Detailed Cutoffs CLAT 2024
The CLAT 2024 cutoff data reveals a clear hierarchy among National Law Universities (NLUs) in India. NLSIU Bengaluru maintained its position as the most competitive institution with remarkably low cutoff ranks of 97-99, followed closely by NALSAR Hyderabad with ranks between 158-164. The top five NLUs, which include NLIU Bhopal, WBNUJS Kolkata, and NLU Jodhpur, consistently maintained cutoff ranks under 500, demonstrating their elite status. A distinct pattern emerged across counseling rounds, where cutoff ranks showed a gradual increase from Round 1 to Round 3, with this trend being more pronounced in lower-ranked NLUs. The data indicates a three-tier system: top-tier NLUs with ranks under 500, mid-tier institutions with ranks between 500-1500, and other NLUs with ranks ranging from 1500-2100. Notably, the absence of Round 3 data for several top NLUs suggests their seats were filled in earlier rounds, further emphasizing their high demand and competitive nature.
Key observations across categories:
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Category-wise rank differences:
- General category ranks are the most competitive
- EWS ranks typically range 2-4x of General ranks
- OBC ranks are usually 3-5x of General ranks
- SC ranks are approximately 8-12x of General ranks
- ST ranks are typically 12-20x of General ranks
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State quotas:
- Several universities have state-specific quotas (marked with *)
- State category ranks are generally much higher than all-India ranks
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Round progression:
- Top NLUs filled most seats in earlier rounds
- Later rounds show more vacancies in reserved categories
- Some categories show significant rank jumps in later rounds
Round 1 Cutoffs:
| Institution | GEN | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 97 | 488 | 907 | 2796 | 3876 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 158 | 564 | 1076 | 3375 | 6083 |
| NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) | 404 | 1006 | 1315 | 5178 | 10023 |
| NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB) | 878 | 1599 | 1629 | 7622 | 15219 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 262 | - | 15978* | 3951 | 7487 |
| NLU Jodhpur | 341 | - | 1261 | 4503 | 8373 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 429 | 938 | 1822 | 5652 | 10438 |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | 694 | 2307* | 3370* | 9616* | - |
| RGNUL Patiala | 1129 | 8822 | 15548 | - | - |
| CNLU Patna (BA LLB) | 1236 | 1839* | 5441* | 13248* | - |
| NUSRL Ranchi | 1336 | 1807 | 2518 | 9729 | 16676 |
| NLUJA Assam | 1474 | - | 29403* | 14361* | 35236* |
Round 2 Cutoffs:
| Institution | GEN | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 99 | 523 | 908 | 3007 | - |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 164 | - | 1112 | 3427 | - |
| NLIU Bhopal | 450 | 1115 | 1959 | - | 11527 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 275 | - | 26986* | 4196 | 11917 |
| NLU Jodhpur | 365 | - | 1311 | 4536 | 8960 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 434 | 1135 | 1841 | 6040 | - |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | 733 | 2326* | 10340* | 27682* | - |
| RGNUL Patiala | 1187 | - | - | 9505 | 16630 |
| NUSRL Ranchi | 1419 | 1929 | 2643 | 10568 | 18342 |
| NLUJA Assam | 1576 | 36820* | - | 36216* | - |
Round 3 Cutoffs:
| Institution | GEN | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBNUJS Kolkata | - | - | - | 4464 | - |
| NLU Jodhpur | - | - | - | 4573 | - |
| RGNUL Patiala | 1190 | - | - | - | - |
| CNLU Patna | 1285 | - | - | - | - |
| NUSRL Ranchi | 1432 | 1933 | 2733 | - | - |
| NLUJA Assam | 1587 | - | - | - | 42515* |