The CLAT Cutoff 2027 is the last All India Rank (AIR) an NLU admits in a counselling round. The Consortium of NLUs publishes no minimum qualifying marks, so the cutoff is always a closing rank. CLAT 2027 is on 6 December 2026, so the official cutoff is not out yet.
- The CLAT 2027 cutoff comes round by round, starting with the Round 1 merit list in January 2027 (expected).
- NLSIU Bengaluru closed at AIR 101 for the General category in Round 1 of CLAT 2026.
- NALSAR Hyderabad closed at AIR 148 and WBNUJS Kolkata at AIR 284 in Round 1 of CLAT 2026.
- At NLSIU in 2026 Round 1, EWS, OBC, SC and ST closed at AIR 702, 1018, 3072 and 5000.
- A score of 90 plus has mapped to ranks between 1 and 585 in past marks vs rank analysis.
- The Consortium publishes cutoffs as PDFs on consortiumofnlus.ac.in, so always verify ranks there.
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Key Summary
- CLAT cutoffs are closing ranks, not marks, and they are released after every counselling round.
- The top 3 NLUs closed between AIR 101 and AIR 284 for General students in CLAT 2026 Round 1.
- NLSIU has closed between AIR 101 and AIR 114 over the last four admission cycles.
- Reserved category closing ranks are much higher numbers than General, so a lower score can still get a top NLU.
- Closing ranks move to higher numbers in later rounds, so Round 1 is the strictest list.
CLAT Cutoff 2027
CLAT is a rank-based exam. You sit a 120 mark paper with +1 for a correct answer and 0.25 negative marking. Your marks decide your AIR, and your AIR decides your NLU.
The Consortium of NLUs has announced no minimum qualifying score for CLAT 2027. Every NLU simply fills seats in rank order, and the last student admitted sets the closing rank. That closing rank is what students call the cutoff.
The CLAT 2027 cutoff cannot exist before the exam and the counselling lists. The ranks in this article come from earlier CLAT cycles, and the 2027 bands are tentative estimates.
Previous Year Official CLAT Cutoff
The table below tracks the NLSIU Bengaluru BA LLB (Hons) programme, the toughest NLU seat, across four cycles. Ranks are General, OBC and SC closing ranks. The list column shows which counselling list the rank comes from.
| Year | Top NLU | Programme | General CR | OBC CR | SC CR | List |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NLSIU Bengaluru | BA LLB (Hons) | 101 | 1018 | 3072 | Round 1 |
| 2025 | NLSIU Bengaluru | BA LLB (Hons) | 112 | 1541 | 3133 | Last round |
| 2024 | NLSIU Bengaluru | BA LLB (Hons) | 102 | 971 | 3007 | Last round |
| 2023 | NLSIU Bengaluru | BA LLB (Hons) | 114 | 923 | 2674 | Last round |
The NLSIU General closing rank has stayed in a narrow band of 101 to 114 across four years. The OBC and SC ranks vary more because reserved seat counts change from year to year.
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CLAT 2026 Official Cutoff PDFs
The Consortium of NLUs publishes each allotment list as an NLU wise PDF. These are UG rank lists with reservations, and each carries the opening and closing ranks for that list.
The list number is the counselling round. List 1 is Round 1 and list 5 is Round 5. Always compare your rank with the closing rank of your own category in the PDF.
| NLU | Programme | List | Official PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBNUJS Kolkata | BA LLB (Hons) | List 1 (Round 1) | Download PDF |
| DBRANLU Sonepat | UG | List 1 (Round 1) | Download PDF |
| NLU Odisha | BBA LLB | List 5 (Round 5) | Download PDF |
| MNLU Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | BBA LLB (Hons) | List 5 (Round 5) | Download PDF |
For the other NLUs and lists, open the CLAT section on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The CLAT 2027 lists will appear there in the same format.
Source: Consortium of National Law Universities
Factors Affecting CLAT Cutoff
Several factors move the closing rank of an NLU in a given year. The table shows the usual direction of each.
| Factor | Typical Direction |
|---|---|
| Number of students who appear | More students push the closing rank to a smaller number at top NLUs |
| Difficulty of the paper | A harder paper lowers marks but ranks stay competitive |
| Seats available | More seats let the closing rank move to a higher number |
| Previous year trends | Strong predictor of the next cycle |
| Category wise reservation | SC, ST, OBC and EWS close at much higher rank numbers |
| Student preference order | Top NLUs fill first, so their closing ranks stay low |
| State domicile quota | Home state seats change the All India rank at which seats close |
| Counselling round | Closing ranks move to higher numbers after each round |
In CLAT 2026, 75,009 students appeared for CLAT UG. The number of UG seats is around 3,200 according to the CLAT 2027 seat matrix estimate, so competition stays tight. Check the CLAT 2027 seat matrix for NLU wise intake.
Your NLU preference order matters as much as your rank. A student with AIR 300 who lists a lower ranked NLU first can lose a better seat. Always list NLUs in the order you truly prefer them.
CLAT Cutoff 2027: NLU Wise Closing Ranks
The table gives the CLAT 2026 Round 1 General closing ranks for the top 10 NLUs. Use it as the closest reference for CLAT 2027.
| NLU | Programme | CLAT 2026 Round 1 General CR |
|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | BA LLB (Hons) | 101 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | BA LLB (Hons) | 148 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | BA LLB (Hons) | 284 |
| NLU Jodhpur | BA LLB (Hons) | 310 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | BA LLB (Hons) | 376 |
| MNLU Mumbai | BA LLB | 481 |
| HNLU Raipur | BA LLB (Hons) | 736 |
| CNLU Patna | BA LLB (Hons) | 1141 |
| TNNLU Tiruchirappalli | BA LLB (Hons) | 1370 |
| NLUJA Assam | BA LLB (Hons) | 1764 |
The top 5 NLUs closed within AIR 376 for the General category in Round 1 of CLAT 2026. Mid-tier NLUs closed between AIR 481 and AIR 1764. NLU Delhi is not part of this list because it admits through AILET.
Expected CLAT 2027 Round 1 Closing Ranks (Tentative)
These bands come from the 2023 to 2026 Round 1 range. They are estimates, not official figures.
| NLU (BA LLB Hons) | Round 1 Range 2023 to 2026 | Expected 2027 General CR (Tentative) | Indicative Safe Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 100 to 107 | 100 to 115 | 98 plus |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 148 to 177 | 145 to 175 | 95 plus |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 260 to 285 | 260 to 300 | 93 plus |
| NLU Jodhpur | 310 to 379 | 300 to 380 | 90 plus |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 376 to 456 | 370 to 460 | 90 plus |
A score of 98 plus is the safe target for NLSIU, and 95 plus for NALSAR. The safe scores are indicative, because the paper difficulty changes the marks needed every year. Always aim above the target, not at it.
How to Use These Ranks for Your Preference List
Start with your expected AIR from your mock tests and the marks vs rank table below. Compare it with the Round 1 closing ranks above.
- Place NLUs that closed well below your rank at the top as your reach choices.
- Place NLUs that closed close to your rank in the middle as your target choices.
- Place NLUs that closed at much higher rank numbers at the bottom as your safe choices.
Keep a buffer of at least 50 to 100 ranks for top NLUs. Closing ranks can shift by that much between years.
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CLAT Cutoff 2027: Category Wise
Reserved categories close at higher rank numbers than General. For example, an SC student ranked 3000 can still get NLSIU, while a General student cannot.
The CLAT 2027 category wise cutoff will be announced with the merit lists. The table below uses the NLSIU Bengaluru BA LLB (Hons) programme as the reference.
| Category | Cutoff 2027 | NLSIU 2026 (Round 1) | NLSIU 2025 (Last Round) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / UR | To be announced | 101 | 112 |
| EWS | To be announced | 702 | 703 |
| OBC-NCL | To be announced | 1018 | 1541 |
| SC | To be announced | 3072 | 3133 |
| ST | To be announced | 5000 | 3396 |
| PwD | To be announced | Horizontal quota, no separate rank in the list reviewed | Horizontal quota, no separate rank in the list reviewed |
The closing rank rises in this order: General, EWS, OBC, SC and ST. This order held at most programmes in the CLAT 2026 lists.
Category Wise Closing Ranks at Other Top NLUs (CLAT 2026 Round 1)
| NLU | General | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 101 | 1018 | 3072 | 5000 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata (BA LLB) | 284 | Not listed | 3833 | 6010 |
| NLU Jodhpur (BA LLB) | 310 | 1273 | 4042 | 5907 |
These ranks are All India ranks and exclude horizontal quotas. At WBNUJS, the PwD seats closed at AIR 10237 in the same list. Make sure to read the seat matrix of each NLU before you fill preferences.
Source: CLAT 2026 WBNUJS Kolkata UG rank list, List 1 (Consortium of NLUs)
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CLAT Cutoff 2027: State Domicile Quota
Many NLUs reserve seats for students from their home state. This lowers the All India Rank needed for those seats.
| Quota | Typical Reservation | Effect on Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| State domicile | 25% to 70 plus% depending on the NLU | Home state students get seats at a higher AIR number |
| All India quota | Remaining seats | Closing ranks are the tightest here |
| Women | Up to 30% at some NLUs | Applies as a horizontal quota |
| PwD | 5% | Applies as a horizontal quota |
The domicile quota varies sharply from one NLU to another. NLU Jodhpur, for instance, uses a Rajasthan domicile and a Rajasthan MBC category. You need a valid certificate to claim these seats.
At WBNUJS in Round 1 of 2026, West Bengal domicile General seats closed at AIR 746, against AIR 284 for the All India General seats. Home state students also compete on a separate state rank for those seats.
If you hold a domicile of a state with an NLU, check that NLU first. Your home state rank can be far lower than your AIR.
CLAT Marks vs Rank 2027
The Consortium releases no official marks vs rank data. The table below shows an independent analysis based on past cycles. Treat it as a guide.
| Marks Range (out of 120) | Approximate Rank Range |
|---|---|
| 90 plus | 1 to 585 |
| 85 to 90 | 586 to 1955 |
| 80 to 85 | 2003 to 3506 |
| 75 to 80 | 3809 to 8070 |
| 70 to 75 | 6086 to 9928 |
| 65 to 70 | 10057 to 13294 |
Even 2 to 3 marks can shift your rank by hundreds of places. The top end is the most sensitive. Accuracy matters more than attempts because of the 0.25 negative marking.
For a deeper look at a specific score, read CLAT 2027 60 marks expected rank.
CLAT Previous Year Cutoff Trends
The table gives Round 1 General closing ranks for the BA LLB (Hons) programme of five top NLUs across four cycles.
| NLU (BA LLB Hons) | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 107 | 102 | 100 | 101 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 177 | 167 | 150 | 148 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 260 | 279 | 285 | 284 |
| NLU Jodhpur | 341 | 379 | 357 | 310 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 424 | 456 | 402 | 376 |
NALSAR, NLU Jodhpur and GNLU all closed at lower rank numbers in both 2025 and 2026. This points to growing demand at the top NLUs. NLSIU stayed almost flat, and WBNUJS rose slightly from 2023.
The cutoff also changes within a cycle. In CLAT 2026, NLSIU BA LLB (Hons) moved from AIR 101 in Round 1 to AIR 108 in Round 2. NALSAR BA LLB (Hons) moved from AIR 148 to AIR 161.
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NLU Counselling and CLAT Cutoff
The Consortium runs one common counselling process for all participating NLUs. It usually has up to 5 allotment rounds.
- Register for counselling after the result.
- Fill your NLU preferences in order.
- Check the merit list and the allotted NLU.
- Pay the counselling fee and choose Freeze, Float or Exit.
- Report to the NLU with your documents.
Round 1 has the strictest cutoff, and later rounds close at higher rank numbers. By Round 4 of CLAT 2026, NALSAR BA LLB (Hons) closed at AIR 164 and WBNUJS BA LLB (Hons) at AIR 343. IIULER Goa closed at AIR 2519 for BA LLB and AIR 2631 for BBA LLB in the same round.
Choose Float if your rank is within 50 to 80 places of a better NLU's closing rank. Choose Freeze if you are happy with the allotted NLU.
How to Check the CLAT 2027 Cutoff
- Go to consortiumofnlus.ac.in and open the CLAT 2027 section.
- Log in with your registered email ID and password.
- Open the allotment list or cutoff PDF for the round.
- Select the NLU and programme you want to compare.
- Read the opening and closing ranks for your category.
Compare your AIR with the closing rank of your category, not the General rank. Always check the horizontal quota notes below each table.
Read the full process on the CLAT counselling page.
CLAT Cutoff 2027: FAQs
Ques. What is the expected CLAT cutoff for 2027?
Ans. The official cutoff is not out yet. Based on 2023 to 2026 Round 1 ranks, NLSIU may close around AIR 100 to 115. NALSAR may close around AIR 145 to 175 for General students.
Ques. Is there a minimum qualifying mark in CLAT 2027?
Ans. No. The Consortium of NLUs has published no minimum qualifying marks for CLAT 2027. NLUs fill seats in rank order for each category.
Ques. What rank is needed for NLSIU in CLAT 2027?
Ans. NLSIU closed at AIR 101 for General students in Round 1 of CLAT 2026. Over four years, its General closing rank stayed between 101 and 114.
Ques. What rank is needed for NALSAR Hyderabad?
Ans. NALSAR closed at AIR 148 in Round 1 of CLAT 2026 and at AIR 161 in Round 2. Round 4 closed at AIR 164.
Ques. How many marks do you need for a top NLU in CLAT?
Ans. A score of 98 plus is the indicative safe target for NLSIU. A score of 95 plus suits NALSAR, and 93 plus suits WBNUJS. These targets change with paper difficulty.
Ques. Is 90 a safe score in CLAT?
Ans. Not for the top 3 NLUs. A score of 90 plus has mapped to ranks 1 to 585. NLSIU, NALSAR and WBNUJS closed between AIR 101 and 284. It is strong for NLUs closing near AIR 500, such as MNLU Mumbai at AIR 481.
Ques. What rank is 85 marks in CLAT?
Ans. A score of 85 to 90 has mapped to ranks 586 to 1955. A score of 85 sits near the higher end of that range.
Ques. Can you get an NLU with 80 marks in CLAT?
Ans. A score of 80 to 85 has mapped to ranks 2003 to 3506. General students can reach newer NLUs in later rounds. IIULER Goa closed at AIR 2519 (BA LLB) and AIR 2631 (BBA LLB) in Round 4 of CLAT 2026. Reserved category students have better chances.
Ques. What is the CLAT cutoff for OBC, EWS, SC and ST students?
Ans. At NLSIU in Round 1 of 2026, EWS closed at AIR 702 and OBC at AIR 1018. SC closed at AIR 3072 and ST at AIR 5000.
Ques. Does the CLAT cutoff change from round to round?
Ans. Yes. Closing ranks move to higher numbers in later rounds as seats open up. NLSIU moved from AIR 101 to AIR 108 between Round 1 and Round 2 of CLAT 2026.
Ques. When will the CLAT 2027 cutoff be released?
Ans. The Round 1 cutoff is expected with the first merit list in January 2027. In CLAT 2026, the first list came on 7 January 2026.
Ques. Where can you check the official CLAT cutoff?
Ans. The Consortium of NLUs publishes each list as NLU wise PDFs on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Some CLAT 2026 PDFs are linked in the section above.
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