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CLAT Cut-Off 2023 - NLU Wise Category Based Cut Off Details

Author : Tanya Kaushal

Updated On : June 5, 2023

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Reader’s Digest: With the current admission cycle in place, the 4th Provisional allotment list for UG and PG courses has been published officially. Let's dive in to understand the change in the CLAT cut off for each college after this list.

Before we get into the lists and cut off as per the 4th list, find answers to the most common queries of students around CLAT Cut off:

  • How does CLAT Cut off vary across different NLUs & law colleges? The CLAT Cut off varies across different NLUs depending on various factors such as the number of seats available, the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and the performance of the candidates. 
  • What is the difference between CLAT Cut off & CLAT merit list? The CLAT Cut off is the minimum score you must score to get admission to a law program. And the CLAT merit list is a list of candidates who have qualified for the exam and have been ranked based on their overall performance.
  • Is the CLAT Cut off for UG & PG the same? No, the Consortium of NLUs releases the CLAT Cut-Off marks separately for UG and PG programs on its official website.

Are you, by chance looking for the cut-off around LLM Program? Read CLAT PG Cut off here!

College-wise CLAT 2023 Cut-Off 

After the declaration of CLAT results, the announcement of the cut-off has been the most awaited event. Though we don't have a final announcement on it as yet here is a compilation as per the 4th provisional allotment list:

NLUS  General (Opening Rank - Closing Rank)  OBC (Opening Rank - Closing Rank)  SC (Opening Rank - Closing Rank)  ST (Opening Rank - Closing Rank) 
NLSIU Bangalore  1-114 171-923  181-2674  1781-4059 
NALSAR Hyderabad  25-177 931-1116  702-3388  4600-6174 
WBNUJS Kolkata  136-256 588- 4217  6121- 7792 
NLIU Bhopal  186-449 591-1268  4505- 5311 8143- 10960
NLU Jodhpur  70-378 2360- 4457 6615- 8076 
HNLU Raipur  425 -805 1877 - 2061  6710 - 7137  10117 -11277 
GNLU Gandhinagar  147 - 441 1150 - 1878 3680 - 5683    7852 -10837 
RMLNLU Lucknow  432- 749
RGNLU Punjab 537 -1281 - 5693-8811 10300 - 15585
CNLU Patna  628 -1497
NUALS Kochi  552 -1441
NLU Odisha  504 -1163 5789 -7950 12030 -16910
NUSRL Ranchi  939 -1821 1888- 2748  7695 -9503 16626 -18477
TNNLS Tiruchirappalli  577- 1918 2509 -3862 5122- 10032 14452 
DSNLU Vishakhapatnam  538- 1914
MNLU Mumbai  325- 574
MNLU Nagpur  606 -2019
MNLU Aurangabad  1578 -2447
NLUJAA Assam 1102- 2271
HPNLU Shimla  822- 2558 8337 -11639 13021 -20514
DNLU Jabalpur  1521 - 2558 3021 -3181  10030 - 11639  17883 - 20514 
NLU Sonipat  767- 2519 2931 -4373 8628 -10841 10923- 21673
GNLU, Silvassa  810- 1591 2435-3669 8339 - 9581  13276- 14846 

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CLAT Previous Years' Cut off (Past 3 Years)

This exam has changed over the years regarding its CLAT exam pattern, difficulty level and cut-offs. The following information highlights the CLAT Cut-off over two years, wherein you can analyse its highs and lows. 

The pattern change has dramatically influenced the question paper format and the college-wise cut-off. Scroll below to find the clear cut-off for each college or category published officially.

CLAT 2022 College-wise Cut-Off

Check the table below for college-wise cut-off marks for the Common Law Admission Test:

NLUS General (Opening Rank - Closing Rank) OBC (Opening Rank - Closing Rank) SC (Opening Rank - Closing Rank) ST (Opening Rank - Closing Rank)
NLSIU Bangalore 1-85 88-638 569-2224 554-3428
NALSAR Hyderabad 98-162 361-945 1252-2761 4310-5158
WBNUJS Kolkata 122-257 - 2503-4933 5084-7238
NLIU Bhopal 263-451 774-1510 4509-4793 7633-10189
NLU Jodhpur 178-378 - 2318-5881 1727-7620
HNLU Raipur 447-837 1807-1980 4918-8932 11785-13374
GNLU Gandhinagar 175-430 752-1747 3779-6527 8389-12014
RMLNLU Lucknow 478-756 - - -
RGNLU Patiala 451-1184 - 6134-9434 6449-16179
CNLU Patna 932-1498 - - -
NUALS Kochi 413-1315 2114*-2099 - -
NLU Odisha 492-1191 - 5800-9726 12410-17417
NUSRL Ranchi 1190-1729 1987-2698 8536-10818 13311-18195
TNNLS Tiruchirappalli 1044-2024 2081-4006 6909-12274 16880-19894
DSNLU Vishakhapatnam 1062-1797 - - -
MNLU Mumbai 64-548 - - -
MNLU Nagpur 796-1657 - - -
MNLU Aurangabad 2337-2522 - - -
NLUJAA Guwahati 1315-1979 - - -
HPNLU Shimla 1056-2477 - 8958-13057 15955-22145
DNLU Jabalpur 1624-2399 3489-4118 12356-13105 15638-22836
NLU Sonipat 1168-2481 2794-4197 6448-12356 12177-23442

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CLAT 2021 College-wise Cut-Off

The CLAT Consortium released the cut-off after each round of counselling. The final admission was provided based on the CLAT Cut-Off 2021 marks and CLAT Participating College admission policy.

Check out the table below to know the closing rank of all the participating NLUs:

CLAT Cut off 2021 Closing Ranks 
NLSIU Bangalore 83
NALSAR Hyderabad 172
NLIU Bhopal 378
WBNUJS Kolkata 241
NLU Jodhpur 356
HNLU Raipur 765
GNLU Gandhinagar 375
RMNLU Lucknow 676
RGNLU Patiala 1075
CNLU Patna 1312
NUALS Kochi 1144
NLU Odisha 1072
NUSRL Ranchi 1507
TNLS Tiruchirappalli 1834
DSNLU Visakhapatnam 1473
MNLU Mumbai 453
MNLU Nagpur 1448
MNLU Aurangabad 2022
NLSJA Assam 1659
DNLU Jabalpur 1996
HPNLU Shimla 2009
DBANLU Sonepat 2040

CLAT 2020 College-wise Cut-Off

2020 was the first year of the new pattern-based examination; hence, a change in cut-off was also observed. No, by change, we mean that the cut-off was slightly higher. NLSIU planned to conduct a separate entrance for themselves but took admissions through Common Law Admission Test.

Let us look at the table below to know the CLAT Cut-Off 2020:

College Name Opening Score - Closing Score Opening Rank - Closing Rank
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore 127.25-92.75 1-98
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad 94.5-89.75 69-175
National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal 91.25-84 137-427
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata 110.5-88.25 6-226
National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ) 90.25-86 162-317
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur 83.25-79.75 470-757
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar 86.75-83.5 288-461
Dr Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University (RMNLU), Lucknow 83.5-80.25 462-701
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNLU), Patiala 83.5-77.75 461-988
National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi 83.25-77 472-1076
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna 83.75-76 432-1224
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam 77.75-74.5 986-1489
National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack 83.25-77.5 478-1037
National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi 76.25-75.75 1203-1272
National Law School and Judicial Academy, Assam (NLUJAA), Guwahati 77.75-73.75 1005-1569
The TamilNadu National Law School (TNNLS), Tiruchirappalli 76.75-72.75 1124-1799
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai 81.75-77.25 575-1050
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur 79.25-73.75 812-1575
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Aurangabad 74-71.75 1539-1947
Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur (M.P.) 77.5-72 1022-1910
Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla 73.5-72 1657-1915
National Law University, Sonepat 72.25-71.5 1876-2000

Factors Affecting CLAT Cut-off 2023 Marks

The Consortium of NLUs will consider the following factors to determine the cut-off for CLAT Entrance Exam:

  • The total number of applicants 
  • Number of students who qualified for the exam 
  • The total number of seats available
  • Previous year cut-off
  • The difficulty level of the paper
  • Category

What After CLAT 2023 Cut-off Release?

NLA Consortium will release the merit list after the announcement of the cut-off. You are called for CLAT Counselling only if you score above the cut-off marks.

  • During the counselling, you must submit all your educational certificates, and you will be disqualified from counselling if you fail to submit the documents.
  • After completing document verification, the Consortium will provide your admission based on your score.
  • The admission process involves five steps: registration, making NLU choices, seat allotment, fee payment, and reporting to the designated college.

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Conclusion

As we reach the end of this enlightening journey exploring CLAT Previous Year Cut-offs for various law colleges, it's time to pause and reflect on the key takeaways that will help you craft your own success story:

  • CLAT cut-offs are dynamic and can vary annually; staying updated on trends is crucial.
  • Identifying target colleges based on cut-offs can help you set realistic goals and allocate resources accordingly.
  • Analyzing cut-offs across different categories aids in understanding the level of competition.

Remember, dear reader, that knowledge is power. Use these insights to plan your preparation strategically, set achievable milestones, and ultimately conquer the world of law. The future is in your hands – grasp it, and let your dreams take flight!

Frequently Asked Questions

4-6 rounds of counselling rounds are conducted in order to fill the seats.
As per the previous cut off trends, you need to secure a rank between 105-120 to secure an admission in top 3 NLUs.
The CLAT Cut Off is determined based on various factors like the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates appeared for the exam, difficulty level of the paper, the total number of seats, and previous year cut off marks.
The CLAT 2023 expected cut off marks of HNLU, Raipur for the general category is the range of 143-144.
No. The cut-off marks vary for each category i.e. for general category, SC, and ST categories.

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