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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