLU Punjab | Low |
| NLU Raipur | Low |
Also Read: CLAT College Predictor 2026
Commonly asked questions
As of 2026, 26 National Law Universities (NLUs) participate in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). These universities offer undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs, with over 5,600 seats available in total. NLU Delhi is the only exception, conducting its own entrance exam (AILET) rather than participating in CLAT
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.
No, the CLAT Scorecard will not be sent by post. The only way to get the scorecard is to download it online. Candidates can visit CLAT portal; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Enter their login ID and password. The CLAT Result will appear on their screen.
The CLAT Result is normally released just a few days after the final answer key has been displayed. Candidates must note that the result is not announced until the final answer key is published.
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Emerging NLUs To Get Admission into With CLAT Score 75-80
If getting admission to above NLUs seems difficult candidates must not worry and try to getting admission at below mentioned
| List of NLUs | Chance |
|---|---|
| NLU Assam | High |
| NLU Shimla | High |
| NLU Jabalpur | High |
| NLU Sonepat | High |
Also Read: CLAT Seat Allotment
Factors Affecting Rank at 75 Marks
- Difficulty level of CLAT Question Paper
- Number of test-takers
- Category & domicile reservation
- Counselling round (vacancies increase chances)
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NIRF Law Ranking: NLUs Position
Candidates can check complete list of NLUs and there ranking as per the NIRF 2025 below
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Yes, for the students belonging to the ST category under the AI quota, admission is possible with a CLAT cutoff rank of 5000. However, the course and specialisation might vary based on the cutoff ranks and rounds. Based on the CLAT last round closing ranks, candidates can get a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) an
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Yes, you could get into NLU Odisha with a rank of 900 if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the NLU Odisha CLAT cutoff 2026 ranged from 800 to 1155 for the BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses. Hence, students can get admission to this institution with the attained ra
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To check the merit list for NLU Kochi regarding admission to the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses, students can refer to the list of pointers below to know how to:
- Go to the official Consortium of NLUs portal.
- Click on the CLAT option on the top bar.
- Go to the notifications section
- Scroll to find the meri
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The NLU Patiala cutoff 2026 was declared for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses for various All India and Home State quota categories.
For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 824 to 1141 for both the UG and PG-level courses. Students can refer to the table below to kn
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To get a seat at the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, students have to first appear in the CLAT entrance exam and then participate in its counselling process. The cutoff gets released in the form of opening and closing ranks for the BA LLB (Hons) course and LLM and its various specialisation
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NLU Lucknow cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses based on the students' performance in the CLAT entrance exam.
Students can refer to the table below to know the cutoff range for the LLM course for different All India categories.
| Category | NLU Lucknow CLAT 2026 (Cutoff Range) |
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| General | 290 - 339 |
| PWD | 5286 - 5286 (R1) |
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NLU Kolkata BA LLB (Hons) CLAT cutoff 2026 for different categories is tabulated below. The data provided below is for the students belonging to the AII India quota.
| Category | CLAT BA LLB (Hons) Last Round Cutoff 2026 |
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| General | 343 |
| SC | 3833 |
| ST | 8937 |
| PWD | 12455 |
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NALSAR Hyderabad cutoff 2026 was released across different categories under the AI and HS quotas. For the General Home State quota, the CLAT last round closing ranks varied between 565 and 1001 for admission to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LLM courses across multiple specialisations. Tabulated below i
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NLU Bangalore cutoff was released for BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses across different categories for AI and HS quotas. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the NLSIU Bangalore category-wise cutoff 2026 for CLAT. The cutoff range below is for students belonging to the AI quota.
| Category | BA LLB (Hons) CLAT 2026 Cutoff Range |
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| General | 101 - 108 |
| OBC | 1018 - 1177 |
| SC | 3072 - 3072 |
| ST | 5000 |
| EWS | 702 - 740 |
| PWD | 6763 |
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