Good Rank in CLAT 2026 for NLSIU Bangalore Admission in Round 1 Counselling: Detailed analysis of cutoffs

Aiming for NLSIU Bangalore in CLAT 2026 Round 1? You'll need a better rank than last year. High scores mean tighter cutoffs. For General, target 80-90 for a strong chance. Ranks 91-100 are risky. Secure your spot by outperforming past cutoffs.

Good Rank in CLAT 2026 for NLSIU Bangalore Admission in Round 1 Counselling: If you are targeting NLSIU Bangalore through CLAT 2026 Round 1 counseling, your rank will be more important than ever. With the highest scores in CLAT increasing this year, you'll need a better rank than last year’s trends to comfortably secure a seat in the first round itself across categories. For general category candidates, a rank in the 80-90 range positions you strongly to secure NLSIU Bangalore in Round 1. Ranks between 91‑100 are possible, but risky cutoffs tighten when many high scores cluster together.

Ultimately, for CLAT 2026, a “good rank” for NLSIU Bangalore means doing better than last year’s cutoff, not just matching it. Therefore, it will improve your chances of getting NLSIU Bangalore in the first counselling round.

Good Rank in CLAT 2026 for NLSIU Bangalore: Expected Round 1 Cutoffs Analysis

The table highlights the expected good rank ranges for CLAT 2026 that can help you secure NLSIU Bangalore in Round 1 counselling.

Category	Expected Good Rank Range (CLAT 2026)
General	80 – 90
OBC	1282 – 1292
EWS	674 – 684
SC	2861 – 2871
ST	3376 – 3386
GC-KA	290 – 300
OBC-KA	4179 – 4189
EWS-KA	6155 – 6165
SC-KA	9785 – 9795
ST-KA	15484 – 15494

Historically, NLSIU has filled its general seats within the top 100 in the first round, and with this year’s stronger top performance, the effective cutoff is expected to increase by about ten ranks. In practice, if the cutoff was rank 100 last year, aiming for a rank of 90 or better is advisable to ensure a seat in Round 1.

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A difference of just 5‑10 ranks can mean the gap between getting NLSIU in Round 1 and being pushed to later rounds, where seats are less certain. This holds for every category, General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, and Karnataka domicile, because NLSIU is the top choice for most law aspirants. Even within reserved or domicile groups, the competition has tightened as more students post high scores, shrinking the safety margin. So, if your rank is only a few spots beyond last year’s cutoff, expect to wait for later rounds rather than counting on a Round 1 seat.

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