The Consortium of National Law Universities will release the official cutoff ranks for CLAT 2026 Round 2 on January 22, 2026 . These cutoffs are for students seeking admission to various National Law Universities (NLUs) across India under the general category. This update is important for candidates who appeared for the CLAT 2026 exam and wish to join a law program. For students who did not secure a seat in the first round of admissions, knowing the expected cutoff for Round 2 can help them understand their chances. The admission process for Round 1 is currently ongoing and will close on January 15 .
Understanding CLAT Cutoff Ranks
A cutoff rank is the lowest rank a student needed to get admission into a specific law university during a counselling round. For instance, if NLU Bengaluru's cutoff was 101 in Round 1, it means all students with a rank of 101 or lower were offered a seat. Students with ranks higher than this did not get admission to that NLU in that specific round. Each NLU sets its own cutoff based on factors like student demand, the number of available seats, and the overall performance of students in the CLAT exam. Generally, general category cutoffs are more competitive than those for reserved categories.
CLAT 2026 Round 1 General Category Highlights
The first round of CLAT 2026 seat allocation has given an idea of the admission competition. Here are some of the closing ranks for the general category at popular NLUs in Round 1:
- For NLU Bengaluru, the rank closed at 101 .
- For NALSAR Hyderabad, the rank closed at 148 .
- For NLIU Bhopal, the rank closed at 432 .
These figures show how competitive admissions were for the top law universities in the first round.
Expected CLAT 2026 Round 2 General Category Cutoffs
To help students prepare, an analysis of previous years' admission trends has been done. This analysis gives an estimated range for the CLAT 2026 Round 2 general category cutoffs for different NLUs. Please remember that these are expected figures and not the final official cutoffs. The official list will be published by the Consortium of National Law Universities on January 22, 2026 .
| NLU Name | Expected Cutoff Rank Range (General Category) |
| NLU Bengaluru | 100-105 |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | 146-156 |
| NLIU Bhopal | 430-450 |
| WBNUJS Kolkata | 282-286 |
| NLU Jodhpur | 320-360 |
| HNLU Raipur | 740-770 |
| GNLU Gandhinagar | 370-400 |
| GNLU Silvassa | 1252-1260 |
| RMLNLU Lucknow | 720-740 |
| RGNUL Punjab | 1060-1148 |
| CNLU Patna | 1140-1280 |
| NUALS Kochi | 1075-1185 |
| NLU Odisha | 800-900 |
| NUSRL Ranchi | 1200-1400 |
| NLUJA Assam | 1600-1750 |
| DSNLU Visakhapatnam | 1400-1700 |
| TNNLU Tiruchirappalli | 1400-1600 |
| MNLU Mumbai | 490-540 |
| MNLU Nagpur | 1200-1300 |
| MNLU Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | 1400-1500 |
| HPNLU Shimla | 1800-1900 |
| MPDNLU Jabalpur | 1740-1763 |
| NLU Sonepat | 1620-1666 |
| NLU Agartala | 2016-2090 |
| RPNLUP Prayagraj | 1950-1990 |
| IIULER Goa | 2100-2200 |
Next Steps for Students
Students who are waiting for Round 2 results should keep checking the official CLAT website regularly. When the official cutoffs are released on January 22, 2026 , check your rank against the published NLU-wise cutoffs for the general category. If your rank falls within the cutoff range for an NLU, you might be offered a seat. Follow the instructions given by the Consortium for the next steps, which will include accepting the seat and completing the admission formalities within the given deadlines.
Important Advisory
The expected CLAT 2026 Round 2 general category cutoff ranges provided here are based on past trends and expert analysis. These figures are meant for guidance only. Students must not make any final decisions about their admission solely based on these expected numbers. It is crucial to wait for the publication of the official cutoff ranks by the Consortium of National Law Universities. Always refer to the official website for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding CLAT 2026 admissions.
