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CLAT 2026 OBC Cutoff, Expected NLU-Wise Marks and Ranks

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• Updated on 9 Dec, 2025, 11:51 PM, by Amrita Das

CLAT 2026 OBC Cutoff, Expected NLU-Wise Marks and Ranks

The Consortium of National Law Universities will publish the official CLAT 2026 cutoffs after the result is declared. Meanwhile, aspirants can review the expected OBC category cutoff to understand the score and rank needed for admission to top NLUs. These predictions are based on patterns from previous years and help students plan their college choices effectively.

 

The OBC category usually requires higher marks compared to several other reserved categories. Candidates targeting the leading NLUs should aim for a strong score to improve their chances.

 

CLAT 2026 OBC Category Expected Cutoff Overview

Based on past trends, the CLAT 2026 OBC cutoff for top NLUs is expected to be 85+ marks. Aspirants scoring 80+with a rank between 1200 and 2400 may also secure seats in several NLUs. The expected range helps candidates evaluate their chances and shortlist institutes accordingly.

 

CLAT 2026 Expected OBC Cutoff (NLU Wise)

NLUs

CLAT 2025 OBC Cutoff Rank

Expected Marks Range

NLSIU Bengaluru

1390–1590

83.5–84.5+

NALSAR Hyderabad

1240–1440

84–85+

WBNUJS Kolkata

10290–10490

67–67.5+

NLU Jodhpur

1750–1961

82–83+

GNLU Gandhinagar

2220–2420

81–81.5+

NLU Bhopal

1650–1850

82.5–83.5+

MNLU Mumbai

7000–7200

71–71.5+

RMLNLU Lucknow

3760–3960

76–76.5+

HNLU Raipur

2400–2600

80–81+

GNLU Silvassa

3850–4000

76–76.5+

NUSRL Ranchi

3430–3630

77+

MNLU Nagpur

14820–15000

62.5+

TNNLU Trichy

4070–4270

75.5–76+

NLUJAA Assam

40250–40450

38+

MNLU Aurangabad

15050–15250

62.5+

MPDNLU Jabalpur

4220–4420

75.5–76+

DBRANLU Sonepat

4180–4380

75.5+

CNLU Patna

3530–3730

76.5–77+

DSNLU Visakhapatnam

3600–3800

76.5–77+

IIULER Goa

5340–5540

73.5+

RPNLUP Prayagraj

5090–5290

74+

Candidates aspiring for NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata, NLU Jodhpur, NLU Bhopal, and GNLU Gandhinagar should aim for 80+ marks and a rank above 1000 to remain competitive.

 

The expected ranges are only for analysis. Final cutoffs may vary based on factors such as exam difficulty, total candidates, and seat availability after the CLAT 2026 result.

 

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