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Top 10 National Law Schools in India: CLAT 2025 Expected cut-offs for each category

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is the primary gateway for aspirants to secure admission to India’s prestigious National Law Universities (NLUs). CLAT, which is well-known for being competitive, attracts thousands of candidates each year who want to enroll in undergraduate and graduate legal schools. Since these requirements are major in determining admissions, candidates must remain aware of the anticipated cut-offs considering growing participation and shifting exam dynamics. Numerous factors, such as the overall number of applicants, exam difficulty, category-specific reservation norms, and the total number of seats available, affect NLU cut-offs. Various NLUs have different categories for them, including General, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD). The top ten NLUs in India are examined in detail in this article, along with the expected cut-offs for each category.  With this knowledge, law students would be better equipped to make judgments throughout the admissions process and increase their chances of getting a seat.

 

Top 10 National Law Schools in India

1. National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore

2. National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad

3. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata

4. National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur

5. Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar

6. Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur

7. National Law University (NLU), Odisha (CNLU)

8. Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow

9. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala

10. National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi

 

CLAT 2025 Expected Cut-Offs

 

NLU General OBC SC ST EWS PwD
NLSIU Bangalore 98 95 90 86 96 80
NALSAR Hyderabad 96 93 86 82 94 78
WBNUJS Kolkata 94 90 84 80 92 78
NLIU Bhopal 91 88 82 78 89 70
NLU Jodhpur 92 89 81 76 90 76
HNLU Raipur 87 83 74 70 85 65
GNLU Gandhinagar 90 84 76 72 86 60
RMLNLU Lucknow 87 84 76 72 85 55
RGNUL Punjab 89 83 72 68 84 56
CNLU Patna 85 82 70 66 83 52
NLU Odisha 84 81 68 64 84 50
NLUJAA Assam 80 78 65 60 79 48
DSNLU Vizag 79 76 63 59 78 45
TNNLU Trichy 81 79 64 61 80 47

 

CLAT 2025 Expected Cut-Off Ranks for Top 10 NLUs:

National Law University (NLU) General OBC SC ST EWS PwD
NLSIU Bangalore 140 1001 3000 8000 600 5000
NALSAR Hyderabad 186 1186 3427 6083 564

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WBNUJS Kolkata 277   4503   8860 11100
NLU Jodhpur 460 1315 5178 11527 1115  
HNLU Raipur 490 1350 5300 11600 1200  
GNLU Gandhinagar 490 1390 5400 11700 1200  
RMLNLU Lucknow 480 1375 5250 11400 1150  
RGNUL Punjab 500 1410 5450 11800 1220  
CNLU Patna 510 1450 5550 12000 1250  
NLU Odisha 530 1480 5650 12200 1300  

 

General Trends in CLAT Cut-Offs 

Several factors influence the cut-offs for seats at National Law Universities (NLUs) and the CLAT 2025 cut-off trends. Applicants wanting to gain admission to India's top law schools have to understand these aspects. The following are the key factors that affect each NLU's CLAT cut-off ranks:

1. Number of Seats Available

The cut-off is impacted by the fixed number of seats available for admission at each NLU. The more seats available, the lower the rank required to secure admission. For instance, NLUs like NLSIU Bangalore, which have fewer seats, tend to have higher cut-offs compared to larger NLUs with larger numbers of seats. The cut-off is further impacted by the fact that several NLUs have different seat categories, such as All India, State, and Reserved seats.

2. Difficulty Level of the CLAT Exam

One important factor is the exam's level of difficulty in any particular year. If the exam is considered more difficult, candidates may score lower overall, which could lead to a lower cut-off rank for admission. Conversely, a relatively easier exam can result in higher cut-offs. The type of questions and the distribution of topics also play an important role when calculating the overall difficulty and, consequently, the cut-off.

3. Number of Candidates Appearing

The competition level is influenced by the number of candidates that take the CLAT each year. There is more competition overall when there are more candidates, which could raise the cut-off rank. If the number of candidates increases as legal education becomes more popular in 2025, NLUs' cut-off ranks may change.

4. Category-wise Reservation

Different categories have different cut-offs, mainly because of the reservation policies established for OBC, SC/ST, EWS, and PwD candidates. In general, these categories have lower cut-offs than the General category. The general cut-off trends are impacted by the various reservation policies that each NLU follows. Additionally, certain NLUs have state-specific domicile-specific reservations for students, which may result in different cut-offs for residents and non-residents.

5. Previous Year’s Cut-Off Trends

Previous information also has an impact on predicting future trends. Depending on the earlier-mentioned circumstances, the cut-off is likely to stay the same or possibly rise if it was relatively high the year before. Top NLUs like NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, and WBNUJS Kolkata are especially affected by this trend. The cut-off for NLSIU Bangalore, for instance, has consistently been among the highest. These trends frequently continue unless there is a notable shift in the number of seats or candidates.

6. Performance of Candidates in the Exam

Cut-off scores are directly influenced by candidates' overall performance on the CLAT exam. The cut-off rank will undoubtedly rise if the average score for all candidates is higher. Similarly, if a large number of students perform exceptionally well, it might result in a rise in cut-off ranks.

7. Changes in the CLAT Exam Pattern

Any modifications to the CLAT exam format, including the number of sections, the types of questions, or the addition of additional subjects, can have an effect on candidates' performance thus affecting the cut-off scores. For example, the cut-offs could be raised if there is a greater emphasis on analytical thinking or if the questions are more challenging.

8. Geographical Factors and Domicile Reservations

A candidate's eligibility for a certain seat could be significantly affected by their residence status. Some NLUs give preference to candidates from the state in which the university is located when allocating seats based on the candidate's place of residence. This implies that domicile students may have a lower cut-off rank than non-domicile applicants for the same NLU.

Conclusion

For CLAT 2025 candidates, securing admission to a top National Law University (NLU) demands a thorough strategy and focused planning. For preparation efforts to be successfully modified, it is important to understand the expected cut-offs and the category-wise differences. Typically, top NLUs like NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, and others have high cut-offs, especially for those candidates in the general category. Candidates can improve their chances by keeping up with cut-off patterns, analysing data from previous years, and efficiently managing their time and resources. W

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