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List of NLUs for Rank between 1-1000 in CLAT 2026

The list of NLUs for Rank between 1-1000 in CLAT 2026 are NLSIU, Bengaluru with rank 1 to 101, NALSAR, Hyderabad with rank 17 to 148, WBNUJS, Kolkata with rank 102 to 284, NLU Bhopal with rank 149 to 432. 

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CLAT 2026 exam was conducted on December 7, 2025 and to get into a top-rated National Law University, you have to get a good rank. The list of NLUs for Rank between 1-1000 in CLAT 2026 are NLSIU, Bengaluru with rank 1 to 101, NALSAR, Hyderabad with rank 17 to 148, WBNUJS, Kolkata with rank 102 to 284, NLU Bhopal with rank 149 to 432. With the number of students appearing in CLAT every year, it becomes quite difficult to get a good rank. Those who have dedicatedly studied for 6 months can achieve a rank between 1-1000 inCLAT 2026.

Candidates who will secure a rank between 1 to 1000 in CLAT 2026 will be offered admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law courses provided by the best NLUs and Non-NLUs in India. They will also get into the top NLUs that have higher cutoff scores. Those who will clear the cutoff can participate in theCLAT 2026 counselling process. We have also composed a list of private colleges and NLUs for ranks between 1-1000 in CLAT 2026. Keep scrolling to explore your possible college options.

List of NLUs for CLAT 2026 Rank 1 to 1000

Candidates can check the rank 1 to 1000 rank CLAT from the below table.

List of CollegesCLAT Rank 2026 Round 1CLAT Rank 2026 Round 2
NLSIU, Bengaluru1 to 101102 - 108
NALSAR, Hyderabad17 to 148158 - 162
WBNUJS, Kolkata102 to 284291 - 327
NLIU, Bhopal149 to 432434 - 451
NLU Jodhpur118 to 310321 - 340
HNLU, Raipur434 to 736737 - 770
RMLNLU, Lucknow411 to 747752 - 776
GNLU, Gandhinagar163 to 376382 - 392
MNLU, Mumbai383 to 481484 - 495
NLUO, Cuttack459 to 800801 - 832

List of NLUs for CLAT Rank 1- 1000

We have provided here the opening and closing ranks for the General category students for NLUs accepting CLAT rank between 1-1000 for 2025 and 2024. The NLUs that accept students for CLAT rank between 1-1000 are as follows:

National Law Universities

2025

2024

Opening Rank (Gen Category)

Closing Rank (Gen Category)

Opening Rank (Gen Category)

Closing Rank (Gen Category)

NLSIU Bangalore

1

100

1

97

NALSAR Hyderabad

17

50

4

161

WBNUJS Kolkata

57

285

140

262

NLIU Bhopal

257

458

311

409

HNLU, Raipur

480

765

413

707

NLU Jodhpur

159

357

170

341

RMLNLU Lucknow

461

721

357

695

GNLU, Gandhinagar

236

402

8

429

MNLU Mumbai

443

536

99

547

NLUO Cuttack

469

943

591

1080

Also Read:Colleges Offering Admission in Law Courses Based on Class 12 Marks

Popular Private Colleges for CLAT Rank 1- 1000

The list of popular private colleges that accept CLAT rank between 1-1000 are as follows:

College Name

Courses

Course Fee (Annual)

Lovely Professional University (LPU), Phagwara

  • BBA LLB (Hons.)
  • BA LLB (Hons.)
  • LLB
  • LLM

INR 2,40,000

University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES) University, Dehradun

  • BA LLB (Hons.)
  • BBA LLB (Hons.)
  • B.Com LLB (Hons.)
  • B.Tech LLB
  • LLB
  • LLM

INR 2,08,000 to INR 3,30,000

Sanskriti University, Mathura

  • B.Com LLB
  • BA LLB

INR 60,000

Sushant University (Erstwhile Ansal University), Gurugram

  • BA LLB (Hons.)
  • BBA LLB (Hons.)
  • LLB (Hons.)
  • LLM

INR 1,65,000 to INR 1,78,000

Sharda University, Greater Noida

  • BBA LLB
  • BA LLB
  • LLM

INR 1,50,000 to INR 1,67,000

NIMS University, Jaipur

  • BA LLB
  • BBA LLB
  • LLB
  • LLM

INR 52,000 to INR 80,000

Amity University, Lucknow

  • BA LLB
  • B.Com LLB
  • BBA LLB
  • LLM
  • LLB

INR 70,000 to INR 1,88,000

Mody University, Sikar

  • BA LLB (Hons.)
  • BBA LLB (Hons.)
  • B.Com LLB (Hons.)
  • LLB
  • LLM

INR 80,000 to INR 1,65,000

SRM University, Delhi NCR

  • BA LLB (Hons.)
  • BBA LLB (Hons.)
  • LLB (Hons.)
  • LLM

INR 99,000 to INR 1,88,000

Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur

  • BBA LLB
  • BA LLB
  • LLB
  • LLM

INR 40,000 to INR 1,05,000

The colleges listed above were only a few institutes that accept CLAT rank between 1-1000. Numerous other colleges offer admission based on the CLAT 2026 scores.

CLAT Cutoff for Different NLUs

Candidates who have appeared for the CLAT 2026 exam need to understand the cutoff scores required to get a chance into one of the National Law Universities. The cutoff scores are, however, different for different NLUs. The top NLUs like NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, NLU Jodhpur and WBNUJS Kolkata will have higher cutoffs as compared to the less popular NLUs. Presented below are the links to the detailed analysis of the previous years' CLAT cutoff scores.

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Popular private institutes such asLPU, UPES,Sharda University, NIMS University, Mody University, and SRM University also offer either full or partial law scholarships to students who have secured CLAT ranks between 1-1000.

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FAQs

If I am not able to rank between 1-1000, can I get into any one of the NLUs?

There are 22 NLUs that offer admission to law aspirants based on the rank scored by them in the CLAT exam. The top NLUs are however NLSIU, NALSAR and WBNUJS but apart from that candidates can also apply to the other NLUs if they could not score within 1-1000. You need to check the opening and closing ranks of all the NLUs to get an idea of the cutoff scores.

Is it possible to get into NLU without CLAT?

To secure admission in one of the 22 NLUs (out of the 23 NLUs) in India, it is required for candidates to appear for the CLAT exam. However, for admission to NLU Delhi, candidates do not need to appear for CLAT as a separate law entrance test is conducted known as AILET. Students must take note that NLUs do not offer direct admission to students. It is mandatory to appear for CLAT to get into any one of the NLUs. 

With a rank of 1-1000, should I choose NLU Delhi or NALSAR?

According to the NIRF ranking, NLU Delhi is better than NALSAR, Hyderabad. So, those candidates who will rank between 1-1000 can opt for NLU Delhi. Although NALSAR is also a very good law college if you compare the two, you should go for NLU Delhi. A rank within 1-1000 is a very good rank when looking for the best law colleges. 

Do private law colleges offer admission for CLAT Rank between 1-1000?

Yes, private law colleges such as LPU, UPES, Sharda University, NIMS University, Mody University, SRM University not only offer admission but also provide partial or full scholarship to students with CLAT Rank between 1-1000.

Can I secure admission in RMLNLU Lucknow with a CLAT Rank between 1 to 1000?

Yes, RMLNLU Lucknow offers admission to candidates who have secured a CLAT Rank between 1 to 1000. The closing cutoff rank of the college generally is around 627-668.

Which National Law Universities offer admission for CLAT Rank more than 1000?

The National Law Universities that can be considered for CLAT Rank more than 1000 are NLUJAA, Guwahati, DSNLU, Vizag, TNNLU, Tiruchirappalli, MNLU, Nagpur, MNLU, Aurangabad, NLUO, Cuttack, NUSRL, Ranchi etc.

Does NLU Jodhpur provide admission for CLAT Rank between 1 to 1000?

Yes, NLU Jodhpur offers admission if a candidate has secured a rank between 1 to 1000. The closing cutoff rank at NLU Jodhpur is usually around 343-376.

Which are the top 3 NLUs that offer admission for CLAT Rank between 1 to 1000?

The top 3 NLUs that offer admission for CLAT Rank between 1 to 1000 are NLSIU, Bengaluru, NALSAR, Hyderabad and NUJS, Kolkata. Some other NLUs that offer admission to candidates with 1 to 1000 CLAT Ranks are HNLU, Raipur, RMLNLU, Lucknow, NLIU, Bhopal, GNLU, Gandhinagar, RMLNLU, Lucknow etc.

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