NALSAR Hyderabad Cutoff 2025: Check Category-wise CLAT Cutoff Ranks
NALSAR Hyderabad clat cutoff 2025 can be seen on this page for multiple UG and PG-level law programmes. The CLAT cutoff 2025 was released for various categories, like General, OBC, SC, ST, etc., for both the All India and Home State quota students. For the General AI category, the cutoff in the last round was 162 for BA LLB (Hons) course admission. On the other hand, the LLM course specialisations had a cutoff of 216, indicating that the competiton for the BA LLB (Hons) course for General AI category quota is higher than the LLM courses. Refer to the information below to know more about category, quota and branch-wise cutoff ranks for NALSAR Hyderabad.
| NALSAR Hyderabad Cutoff 2026 | NALSAR Hyderabad Cutoff 2024 | NALSAR Hyderabad Cutoff 2023 |
- NALSAR Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for General AI Category
- NALSAR Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for OBC AI Category
- NALSAR Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for SC AI Category
- NALSAR Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for ST AI Category
- NALSAR Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for PWD AI Category
- NALSAR Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for EWS AI Category
- NALSAR Hyderabad Category-wise Cutoff 2025 for Home State Quota
NALSAR Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for General AI Category
Nalsar University of Law Cutoff 2025 for the BA LLB (Hons) course was 150 and 162 in the first and last round, respectively for the General category students under the All India quota. In the case of LLM course, the CLAT Cutoff 2025 was 143 in the first round and 216 in the last round for all the offered specialisations like LLM in Personal Law, LLM in Criminal Law, etc. Comparing both the courses cutoff range, we can say that the LLM course had a more indulgent cutoff than the BA LLB (Hons) course, which faced a more constricted cutoff. Refer to the table below to know the first and last round closing ranks for all courses at this institute.
| Course |
R1 (Closing Rank) |
Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| LLM in Legal Pedagogy and Research |
143 |
216 |
| BA LLB (Hons) |
150 |
162 |
| LLM in Corporate and Commercial Law |
143 |
216 |
| LLM in Intellectual Property Laws |
143 |
216 |
| LLM in International Trade and Business Law |
143 |
216 |
| LLM in Criminal Law |
143 |
216 |
| LLM in Personal Law |
143 |
216 |
| LLM in Public Law and Legal Theory |
143 |
216 |
Commonly asked questions
Every year, CNLU releases CLAT Allotment lists for admission to all the National Law Universities in India including NALSAR. For 2024 admission, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the CLAT Fourth Allotment list 2024. However for NLU Hyderabad, the cutoff stands closed after round 1 of the seat allotmemt result.
During the NALSAR CLAT cutoff 2024 for the EWS category, the Round 1 closing rank for BA LLB is 564. So, candidates secring a rank of 600 in CLAT 2024 is not eligibe to get into NALSAR for BA LLB (Hons) admission.
The NALSAR Hyderabad BA LLB (Hons) cutoff 2025 has been released for the first round. NALSAR admission to the law courses is based on candidates' performance in the CLAT entrance exam, followed by counselling rounds. For the OBC category students in the All India quota, the CLAT Round 1 cutoff 2025 stood at 1219. For the same category, the first round closing rank was 1532 in the home state quota. Considering the cutoff data, it is evident that the cutoff is more competitive for the students belonging to the AI quota as compared to the HS quota. For other categories, the Round 1 cutoff details under the AI quota are tabulated below:
| Category | BA LLB (Hons) Round 1 Closing Rank (AI) |
|---|---|
| General | 150 |
| OBC | 1219 |
| SC | 3177 |
| ST | 3621 |
| EWS | 513 |
| PWD | 5873 |
NALSAR University of Law considers entrance exam scores for admission to most of the courses. CLAT is accepted for admission to popular courses of NALSAR-BA LLB (Hons) and LLM. Common Law Admission Test, known as CLAT, is a national-level law entrance exam conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). CLAT is an offline exam and include sections on English, Current Affairs and General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Techniques. Besides, the university accepts IPMAT, JIPMAT, CAT, etc. for admission to specific courses.
Candidates need to complete a minimum of Class 12 with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for SC and ST categories) to apply for NALSAR University of Law BA LLB (Hons) programme. There is no age limit specified by the university for admission. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission. Besides, aspirants must have qualified CLAT.
NALSAR Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for OBC AI Category
For the OBC AI category, the closing cutoff in the first and last round was 1219 for this category's BA LLB (Hons) course, which is easier when compared to the BA LLB (Hons) course cutoff for the General AI category, which ranged from 150 to 162. On the other hand, the LLM course specialisations had a closing cutoff of 580 to 814, according to the first and last round cutoff, which is also more lenient for this category than for the General AI counterpart's, which was from 143 to 216. See the table below to know more about NALSAR Hyderabad OBC cutoff 2025 for the first and last rounds.
| Course |
R1 (Closing Rank) |
Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| LLM in Legal Pedagogy and Research |
580 | 814 |
| BA LLB (Hons) |
1219 | 1219 |
| LLM in Corporate and Commercial Law |
580 | 814 |
| LLM in Intellectual Property Laws |
580 | 814 |
| LLM in International Trade and Business Law |
580 | 814 |
| LLM in Criminal Law |
580 | 814 |
| LLM in Personal Law |
580 | 814 |
| LLM in Public Law and Legal Theory |
580 | 814 |
NALSAR Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for SC AI Category
The NALSAR Hyderabad Cutoff for Scheduled Caste All India Category in the last round was 3273 for BA LLB (Hons) course, and all the LLM course specialisations had the last round closing cutoff at 1364, suggesting that the LLM course specialisations admission for this category candidates is more difficult, unlike the General AI category students, who had the tougher competition in the BA LLB (Hons) course admission, with the last round rank being 162. Students can see the table below to know the first and last round closing ranks for all the courses available in the table below:
| Course |
R1 (Closing Rank) |
Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| LLM in Legal Pedagogy and Research |
1003 | 1364 |
| BA LLB (Hons) |
3177 | 3273 |
| LLM in Corporate and Commercial Law |
1003 | 1364 |
| LLM in Intellectual Property Laws |
1003 | 1364 |
| LLM in International Trade and Business Law |
1003 | 1364 |
| LLM in Criminal Law |
1003 | 1364 |
| LLM in Personal Law |
1003 | 1364 |
| LLM in Public Law and Legal Theory |
1003 | 1364 |
Commonly asked questions
Aspirants who have passed a three-year LLB course with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) can apply for NALSAR University of Law LLM programme. However, admission committee may decide to reduce the percentage of qualifying exam. Aspirants appearing for the qualifying exam in April/ May are also eligible to apply.
CLAT required cutoff ranks depend on multiple factors, such as round, category, course and quota. If you belong to the General AI category, the maximum cutoff required was 168 for admission to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) course. For LLM admission, the maximum cutoff rank required was 124. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the round-wise cutoff 2026 for both courses in the General category under the AI quota:
| Round | BA LLB (Hons) | LLM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 148 | 108 |
| 2 | 161 | - |
| 4 | 164 | 124 |
| 5 | 168 | - |
NALSAR CLAT cutoff 2026 has been concluded for admission to the UG and PG courses. Candidates can refer to the table provided below to view the BA LLB (Hons) CLAT last round closing ranks for different categories.
| Category | Clat Cutoff 2026 (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|
| General | 148 |
| OBC | 831 |
| SC | 3259 |
| EWS | 630 |
| PWD | 4951 |
For admission through CLAT, the aspirants must meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by the exam conducting body. Aspirants who have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognised board with a minimum of 45% aggregate are eligible. Candidates belonging to SC/ST categories get a 5% relaxation in the minimum aggregate. Furthermore, the aspirants must hold the pass certificates. These documents are required for verification purposes.
NALSAR Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for ST AI Category
NALSAR Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 is given in the table below for the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM course specialisations. The BA LLB (Hons) cutoff was 3621 in both the first and last round, which is more easier for enrolment than for the SC AI category, which was 3273 in the last round. Students can refer to the table below to know the first and last round closing cutoff ranks for 2025 for the ST All India category.
| Course |
R1 (Closing Rank) |
Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| LLM in Legal Pedagogy and Research |
– / – | 3185 |
| BA LLB (Hons) |
3621 | 3621 |
| LLM in Corporate and Commercial Law |
– / – | 3185 |
| LLM in Intellectual Property Laws |
– / – | 3185 |
| LLM in International Trade and Business Law |
– / – | 3185 |
| LLM in Criminal Law |
– / – | 3185 |
| LLM in Personal Law |
– / – | 3185 |
| LLM in Public Law and Legal Theory |
– / – | 3185 |
NALSAR Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for PWD AI Category
BA LLB (Hons) and LLM course cutoff in the first round was closed at 5873 and 157, respectively for this category. On the other hand, in the last round, the closing cutoff for both the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses was 7676 and 4082, respectively. Hence, according to the first and last round ranks, LLM course came out as the more competitive and popular choice among the students of the PWD AI category. The huge gap in the LLM course cutoffs suggests that only a few candidates in this category qualified for admission in first couple of rounds. Candidates can check out the table below to know the first and last round closing ranks for all the other courses offered.
| Course |
R1 (Closing Rank) |
Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| LL.M. in Legal Pedagogy and Research | 157 | 4082 |
| B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 5873 | 7676 |
| LL.M. in Corporate and Commercial Law | 157 | 4082 |
| LL.M. in Intellectual Property Laws | 157 | 4082 |
| LL.M. in International Trade and Business Law | 157 | 4082 |
| LL.M. in Criminal Law | 157 | 4082 |
| LL.M. in Personal Law | 157 | 4082 |
| LL.M. in Public Law and Legal Theory | 157 | 4082 |
Commonly asked questions
The NALSAR University of Law has 30% of seats reserved for female candidates, 3% for PWD, and 15% for foreign nationals. This information is as per the data curated from the web. Hence, is indicative. Candidates applying for admission in reserved seats have to submit the relevant caste certificate issued by a competent authority. It may also follow the reservation policy as prescribed by the state or central government. NALSAR BA LLB (H) seat intake is 135. The seat count mentioned here is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.
NLU Hyderabad CLAT cutoff 2026 was released across different categories under the AI and HS quotas. For the General Home State quota, the CLAT 2026 last round closing rank for BA LLB (Hons) was 565. Similarly, for the LLM course across multiple specialisations, the cutoff rank stood at 1001. These are the maximum cutoff ranks required for admission in 2026 for the General HS quota.
NALSAR Hyderabad cutoff 2026 was released across different categories under the AI and HS quotas. For the General Home State quota, the CLAT last round closing ranks varied between 565 and 1001 for admission to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LLM courses across multiple specialisations. Tabulated below is the last round CLAT closing rank for the students belonging to the General Home State.
| Course | CLAT Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| LL.M. in Legal Pedagogy and Research | 1001 |
| B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 565 |
| LL.M. in Corporate and Commercial Law | 1001 |
| LL.M. in Intellectual Property Laws | 1001 |
| LL.M. in International Trade and Business Law | 1001 |
| LL.M. in Criminal Law | 1001 |
| LL.M. in Personal Law | 1001 |
| LL.M. in Public Law and Legal Theory | 1001 |
NALSAR Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 for EWS AI Category
The cutoff for admission for all law courses for this category ranged from 404 to 845, according to the first and last round closing ranks. The LLM course and its various specialisations ranks saw a greater fluctuation and a higher closing rank by the final round, which means that while the competiton was higher in the first rounds, it dropped low by the last rounds. However, the BA LLB (Hons) remained in a more tighter, more competitive range from 513 to 546 in the first and last round respectively. Students can look at the table below to know the first and last round closing ranks for this category.
| Course |
R1 (Closing Rank) |
Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| LL.M. in Legal Pedagogy and Research | 404 | 845 |
| B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 513 | 546 |
| LL.M. in Corporate and Commercial Law | 404 | 845 |
| LL.M. in Intellectual Property Laws | 404 | 845 |
| LL.M. in International Trade and Business Law | 404 | 845 |
| LL.M. in Criminal Law | 404 | 845 |
| LL.M. in Personal Law | 404 | 845 |
| LL.M. in Public Law and Legal Theory | 404 | 845 |
NALSAR Hyderabad Category-wise Cutoff 2025 for Home State Quota
Along with the cutoff being out for the All India category students, the cutoff was also released for the candidates under the Home State quota. When compared to the All India category, the Home State category cutoff was more lenient.
Although in the Home State quota, the category which faced the most and least competition was the General HS category and SC HS category, respectively. See the table below to know the cutoff for BA LLB (Hons) and LLM course for different categories under the HS quota for the year 2025.
| Category | Course R1 (Closing Rank) | Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| General | BA LLB (Hons): 607 LL.M.(All Specialisations): 1358 |
BA LLB (Hons): 607 LL.M.(All Specialisations): 2143 |
| OBC | BA LLB (Hons): 1532 LL.M. (All Specialisations): 2518 |
BA LLB (Hons): 1532 LL.M. (All Specialisations): 4873 |
| SC | BA LLB (Hons): 7065 LL.M. (All Specialisations): 7887 |
BA LLB (Hons): 7065 LL.M. (All Specialisations): 7887 |
| ST | LL.M. (All Specialisations): 4182 | LL.M. (All Specialisations): 4182 |
| PWD | LL.M(All Specialisations) : 2025 | LL.M(All Specialisations) : 2025 |
| EWS | BA LLB (Hons): 2618 | BA LLB (Hons): 2618 |
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