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CLAT Cut Off is the minimum rank required to secure a seat at one of the India’s esteemed National Law Institutes (NLU’s). This exam is highly sought after by several law aspirants, as the National Law Universities are some of the best rated colleges in the nation. Hence, the competition is also quite intense and the cut off ranks are very high, especially for premier institutes like the NLSIU, Bangalore. Click here to check CLAT 2021 Result
Cut Offs are released every year by the consortium of NLUs soon after the results have been announced. The cut off is decided by several different factors. The Cut Offs for the 2021 cycle will be released by the consortium at least 2-3 weeks after the results have been announced. NLSIU Bangalore briefly had their own entrance exam, but that has been scrapped due to several controversies and legal issues and it is unlikely to be held again. Read about CLAT 2021 Seat Allotment
Sectional Cut Off 2021
CLAT Cut Off 2021 - Sectional Cut Off
| Section | Expected Cut off CLAT | Marks per section |
|---|---|---|
| English including Comprehension | 25-28 marks | 28 – 32 marks |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 30-35 marks | 35 – 39 marks |
| Quantitative Techniques | 12-15 marks | 13 – 17 marks |
| Legal Reasoning | 25-28 marks | 28 – 32 marks |
| Logical Reasoning | 30-35 marks | 35 – 39 marks |
| Total | 122-141 marks | 150 marks |
Expected Cut Off 2021
CLAT Expected Cut Off 2021 – Previous Years’ Opening & Closing Rank
CLAT Cut Off 2020 Round 1
| College Name | General | SC/ST/PwD/OBC/EWS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Rank | Closing Rank | Opening Rank | Closing Rank | |
| NLSIU, Bengaluru | 1 | 97 | 145 | 2812 |
| NALSAR, Hyderabad | 40 | 887 | 1803 | 8846 |
| NLIU, Bhopal | 137 | 526 | 622 | 22199 |
| NUJS, Kolkata | 6 | 67 | 861 | 40724 |
| NLU, Jodhpur | 162 | 312 | 1866 | 10580 |
| HNLU, Raipur | 470 | 2408 | 3539 | 46659 |
| GNLU, Gandhinagar | 259 | 3102 | 4336 | 13697 |
| RAMNLU, Lucknow | 462 | 705 | 710 | 21393 |
| RGNUL, Patiala | 307 | 943 | 2972 | 22662 |
| CNLU, Patna | 432 | 1142 | 1182 | 50529 |
| NUALS, Kochi | 472 | 1297 | 1411 | 30841 |
| NLUO, Cuttack | 478 | 3283 | 5180 | 32777 |
| NUSRL, Ranchi | 934 | 1189 | 1200 | 42860 |
| NLUJA, Guwahati | 1005 | 2828 | 4151 | 52225 |
| DSNLU, Vizag | 986 | 1362 | 1413 | 52380 |
| TNNLS, Tiruchirapalli | 1124 | 3890 | 3994 | 45835 |
| MNLU, Mumbai | 4 | 941 | 778 | 40370 |
| MNLU, Nagpur | 543 | 1312 | 3133 | 50789 |
| MNLU, Aurangabad | 1211 | 2074 | 5003 | 51671 |
| HPNLU, Shimla | 585 | 9149 | 7225 | 48935 |
| DNLU, Jabalpur | 1022 | 5921 | 1653 | 41505 |
| NLU Sonepat | 580 | 2168 | 1810 | 52447 |
CLAT Cut Off 2020 Round 2
| College Name | General | SC/ST/PwD/OBC/EWS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Rank | Closing Rank | Opening Rank | Closing Rank | |
| NLSIU, Bengaluru | - | - | 1978 | 3707 |
| NALSAR, Hyderabad | 176 | 176 | 2608 | 6572 |
| NLIU, Bhopal | 527 | 527 | 8027 | 11748 |
| NUJS, Kolkata | 226 | 226 | 3064 | 3194 |
| NLU, Jodhpur | 313 | 317 | 4336 | 8915 |
| HNLU, Raipur | 706 | 757 | 2471 | 39932 |
| GNLU, Gandhinagar | 458 | 461 | 6606 | 11368 |
| RAMNLU, Lucknow | 712 | 2192 | 2527 | 18949 |
| RGNUL, Patiala | 825 | 988 | 5076 | 25198 |
| CNLU, Patna | 1147 | 1224 | 2022 | 47827 |
| NUALS, Kochi | 1029 | 1377 | 3190 | 30581 |
| NLUO, Cuttack | 986 | 1037 | 9185 | 33708 |
| NUSRL, Ranchi | 1203 | 1272 | 1858 | 32166 |
| NLUJA, Guwahati | 1383 | 1569 | 23257 | 39047 |
| DSNLU, Vizag | 1372 | 1489 | 1632 | 24593 |
| TNNLS, Tiruchirapalli | 1566 | 1756 | 4035 | 37307 |
| MNLU, Mumbai | 505 | 1155 | 5903 | 49427 |
| MNLU, Nagpur | 1314 | 1538 | 12755 | 51671 |
| MNLU, Aurangabad | 1539 | 2120 | 17941 | 28238 |
| HPNLU, Shimla | 1657 | 10786 | 11549 | 17412 |
| DNLU, Jabalpur | 1656 | 6147 | 22701 | 35956 |
| NLU Sonepat | 1876 | 2301 | 2238 | 38996 |
CLAT Cut Off 2020 Round 3
| College Name | General | SC/ST/PwD/OBC/EWS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Rank | Closing Rank | Opening Rank | Closing Rank | |
| NLSIU, Bengaluru | 98 | - | - | - |
| NALSAR, Hyderabad | 177 | - | - | - |
| NLIU, Bhopal | 421 | 532 | 1169 | 9782 |
| NUJS, Kolkata | 227 | 227 | 531 | 7027 |
| NLU, Jodhpur | 318 | 323 | 9061 | 10945 |
| HNLU, Raipur | 764 | 772 | 7428 | 42179 |
| GNLU, Gandhinagar | 462 | 3238 | 11485 | 11485 |
| RAMNLU, Lucknow | 724 | 742 | 2561 | 2564 |
| RGNUL, Patiala | 990 | 1012 | 12698 | 29091 |
| CNLU, Patna | 1229 | 1256 | 2995 | 16796 |
| NUALS, Kochi | - | - | - | - |
| NLUO, Cuttack | 1039 | 1052 | 16408 | 40878 |
| NUSRL, Ranchi | 1287 | 1290 | 6705 | 33735 |
| NLUJA, Guwahati | 1571 | 1584 | 41032 | 53034 |
| DSNLU, Vizag | 1490 | 1518 | 1728 | 9330 |
| TNNLS, Tiruchirapalli | 1759 | 1799 | 9542 | 18790 |
| MNLU, Mumbai | 557 | - | - | - |
| MNLU, Nagpur | 1539 | 1575 | 13813 | 13813 |
| MNLU, Aurangabad | 1874 | 2403 | 19463 | 19463 |
| HPNLU, Shimla | 1923 | 10934 | 12205 | 17908 |
| DNLU, Jabalpur | 1942 | 6760 | 23611 | 36706 |
| NLU Sonepat | 2004 | 2315 | 2321 | 46591 |
Middle NLUs Cut Off
Overall CLAT 2020 Cut Off for Middle NLUs
| Subjects | Good Attempt | Expected Score |
|---|---|---|
| English (with Comprehension) | 25+ | 28+ |
| Current Affairs | 25+ | 22+ |
| Legal Reasoning | 32+ | 28+ |
| Logical Reasoning | 28+ | 22+ |
| Quantitative Techniques | 10+ | 7+ |
Sectional Cut Off 2020
CLAT 2020- Sectional Cut Off
CLAT 2020 sectional cut off is the minimum marks required per section, to secure a seat in an NLU. Here is the CLAT Sectional Cut Off for the year 2020 -
| Section | Cut Off | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English (with Comprehension) | 25 | 30 |
| Current Affairs | 30 | 37.5 |
| Legal Reasoning | 30 | 37.5 |
| Logical Reasoning | 27 | 30 |
| Quantitative Techniques | 10 | 15 |
Marks and Ranks
CLAT Marks and Ranks
| 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 |
Previous Years Cut Off
CLAT Previous Years’ Cut Off
| College Name | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Rank | Closing Rank | Opening Rank | Closing Rank | Opening Rank | Closing Rank | |
| NLSIU, Bengaluru | 1 | 54 | 1 | 66 | 59 | 177 |
| NALSAR, Hyderabad | 50 | 120 | 11 | 137 | 130 | 5098 |
| NLIU, Bhopal | 107 | 355 | 155 | 390 | 351 | 17348 |
| NUJS, Kolkata | 112 | 215 | 43 | 260 | 213 | 7556 |
| NLU, Jodhpur | 109 | 350 | 129 | 376 | 343 | 8051 |
| HNLU, Raipur | 103 | 555 | 401 | 657 | 574 | 29835 |
| GNLU, Gandhinagar | 106 | 450 | 142 | 498 | 453 | 10585 |
| RAMNLU, Lucknow | 100 | 620 | 358 | 668 | 627 | 28216 |
| RGNUL, Patiala | 99 | 780 | 358 | 924 | 801 | 12580 |
| CNLU, Patna | 95 | 900 | 718 | 1186 | 909 | 16614 |
| NUALS, Kochi | 99 | 900 | 290 | 928 | 826 | 24087 |
| NLUO, Cuttack | 97 | 1050 | 564 | 1167 | 1023 | 15734 |
| NUSRL, Ranchi | 94 | 1050 | 705 | 1255 | 1051 | 28174 |
| NLUJA, Guwahati | 93 | 1060 | 1016 | 1556 | 1124 | 17322 |
| DSNLU, Vizag | 92 | 1200 | 223 | 1432 | 1180 | 38156 |
| TNNLS, Tiruchirapalli | 92 | 1160 | 459 | 1571 | 1151 | 25604 |
| MNLU, Mumbai | 105 | 575 | 246 | 503 | 478 | 17294 |
| MNLU, Nagpur | 91 | 1200 | 520 | 1532 | 1126 | 39573 |
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PSUs Recruitment
PSUs Recruitment through CLAT 2021
Candidates with a valid CLAT 2020 score can apply for recruitment offered by various PSUs. Currently, 5 Public Sector Units (PSUs) have signed MoU with CLAT. The positions one can acquire through the Common Law Admission Test is as follows:
- Executive Trainee in PSUs
- Law Officers and
- Assistant Legal Advisor
Read more about CLAT 2021 PSU Recruitment
CLAT Recruitment Highlights
- You have to directly apply to the desired PSU.
- Each PSU has a different eligibility criteria and job role.
- The selection process and interview will also vary as per the post.
- There will be a pre interview screening process during the recruitment.
Placement Statistics
CLAT Placement Statistics
CLAT UG (5 Year Program)
| NIRF Ranking | Name of NLU | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No of Graduates | No. of students placed | Median Package | No of Graduates | No. of students placed | Median Package | No of Graduates | No. of students placed | Median Package | ||
| 1 | National Law School of India University | 82 | 51 | 15,20,000 | 77 | 39 | 14,50,000 | 69 | 42 | 14,50,000 |
| 2 | National Law University | 81 | 26 | 13,80,000 | 81 | 30 | 15,00,000 | 73 | 15 | 11,80,000 |
| 3 | Nalsar University of Law | 74 | 58 | 15,00,000 | 73 | 58 | 15,00,000 | 78 | 53 | 14,00,000 |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | 29 | 24 | 7,40,000 | 37 | 26 | 8,00,000 | 29 | 20 | 7,25,000 |
| 5 | The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences | 114 | 87 | 15,00,000 | 117 | 76 | 15,00,000 | 103 | 87 | 15,00,000 |
CLAT PG (1 Year Program)
| NIRF Ranking | Name of NLU | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No of Graduates | No. of students placed | Median Package | No of Graduates | No. of students placed | Median Package | No of Graduates | No. of students placed | Median Package | ||
| 1 | National Law School of India University | 49 | 16 | 6,00,000 | 53 | 8 | 4,71,000 | 48 | 8 | 6,00,000 |
| 2 | National Law University | 23 | 2 | 6,00,000 | 39 | 20 | 7,00,000 | 47 | 15 | 5,50,000 |
| 3 | Nalsar University of Law | 63 | 46 | 8,50,000 | 57 | 45 | 7,00,000 | 54 | 42 | 6,00,000 |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | 8 | 4 | 6,00,000 | 13 | 7 | 6,00,000 | - | - | - |
| 5 | The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences | 35 | 10 | 6,00,000 | 36 | 12 | 5,00,000 | 40 | 11 | 4,00,000 |
Seat Matrix & Reservation
CLAT NLU- Seat Matrix and Reservation
The top ranked NLU’s in India are NLSIU(Bangalore), NALSAR(Hyderabad) and NUJS(Kolkata) respectively. Here is the seat matrix in all the major NLU’s segregated 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 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 |
Cut Off 2021 FAQs
CLAT Cut Off 2021 FAQs
Q1. When was the CLAT 2021 cut off released?
The cut offs are released generally by the consortium of NLU’s after the results have been published, or by the second round of counseling.
Q2. How to check the provisional list myself?
To check the provisional list yourself, you will have to go to the official website of the consortium of NLU’s. On the top right corner of the website, there's a tab titled “Results”. Here, you will find the documents for the different rounds of provisional admissions. Once inside the document, you can press ctrl+f for windows, command+f for mac and “find in page” to search for your name.
Q3. How to download the score card?
To download your score card, you will have to go to the official website of the consortium of NLU’s. On the top right corner of the website, there's a tab titled “Results”. Now, click on “View Result” and login with your application number and password to download your score card.
Q4. How difficult was CLAT 2020?
CLAT 2020 difficulty level was moderate when compared to previous papers. The exam pattern was changed considering the COVID-19 situation and the total marks was reduced from 200 to 150 and the number of questions was also reduced hence the pressure was lesser on students.
Q5. What is the minimum rank required to get into an NLU for a general category student?
To secure an admission into a top NLU, a general candidate will have to score at least above 200 rank.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
CLAT 2021 : 9 answered questions
VIEW ALLQues. What is the benefit of CLAT?
Ans. CLAT is a law entrance exam consisting of both UG and PG courses. The selection in CLAT will allow a student to study in National Law Universities (NLUs). As Law is a dynamic subject, hence it cannot be studied in isolation without any association with other subjects like political science, economics, etc. Getting into an NLU will provide students the best environment and platform to study this dynamic field. The following are some of the benefits of CLAT. You will stop seeing movies as mere entertainment. You can analyze the facts discussed in movies like Article 15, Jokar - Dark Knight, are true or not. Law courses open up a lot of different avenues. You will get to learn many things. Lawyers are not taught only about Law. You will get to learn how to make decisions based on facts and reasoning. You can choose any specialization you want, such as Criminal, Civil, Corporate, etc. You also do not need to restrict yourself to a single specialization. Getting into top NLUs brings students to the center of attraction of the law firms and corporate. This NLU tag helps in securing well-paid jobs in most reputed companies. These NLUs prepare students for the real-life world, be it practice in court or judiciary. It inculcates students with skills and training to succeed in every career path they choose. Thus, CLAT is not only just getting an NLU tag, it has a lot to offerRead more
Ques. How do I prepare math for CLAT?
Ans. The math section of CLAT is known as quantitative techniques which consist of charts, diagrams, comprehension questions to gauge students’ inference and interpretation skills. The questions are based on elementary mathematics. Thus, a student does not need to be an expert in mathematics. It requires regular practice to get a good score in this section. The following are some preparation tips for the math section. Previous Year’s Paper: Go through the previous year’s question paper. Try to figure out the pattern of the examination. Clear Basics: Follow a good mathematic book to clear your basics. R.S Aggarwal is quite popular among students for clearing basics. Practice as much as possible. Memorize some tips and tricks: CLAT is all about speed and accuracy. Thus, to attend the entire question in the math section within the stipulated time, it is important for students to memorize some quick formulas which will help in the faster calculation. But do not skip to short cut without knowing the longer method. Many questions asked in CLAT only require a couple of lines for calculation. Do not be scared of Mathematics. Try your best. Even if you can’t score well even after good preparation, you can secure a decent score by working hard in other subjects.Read more
Ques. What is the syllabus of maths in CLAT?
Ans. CLAT or Common Law Admission Test is a national level law entrance exam. The new pattern CLAT question paper consists of 150 questions spread over five sections – English language, current affairs including general knowledge, legal reasoning, logical reasoning, and quantitative techniques. The question paper is designed to test the reasoning and interpretation skills of candidates. Topics: The quantitative techniques section consists of questions based on graphs, pie charts, and tables. The students have to infer and derive answers to the questions from the information provided in those diagrams. This section contains around 13-17 questions. To answer questions in this section, candidates have to apply 10th standard mathematical operations. Some of the topics which are quite scoring in Mathematics are as follows. Arithmetic: Percentage, Profit & Loss, Average, Ratio-Proportion, Time & Work, Pipe & Cisterns, Time, Speed and Distance, Mixtures & Allegations, Simple & Compound Interest, Number System (HCF - LCM, Recurring Digits & Calculation of Unit Digits). Algebra: Simplification, Linear and Quadratic Equation. Modern Mathematics: Trigonometry ( Height & Distance), Probability, Permutations & Combinations, Stocks & Shares. Geometry & Mensuration: Triangle, Circles, Polygons, Solids. Speed Mathematics: Calculation Technique, Approximation Technique, Square and Cubes. To know more about the syllabus in detail visit the official website.Read more
Ques. Is CLAT a difficult exam?
Ans. The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national-level law entrance examination. It is conducted every year by the consortium of NLUs. CLAT question paper is based on MCQ format and consists of 150 questions. The exam tests the critical thinking ability of law aspirants. CLAT is not a difficult exam to crack. Anyone who is well prepared can get into an NLU. However, it can be a bit tough to get into the top five NLUs. The difficulty level of an exam depends on two things, which are as follows. Pattern and level of preparation: The CLAT question paper consists of 150 questions spread over five sections. The five sections are – English language, Current affairs including general knowledge, legal reasoning, logical reasoning, and quantitative techniques. ALL the questions are comprehension based. So, a candidate has to read the entire passage to solve a set of questions. What makes the exam scary is the time frame. Candidates have to complete the entire paper within two hours. However, practicing a lot of mocks will help overcome this difficulty. Candidates having the habit of reading newspapers will have an edge in this exam. So, solving various questions, mocks, reading newspapers, and staying updated about the happenings around the world are the keys to achieve success in CLAT. Level of Competition: Every year around 65,000 candidates apply for this exam and the number keeps increasing with each passing year. However, the ratio of selection in CLAT is higher as compared to JEE. In nutshell, CLAT requires planned and smart preparation, and the rest will find its way.Read more
Ques. How should I prepare for CLAT in two months?
Ans. For a CLAT aspirant, it is essential to be clear about one’s own goal. For some students the goal is NLS. While others aim for NLU, even the lower-ranked ones. According to the need, preparation is required in all five critical areas. The table below gives the subjects and marks division in them. Subjects No. of Questions Allotted Marks Legal Aptitude 50 50 Logical Reasoning 40 40 English Including Comprehension 40 40 General Knowledge and Current Affairs 50 50 Elementary Mathematics with Numerical Ability 20 20 Preparation Tips: English medium students have little advantage in preparation, having a better grasp of comprehensive skills. General Knowledge and Current Affairs, which is 25% of the examination and is not a conceptual or analytical subject, needs to be mugged up with regular information gathering. Legal Reasoning contains questions generally from a certain number of topics only. These topics need to be sorted according to the previous year's question papers and practiced, which is possible in two months. For the Elementary Mathematics with Numerical Ability and Logical Reasoning part, it is obvious that the aspirant needs practice, and two months is too short for the same. For maths, concepts must be cleared before problem-solving. Taking help from YouTube, Unacademy, Khan Academy, and other resources from the internet can help a lot in preparation. R.S. Aggarwal and M.K. Pandey are two excellent books for Logical Reasoning practice sets. For English including Comprehension, the candidate needs to understand the type and pattern of questions present in the previous papers and learn the way to tackle them. Having finished all the initial preparation, revision needs to be done in all five divisions. Candidates weak in Mathematics, English including Comprehension or Logical Reasoning must practice a lot in the limited time available.Read more
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