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 is decided based on following factors

Total Number of Candidates Appeared

Difficulty Level of the Exam

Total Number of Seats Available

Category-wise Reservations

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.

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.

Your CBSE Class 12th percentage (75%) meets the CLAT eligibility criteria, as the minimum requirement for General/OBC/EWS candidates is 45% (40% for SC/ST). However, NLU admission is based solely on your CLAT rank, not your 12th percentage.

Can You Get an NLU with a 75 CLAT Cut-off?

• A CLAT score of 75 corresponds to an approximate rank of 3000-4000.
• Top NLUs like NLSIU, NALSAR, and WBNUJS may be out of reach.
• Mid-ranked NLUs like NLUO, HNLU, and RMLNLU may be possible in later rounds.
• Lower-ranked NLUs like DSNLU, TNNLU, or MNLU Nagpur could be available.

The CLAT marks vs rank analysis helps candidates estimate their rank based on their score. A 110+ score typically secures a top 50 rank, while 100-110 marks place candidates within 51-200 ranks. A 90-95 score corresponds to 501-1000 ranks, and 80-85 marks result in 2001-3000 ranks. Admission to top NLUs like NLSIU Bengaluru usually requires a rank under 500. Mid-tier NLUs accept ranks up to 4000, while lower NLUs may admit candidates beyond 5000 ranks. Cut-offs vary yearly based on difficulty level, applicants, and seat availability. Higher scores ensure better NLU choices.