CLAT 2026 NLU-Wise General Category Expected Cutoff Analysis

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• Updated on 10 Dec, 2025, 11:55 PM, by Amrita Das

CLAT 2026 aspirants can refer to the NLU-wise expected cutoff marks vs rank to understand the score range required for admission under the general category. The Consortium of National Law Universities will release the official cutoffs after the declaration of the result. Until then, expected cutoffs based on past trends help students estimate their chances of securing a seat.

For general category candidates, the cutoff is usually higher due to intense competition. Those aiming for the top National Law Universities need stronger scores to stay within the closing rank range.

CLAT 2026 Expected Cutoff Trends for General Category

Every year, seat allotment is released after the CLAT result. It depends on several factors such as rank, number of seats, category, and the order of preferences submitted by candidates. The expected marks and rank range help aspirants shortlist NLU choices and plan their preparation more effectively.

Considering previous years' patterns, the top 5 NLUs are expected to have a cutoff of 90+ marks for the general category. Students scoring 80+ marks with ranks between 500–2400 may also secure a seat in one of the NLUs.

NLU-Wise General Category Expected Cutoff Marks vs Rank (CLAT 2026)

NLUs	Expected Cutoff Rank	Expected Minimum Marks
NLSIU Bengaluru	100–150	94.5–97+
NALSAR Hyderabad	160–210	93.5–94+
WBNUJS Kolkata	320–370	92–92.5+
NLU Jodhpur	360–410	91.5–92+
GNLU Gandhinagar	440–490	91–91.5+
NLU Bhopal	470–520	90.5–91+
MNLU Mumbai	550–600	89.5–90+
RMLNLU Lucknow	750–800	88.5+
HNLU Raipur	800–850	88–88.5+
GNLU Silvassa	1350–1550	84–84.5+
NUALS Kochi	1300–1500	84–84.5+
RGNUL Punjab	1250–1450	84–85+
NUSRL Ranchi	1650–1850	82.5–83.5+
MNLU Nagpur	1450–1650	83.5–84+
TNNLU Trichy	1730–1930	82.5–83+
NLUJAA Assam	2050–2250	81.5–82.5+
MNLU Aurangabad	1830–2030	82–82.5+
MPDNLU Jabalpur	2200–2400	81–81.5+
HPNLU Shimla	2310–2510	80.5–81+
DBRANLU Sonepat	1880–2080	82–82.5+
NLU Agartala	2510–2710	79.5–80.5+
CNLU Patna	1390–1590	83.5–84.5+
DSNLU Visakhapatnam	1620–1820	82.5–83.5+
NLU Odisha	1000–1200	85–86.5+
IIULER Goa	2540–2740	79.5–80.5+
NLU Kochi	1330–1530	84–84.5+

Key Highlights

Candidates aiming for NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata, NLU Jodhpur, NLU Bhopal, and GNLU Gandhinagar must target 90+ marks and a rank between 100–520.
Mid-ranked NLUs may accept candidates with 84–89 marks.
Newer and lower-ranked NLUs may offer seats to candidates with 79–83 marks.

These expected numbers serve as an early indicator. The final cutoff may vary depending on the difficulty level of CLAT 2026, total test-takers, and seat availability.

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