CLAT 2027 Cutoff Analysis
Trends, Predictions & Category-wise Cutoffs for NLU Admission
Understand CLAT cutoff trends, category-wise cutoffs, NLU-wise closing ranks, and predictions for 2027. Plan your preparation with a target rank in mind. Set your target based on previous year trends!
Quick Cutoff Statistics
Key numbers to understand CLAT cutoff trends.
NLSIU Cutoff
112
General (2025)
NALSAR Cutoff
159
General (2025)
WBNUJS Cutoff
327
General (2025)
NLU Jodhpur Cutoff
367
General (2025)
Previous Year Cutoffs (2023-2025)
Category-wise cutoff trends for the last 3 years.
| Category | 2025 Cutoff | 2024 Cutoff | 2023 Cutoff | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 112 | 118 | 125 | ↓ Decreasing |
| EWS | 450+ | 460+ | 470+ | ↓ Decreasing |
| OBC-NCL | 1541 | 1550+ | 1560+ | ↓ Decreasing |
| SC | 3133 | 3150+ | 3170+ | ↓ Decreasing |
| ST | 3396 | 3410+ | 3420+ | ↓ Decreasing |
* Based on official Consortium data. Cutoffs may vary slightly between years.
Category-wise Cutoff Details
Detailed breakdown of cutoffs for each category.
General
112
2025 Closing Rank
- Trend: Decreasing
- Expected: 105-120
- NLSIU: Under 100
OBC-NCL
1541
2025 Closing Rank
- Trend: Decreasing
- Expected: 1500-1600
- NLSIU: 1500+
EWS
450+
2025 Closing Rank
- Trend: Decreasing
- Expected: 440-460
- NLSIU: 440+
SC
3133
2025 Closing Rank
- Trend: Decreasing
- Expected: 3100-3200
- NLSIU: 3100+
ST
3396
2025 Closing Rank
- Trend: Decreasing
- Expected: 3350-3450
- NLSIU: 3350+
NLU-wise Closing Ranks (2025)
Closing ranks for top NLUs by category
| NLU | General | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore | 112 | 1541 | 3133 | 3396 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 159 | 1219 | 3273 | 3621 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 327 | 4168* | 4753 | 6343 |
| NLU Jodhpur | 367 | 1776 | 5445 | 5955 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 444 | 2303 | 5934 | 8568 |
| NLIU Bhopal | 480 | 1757 | 5763 | 8243 |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | 550+ | 2000+ | 6000+ | 8500+ |
| HNLU Raipur | 650+ | 2500+ | 6500+ | 9000+ |
* State category reservation. Approximate closing ranks. Actual values may vary by year.
Rank vs College Analysis
Estimate your NLU based on your CLAT rank.
| Rank Range | NLUs (General Category) | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1-100 | NLSIU Bangalore | Top Tier |
| 101-200 | NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata | High Tier |
| 201-400 | NLU Jodhpur, GNLU Gandhinagar | Mid Tier |
| 401-600 | NLIU Bhopal, RMLNLU Lucknow | Good Tier |
| 601-1000 | HNLU Raipur, DNLU Jabalpur | Mid-Low |
| 1001-2000 | Other NLUs | Lower Tier |
* Approximate values. Actual NLU may vary based on category and seat availability.
CLAT 2027 Cutoff Predictions
Expected cutoff trends for the upcoming exam.
NLSIU
105 - 120
Expected Rank
Similar to 2025
NALSAR
150 - 170
Expected Rank
Slight decrease
WBNUJS
320 - 340
Expected Rank
Stable
CLAT Counseling Process
Understanding the NLU admission counseling process.
Counseling Steps
- Registration: Pay counseling fee (₹30,000 General, ₹20,000 Reserved)
- Preference Filling: Minimum 15 NLU preferences
- 5 Counseling Rounds
- Seat Allotment: Based on rank & preferences
Options in Counseling
- Freeze: Accept seat, exit process
- Float: Hold seat, seek higher preference
- Exit: Leave counseling process
- Confirmation Fee: Required to secure seat
Frequently Asked Questions - Cutoff Analysis
Common questions about CLAT cutoff and NLU admission.
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