The NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad , has announced the official cutoff ranks for Round 1 of the CLAT 2026 BA LLB admissions . This news is important for thousands of students across India who took the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) and wish to pursue a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (BA LLB) degree. Students aiming for a seat at this highly respected institution can now check the minimum ranks required to get an admission offer.
For students in the general category , an All India Rank (AIR) of 148 was needed to secure a seat in this first round. NALSAR Hyderabad, known for its excellent legal education, is accredited with an A++ grade by NAAC. It is considered one of the top law schools in the country. The university has a total of around 135 seats available across various categories for its BA LLB program. Admission decisions are based on a student's CLAT rank, the total number of seats, and specific reservation rules.
CLAT 2026 NALSAR Hyderabad Round 1 Official Cutoff Ranks
The table below shows the category-wise official cutoff ranks for Round 1 of CLAT 2026 admissions at NALSAR Hyderabad. These figures represent the last rank (lowest rank number means higher score) that received an admission offer in each category.
| Category | Seats Available | All India Rank (AIR) Cutoff | Category Rank Cutoff |
| General | 54 | 148 | 148 |
| SC | 14 | 3259 | 60 |
| ST | 7 | 5200 | 29 |
| OBC | 17 | 915 | 88 |
| EWS | 10 | 630 | 33 |
These cutoffs help students understand their chances of getting into NALSAR based on their performance in the CLAT exam. For example, a candidate in the SC category needed to have an All India Rank of 3259 or better (meaning a lower rank number) to get an offer.
Important Next Steps for Admitted Students
With the release of the CLAT 2026 NALSAR Hyderabad Round 1 cutoffs, the admission process has moved to the next stage. Students who have been offered a seat must now take action. They need to log in to the official CNLU portal to view their specific seat allotment details and status. The CNLU portal is the central platform for all CLAT admissions.
Once logged in, students must carefully review their seat offer. They should verify that their category rank falls within the official cutoffs provided by NALSAR. Based on the seat offered, students have three main options to choose from. These choices are crucial for continuing in the admission process:
- Freeze: By selecting 'Freeze', a student accepts the seat offered to them and confirms their admission to NALSAR. Choosing this option means they are happy with the allocated seat and will not be considered for any other seats in future counseling rounds.
- Float: If a student selects 'Float', they provisionally accept the current seat. However, they also wish to be considered for a seat in a preferred National Law University (NLU) or a better program in upcoming counseling rounds. If a better seat is offered, the current one will be released. If not, the current seat remains.
- Exit: Choosing 'Exit' means the student decides to withdraw completely from the CLAT 2026 admission process. This option implies they no longer wish to pursue admission through CLAT for this academic year.
Making the right choice between these options is a vital step. It directly impacts a candidate's journey towards securing their desired law program. Students are advised to make their decision carefully within the given timeframe, although specific dates for these choices were not provided in the original notice.
