CLAT Rank Wise List of NLUs
The Consortium of NLUs will conduct the CLAT Exam 2027 on December 6, 2026. The CLAT Result is expected to be published within a week after the exam is over. Candidates will be allotted the CLAT Rank 2027 based on their score in the CLAT exam. Candidates can use the free CLAT College Predictor by Shiksha to understand which NLUs they can get admission to.
Any aspirant who wishes to have a law career dreams of getting admission into National Law Universities (NLUs). Read further to get a detailed CLAT 2027 rank-wise college list, to understand which NLUs are available on a particular rank.
- How to Check CLAT 2027 Merit List?
- CLAT 2027 Rank-wise NLU list
- CLAT 2027 Cut Offs for Top 10 NLUs
- How to calculate score using CLAT 2027 Rank Predictor?
- Difference between CLAT 2027 Rank and Marks
- How CLAT Cutoff 2027 calculated?
How to Check CLAT 2027 Merit List?
Candidates can check the NLU-wise CLAT merit list by following the process given below
- Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Navigate to the Notifications section
- Click on the CLAT 2027 Allotment List link
- View and download the CLAT Merit list PDF
Also Read: What after CLAT: Result, Counselling, Admission Process and courses
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.
CLAT 2027 Rank-wise NLU list
Candidates can check the list of NLUs as per the CLAT Rank and their NIRF ranking below.
CLAT 2027 Rank-wise College List - Ranks 1-300
| NLU Name | NIRF Ranking |
|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 1 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 3 |
| Gujarat National Law University | 5 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata( BA LLB, BSc.LLB Hons) | 4 |
| NLU Odisha | 15 |
CLAT 2027 Rank-wise College List - Ranks 301–600
| NLU Name | NIRF Ranking |
|---|---|
| WBNUJS Kolkata( BA LLB, BSc.LLB Hons) | 4 |
| NLU Jodhpur | - |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 5 |
| NLIU Bhopal | 27 |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | 21 |
| HNLU Raipur | - |
| RGNUL Patiala | - |
| NUALS Kochi | - |
| NLU Odisha | 15 |
CLAT 2027 Rank-wise College List: Ranks 601–2000
| NLU Name | NIRF Ranking |
|---|---|
| WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc.LLB Hons) | 4 |
| NLU Jodhpur | - |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 5 |
| NLIU Bhopal | 27 |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | 21 |
| HNLU Raipur | - |
| RGNUL Patiala | - |
| NUALS Kochi | - |
| CNLU Patna (BA LLB) | 17 |
| GNLU Silvassa Campus | - |
| - |
|
| 28 |
|
| 30 |
|
| - |
CLAT 2027 Rank-wise College List: Ranks 2001- 4000
| NLU Name | NIRF Ranking |
|---|---|
| TNNLU Tiruchirappalli | - |
| DBRANLU Sonepat | - |
| MNLU Aurangabad | - |
| NLU Jodhpur | - |
| Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur | - |
| NLUJA Assam | 35 |
| RPNLU Prayagraj | - |
| HPNLU Shimla | 34 |
| IIULER Goa | - |
| NLUT Agartala | - |
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+ |
Also Read: CLAT Selection Process
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.
No you can not get admission to 26 participating NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam. For admission to NLU Delhi, you need to clear AILET Exam.
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How to calculate score using CLAT 2027 Rank Predictor?
Candidates will be able to check the CLAT Rank 2027 only when they have some expected marks in mind. Candidates can check the process given below to calculate the CLAT Marks 2027
- Download CLAT Answer Key and your CLAT 2027 response sheet
- Start calculating your marks as per the CLAT Marking Scheme 2027 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 2027 Marks
- Candidates can now use it to predict their CLAT rank 2027
Also Read: What after CLAT: Result, Counselling, Admission Process and courses
Difference between CLAT 2027 Rank and Marks
The major difference between CLAT 2027 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 CLAT exam, in order to get a higher rank in the merit list.
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How CLAT Cutoff 2027 calculated?
Candidates must note that various factors are considered before determining the CLAT Cutoff
- Exam difficulty level
- No. of seats available
- Total number of aspirants who appeared for the exam
- The preference order chosen by candidates
- Reservation policy of each NLU
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