Law Entrance Exam

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.

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.