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Updated on 15th July, 2024 , 5 min read
Preparing for the CLAT and achieving a high score is crucial for securing admission to a National Law University (NLU), particularly if you aim for a top-ranked institution. However, due to the intense competition, attaining a CLAT rank that ensures admission to prestigious NLUs can be exceptionally challenging.
Ultimately, admissions to NLUs are determined by the rank attained in CLAT 2024. While thorough preparation enhances the chances of admission, it is crucial to comprehend the relationship between CLAT marks and rank. This article aims to guide candidates in understanding the calculations of CLAT rank vs. marks in 2024, shedding light on how marks in previous years were translated into ranks.
Knowing a bit about how marks relate to rank in CLAT 2024 can help you figure out the score you're aiming for. Usually, the CLAT cut-offs are shared as the last rank, not the minimum marks needed, making it a bit unclear what marks are required for NLUs. This can be tricky for those wondering if their prep is up to snuff for NLU admission standards. Since admissions hinge on CLAT rank, it's handy to know if the scores you're getting in practice tests are on the right track or not.
The Consortium of NLUs assigns marks to candidates based on their performance in all five sections of the CLAT question paper (undergraduate) as follows:
CLAT Sections | CLAT total questions per section | CLAT total marks per section | CLAT Marking Scheme |
English Language | 28-32 questions | 28-32 marks |
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Current Affairs including General Knowledge | 35-39 questions | 35-39 marks | |
Logical Reasoning | 28-32 questions | 28-32 marks | |
Legal Reasoning | 35-39 questions | 35-39 marks | |
Quantitative Techniques | 13-17 questions | 13-17 marks | |
Total | 120 questions | 120 marks |
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This year, they've mixed up the CLAT plan. The total questions are down from 150 to 120. So, the top marks and cut-off marks are taking a dip too.
In the past, folks hitting around 65% or more found themselves in the top three-four NLUs. Even if you're in the general category and land in the 48-50% range, you might bag an NLU seat, but it often means getting into the less favored NLUs. With all that in mind and the new test setup, let's check out the expected CLAT cut-off marks for the top NLUs and see how they compare to previous years' cut-off ranks.
When compiling results, the CLAT Consortium assembles the merit list, arranging candidates' names and marks in descending order. The merit rank is then assigned based on the decreasing order of marks, ensuring that those with higher scores secure better ranks. However, in the event of a tie, a predetermined rule is applied:
If two or more candidates have similar CLAT scores, the merit rank is determined after the tiebreaker in the order listed below.
The table below illustrates the correlation between CLAT UG marks and rankings for CLAT Marks Vs Rank 2024, allowing students to approximate their ranks based on their marks. It's important to note that the predictions may not be entirely precise as the data in the table is derived from an analysis of CLAT marks vs rank from the previous year. Once the Consortium releases the latest cutoff data, the information here will be revised accordingly.
CLAT Score Range | CLAT Rank Range |
125 - 150 | 1 |
120 - 125 | 2 - 3 |
115 - 120 | 4 - 5 |
110 - 115 | 6 |
105 - 110 | 7 - 9 |
100 - 105 | 10 - 19 |
95 - 100 | 20 - 57 |
90 - 95 | 58 - 173 |
85 - 90 | 174 - 362 |
80 - 85 | 363 - 743 |
75 - 80 | 744 - 1411 |
70 - 75 | 1412 - 2318 |
65 - 70 | 2319 - 3572 |
60 - 65 | 3573 - 5200 |
55 - 60 | 5201 - 7284 |
50 - 55 | 7285 - 9841 |
45 - 50 | 9842 - 12994 |
40 - 45 | 1299 - 16746 |
35 - 40 | 16747 - 21135 |
30 - 35 | 21136 - 26442 |
25 - 30 | 26443 - 32188 |
20 - 25 | 32189 - 38320 |
15 - 20 | 38321 - 44066 |
10 - 15 | 44067 - 48884 |
5 - 10 | 48885 - 51683 |
0 - 5 | 51684 - 52956 |
-0.25 to -5 | 52957 - 53208 |
-5.25 to -9.5 | 53209 - 53226 |
Score Range | Number of Candidates | Rank Range |
70-72 | 2 | 1-2 |
65-70 | 7 | 3-9 |
60-65 | 23 | 10-32 |
55-60 | 43 | 33-75 |
50-55 | 92 | 76-167 |
45-50 | 203 | 168-370 |
40-45 | 305 | 371-675 |
35-40 | 462 | 676-1137 |
30-35 | 623 | 1138-1760 |
25-30 | 807 | 1761-2567 |
20-25 | 1000 | 2568-3567 |
15-20 | 1024 | 3568-4591 |
10-15 | 861 | 4592-5452 |
5-10 | 499 | 5453-5951 |
0-5 | 266 | 5952-6217 |
To streamline the process of selecting candidates for the final seat allotment, the examination authority organizes their names in a merit-based order. Consequently, the merit ranks of candidates who qualify the CLAT 2024 exam are determined based on the following criteria:
Candidates securing higher marks in the legal aptitude section of the CLAT 2024 UG question paper will be ranked higher.
The table below shows the expected cutoff marks for the CLAT exam:
CLAT Sections | Difficulty Level | Expected cut off |
English Language | Easy | 20+ |
Current Affairs including General Knowledge | Moderate | 30+ |
Logical Reasoning | Moderate | 15+ |
Legal Reasoning | Easy to Moderate | 20+ |
Quantitative Techniques | Moderate | 10+ |
Total | Moderate | 95-115 |
CLAT Marks vs Rank 2022 data for UG course, including score range, rank range, and number of candidates, is tabulated below for candidates' convenience.
Score Range | Rank Range | Number of Candidates |
125-130 | 1 | 1 |
120-125 | 2-3 | 2 |
115-120 | 4-5 | 2 |
110-115 | 6 | 1 |
105-110 | 7-9 | 3 |
100-105 | 10-19 | 10 |
95-100 | 20-57 | 38 |
90-95 | 58-173 | 116 |
85-90 | 174-362 | 189 |
80-85 | 363-743 | 381 |
75-80 | 744-1411 | 668 |
70-75 | 1412-2318 | 907 |
65-70 | 2319-3572 | 1254 |
60-65 | 3573-5200 | 1628 |
55-60 | 5201-7284 | 2084 |
50-55 | 7285-9841 | 2557 |
45-50 | 9842-12994 | 3153 |
40-45 | 1299-16746 | 3752 |
35-40 | 16747-21135 | 4389 |
30-35 | 21136-26442 | 5307 |
25-30 | 26443-32188 | 5746 |
20-25 | 32189-38320 | 6132 |
15-20 | 38321-44066 | 5746 |
10-15 | 44067-48884 | 4818 |
5-10 | 48885-51683 | 2799 |
0-5 | 51684-52956 | 1273 |
-0.25 to -5 | 52957-53208 | 252 |
-5.25 to -9.5 | 53209-53226 | 18 |
CLAT Marks vs Rank 2022 data for PG course, including score range, rank range, and number of candidates, is tabulated below for candidates' convenience.
Score Range | Number of Candidates | Rank Range |
70-72 | 2 | 1-2 |
65-70 | 7 | 3-9 |
60-65 | 23 | 10-32 |
55-60 | 43 | 33-75 |
50-55 | 92 | 76-167 |
45-50 | 203 | 168-370 |
40-45 | 305 | 371-675 |
35-40 | 462 | 676-1137 |
30-35 | 623 | 1138-1760 |
25-30 | 807 | 1761-2567 |
20-25 | 1000 | 2568-3567 |
15-20 | 1024 | 3568-4591 |
10-15 | 861 | 4592-5452 |
5-10 | 499 | 5453-5951 |
0-5 | 266 | 5952-6217 |
CLAT Marks vs Rank 2021 data is tabulated below for candidates' convenience.
All India Rank | Total Marks | All India Rank | Total Marks |
1 | 125.5 | 36 | 107.25 |
2 | 117 | 37 | 107.25 |
3 | 117 | 38 | 107 |
4 | 115.5 | 39 | 107 |
5 | 115.25 | 40 | 107 |
6 | 114.75 | 41 | 106.75 |
7 | 114.25 | 42 | 106.75 |
8 | 113.25 | 43 | 106.75 |
9 | 113.25 | 44 | 106.75 |
10 | 112.75 | 45 | 106.5 |
11 | 112.5 | 46 | 106.5 |
12 | 112.25 | 47 | 106.5 |
13 | 111.75 | 48 | 106.5 |
14 | 111.75 | 49 | 106.25 |
15 | 111.75 | 50 | 106.25 |
16 | 111.5 | 51 | 106.25 |
17 | 111.25 | 52 | 106 |
18 | 110.5 | 53 | 105.75 |
19 | 110.25 | 54 | 105.75 |
20 | 110.25 | 55 | 105.5 |
21 | 109.75 | 56 | 105.5 |
22 | 109.5 | 57 | 105.5 |
23 | 109.5 | 58 | 105.25 |
24 | 109.25 | 59 | 105.25 |
25 | 109 | 60 | 105.25 |
26 | 109 | 61 | 105 |
27 | 108.75 | 62 | 105 |
28 | 108.5 | 63 | 105 |
29 | 108.5 | 64 | 105 |
30 | 108.5 | 65 | 104.75 |
The number of candidates for each mark range for the CLAT 2021 UG course is shown below.
Marks Range | Number of Candidates |
80 or more marks | 17 |
79.25 - 70 | 133 |
69.75 - 60 | 481 |
59.75 - 50 | 986 |
49.75 - 40 | 1526 |
39.75 - 30 | 1893 |
29.75 - 20 | 1868 |
19.75 - 10 | 1251 |
9.75 - 5 | 285 |
4.75 - 0.25 | 107 |
Zero marks | 7 |
-0.25 to -5 | 20 |
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By - Kitiyala Jamir 2023-12-01 10:22:19 , 6 min readUnderstanding the relationship between CLAT marks and rank helps you estimate the score needed for admission to NLUs, especially top-ranked institutions.
CLAT cut-offs are usually shared as the last rank, making it unclear what marks are required. Knowing this helps gauge if your preparation meets NLU admission standards.
The CLAT plan for 2024 has been modified, reducing the total questions from 150 to 120, affecting top marks and cut-off marks.
With the new CLAT pattern, expected cut-off marks for top NLUs are likely to see a dip. Historically, hitting around 65% secured admission to top NLUs.
CLAT Consortium compiles a merit list in descending order of marks, and merit ranks are assigned accordingly. In case of ties, tiebreakers include legal aptitude scores, age, and computerized lotteries.
The CLAT 2024 Rank Predictor is based on section-wise marks, overall scores, and age of candidates. It aids in approximating merit ranks for seat allotment.
For undergraduate courses, merit ranks consider marks in the legal aptitude section. In case of ties, preference is given to higher legal aptitude scores and older candidates.
The CLAT 2024 Rank Predictor is based on section-wise marks, overall scores, and age of candidates. It aids in approximating merit ranks for seat allotment.
CLAT Consortium compiles a merit list in descending order of marks, and merit ranks are assigned accordingly. In case of ties, tiebreakers include legal aptitude scores, age, and computerized lotteries.
The CLAT plan for 2024 has been modified, reducing the total questions from 150 to 120, affecting top marks and cut-off marks.