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CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor is one of the most important tools for aspirants who will be appearing for the Common Law Admission Test. With the help of the CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor, it will be easier for the aspirants to get an idea about their CLAT 2026 ranks. CLAT Exam Date 2026 has not been announced yet.

CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor is one of the most important tools for aspirants who appear for the Common Law Admission Test. With the help of the CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor, it is easier for the aspirants to get an idea about their CLAT 2026 ranks.

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CLAT Rank Predictor 2026: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will release the CLAT Third Merit List 2026 on February 5, 2026. With the help of the CLAT Rank Predictor 2026, the aspirants will be able to know their expected CLAT 2026 ranks. CLAT Exam was conducted offline, in pen-and-paper mode. The CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor allows candidates to evaluate if they will get their dream NLU or not. The CLAT Counselling 2026 is currently underway. 

Latest Updates: CLAT 2026 3rd Merit List Live Updates

The Consortium conducted the CLAT Exam on December 07, 2025. Candidates can check the CLAT exam analysis released by Shiksha to get an idea of their expected CLAT 2026 score and rank. The candidates can also check the CLAT cut off 2026 category-wise to get an idea about the good score required to crack the exam.

Table of contents
  • CLAT 2026 Counselling Dates
  • Deciding Factor for CLAT 2026 Rank Prediction
  • CLAT 2026 Cut Offs for Top 10 NLUs
  • CLAT 2026 Marks
  • CLAT 2026 Rank Vs Marks
  • CLAT 2026 Section-wise Cut-off Marks
  • CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor: How to register?
  • How to use CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor for FREE?
  • How to calculate score using CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor?
  • Documents necessary for CLAT 2026 seat allotment
  • CLAT 2026 Reserved Categories
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CLAT 2026 Counselling Dates

Candidates can check CLAT Merit List 2026 Dates below:

Event

Dates

CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration (Begins)

17-Dec-2025

CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration (Ends)

27-Dec-2025

CLAT First Allotment List 2026

07-Jan-2026
Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the First Allotment List

 

15-Jan-2026
CLAT Second Allotment List 2026 22-Jan-2026
Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for second Allotment List 29-Jan-2026
CLAT Third Allotment List 2026 05-Feb-2026
Q:   What is CLAT Exam Timing?
A:

The Consortium of NLUs conducts the CLAT Exam from 2 pm to 4 pm. The exam is held only in one slot. There are no shifts in CLAT Exam. The exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode. 

Q:   What to carry on the CLAT Exam day?
A:

Apart from the CLATAdmit Card,  candidates must carry the following documents to the exam centre:

  • Passport-sized photograph (same as the one uploaded with the application form)
  • A valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card/ Driving Licence/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Voter ID)
  • Transparent water bottle
Q:   What are the dos and don'ts for CLAT exam day?
A:
 On CLAT exam day, candidates have to follow a number of guidelines like cooperating with the exam centre staff during identification process, etc.:

CLAT exam day dos:

  1. Reach examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on your CLAT admit card.
  2. Carry two copies of the CLAT admit card, one photo ID card, passport size photos
  3. PwD candidates should carry relevant certificates and documents. 
  4. Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing attendance sheet 

CLAT exam day don'ts:

  1. Do not carry items such as bags, purses, pencil box, beepers, wrist watch, calculators, mobile phones, electronic devices, scanners, cameras, wireless/Bluetooth transmission or any such communication devices.
  2. Don't wear closed shoes, jewellery made of metal, jackets, clothes with pockets, mehendi on palms. Socks are allowed inside it.
  3. Don't wear caps, hoodies or jackets/shirts with pockets 
  4. Don't be late for exam. Entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam. 

Deciding Factor for CLAT 2026 Rank Prediction

Both CLAT rank and marks are the deciding factors for the merit list, as the exam authority allots ranks based on marks obtained by candidates. Further, the qualified candidates are segregated based on category (including horizontal reservations) for all NLUs. Apart from this, the factors that determine CLAT 2026 Ranks are:

  • How many candidates appeared in the exam
  • Overall score and rankings
  • NLU preference chosen by the aspirants
  • No. of seats available
  • CLAT NLU Reservation 2026 procedures
  • Difficulty level of the CLAT Exam

Also Read: CLAT UG/PG Top Rankers, Marks, Percentile, Interview

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CLAT 2026 Cut Offs for Top 10 NLUs

To get an idea about the CLAT cutoff 2026 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+
Q:   When CLAT Objection Window will open?
A:

Candidates must note that CLAT 2026 Objection Window is now closed. Candidates could raise objection on CLAT Answer Key on or before December 12 until 5 pm. Once the objections were received, the consortium published the CLAT Final Answer Key. Based on that, the CLAT Result will be announced. 

Q:   What is CLAT 2027 date?
A:

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. 

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CLAT 2026 Marks

The Consortium of NLUs awards marks to a candidate based on their performance in all the five sections of CLAT question paper (undergraduate) as under: 

CLAT Sections

CLAT total questions per section

CLAT total marks per section

CLAT Marking Scheme

English Language

28-32 questions

28-32  marks

1 mark awarded for each correct answer

0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer 

0 marks awarded or deducted for no attempts 

Current Affairs including General Knowledge

35-39 questions

35-39 marks

Logical Reasoning

28-32 questions

28-32 marks

Legal Reasoning

35-39 questions

35-39 marks

Quantitative Techniques

13-17 questions

13-17 marks

Total 

120 questions

120 marks

Sum of all questions attempted minus incorrect attempts

For postgraduate courses, as under:

CLAT LLM Sections

Total MCQs

Total Marks

Sec A - Constitutional Law

120 questions

120 marks

Sec B - Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence.

Sec C - Law topics and Contemporary issues

Therefore, the scorecard of the CLAT exam includes scores obtained by candidates in each section, as well as overall scores obtained in the exam. 

Also Read: What after CLAT 2026: Result, Counselling, Admission Process and courses

CLAT 2026 Rank Vs Marks 

The major difference between CLAT 2026 ranks and marks is: 

  • Marks are consolidated scores obtained in the CLAT exam
  • Ranks are positioned in each category based on marks and tie-breaking criteria

Therefore, it becomes essential for a candidate to score well in the CLAT exam, to get a higher rank in the merit list. Candidates must do CLAT marks versus ranks analysis to understand how the score they have secured can be converted into CLAT 2026 merit rank. CLAT marks versus rank analysis will help candidates get an idea about the expected ranks as per their scores. 

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CLAT 2026 Section-wise Cut-off Marks 

Candidates can check the section-wise expected cutoff marks for the CLAT UG exam based on the exam analysis here

CLAT Sections

Difficulty Level

Expected cut off

English Language

Easy

20+

Current Affairs including General Knowledge

Moderate

30+

Logical Reasoning

Moderate

15+

Legal Reasoning

Easy to Moderate

20+

Quantitative Techniques 

Moderate

10+

Total

Moderate

95-115

Candidates can check the section-wise expected cutoff marks for the CLAT PG exam here

CLAT 2026 Sections

Expected cut off

Constitutional Law

35+

Contract, Torts, Criminal Law, International Law, IPR and Jurisprudence.

30+

 Law topics and Contemporary issues

30+

Total

90+ expected cut off marks

Also Read:

List of NLUs in India 

NLUs Fee Structure 2026

CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor: How to register?

Candidates will have to first register themselves on Shiksha.com to access the CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor tool. It must be noted that the CLAT Rank predicted by the shiksha.com CLAT Rank 2026 tool is not final. The final and foremost decision is of the Consortium of NLUs. It must be noted that the CLAT Scorecard is accepted at various NLUs across the country. Based on the total number of students who appeared for the CLAT 2026 Exam, CLAT Rank Predictor 2026 will release the result.

Also Read: CLAT 2026 Cutoffs for NLUs

How to use CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor for FREE?

Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to use CLAT Rank Predictor 2026:

  • To begin with, candidates will have to register with shiksha.com. In case you have already registered, you can directly sign in and use the CLAT College/ CLAT Rank Predictor 2026
  • Once registered, go to the Shiksha CLAT Predictor page
  • Enter your personal details:

Name

Mobile Number

Email ID

CLAT Registration Number

CLAT Total Marks

Category

City

Preferred Location

  • Once you enter all the details, click on ‘Predict my rank’ option

Also Read: What is a good score in CLAT 2026? How to get a high rank?

How to calculate score using CLAT 2026 Rank Predictor?

Candidates will be able to check CLAT Rank 2026 only when they have some expected marks in mind. Candidates can check the process given below to calculate the CLAT Marks 2026:

  • Download CLAT Answer Key and your CLAT 2026 response sheet
  • Start calculating your marks as per the CLAT Marking Scheme 2026 mentioned below:

CLAT Marking Parameters

Marks Awarded

Correct answer

+1 marks

Incorrect answer

-0.25 marks

Un-attempted question

0 marks

  • Calculate the final CLAT 2026 Marks
  • Candidates can now use it to predict their CLAT rank 2026

Documents necessary for CLAT 2026 seat allotment

To fulfill the admission formalities and confirm your admission, you have to submit documents:

  1. A copy of the CLAT 2026 application form
  2. CLAT scorecard
  3. CLAT admit card 2026
  4. Marksheet for Class 10th
  5. Marksheet for Class 12th
  6. Caste Certificate
  7. Specially-Abled Certificate
  8. NRI Certificate
  9. Sponsored NRI Certificate
  10. Domicile Certificate
  11. Call Letter issued by the CLAT authority
  12. Recent passport-size photographs

CLAT 2026 Reserved Categories

The CLAT reservation criteria apply to specific categories recognized by the Government of India:

  1. Scheduled Caste
  2. Scheduled Tribe
  3. Other Backward Classes
  4. Economically Weaker Section
  5. Women
  6. Person With Disability
  7. Wards of Serving/ Retired/ Defence Personnels
  8. Dependants of Defence Personnels
  9. Kashmiri Migrant
  10. Jammu & Kashmir

Apart from this, the NLUs also reserve seats for their state domicile quota across all the mentioned categories. The percentage of state domicile reservation varies for each participating NLU and is confirmed only during the annual admission and seat allotment process.

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