Updated On : May 25, 2023
Reader's Digest: Did you know that your CLAT marks and your rank are closely connected? Understanding the differences and similarities between the two can give you valuable insights into your performance. Speaking of CLAT, have you heard the news? The CLAT 2024 Exam Date is out! Read to know how the CLAT marks vs. rank dynamics will play out this time.
As we all know, the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is one of the most popular law entrance exams conducted to provide admission to UG and PG law programs at 22 participating NLUs.
Like other entrance exams, the National Law of Consortium will publish the results as marks and ranks on the official website. Generally, those who score more than 70 marks in the entrance exam will secure a rank below 300, considered a good rank for admission to one of the top NLUs.
You may calculate your scores using the answer key and compare the marks with the CLAT Marks vs Rank data given in the post below to determine your approximate rank.
So, why late? Lets's dive into the post to understand the difference between CLAT Marks vs Rank.
As said above, you can quickly determine an approximate rank by calculating your marks secured in the CLAT Exam 2023 using the answer key.
If you are getting a rank below 100, you have a good chance of getting into top NLUs such as NLSIU Bangalore or NALSAR Hyderabad.
To help you understand the CLAT Marks and Ranks, we have compared and analyzed the previous year's ranks based on the marks.
Check out the table below to know the relation between CLAT marks and rank. Remember that the CLAT Rank List is based on the previous year's marks vs rank analysis.
Predict Your College based on Your CLAT Score
Through CLAT, 2596 seats are offered under UG Course.
Last year, the one who got the 2596 rank had a CLAT score of 68.75. The below data shows that you should try to score more than 68.75.
Score Range | Rank Range | Number of Candidates |
125-150 | 1 | 1 |
120-125 | 2-3 | 2 |
115-120 | 4-5 | 2 |
110-115 | 6 | 1 |
105-110 | 7-9 | 3 |
100-105 | 10-19 | 10 |
95-100 | 20-57 | 38 |
90-95 | 58-173 | 116 |
85-90 | 174-362 | 189 |
80-85 | 363-743 | 381 |
75-80 | 744-1411 | 668 |
70-75 | 1412-2318 | 907 |
65-70 | 2319-3572 | 1254 |
60-65 | 3573-5200 | 1628 |
55-60 | 5201-7284 | 2084 |
50-55 | 7285-9841 | 2557 |
45-50 | 9842-12994 | 3153 |
40-45 | 1299-16746 | 3752 |
35-40 | 16747-21135 | 4389 |
30-35 | 21136-26442 | 5307 |
25-30 | 26443-32188 | 5746 |
20-25 | 32189-38320 | 6132 |
15-20 | 38321-44066 | 5746 |
10-15 | 44067-48884 | 4818 |
5-10 | 48885-51683 | 2799 |
0-5 | 51684-52956 | 1273 |
-0.25 to -5 | 52957-53208 | 252 |
-5.25 to -9.5 | 53209-53226 | 18 |
As per the trends, securing a rank in the CLAT PG exam is difficult. If your score is more than 63, your rank is in the top 10. If your score is near 57, your rank shall be in the top 50.
The CLAT marks vs rank also suggest that your score must be more than 53 marks in CLAT PG to secure a rank below 100.
Go through the table below to know the approximate rank you can get based on your CLAT marks to get admission to PG courses.
Score Range | Number of Candidates | Rank Range |
70-72 | 2 | 1-2 |
65-70 | 7 | 3-9 |
60-65 | 23 | 10-32 |
55-60 | 43 | 33-75 |
50-55 | 92 | 76-167 |
45-50 | 203 | 168-370 |
40-45 | 305 | 371-675 |
35-40 | 462 | 676-1137 |
30-35 | 623 | 1138-1760 |
25-30 | 807 | 1761-2567 |
20-25 | 1000 | 2568-3567 |
15-20 | 1024 | 3568-4591 |
10-15 | 861 | 4592-5452 |
5-10 | 499 | 5453-5951 |
0-5 | 266 | 5952-6217 |
Generally, the CLAT Cut Off is decided based on various factors like the number of students who appeared for the exam, the difficulty level of the paper, the previous year's cut-off, and more.
However, the cut-off marks vary for each participating university. Check out the table below to know the expected cut-off for each college.
Name of the college | First Cut-Off Rank | Closing Cut-Off Rank |
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru | 200 | 225 |
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata | 225 | 227 |
National Law University, Jodhpur | 312 | 323 |
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar | 457 | 470 |
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNLU), Patiala | 943 | 1012 |
National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi | 1023 | 1076 |
National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi | 1189 | 1290 |
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam | 1362 | 1518 |
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai | 504 | 557 |
Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad | 1487 | 1947 |
National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad | 175 | 177 |
National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal | 526 | 538 |
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur | 696 | 701 |
Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow | 705 | 738 |
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna | 1142 | 1256 |
National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack | 983 | 1052 |
The Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirapalli | 1543 | 1799 |
Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur | 1312 | 1575 |
Last year, a CLAT topper scored 125.5 marks, and aspirants who secured 117 marks each stood up in second and third positions.
Check out the table below to know the marks secured by 70 toppers in the Common Law Admission Test.
Serial No. | Total Marks | All India Rank |
1 | 125.5 | 36 |
2 | 117 | 37 |
3 | 117 | 38 |
4 | 115.5 | 39 |
5 | 115.25 | 40 |
6 | 114.75 | 41 |
7 | 114.25 | 42 |
8 | 113.25 | 43 |
9 | 113.25 | 44 |
10 | 112.75 | 45 |
11 | 112.5 | 46 |
12 | 112.25 | 47 |
13 | 111.75 | 48 |
14 | 111.75 | 49 |
15 | 111.75 | 50 |
16 | 111.5 | 51 |
17 | 111.25 | 52 |
18 | 110.5 | 53 |
19 | 110.25 | 54 |
20 | 110.25 | 55 |
21 | 109.75 | 56 |
22 | 109.5 | 57 |
23 | 109.5 | 58 |
24 | 109.25 | 59 |
25 | 109 | 60 |
26 | 109 | 61 |
27 | 108.75 | 62 |
28 | 108.5 | 63 |
29 | 108.5 | 64 |
30 | 108.5 | 65 |
31 | 108.25 | 66 |
32 | 107.5 | 67 |
33 | 107.5 | 68 |
34 | 107.5 | 69 |
35 | 107.25 | 70 |
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