CLAT (Common Law Admission Test)
Common Law Admission Test Cut Off
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will announce the CLAT 2025 cutoff on its official website. The cutoff represents the minimum marks required to qualify for CLAT 2025 and secure admission to participating NLUs. The cutoff will be released alongside the CLAT 2025 results. The qualifying cutoff, which may differ from the admission cutoff, will be shared after the results. Admission cutoffs may vary from NLU to NLU based on the number of seats and the overall performance of candidates.
CLAT 2025 Cutoff for Various Categories
The following are the expected qualifying cutoffs for various categories based on previous years. These cutoffs will help candidates gauge the minimum required to secure a seat in a national law university.
| Category | Expected Cutoff (2025) |
|---|---|
| General | 85-90% |
| OBC-NCL | 75-80% |
| SC | 60-65% |
| ST | 50-55% |
| Gen-EWS | 80-85% |
| PwD | 40-45% |
CLAT Cutoff Trends from Previous Years
The CLAT cutoff varies from year to year, depending on the exam's difficulty level and the number of candidates. The table below shows the cutoff trends from the past years to help students understand the minimum qualifying marks for different categories:
| Year | General | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Gen-EWS | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 92.25 | 85.50 | 70.25 | 55.40 | 88.50 | 40.10 |
| 2023 | 90.50 | 82.75 | 68.50 | 54.25 | 87.25 | 38.50 |
| 2022 | 91.10 | 84.30 | 72.00 | 56.80 | 88.60 | 39.00 |
| 2021 | 89.75 | 81.50 | 69.75 | 52.60 | 87.00 | 38.00 |
| 2020 | 90.25 | 83.20 | 70.50 | 55.00 | 88.10 | 40.50 |
How the CLAT Cutoff is Determined
The CLAT cutoff is determined by various factors including:
- Number of candidates: More candidates generally lead to a higher cutoff.
- Exam difficulty level: A more difficult exam can result in a lower cutoff.
- Number of available seats: More seats may lead to a slightly lower cutoff.
- Performance of candidates: If most candidates perform well, the cutoff will rise.
- Previous year trends: Past cutoffs help determine a baseline for expected cutoffs.
The qualifying cutoff refers to the minimum marks required to appear in the merit list for admission, while the admission cutoff is the final cutoff used by each participating NLU to offer admission based on rank and seat availability.
Historical Cutoff for CLAT (2019-2015)
The following table presents the historical cutoff marks for CLAT from 2019 to 2015. This gives candidates an insight into the minimum qualifying marks required across different categories.
| Year | General | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Gen-EWS | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 92.40 | 82.30 | 70.50 | 56.60 | 88.00 | 39.50 |
| 2018 | 90.10 | 81.50 | 68.70 | 54.80 | 87.25 | 38.00 |
| 2017 | 94.30 | 85.10 | 73.40 | 58.90 | 89.50 | 40.25 |
| 2016 | 96.50 | 87.50 | 75.60 | 60.30 | 91.00 | 42.00 |
| 2015 | 97.25 | 89.00 | 77.50 | 62.00 | 92.00 | 43.00 |
Factors Affecting CLAT Cutoff Marks
The following factors influence the CLAT cutoff:
- Number of applicants: A higher number of applicants leads to a competitive exam, which may increase the cutoff.
- Performance in the exam: If the majority of candidates perform well, the cutoff is likely to be higher.
- Difficulty level: A difficult exam may result in a lower cutoff, and an easier exam may raise the cutoff.
- Seat availability: The number of seats in each participating NLU determines the admission cutoff.
- Reservation criteria: The admission cutoff may vary for different categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, PwD, Gen-EWS).
Minimum Marks in CLAT to Qualify for Admission
The minimum marks required to qualify for admission into an NLU vary each year. The official cutoff will be updated once the CLAT 2025 results are announced. However, candidates can refer to the qualifying marks from the last 5 years, as provided in the table above.
By following this guide, candidates can understand the expected cutoff trends, the factors affecting the cutoff, and how the cutoff is determined for CLAT 2025. Candidates should keep an eye on the official CLAT website for the official cutoff once it is released
