MNLU Nagpur CLAT Cutoff 2026 – Round 1 Category Wise Ranks Released

MNLU Nagpur CLAT 2026 Round 1 seat allotment has been released by the Consortium of NLUs on January 7, 2026. The General category closing rank for BA LLB (Hons.) program under All India quota stands at approximately 1320-1380, while BBA LLB (Hons.) closed around rank 1350-1420. Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur reserves about 62% of seats for state domicile candidates, providing significant advantages to Maharashtra residents. Candidates allotted seats must complete fee payment and document verification at consortiumofnlus.ac.in before the deadline.

MNLU Nagpur BA LLB Cutoff 2026 – Category Wise Opening and Closing Ranks

Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur offers BA LLB (Hons.) program with 120 seats through CLAT 2026 counselling. The university follows Maharashtra Government reservation policy with approximately 86 seats reserved for state domicile candidates and only 34 seats under All India unreserved category, making the All India quota highly competitive.

MNLU Nagpur All India Quota Cutoff 2026 – BA LLB

Category	Opening Rank (AI)	Closing Rank (AI)
General	700	1320-1400
EWS	1800	3000-3300
OBC-NCL	4500	8500-9500
SC	9000	15000-17000
ST	15000	25000-28000
PWD	30000	39000-42000

MNLU Nagpur Maharashtra Domicile (Home State) Cutoff 2026

Maharashtra domicile candidates benefit from state-specific reservation categories including OBC-MH, SC-MH, ST-MH, EWS-MH, DTA-MH (Denotified Tribes A), NTB-MH, NTC-MH, NTD-MH (Nomadic Tribes), SBC-MH, and SEBC-MH. These categories have separate cutoffs significantly more relaxed than All India quota.

Category	Opening Rank (HS)	Closing Rank (HS)
General-MH	2000	3500-4000
EWS-MH	5000	13000-15000
OBC-MH	8000	18000-22000
SC-MH	15000	35000-40000
ST-MH	35000	55000-60000
NTC-MH	20000	45000-50000
DTA-MH	40000	57000-60000

Note: MNLU Nagpur follows Maharashtra state reservation policy with unique categories. Maharashtra domicile candidates should ensure they have valid caste certificate with caste validity certificate for reserved categories.

MNLU Nagpur BBA LLB Cutoff 2026 – Category Wise Closing Ranks

MNLU Nagpur offers BBA LLB (Hons.) program with 60 seats. BBA LLB typically closes at slightly higher ranks (more relaxed) compared to BA LLB, providing an alternative pathway for candidates with borderline ranks.

BBA LLB All India Quota Cutoff 2026

Category	Opening Rank (AI)	Closing Rank (AI)
General	750	1350-1450
EWS	2000	3300-3600
OBC-NCL	5000	9500-10500
SC	10000	18000-20000
ST	18000	30000-35000
PWD	35000	45000-48000

BBA LLB Maharashtra Domicile Cutoff 2026

Category	Opening Rank (HS)	Closing Rank (HS)
General-MH	2500	4500-5500
EWS-MH	6000	15000-18000
SC-MH	18000	40000-45000
ST-MH	45000	58000-62000

MNLU Nagpur BA LLB (Adjudication and Justicing) Cutoff 2026

MNLU Nagpur offers a unique BA LLB (Honours in Adjudication and Justicing) program with 60 seats. This specialized program is designed for students interested in judicial services and adjudication roles. Admission involves CLAT UG score followed by Group Discussion, Psychometric Test, and Personal Interview conducted by the university.

Category	Opening Rank (AI)	Closing Rank (AI)
General	1500	2800-3200
EWS	3500	6000-7000
OBC-NCL	8000	15000-18000
SC	15000	25000-28000
ST	25000	40000-45000

Note: BA LLB (Adjudication and Justicing) has additional selection stages beyond CLAT score. Candidates shortlisted based on CLAT rank must appear for GD, Psychometric Test, and PI rounds.

MNLU Nagpur LLM Cutoff 2026 – CLAT PG Category Wise Ranks

Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur offers LLM program with 60 seats through CLAT PG. The university also offers LLM (for Executive) and LLM (2 Year) programs through separate AIET-PGEP entrance test.

Category	Round 1 Closing (AI)	Expected Final Closing (AI)
General	1000-1080	1800-1950
EWS	1500	2800-3200
OBC-NCL	2500	5000-5800
SC	5000	9500-11000
ST	8000	12000-14000

Maharashtra Domicile LLM Cutoff:

Category	Opening Rank (HS)	Closing Rank (HS)
General-MH	1500	3500-4200
OBC-MH	4500	8500-10000
SC-MH	9000	15000-18000

MNLU Nagpur CLAT 2026 Round Wise Cutoff – Round 1, 2, 3 Closing Ranks

CLAT 2026 counselling comprises five rounds with cutoffs typically relaxing in subsequent rounds. MNLU Nagpur witnesses significant cutoff movement across rounds, especially in spot admission rounds where cutoffs can extend considerably.

MNLU Nagpur Round 1 Cutoff 2026

Category	BA LLB Closing (AI)	BBA LLB Closing (AI)
General	1320-1380	1350-1420
EWS	2800-3100	3100-3400
OBC-NCL	8000-8800	9000-9800
SC	14000-15500	16000-18000
ST	24000-26000	28000-32000

MNLU Nagpur Round 2 Cutoff 2026 (Expected)

Category	BA LLB Closing (AI)	BBA LLB Closing (AI)
General	1400-1480	1480-1580
EWS	3100-3400	3400-3700
OBC-NCL	9200-10200	10500-11500
SC	16500-18500	19000-22000
ST	28000-32000	35000-40000

MNLU Nagpur Final Round and Spot Admission Cutoff (Expected)

MNLU Nagpur conducts multiple spot admission rounds after CLAT counselling to fill vacant seats. In 2025, BA LLB cutoff extended from 1529 (CLAT counselling) to 3547 (spot admission) for General AI category. This significant relaxation occurs due to limited All India unreserved seats (only 34 seats) and student preference patterns.

MNLU Nagpur Total Seats 2026 – BA LLB, BBA LLB and LLM Intake

Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur offers a total of 240 seats across undergraduate and postgraduate law programs. The university is spread across 60 acres of land and offers excellent infrastructure with digital classrooms and smart boards.

Program	Total Seats	Duration	Entrance Exam
BA LLB (Hons.)	120	5 Years	CLAT UG
BBA LLB (Hons.)	60	5 Years	CLAT UG
BA LLB (Adjudication & Justicing)	60	5 Years	CLAT UG + GD/PI
LLM	60	1 Year	CLAT PG
LLM (Executive)	As per intake	2 Years	AIET-PGEP
Ph.D.	As per intake	3-6 Years	AIET/NET/JRF

Category-wise seat distribution for BA LLB (120 seats):

Category	Approximate Seats	Quota
General / Unreserved (AI)	34	All India
Maharashtra Domicile (Total)	86	Home State
SC-MH	13%	Maharashtra
ST-MH	7%	Maharashtra
OBC-MH	27%	Maharashtra
EWS-MH	10%	Maharashtra
PWD	5%	Horizontal

Note: With only 34 unreserved All India seats, competition is intense for non-Maharashtra candidates. Maharashtra domicile candidates have significantly better chances with 86 seats reserved under various state categories.

MNLU Nagpur CLAT Cutoff Trend 2022 to 2025 – Previous Year Analysis

Historical cutoff analysis helps candidates estimate admission chances at Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur. The table below presents year-wise closing ranks for BA LLB program under General category.

Year	Round 1 (AI)	Round 2 (AI)	Final Round (AI)	Spot Round (AI)
2025	1353	1360	1529	3547
2024	1360	1400	1473	3464
2023	1483	1520	1587	–
2022	1400	1450	1520	–

BBA LLB Cutoff Trend (General Category AI Quota):

Year	Round 1	Round 2	Final Round
2025	1375	1555	2393
2024	1410	1600	1685
2023	1500	1650	1750

LLM Cutoff Trend (General Category AI Quota):

Year	Round 1	Round 2	Final Round
2025	1020	1556	1849
2024	1141	1450	1680
2023	1050	1350	1550

The trend analysis shows MNLU Nagpur cutoffs have remained relatively stable around rank 1350-1530 for BA LLB during regular CLAT counselling. However, spot admission rounds see significant cutoff relaxation extending to ranks beyond 3500. For CLAT 2026, candidates with ranks below 1400 should have strong chances in regular counselling, while those with ranks up to 3500 may secure admission through spot rounds.

MNLU Nagpur Admission 2026 – CLAT Counselling Process and Important Dates

MNLU Nagpur admission is conducted through centralized CLAT counselling managed by the Consortium of NLUs. The university also conducts additional spot admission rounds to fill vacant seats.

CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration for MNLU Nagpur

Candidates who qualified CLAT 2026 must complete counselling registration within the designated window:

• Login to consortiumofnlus.ac.in using CLAT 2026 credentials
• Verify personal details, category, and domicile status
• Pay counselling registration fee (Rs. 30,000 for General; Rs. 20,000 for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD)
• Upload Maharashtra domicile certificate and caste validity certificate (for Home State quota)
• Maharashtra reserved category candidates must have caste validity certificate
• Submit registration and download acknowledgment

Choice Filling Strategy for MNLU Nagpur

Strategic choice filling maximizes admission chances at Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur:

• Include BA LLB, BBA LLB, and BA LLB (Adjudication) programs in preferences
• Maharashtra domicile candidates should include both AI and HS quota preferences
• Non-Maharashtra candidates should note only 34 unreserved seats are available
• Consider spot admission rounds if not allotted in regular counselling
• Lock choices before deadline to avoid auto-locking
• Use “Float” option for potential upgradation

Seat Allotment and Fee Payment

Upon receiving seat allotment at MNLU Nagpur, candidates choose from available options:

• Freeze: Accept allotted seat permanently and exit counselling
• Float: Accept current seat but remain eligible for upgradation
• Freeze with Upgrade: Accept seat with option to upgrade to specific higher preferences
• Exit: Withdraw from counselling entirely

CLAT 2026 Counselling Schedule:

Event	Dates
CLAT 2026 Examination	December 7, 2025
CLAT 2026 Result Declaration	December 16, 2025
Counselling Registration Window	December 17-27, 2025
Round 1 Seat Allotment	January 7, 2026
Round 1 Fee Payment Deadline	January 15, 2026
Round 2 Seat Allotment	January-February 2026
Round 3 Seat Allotment	February 2026
University Fee Payment (Round 1-3)	April 24, 2026
Spot Admission Rounds	June-July 2026

Documents Required for MNLU Nagpur Admission:

• CLAT 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard
• Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets and Certificates
• Graduation Degree and Mark Sheets (for LLM candidates)
• Category Certificate from competent authority
• Maharashtra State Domicile Certificate (for Home State quota)
• Maharashtra Caste Certificate with Caste Validity Certificate
• Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for OBC-MH)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• PWD Certificate (if applicable)
• Defence/Ex-Serviceman Certificate (if applicable)
• Passport size photographs
• Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar/Passport)
• Character and Transfer Certificates

MNLU Nagpur Fee Structure 2026 – BA LLB, BBA LLB and LLM Fees

Maharashtra National Law University Nagpur is located on a 60-acre campus near Butibori, Nagpur. The university offers excellent infrastructure with digital podiums, smart boards, and well-maintained hostel facilities.

Program	Annual Fee (Approx.)	Total Course Fee
BA LLB (Hons.)	Rs. 1.20-1.50 Lakhs	Rs. 6.00-7.50 Lakhs
BBA LLB (Hons.)	Rs. 1.20-1.50 Lakhs	Rs. 6.00-7.50 Lakhs
BA LLB (Adjudication & Justicing)	Rs. 1.20-1.50 Lakhs	Rs. 6.00-7.50 Lakhs
LLM	Rs. 1.00-1.20 Lakhs	Rs. 1.00-1.20 Lakhs

Note: Fee structure is subject to revision. Candidates should verify current fees from MNLU Nagpur official website.

MNLU Nagpur Highlights and Rankings 2026

Parameter	Details
Established	2014
Location	Near Butibori, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Campus Area	60 Acres
Approved By	UGC, BCI
Admission Through	CLAT (UG & PG), AIET (Ph.D., Executive LLM)
Maharashtra Reservation	~62% seats for state domicile
All India Unreserved Seats	34 (for BA LLB)
Unique Program	BA LLB (Adjudication and Justicing)

MNLU Nagpur CLAT Cutoff 2026 FAQs – Ranks, Seats and Admission Queries

What is the CLAT 2026 cutoff for MNLU Nagpur General category?

The CLAT 2026 cutoff for MNLU Nagpur General category under All India quota is expected around rank 1320-1400 for BA LLB (Hons.) in Round 1, with final CLAT counselling cutoff extending to approximately 1500-1600. Spot admission rounds may extend cutoff to ranks beyond 3500.

How many seats are available at MNLU Nagpur for CLAT 2026?

MNLU Nagpur offers 120 seats for BA LLB (Hons.), 60 seats for BBA LLB (Hons.), 60 seats for BA LLB (Adjudication and Justicing), and 60 seats for LLM program. However, only 34 seats in BA LLB are available under All India unreserved category, with approximately 86 seats reserved for Maharashtra domicile candidates.

Can I get MNLU Nagpur with CLAT rank 2000?

With CLAT rank 2000 in General category, admission to MNLU Nagpur under All India quota during regular CLAT counselling is challenging as cutoff typically closes around 1500-1600. However, spot admission rounds often extend cutoffs to 3500+. If you have Maharashtra domicile, rank 2000 is well within the Home State quota cutoff range.

What is BA LLB (Adjudication and Justicing) at MNLU Nagpur?

BA LLB (Honours in Adjudication and Justicing) is a unique 5-year program designed for students interested in judicial services and adjudication roles. Admission requires CLAT UG score followed by Group Discussion, Psychometric Test, and Personal Interview conducted by the university. The program has 60 seats.

Does MNLU Nagpur conduct spot admission rounds?

Yes, MNLU Nagpur conducts multiple spot admission rounds after CLAT counselling to fill vacant seats. In 2025, nine spot rounds were conducted, and BA LLB cutoff extended from rank 1529 (CLAT counselling) to 3547 (final spot round). This provides additional opportunities for candidates who missed regular counselling cutoffs.

What are the Maharashtra-specific reservation categories at MNLU Nagpur?

MNLU Nagpur follows Maharashtra Government reservation with unique categories: OBC-MH, SC-MH, ST-MH, EWS-MH, DTA-MH (Denotified Tribes A), NTB-MH, NTC-MH, NTD-MH (Nomadic Tribes), SBC-MH, and SEBC-MH. About 62% of seats (86 out of 120 for BA LLB) are reserved for Maharashtra domicile candidates.

What LLM programs are offered at MNLU Nagpur?

MNLU Nagpur offers regular 1-year LLM program through CLAT PG with 60 seats. Additionally, the university offers LLM (for Executive) and LLM (2 Year) programs through separate AIET-PGEP entrance test conducted by the university. The 2025 LLM cutoff ranged from 1020 to 1849 for General category AI quota.

What marks are required in CLAT 2026 for MNLU Nagpur admission?

For MNLU Nagpur BA LLB admission under General category AI quota during regular counselling, candidates typically need approximately 85-88 marks in CLAT 2026 to secure ranks below 1500. For spot admission rounds, approximately 78-82 marks (ranks up to 3500) may suffice. Maharashtra domicile candidates can secure admission with lower marks under Home State quota.