CLAT

The rank to take admission in NLU Jodhpur varies from year to year and course to course. Candidates must give their best in the CLAT exam. 

To get into an NLU through CLAT, your rank depends on the NLU's tier and your category. For top NLUs like NLSIU, NALSAR, and WBNUJS, a rank under 500 is required. Mid-tier NLUs like HNLU, RMLNLU, and NLUO admit candidates with ranks between 500-4000. Lower-ranked NLUs accept candidates up to 12000 ranks. Category-based reservations lower the cutoff for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates. A General category student should aim for a rank under 4000 to secure an NLU seat. Higher ranks may still secure admission in later rounds. 

The CLAT cutoff refers to the minimum rank or score required to secure admission into a National Law University (NLU) through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).

Types of CLAT Cutoffs:

• Opening Rank – The highest-ranked candidate admitted to an NLU.
• Closing Rank – The rank of the last candidate admitted in a specific category.
• Category-wise Cutoff – Different for General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS candidates.
• Round-wise Cutoff – Released in multiple counseling rounds.

Who Decides CLAT Cutoff?
The Consortium of NLUs releases the cutoff based on exam difficulty, number of candidates, and seat availability.

The minimum qualifying percentage for CLAT varies based on the candidate's category. The eligibility criteria are as follows:

CLAT Minimum Qualifying Percentage (Class 12th)

• General / OBC / EWS – 45%
• SC / ST – 40%
• Key Points:
  Candidates must have passed Class 12th from a recognised board.
  Even if you meet the qualifying percentage, admission depends on your CLAT rank, not just your 12th marks.
  There is no minimum qualifying percentage for CLAT exam scoring, but higher marks improve your NLU chances.