CLAT SC cut off 2027: expected ranks and marks for NLUs

In short

The CLAT 2027 examination is scheduled for December 6, 2026, with results expected on December 15, 2026.
Official CLAT 2027 cutoffs for SC candidates will be released during counselling rounds between January and March 2027.
SC category cutoffs are typically 18–25 marks lower than those for the General category.
NLSIU Bengaluru and NALSAR Hyderabad are projected to remain top choices for SC candidates, with expected ranks under 400.
NLU Tripura and NLU Meghalaya are new additions for CLAT 2027 admissions.

The Consortium of National Law Universities is preparing for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027, which will determine admissions to undergraduate (LLB) and postgraduate (LLM) programs across National Law Universities (NLUs). The CLAT 2027 exam is scheduled for December 6, 2026, with results anticipated on December 15, 2026.

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Official cutoffs for CLAT 2027, including those for the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, will be released during the counselling rounds expected to take place from January to March 2027. These cutoffs are crucial for candidates planning their target NLUs, as they represent the minimum rank or score required to secure a seat.

CLAT 2027 SC Cutoff Expectations

The Consortium of NLUs releases category-wise CLAT cutoff requirements during counselling, with SC category cutoffs consistently lower than those for other categories. Historically, SC cutoffs are 18–25 marks lower than General category cutoffs, providing SC candidates with an enhanced opportunity for NLU admission. For CLAT PG 2026, the cutoff was expected to range between 80 to 90 marks.

Factors influencing CLAT cutoffs include the difficulty of the exam, the total number of applicants, seat availability, and prevailing reservation policies. An increase in applications or an easier exam typically leads to higher cutoffs, while fewer applicants or a more difficult exam can result in lower cutoffs. For CLAT 2026, approximately 60,500 candidates appeared.

NLU Name	CLAT 2027 Expected Cutoff Rank
NLSIU Bengaluru	~Rank 300
NALSAR Hyderabad	~Rank 400
NUJS Kolkata	~Rank 700
NLU Jodhpur	~Rank 900
GNLU Gandhinagar	~Rank 1,100

NLU tier	Expected Cutoff Marks
Top 3 (NLSIU, NALSAR, NUJS)	82-90
Top 10 NLUs	66-84
Lower / newer NLUs	60-74

Expected Category-Wise Cutoffs and Safe Scores

The CLAT exam consists of 120 questions, administered offline via pen and paper. The marking scheme awards +1 for a correct answer and deducts -0.25 for an incorrect one. Cutoffs are not predetermined but are finalized after the counselling process, considering the merit list, candidate preferences, seat availability, and reservation policies.

For CLAT PG 2025, cutoffs were released across three counselling rounds, with NLSIU Bengaluru and NALSAR Hyderabad remaining the top two choices, securing ranks under 150 for the General category in Round 1. The CLAT 2026 official Round 1 result was declared on January 7, 2026. NLU Tripura and NLU Meghalaya are new additions to the list of participating NLUs for CLAT 2027.

NLU	General	OBC	EWS	SC	ST
NLSIU Bengaluru	~Rank 100	~Rank 130	~Rank 110	~Rank 300	~Rank 500
NALSAR Hyderabad	~Rank 150	~Rank 200	~Rank 170	~Rank 400	~Rank 600
NUJS Kolkata	~Rank 300	~Rank 380	~Rank 330	~Rank 700	~Rank 900
NLU Jodhpur	~Rank 450	~Rank 550	~Rank 480	~Rank 900	~Rank 1,200
GNLU Gandhinagar	~Rank 530	~Rank 650	~Rank 570	~Rank 1,100	~Rank 1,400

Category	Safe Score
General	85–100+
OBC	77–93
EWS	83–95
SC	69–87
ST	66–84

CLAT PG 2027 Expected Closing Ranks for SC Candidates

Admission to LLM programs occurs through CLAT PG counselling, with cutoffs varying from undergraduate admissions. Candidates can use previous year cutoffs and expected trends to strategize their NLU preferences. The official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in, will serve as the primary source for all official announcements and cutoff releases.

NLU Name	Expected Closing Rank (SC)
NLSIU Bengaluru	Top 70
NALSAR Hyderabad	Top 120
NUJS Kolkata	Top 230
NLU Jodhpur	Top 300
GNLU Gandhinagar	Top 410

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