Detailed Cutoffs CLAT 2025
🧩 Quick Overview
The CLAT 2025 exam was conducted on 1 December 2024, and results were announced on 7 December 2024 by the Consortium of NLUs.
Aspirants are now focused on the cut-off marks and ranks, which decide admission into India’s premier NLUs such as NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, and NUJS Kolkata.
📘 What is CLAT Cut-Off?
The CLAT cut-off is the minimum score or rank required to secure admission into an NLU through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).
It varies across:
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NLUs (as each has a different reputation and seat capacity)
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Candidate categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD)
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Domicile reservations (for home-state candidates)
The cut-off depends on several factors like exam difficulty, candidate performance, and seat availability.
Higher demand for top NLUs naturally pushes cut-offs upward.
📊 CLAT 2025 Category-Wise Cut-Off (Expected Marks Range)
| Category | Expected Marks Range 2025 | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| General | 87 – 98 | Highest cut-off; competitive for top NLUs |
| OBC | 83 – 95 | Slightly lower due to reservation quota |
| EWS | 85 – 96 | Comparable to General category |
| SC | 74 – 90 | Flexible range depending on NLU |
| ST | 70 – 86 | Varies widely due to limited seats |
| PwD | 65 – 80 | Lower cut-off, depends on seat allotment |
Note: These marks are based on analysis by top CLAT mentors and post-exam difficulty reviews.
🧮 Good Score & Attempt Trend
| Section | Qs | Good Attempt | Good Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 24 | 20 | 16–18 |
| GK & Current Affairs | 28 | 25 | 23–24 |
| Legal Reasoning | 32 | 28 | 24–26 |
| Logical Reasoning | 24 | 20 | 16–18 |
| Quantitative Techniques | 12 | 10 | 6–8 |
| Total | 120 | 100 | 85 – 94 marks |
🧾 CLAT 2025 Round-Wise Cut-Off
Round 1
| NLU | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 100 | 1302 | 2881 | 3396 | 694 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 150 | 1219 | 3177 | 3621 | 513 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 285 | 10297 (OBC-A WB) | 3952 | 6343 | — |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 443 | — | 5927 | — | — |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | 755 | 2088 | 3769 | 11228 | — |
Round 2
| NLU | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 112 | 703 | 1396 | 3130 | 4327 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 159 | 564 | 1219 | 3427 | 6083 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 443 | 866 | 2230 | 5934 | — |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | 755 | 2088 | 3769 | 11228 | — |
| NLU Odisha | 1007 | — | — | 7247 | — |
Round 3
| NLU | General (Closing Rank) | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 1 – 102 | Top NLU; no vacancy in Round 3 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | ≈159 – 170 | Slight increase from Round 2 |
| NUJS Kolkata | ≈280 – 300 | Within Top 300 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | ≈440 – 450 | Stable trend |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | ≈760 – 780 | Moderate closing rank |
⚖️ Factors Affecting CLAT 2025 Cut-Offs
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Exam Difficulty: Harder paper = lower cut-off; easier = higher.
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Number of Candidates: 60,000+ aspirants increased competition.
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Seat Availability: 3,700 UG law seats across NLUs.
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Performance Levels: Stronger average scores push cut-offs higher.
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Reservation Policy: Different category quotas affect qualifying marks.
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Domicile Quota: State-based relaxation in certain NLUs.
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Preference Pattern: Higher-ranked NLUs fill first.
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Counselling Withdrawals: Late seat openings slightly lower cut-offs.
🪜 CLAT 2025 Counselling Process
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Invitational List Released: Consortium publishes the list of eligible candidates post-result.
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Registration & Fee Payment: ₹30,000 (Gen/OBC/EWS) or ₹20,000 (SC/ST/PwD).
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Choice Filling: Arrange NLUs in preference order; lock choices before deadline.
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Seat Allotment Rounds: Three merit-based rounds — options to Accept, Upgrade, or Exit.
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Document Verification: Submit certificates, marksheets, and admit card to the allotted NLU.
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Final Admission: Upon verification and fee confirmation.
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Withdrawal Window: Refunds available before final round deadline.
Expert Insight
“Aspirants should not panic if they don’t make it in Round 1. Significant seat movement occurs in Rounds 2 and 3. Keep monitoring your status and respond within the deadline.”
— CLAT Mentor, The Opus Way
❓ CLAT 2025 FAQs
Q1. When was CLAT 2025 result announced?
→ On 7 December 2024.
Q2. How many NLUs participated in CLAT 2025?
→ 24 NLUs offered UG law seats.
Q3. What is the total number of seats?
→ Approximately 3,700 UG law seats.
Q4. How many counselling rounds were there?
→ Three official rounds of seat allotment.
Q5. What is a good score for NLSIU or NALSAR?
→ 95+ marks usually ensures a top NLU seat.
Q6. Do domicile candidates have an advantage?
→ Yes, some NLUs offer lower cut-offs for home-state applicants.
Q7. Can I upgrade my seat?
→ Yes, by selecting the Upgrade option during counselling.