
The Consortium publishes the CLAT Rank List in the format of opening and closing ranks of each NLUs. Candidates can download the CLAT Merit List 2026 PDF by visiting consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The CLAT Cutoff 2026 depends on several factors like the difficulty level of CLAT exam, change in seat intake and matrix, answer key discrepancies etc.
To help candidates understand what was the overall CLAT 2026 Difficulty Level and what are the expected cutoff check the CLAT Exam Analysis. The CLAT Counselling Process 2026 will end with five rounds. It must be noted that the Consortium will release a separate CLAT 2026 Merit List after each round of CLAT counselling. Candidates can check CLAT Rank Predictor 2026 to get an idea. Read further to know more about the CLAT cut off 2026, CLAT expected cut off 2026, previous year trends, and various other details on the page below.
Also Read: CLAT 2026 Cutoffs for NLU
- Factors Affecting CLAT 2026 Cutoffs
- CLAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
- CLAT 2026 Cut off Category-wise
- CLAT 2026 Opening/Closing Ranks for NLUs
- CLAT 2025 Opening/Closing Ranks for NLUs
- CLAT 2026 Cut off for Top NLUs
- CLAT 2027 Frequently Asked Questions
Factors Affecting CLAT 2026 Cutoffs
Candidates must understand that the cutoff for any NLU is not predecided. The cutoff marks for the CLAT exam are decided based on the following factors like
- Difficulty Level of the Exam
- No. of Applications Received
- Number of aspirants who cleared the exam
- Total Number of Seats
- Previous Year Cutoffs
These are important factors on which cutoff are decided.
Also read:
CLAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CLAT 2027 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| To Be Notified | CLAT Provisional Answer Key 2027 TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2027 Objection Window TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2027 Final Answer Key TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2027 Result TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | CLAT 2027 Counselling Registration TENTATIVE |
CLAT 2026 Cut off Category-wise
The CLAT 2026 Cutoff ranks for NLUs refer to the minimum marks required for admission to a particular National Law University. Each NLU has a different cut-off for each category. The CLAT 2026 Cutoff category wise can be checked below.
| Category |
Rank |
|---|---|
| General |
1 – 1000 |
| OBC |
1000 – 2000 |
| EWS |
1200 – 2500 |
| SC |
2800 – 5000 |
| ST |
4000 – 6000 |
| PwD |
Differs a lot, based on type of disability and reservation policy |
Read More:
CLAT 2026 Opening/Closing Ranks for NLUs
The CLAT 2026 Exam was conducted for 25 NLUs in the country and participating colleges.
CLAT First Merit List 2026
The first merit list can be checked here for all participating NLUs, mentioning category-wise ranks below.
| CLAT 2026 Participating NLUs |
Download CLAT 2026 1st Merit List PDF |
|---|---|
| National Law School of India University, Bangalore |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for NLSIU Bangalore |
| NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for NALSAR Hyderabad |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for WBNUJS BA LLB (Hons.) |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for WBNUJS BSc. LLB. (Hons.) [Criminology and Forensic] |
| National Law Institute University, Bhopal
|
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for NLIU Bhopal for BA LLB |
| CLAT 2026 First Merit List for NLIU Bhopal B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) [Cyber Security] | |
| National Law University, Jodhpur |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for NLU Jodhpur |
| Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for GNLU Gandhinagar |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for DRMNLU |
| Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for RGNLU |
| Chanakya National Law University Patna
|
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for CNLU Patna - BA LLB |
| CLAT 2026 First Merit List for CNLU Patna - BBA LLB | |
| National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for NUALS |
| National Law University Odisha, Cuttack |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for NLU Odisha |
| National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for NUSRL Ranchi |
| National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for NLU Assam |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU),Visakhapatnam |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for DSNLU |
| The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for TNNLU BA LLB |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for MNLU Mumbai |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
|
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for MNLU Nagpur |
| Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for HPNLU Shimla |
| Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for DNLU Jabalpur |
| Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University Sonipat, Haryana |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for DNLU Jabalpur |
| Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for HNLU Raipur |
| National Law University, Tripura |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for NLU Tripura |
| GNLU Silvassa Campus |
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for GNLU Silvassa |
| Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLUP), Prayagraj
|
CLAT 2026 First Merit List for RPNLUP |
| India International University of Legal Education and Research Goa - B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | CLAT 2026 First Merit List for IIULER Goa |
CLAT PG First Merit List 2026
Candidates can check the merit list for CLAT PG 2026 from the links mentioned below:
| CLAT Participating NLUs for LLM course |
Download CLAT LLM 1st Merit List |
|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore |
|
| NALSAR Hyderabad |
|
| NLU Bhopal |
|
| WBNUJS Kolkata |
|
| NLU Jodhpur |
|
| NLU Raipur |
|
| GNLU Gandhinagar |
|
| GNLU Silvassa |
|
| DRMNLU Lucknow |
|
| RGNUL Patiala |
|
| NUALS Kochi |
|
| NLUO Cuttack |
|
| NUSRL Ranchi |
|
| NLUJAA |
|
| TNNNLU Tiruchirappalli |
|
| MNLU Nagpur |
|
| MNLU Aurangabad |
CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for UG Courses
Candidates can download seat allotment for CLAT undergraduate course from the table below once released.
CLAT 2026 Second PG Merit List for all NLUs
Candidates can check CLAT 2026 LLM Merit List below. Candidates can download the merit list for LLM course from the links below
| CLAT Participating NLUs for LLM course |
Download CLAT LLM 2nd Merit List |
|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NALSAR Hyderabad |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NLU Bhopal |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| WBNUJS Kolkata |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NLU Jodhpur |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NLU Raipur |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| GNLU Gandhinagar |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| GNLU Silvassa |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| DRMNLU Lucknow |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| RGNUL Patiala |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NUALS Kochi |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NLUO Cuttack |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NUSRL Ranchi |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NLUJAA |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| TNNNLU Tiruchirappalli |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| MNLU Nagpur |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| MNLU Aurangabad |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
CLAT 2026 Third PG Merit List for all NLUs
Candidates can check CLAT 2026 LLM Merit List below. Candidates can download the merit list for LLM course from the links below
| CLAT Participating NLUs for LLM course |
Download CLAT LLM 3rd Merit List |
|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NALSAR Hyderabad |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NLU Bhopal |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| WBNUJS Kolkata |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NLU Jodhpur |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NLU Raipur |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| GNLU Gandhinagar |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| GNLU Silvassa |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| DRMNLU Lucknow |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| RGNUL Patiala |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NUALS Kochi |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NLUO Cuttack |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NUSRL Ranchi |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NLUJAA |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| TNNNLU Tiruchirappalli |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| MNLU Nagpur |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
CLAT 2025 Opening/Closing Ranks for NLUs
The CLAT 2025 Opening/Closing Rank can be checked below
CLAT 2025 Third Merit List- College Wise
The merit list is published for all participating NLUs, mentioning category-wise ranks. Check here
| CLAT 2025 Participating NLUs |
Opening Rank |
Closing Ranks |
Download CLAT 2025 3rd Merit List |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Law School of India University, Bangalore |
460 | 7286 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for NLSIU Bangalore |
| NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad |
3273 | 7676 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for NALSAR |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
1119 | 11938 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for WBNUJS |
| National Law Institute University, Bhopal |
453 | 18889 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) |
| 9010 | - | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB) | |
| National Law University, Jodhpur |
581 | 9292 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for NLU Jodhpur |
| Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar |
444 | 15863 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for GNLU |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow |
780 | 51995 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for DRMNLU |
| Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala |
1264 | 43286 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for RGNUL |
| Chanakya National Law University Patna |
12662 | 40194 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for CNLU Patna - BA LLB |
| 1550 | 49876 | ||
| National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi |
1346 | 45914 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for NUALS Kochi |
| National Law University Odisha, Cuttack |
1012 | 12967 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for NLUO |
| National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi |
1649 | 53778 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for NUSRL |
| National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam |
2052 | 57634 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for NLUJAA |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam |
1639 | 17399 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for DSNLU |
| The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli |
1748 | 28493 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for TNNLS - BA LLB |
| 1871 | 31197 |
|
|
| Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai |
8067 | 31295 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for MNLU Mumbai |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
|
1508 | 32360 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for MNLU Nagpur (BA LLB) |
| 1577 | 42733 |
|
|
| Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad |
1949 | 57691 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for MNLU Aurangabad - BA LLB |
| 2197 | 55824 | ||
| Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla |
2323 | 57089 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB |
| 2418 | 58003 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for HPNLU Shimla - BBA LLB | |
| Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur |
2224 | 52977 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for DNLU Jabalpur |
| Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University Sonipat, Haryana |
1916 | 59115 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for DRBNLU Haryana |
| Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur |
2594 | 56624 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for HNLU Raipur |
| NLU Tripura |
1866 | 5326 |
CLAT 2025 Second Merit List- College Wise
The merit list is published for all participating NLUs mentioning category-wise ranks. Check below:
| CLAT 2025 Participating NLUs |
Opening Rank |
Closing Ranks |
Download CLAT 2025 2nd Merit List |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Law School of India University, Bangalore |
106 | 25525 | |
| NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad |
157 | 6981 | |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
289 | 18509 | |
| National Law Institute University, Bhopal |
456 | 17523 | CLAT 2025 Second Merit List for NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) |
| 874 | 39468 | ||
| National Law University, Jodhpur |
358 | 14081 | |
| Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar |
404 | 14278 | |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow |
578 | 31066 | |
| Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala |
954 | 36722 | |
| Chanakya National Law University Patna |
1282 | 33759 | |
| 1428 | 46880 | ||
| National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi |
1211 | 44199 | |
| National Law University Odisha, Cuttack |
946 | 55316 | |
| National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi |
1494 | 41897 | |
| National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam |
1652 | 53778 | |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam |
1502 | 47102 | |
| The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli |
1602 | 21638 | |
| 1701 | 45591 | ||
| Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai |
538 | 40504 | |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
|
1360 | 57657 | |
| 1410 | 59008 | ||
| Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad |
1672 | 58448 | |
| 1882 | 59056 | ||
| Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla |
1945 | 55135 | |
| 2150 | 51680 | ||
| Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur |
1785 | 52212 | |
| Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University Sonipat, Haryana |
1635 | 60436 | |
| Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur |
780 | 52295 | |
| NLU Tripura |
2222 | 52977 | CLAT 2025 Second Merit List for NLU Tripura |
| GNLU Silvassa |
1189 | 54202 |
CLAT 2025 First Merit List- College Wise
The merit list is published for all participating NLUs mentioning category-wise ranks. Check below:
| CLAT 2025 Participating NLUs |
Opening Rank |
Closing Ranks |
Download CLAT 2025 1st Merit List PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Law School of India University, Bangalore |
1 | 16544 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for NLSIU Bangalore |
| NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad |
17 | 7713 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for NALSAR |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
57 | 29717 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for WBNUJS BA LLB (Hons.) |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
299 | 18509 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for WBNUJS BSc. LLB. (Hons.) [Criminology and Forensic] |
| National Law Institute University, Bhopal
|
257 | 16572 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for NLIU Bhopal for BA LLB |
| 438 | 24911 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for NLIU Bhopal B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) [Cyber Security] | |
| National Law University, Jodhpur |
159 | 39868 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for NLU Jodhpur |
| Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar |
164 | 14022 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for GNLU Gandhinagar |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow |
460 | 21506 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for DRMNLU |
| Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala |
95 | 29588 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for RGNLU |
| Chanakya National Law University Patna
|
882 | 30737 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for CNLU Patna - BA LLB |
| 1215 | 44258 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for CNLU Patna - BBA LLB | |
| National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi |
350 | 56347 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for NUALS |
| National Law University Odisha, Cuttack |
382 | 50544 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for NLU Odisha |
| National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi |
864 | 36722 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for NUSRL Ranchi |
| National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam |
1163 | 45940 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for NLU Assam |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU),Visakhapatnam |
957 | 42139 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for DSNLU |
| The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli |
1231 | 44669 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for TNNLU BA LLB |
| 1259 | 44760 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for TNNLU BCom LLB (Hons.) | |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai |
418 | 31018 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for MNLU Mumbai BA LLB |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
|
680 | 54410 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for MNLU Nagpur BA LLB |
| 681 | 51639 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for MNLU Nagpur BBA LLB | |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad |
1023 | 59856 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for MNLU Aurangabad BA LLB |
| 1361 | 56843 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for MNLU Aurangabad BBA LLB | |
| Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla |
949 | 43876 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for HPNLU Shimla- BA LLB |
| 1135 | 44095 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for HPNLU Shimla - BBA LLB | |
| Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur |
1060 | 51352 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for DNLU Jabalpur - BA LLB |
| Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University Sonipat, Haryana |
626 | 53778 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for DNLU Jabalpur - BBA LLB |
| Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur |
463 | 47261 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for HNLU Raipur |
| National Law University, Tripura |
31168 | 57038 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for NLU Tripura |
| GNLU Silvassa Campus |
755 | 52920 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for GNLU Silvassa |
| Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLUP), Prayagraj
|
1102 | 45273 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for RPNLUP |
| India International University of Legal Education and Research Goa - B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 1314 | 48454 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List for IIULER Goa BA LLB Hons. |
| India International University of Legal Education and Research Goa - B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 1198 | 49603 | CLAT 2025 First Merit List For IIULET Goa BBA LLB Hons. |
Also Read:
CLAT 2026 Cut off for Top NLUs
Candidates must note that the CLAT Cutoff 2026 will differ category-wise. The cutoff for the general category is comparatively higher than the other categories. Candidates can check the CLAT Cutoff 2026 for top 10 NLUs below :
| NLU | Cut-off |
|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore | 95+ |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 95+ |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 90+ |
| NLU Jodhpur | 85+ |
| NLU Bhopal | 85+ |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 85+ |
| MNLU Mumbai | 82+ |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | 78+ |
| NLU Odisha | 75+ |
CLAT 2027 Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates can check important FAQs related to the CLAT Exam below
181 Institutes accepting CLAT
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur
Kattankulathur, Chennai • Private
- CLAT, SRMJEEL
- ₹ 12.50 Lakh
- 5 years
- |
- Full Time
National Law School of India University, Bangalore
Vijayanagar, Bangalore • Public
NLU Kolkata (NUJS) - The West Bengal National Univer...
Salt Lake City, Kolkata • Public