CLAT Cut Off 2023 is the minimum marks and ranks required for admission in NLUs. CLAT cut off is released in the form of opening and closing ranks by each NLU after the conclusion of counseling rounds.
CLAT Cut Off 2023: Check Expected and Previous Years' Cut offs
What is CLAT Cut off 2023?
CLAT Cut off 2023 usually ranges between 95-100 for the general category while for SC/ST category CLAT Cut off 2023 usually ranges between 80-85. Based on the previous year’s analysis, CLAT Cut off 2023 for the top 3 NLUs is expected to be between 100-105 and for the top 5 NLUs, it is expected to be between 90-95.
Candidates can use Collegedunia’s CLAT College Predictor to get an idea about the colleges to which they can get admission based on their scores. Based on CLAT 2023 scores candidates can get admission to both UG and PG programs. If a candidate looking for admission to LLM colleges then they have to score above 90 to get their name on the first merit list. Also, Check Colleges Accepting CLAT Scores
CLAT Cut Off 2023 (Expected)
CLAT Cut Off 2023
As per expert analysis, CLAT Cut Off 2023 is expected to be similar to the previous year Cut Off:
| College Name | Expected CLAT Cut Off 2023 |
|---|---|
| NLSIU, Bangalore | 125-140 |
| NALSAR, Hyderabad | 120-135 |
| WBNUJS, Kolkata | 120-130 |
| NLU, Jodhpur | 110-124 |
| GNLU, Gandhinagar | 106-107 |
| NLU, Bhopal | 107-108 |
| RMNLU, Lucknow | 100-102 |
| HNLU, Raipur | 103-104 |
| NLU, Odisha | 97-98 |
| NUSLR, Ranchi | 94-95 |
| CMLU, Patna | 95-96 |
| NLUJAA, Guwahati | 93-94 |
| DSNLU, Vishakhapatnam | 92-93 |
| TNNLS, Tiruchirapalli | 92-93 |
| MNLU, Mumbai | 105-106 |
| MNLU, Aurangabad | 91-92 |
| MNLU, Nagpur | 91-92 |
| HPNLU, Shimla | 89 |
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CLAT Cut off 2023 Factors
Factors Affecting CLAT Cut Off 2023
Given below are some factors that affect the candidates' CLAT Cut off scores.
- Applications Received: Fewer applications were received for the exam, the lesser the competition, and the more relaxed CLAT Cut Off 2023 scores.
- Qualifying Candidates: If the number of applicants who are qualified is low, the Cut off is relaxed.
- Seats Available: The higher the seats available the more relaxed the Cut off scores.
- Exam’s Difficulty Level: If the question paper is difficult, Cut off are relaxed, and vice versa.
CLAT Previous Years’ Cut off
Given below are the opening and closing ranks for candidates who attempted CLAT Previous Years Cut off
CLAT Cut off 2022
CLAT Cut Off 2022
Given below are the opening and closing ranks for College-wise UG CLAT Cut Off 2022
| College Name | LLB Opening Rank | LLB Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NLSIU, Bangalore | 1 | 85 |
| NALSAR, Hyderabad | 8 | 162 |
| WBNUJS, Kolkata | 117 | 257 |
| NLU, Jodhpur | 155 | 378 |
| GNLU, Gandhinagar | 175 | 430 |
| NLU, Bhopal | 241 | 451 |
| RMNLU, Lucknow | 377 | 756 |
| HNLU, Raipur | ||
| NLU, Odisha | 470 | 1191 |
| NUSLR, Ranchi | 933 | 1603 |
| CMLU, Patna | 932 | 1498 |
| NLUJAA, Guwahati | 1131 | 1979 |
| DSNLU, Vishakhapatnam | 1002 | 1589 |
| TNNLS, Tiruchirapalli | 807 | 1816 |
| MNLU, Mumbai | 64 | 548 |
| MNLU, Aurangabad | 1390 | 2323 |
| MNLU, Nagpur | 999 | 1657 |
| HPNLU, Shimla | 1056 | 2302 |
| MPDNLU, Jabalpur | 1314 | 2262 |
Given below are the opening and closing ranks for College-wise PG CLAT Cut Off 2022
| College Name | LLM Opening Rank | LLM Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NLSIU, Bangalore | 14 | 163 |
| NALSAR, Hyderabad | 25 | 240 |
| WBNUJS, Kolkata | 82 | 579 |
| NLU, Jodhpur | 116 | 666 |
| GNLU, Gandhinagar | 377 | 514 |
| NLU, Bhopal | 215 | 379 |
| RMNLU, Lucknow | 3 | 127 |
| HNLU, Raipur | 430 | 1038 |
| NLU, Odisha | 550 | 1333 |
| NUSLR, Ranchi | 493 | 1314 |
| DSNLU, Vishakhapatnam | 826 | 1929 |
| TNNLS, Tiruchirapalli | 549 | 1535 |
| MNLU, Mumbai | 194 | 735 |
| MNLU, Aurangabad | 1121 | 2195 |
| MNLU, Nagpur | 131 | 1561 |
| HPNLU, Shimla | 652 | 1524 |
CLAT Cut off 2021
CLAT Cut Off 2021
Given below are the closing ranks for College-wise UG CLAT Cut Off 2021 for the five rounds of counselling.
| NLUs | LLB Closing Ranks (Round 1) | LLB Closing Ranks (Round 2) | LLB Closing Ranks (Round 3) | LLB Closing Ranks (Round 4) | LLB Closing Ranks (Round 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore | 80 | 83 | - | - | - |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 163 | 163 | - | - | 172 |
| NLIU Bhopal | 350 | 358 | 372 | 378 | - |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 216 | 223 | 227 | 233 | 241 |
| NLU Jodhpur | 317 | 329 | 336 | 343 | 356 |
| HNLU Raipur | 651 | 675 | - | 733 | 765 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 348 | 362 | 366 | - | 375 |
| RMNLU Lucknow | 600 | 633 | 641 | 658 | 676 |
| RGNLU Patiala | 940 | 963 | 973 | 1003 | 1075 |
| CNLU Patna | 1184 | 1268 | 1269 | 1282 | 1312 |
| NUALS Kochi | 978 | 1032 | 1075 | 1105 | 1144 |
| NLU Odisha | 945 | 993 | 1001 | 1032 | 1072 |
| NUSRL Ranchi | 1233 | 1338 | 1339 | 1400 | 1507 |
| TNLS Tiruchirappalli | 1469 | 1586 | 1606 | 1710 | 1834 |
| DSNLU Visakhapatnam | 1158 | 1283 | 1286 | 1352 | 1473 |
| MNLU Mumbai | 423 | 424 | 434 | 442 | 453 |
| MNLU Nagpur | 1276 | 1334 | 1346 | 1419 | 1448 |
| MNLU Aurangabad | 1575 | 1672 | 1710 | 1821 | 2022 |
| NLSJA Assam | 1337 | 1443 | 1447 | 1530 | 1659 |
| DNLU Jabalpur | 1533 | 1685 | 1721 | 1841 | 1996 |
| HPNLU Shimla | 1598 | 1743 | 1800 | 1869 | 2009 |
| DBANLU Sonepat | 1669 | 1794 | 1848 | 1927 | 2040 |
Given below are the closing ranks for College-wise PG CLAT Cut Off 2021 for the five rounds of counselling.
| NLUs | LLM Closing Ranks (Round 1) | LLM Closing Ranks (Round 2) | LLM Closing Ranks (Round 3) | LLM Closing Ranks (Round 4) | LLM Closing Ranks (Round 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore | 99 | 115 | 121 | - | 153 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 153 | 162 | 166 | 168 | 170 |
| NLIU Bhopal | 188 | 208 | - | 222 | - |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 312 | 369 | 387 | 392 | 418 |
| NLU Jodhpur | 368 | 395 | 419 | 423 | 434 |
| HNLU Raipur | 519 | 594 | - | - | 742 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 173 | 173 | - | - | - |
| RMNLU Lucknow | 74 | 74 | 81 | - | - |
| RGNLU Patiala | 404 | 459 | 492 | 514 | 528 |
| CNLU Patna | -- | -- | - | - | - |
| NUALS Kochi | 672 | 788 | 762 | 843 | 944 |
| NLU Odisha | -- | -- | - | - | - |
| NUSRL Ranchi | 616 | 752 | 757 | 803 | 938 |
| TNLS Tiruchirappalli | 815 | 982 | 1030 | 1090 | 1143 |
| DSNLU Visakhapatnam | 845 | 961 | 1006 | 1077 | 1134 |
| MNLU Mumbai | 471 | 471 | 544 | - | - |
| MNLU Nagpur | 759 | 821 | 839 | 908 | 990 |
| MNLU Aurangabad | 887 | 950 | - | 1056 | 1148 |
| NLSJA Assam | 709 | 791 | 828 | 856 | 943 |
| DNLU Jabalpur | -- | -- | - | - | - |
| HPNLU Shimla | 633 | 738 | - | - | 829 |
| DBANLU Sonepat | -- | -- | - | - | - |
CLAT Cut off 2020
CLAT Cut Off 2020
Given below are the opening and closing ranks for College-wise CLAT Cut Off 2020
| College Name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| National Law School of India University | 119.5 | 120.5 |
| National Academy of Legal Studies and Research | 114 | 115 |
| National Law Institute University | 107 | 108 |
| West Bengal National University of Judicial Sciences | 112 | 113 |
| National Law University Jodhpur | 109 | 111 |
| Hidayatullah National Law University | 103 | 104 |
| Gujarat National Law University | 106 | 107 |
| Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University | 100 | 102 |
| Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law | 99 | 100 |
| Chanakya National Law University | 95 | 96 |
| National University of Advanced Legal Studies | 99 | 100 |
| National Law University Odisha | 97 | 98 |
| National University of Study and Research in Law | 94 | 95 |
| National Law University and Judicial Academy | 93 | 94 |
| Tamil Nadu National Law School | 92 | 93 |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University | 92 | 93 |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai | 105 | 106 |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur | 91 | 92 |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad | 91 | 92 |
| Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur | 87 | 88 |
| MPDNLU, Jabalpur | 90 | 91 |
| HPNLU, Shimla | 89 | 90 |
CLAT Cut off 2019
CLAT Cut Off 2019
Given below are the opening and closing ranks for College-wise CLAT Cut Off 2019
| College Name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NLSIU, Bengaluru | 1 | 54 |
| NALSAR, Hyderabad | 50 | 120 |
| NLIU, Bhopal | 107 | 355 |
| NUJS, Kolkata | 112 | 215 |
| NLU, Jodhpur | 109 | 350 |
| HNLU, Raipur | 103 | 555 |
| GNLU, Gandhinagar | 106 | 450 |
| RAMNLU, Lucknow | 100 | 620 |
| RGNUL, Patiala | 99 | 780 |
| CNLU, Patna | 95 | 900 |
| NUALS, Kochi | 99 | 900 |
| NLUO, Cuttack | 97 | 1050 |
| NUSRL, Ranchi | 94 | 1050 |
| NLUJA, Guwahati | 93 | 1060 |
| DSNLU, Vizag | 92 | 1200 |
| TNNLS, Tiruchirapalli | 92 | 1160 |
| MNLU, Mumbai | 105 | 575 |
| MNLU, Nagpur | 91 | 1200 |
CLAT Cut off 2018
CLAT Cut Off 2018
Given below are the opening and closing ranks for College-wise CLAT Cut Off 2018
| College Name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NLSIU, Bengaluru | 1 | 66 |
| NALSAR, Hyderabad | 11 | 137 |
| NLIU, Bhopal | 155 | 390 |
| NUJS, Kolkata | 43 | 260 |
| NLU, Jodhpur | 129 | 376 |
| HNLU, Raipur | 401 | 657 |
| GNLU, Gandhinagar | 142 | 498 |
| RAMNLU, Lucknow | 358 | 668 |
| RGNUL, Patiala | 358 | 924 |
| CNLU, Patna | 718 | 1186 |
| NUALS, Kochi | 290 | 928 |
| NLUO, Cuttack | 564 | 1167 |
| NUSRL, Ranchi | 705 | 1255 |
| NLUJA, Guwahati | 1016 | 1556 |
| DSNLU, Vizag | 223 | 1432 |
| TNNLS, Tiruchirapalli | 459 | 1571 |
| MNLU, Mumbai | 246 | 503 |
| MNLU, Nagpur | 520 | 1532 |
CLAT Cut off 2017
CLAT Cut Off 2017
Given below are the opening and closing ranks for College-wise CLAT Cut Off 2017
| College Name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NLSIU, Bengaluru | 59 | 177 |
| NALSAR, Hyderabad | 130 | 5098 |
| NLIU, Bhopal | 351 | 17348 |
| NUJS, Kolkata | 213 | 7556 |
| NLU, Jodhpur | 343 | 8051 |
| HNLU, Raipur | 574 | 29835 |
| GNLU, Gandhinagar | 453 | 10585 |
| RAMNLU, Lucknow | 627 | 28216 |
| RGNUL, Patiala | 801 | 12580 |
| CNLU, Patna | 909 | 16614 |
| NUALS, Kochi | 826 | 24087 |
| NLUO, Cuttack | 1023 | 15734 |
| NUSRL, Ranchi | 1051 | 28174 |
| NLUJA, Guwahati | 1124 | 17322 |
| DSNLU, Vizag | 1180 | 38156 |
| TNNLS, Tiruchirapalli | 1151 | 25604 |
| MNLU, Mumbai | 478 | 17294 |
| MNLU, Nagpur | 1126 | 39573 |
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CLAT Marks and Ranks
CLAT Marks and Ranks
Given below are the ranks and the tentative corresponding marks that candidates obtain accordingly.
| Rank Obtained | Marks Obtained |
|---|---|
| 1 – 2 | 150 – 200 |
| 3 – 148 | 130 – 150 |
| 149 – 1211 | 110 – 130 |
| 1212 – 4609 | 90 – 110 |
| 4610 – 11683 | 70 – 90 |
| 11684 – 22834 | 50 – 70 |
| 22825 – 34649 | 30 – 50 |
| 34650 – 41468 | 1 – 30 |
CLAT Seat Matrix and Reservation
CLAT NLU Seat Matrix and Reservation
NLSIU (Bangalore), NALSAR (Hyderabad), and NUJS (Kolkata) respectively are ranked top in India. Given below are the seat matrix of all major NLU’s according to rank.
NLUs with CLAT Rank lower or equal than 1000
| Indicator | NLIU, Bhopal | NLU, Jodhpur | GNLU Gandhinagar | MNLU Mumbai | HNLU Raipur | RAMNLU Lucknow | RGNUL Patiala | NUALS Kochi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No of Seats for Indians | 104 | 104 | 163 | 62 | 167 | 162 | 185 | 60 |
| All India Category – Unreserved Seats | 65 | 75 | 115 | 31 | 62 | 80 | 133 | 31 |
| Unreserved Seats as a % of Total Seats | 63% | 72% | 71% | 50% | 37% | 49% | 72% | 52% |
| State/State Domicile (Horizontal) | 25 | 0 | 39 | 31 | 80 | 80 | 18 | 29 |
| State seats as a % of Total Seats | 24% | 0% | 24% | 50% | 48% | 49% | 10% | 48% |
| Women Candidates (Horizontal) | 30 | 0 | 47 | 19 | 54 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Foreign Nationals/NRI/NRI sponsored seats | 18 | 16 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 0 |
| Highest-lowest CLAT ranks | 137-526 | 432-1142 | 259-3102 | 4-941 | 470-2408 | 462-705 | 307-943 | 472-1297 |
NLUs with CLAT Rank equal to or higher than 1000
| Indicator | NLUO, Cuttack | CNLU, Patna | NLUJA, Guwahati | DSNLU, Vizag | NUSRL, Ranchi | TNNLS, Tiruchirapalli | MNLU, Nagpur |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No of Seats for Indians | 159 | 120 | 60 | 126 | 122 | 114 | 120 |
| All India Category – Unreserved Seats | 85 | 60 | 31 | 60 | 27 | 44 | 58 |
| Unreserved Seats as a % of Total Seats | 53% | 50% | 51% | 48% | 22% | 38% | 48% |
| State/State Domicile (Horizontal) | 39 | 60 | 29 | 48 | 60 | 57 | 62 |
| State seats as a % of Total Seats | 25% | 50% | 48% | 38% | 49% | 50% | 52% |
| Women Candidates (Horizontal) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Foreign Nationals/NRI/NRI sponsored seats | 21 | 20 | 0 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| Highest-lowest CLAT ranks | 478-3283 | 432-1142 | 1005-2828 | 986-1362 | 934-1189 | 1124-3890 | 543-1312 |
CLAT Cut off FAQs
CLAT Cut off 2023 FAQs
Ques. For admission to NLIU Bhopal what will be CLAT Cut Off 2023?
Ans. For admission to NLIU Bhopal, the closing rank accepted by the college for general category candidates in rounds 1, 2, 3, and 4 was 350, 358, 372, and 378 respectively.
Ques. What is CLAT Cut Off for admission in LLM programs at top NLUs?
Ans. NLSIU Bangalore had accepted the closing rank of 99 in the 2021 admissions round 1 whereas it was 115 after the conclusion of round 2.
Ques. What is the lowest CLAT Cut Off accepted by NLU Shimla in the 2021 admissions?
Ans. The lowest CLAT cut off accepted by NLU Shimla in the 2021 session was 1598, 1743, 1800, and 1869 after the end of rounds 1, 2, 3, and 4 respectively.
Ques: What happens if I cannot meet the CLAT Cut Off 2023?
Ans: Candidates who do not meet CLAT Cut Off 2023, will not be granted admission to the NLUS. Candidates can, however, apply to other colleges that accept CLAT scores.
Ques: Do all the NLUs have similar CLAT Cut Off 2023?
Ans: No, CLAT Cut off are not the same for all NLUs. Cut Off for the NLUs will be published by the university when the counselling begins.
Ques: Which colleges are the best for admissions based on CLAT Cut off 2023?
Ans: Some top NLU universities in India are NLSIU (Bangalore), NALSAR (Hyderabad), and NUJS (Kolkata). Candidates are advised to earn good grades to get admission to the universities.
Ques: What is the validity of CLAT Cut off 2023 and how can I check CLAT Cut off 2023?
Ans: CLAT Cut off are valid for a year. The exams are conducted once annually. Candidates can find the Cut off online. CLAT Cut off is published on the official website when they are released.
Ques: How many seats are available for admissions through CLAT Cut off?
Ans: Admissions through CLAT Cut off had around 4,009 candidates. Out of it, 3,012 students were allotted to UG courses and 997 students were allotted to PG courses. Changes with CLAT seatings are announced with the exam notification.
Ques: What is the qualifying scores with CLAT 2023?
Ans: The qualifying scores for CLAT 2023 is expected to be 50% for undergraduate courses and 45% for postgraduate courses. This can be changed by the conducting body, in which case, official notification will have the information.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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