Many students aim for admission to National Law University (NLU) Prayagraj for the LLB program. NLU Prayagraj is known as one of India's top law schools. Securing a seat here requires a good score in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026. Students who score around 75 marks in CLAT 2026 might wonder if they can get into NLU Prayagraj. Based on past trends, a score of 75 marks usually means an All India Rank (AIR) of up to 4700 . This article explains the expected cutoffs for NLU Prayagraj for CLAT 2026.
The "cutoff" is the minimum rank or score needed for a student to get admission into a college. For NLU Prayagraj, cutoffs are generally high because many students want to study there. Looking at past CLAT exams, getting into top NLUs often needs a score between 80 to 90 marks or more. However, a score of 75 marks can be good enough for admission to some of the newer National Law Universities where cutoffs are comparatively lower.
CLAT 2026 Expected Marks vs. Rank
To help students understand their chances, here is a table showing the expected All India Ranks for different scores in CLAT 2026. This information is based on analysis of previous years' CLAT results.
| CLAT Raw Marks | Expected All India Rank |
| 75+ | Up to 4700 |
| 74.5+ | Up to 4900 |
| 74+ | Up to 5200 |
NLU Prayagraj Expected Category-wise Cutoff 2026
Admission to NLU Prayagraj depends on your CLAT score, your All India Rank, and your category (General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST). The following table shows the expected opening and closing ranks for NLU Prayagraj for CLAT 2026. These ranks are based on trends from previous years' admissions.
The "Opening Rank" is the rank of the first student admitted in that category. The "Closing Rank" is the rank of the last student admitted in that category. If your rank is within this range for your category, you have a chance of admission.
| Category | Expected Opening Rank | Expected Closing Rank |
| General | 1346-1546 | 2369-2569 |
| OBC | 3354-3554 | 5459-5659 |
| EWS | 2536-2736 | 3626-3826 |
| SC | 11917-12117 | 21254-21454 |
| ST | 25439-25639 | 25439-25639 |
Understanding Your Admission Chances
To see if you have a chance at NLU Prayagraj with 75 marks , follow these steps:
- First, check the "CLAT 2026 Expected Marks vs. Rank" table above. A score of 75 marks puts your expected All India Rank at around 4700 .
- Next, look at the "NLU Prayagraj Expected Category-wise Cutoff 2026" table for your specific category.
- If you are in the General category , the expected closing rank is between 2369-2569 . Since your expected rank of 4700 is higher than this range, getting into NLU Prayagraj with 75 marks in the General category seems unlikely based on these trends.
- For the OBC category , the expected closing rank is between 5459-5659 . Your rank of 4700 falls within this range. This means there might be a chance for admission in the OBC category with 75 marks , but it would be close to the cutoff.
- For the EWS category , the expected closing rank is 3626-3826 . Your rank of 4700 is higher than this range, so admission might be difficult.
- For the SC category , the expected closing rank is between 21254-21454 . Your rank of 4700 is well within this range. This suggests a good chance of admission for SC students with 75 marks .
- For the ST category , the expected closing rank is between 25439-25639 . Your rank of 4700 is also well within this range, indicating a good chance of admission for ST students.
Important Points to Remember
These cutoffs and ranks are only estimates. They are based on data from past CLAT exams. Actual cutoffs for CLAT 2026 might change. Many factors can affect the cutoffs, such as the total number of students taking the exam, how difficult the exam is, and the number of seats available. Students should always check the official CLAT and NLU Prayagraj websites for the final and confirmed admission details after results are announced.
