CLAT Cut Off Round 1 (OUT) - 2023 to 2019 NLU Wise Opening & Closing Ranks of General, OBC, SC, ST PDF Download

The provisional admission seat allotment list for Round 1 of CLAT 2023 was officially released on January 18, 2023, following the publication of the CLAT result on December 23, 2022. The examination was conducted on December 18, 2022 and took place from 2 pm to 4 pm using a traditional pen and paper format. The CLAT 2023 Round 1 Cutoff determines the eligibility of candidates for admission to the allotted National Law Universities.

This EduRev article provides information on the category-wise opening and closing ranks of the CLAT 2023 UG Round 1 Cutoff, including General, OBC, SC, and ST categories, as well as the cutoffs for previous years such as CLAT 2022, CLAT 2021, CLAT 2020, and CLAT 2019.
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CLAT Cut off 2023 - Overview

CLAT Cut-off 2023 is category-specific for the 5-year integrated LLB program.

• Ideally, the cut-off ranges between 95-100 if you belong to the general category, while 80-85 for those belonging to SC/ ST categories.
• Candidates who meet the cut off requirements are eligible for admission to their desired law program. However, admission is not guaranteed as seat allotmentBefore the Consortium publishes CLAT cut-off 2023 marks, you can calculate your scores using the answer key and compare CLAT Marks vs Rank.

CLAT 2023 Counselling Important Dates

The Consortium of NLUs releases the merit list or provisional allotment list in multiple rounds, with the first round of CLAT 2023 being published on January 18, 2023. It's important for candidates to keep track of the important dates related to the CLAT 2023 Counselling such as the date of release and the last date for accepting the allotted seat, to ensure they don't miss out on the opportunity to study at their preferred National Law University. Here are the important dates of CLAT 2023 Exam Counselling:

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CLAT Cutoff 2023 (Round 1)

Check College Wise Opening and Closing Ranks (General, OBC, SC, ST)
The Table below provides a comprehensive overview of the Round 1 CLAT 2023 UG Cutoff, which showcases the category-wise opening and closing ranks for General, OBC, SC, and ST candidates. With this information, candidates can have a better understanding of their chances of securing admission to their preferred NLUs based on their scores and categories.

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CLAT Cutoff 2022 (Round 1) 

Understanding the previous year's cut offs provides insight into the minimum score required for admission and helps in setting realistic expectations for one's own performance. Check College wise Opening and Closing Ranks (General, OBC, SC, ST) for UG courses (Integrated LL.B Degree) of CLAT Cut Off 2022 Round 1 in the table below.

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• CLAT 2022 Past Year Paper with Answer Key 
• CLAT Previous Year Papers (2023- 2014) with Answer keys

CLAT Cutoff 2021 (Round 1)  

Check College wise Opening and Closing Ranks for UG courses (General Category) of CLAT Cut Off 2021 Round 1 in the table below.

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CLAT Cutoff 2020 (Round 1) 

Check College wise Opening and Closing Ranks (General, OBC, SC, ST)  for UG courses of CLAT Cut Off 2020 Round 1 in the table below.

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CLAT Cutoff 2019 (Round 1) 

Check College wise Opening and Closing Ranks (General, OBC, SC, ST)  for UG courses of CLAT Cut Off 2019 Round 1 in the table below.

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Factors Affecting CLAT Cut-off 2023

The Consortium of NLUs will consider the following factors to determine the cut-off for CLAT Entrance Exam:

• The total number of applicants 
• Number of students who qualified for the exam 
• The total number of seats available
• Previous year cut-off
• The difficulty level of the paper
• Category

What is the difference between CLAT Cut Off & CLAT Merit List?

The CLAT Cut Off and CLAT Merit List are related but distinct concepts. Here are the details: 

• CLAT Cut Off refers to the minimum score or percentile required to be eligible for admission to the National Law Universities (NLUs) through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). It is used as a benchmark to determine who can participate in the counselling process.
  Example 1: Let's say the CLAT Cut Off for a particular NLU is 100 out of 150 marks. This means that to be eligible for admission to that NLU, a candidate must score a minimum of 100 marks in the CLAT exam.
• CLAT Merit List, on the other hand, is a list of candidates who have cleared the CLAT Cut Off and are eligible for admission to the NLUs based on their rank or score in the exam. The merit list is usually prepared based on the scores of all the candidates who appeared for the exam and is used to determine the order of admission to the NLUs.
  Example 2: Now, let's consider the CLAT Merit List for the same NLU(discussed in Example 1). The merit list might show that there are 200 candidates who have scored more than 100 marks and are eligible for admission. Out of these 200 candidates, the candidate with the highest score will be ranked first, followed by the candidate with the second-highest score, and so on.

In short, the CLAT Cut Off is the minimum score required to be considered for admission, while the CLAT Merit List is a ranking of eligible candidates based on their scores.

What is the difference between CLAT Cut Off and CLAT Opening and Closing ranks?

• CLAT Cut Off refers to the minimum score or percentile required to be eligible for admission to the National Law Universities (NLUs) through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). It is used as a benchmark to determine who can participate in the counselling process.
• CLAT Opening Rank, on the other hand, refers to the lowest rank in the CLAT Merit List that is eligible for admission to a particular NLU. It is the first rank at which admissions are offered to a particular NLU.
• CLAT Closing Rank, on the other hand, is the highest rank at which admissions are offered to a particular NLU. In other words, it is the last rank for which admissions are offered to a particular NLU.

So, the CLAT Cut Off acts as the eligibility criteria for admission, the CLAT Opening Rank is the first rank at which admissions are offered, and the CLAT Closing Rank is the last rank for which admissions are offered. In short, the CLAT Cut Off determines who is eligible to participate in the counselling process, while the CLAT Opening Rank and CLAT Closing Rank determine the range of ranks within which admissions are offered to a particular NLU.
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How to check Round 1 CLAT Merit List or CLAT Provisional Allotment List? 

Here are the Steps to check CLAT provisional allotment lists: 

1. Visit the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in/clat-2023/
2. Scroll down an Check Notification panel on bottom left
3. Click on 1st Provisional Allotment List to check Round 1 CLAT Merit List
4. Click on 2nd Provisional Allotment List to check Round 2 CLAT Merit List and so on
5. Select college and check allotment by searching through admit card number

Here is a screenshot for the same for your reference:

• You can also check College wise Provisional Allotment List or CLAT Merit List here 
• Also check: CLAT Exam Centres: Check State-Wise List, Instructions & Tips for Selecting a Test Centre
• Also check: What to do after clearing CLAT?

What after 1st Round of CLAT Counselling? 

The steps to be followed after the release of the first round cut off/ merit list of CLAT counseling are:

• Acceptance of allotted seat: Eligible candidates need to accept the allotted seat by paying the admission fee as specified by the National Law University.
• Completion of admission formalities: After accepting the allotted seat, candidates need to complete the necessary admission formalities, such as submitting required documents and completing the admission process.
• Document verification: The allotted candidates will be required to produce original documents for verification and also get their photographs and signatures verified.
• Eligibility criteria: The candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria, as specified by the National Law University, to secure their admission.
• Participating in subsequent rounds of CLAT counseling: Candidates who are not allotted a seat in the second round or are not satisfied with the allotted seat can participate in subsequent rounds of CLAT counseling, in which the remaining seats will be filled through the allotment process.
• Reporting to the allotted college: Candidates who have accepted their allotted seat must report to the allotted college on the specified date and complete the admission process.

It's important for candidates to keep track of the important information related to the CLAT counseling process to ensure they don't miss out on the opportunity to study at their preferred National Law University. Check this document to get all the information on CLAT Exam Counselling like: CLAT Exam Counselling Dates

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on CLAT Cut Off 2023

What is CLAT Cut Off?

CLAT Cut Off refers to the minimum score or percentile required to be eligible for admission to the National Law Universities (NLUs) through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). It is used as a benchmark to determine who can participate in the counselling process. Let's say the CLAT Cut Off for a particular NLU is 100 out of 150 marks. This means that to be eligible for admission to that NLU, a candidate must score a minimum of 100 marks in the CLAT exam. CLT 2023 cut off and other previous year’s cut off are provided in the document above.

Who releases the CLAT Cut Off?

As per the trends, the CLAT Cut Off is released by the respective NLUs and other colleges that accept the CLAT score. The CLAT Cut Off varies from one NLU to another and also from one college to another based on various factors such as the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of available seats. To check the CLAT 2023 Cut Off, candidates can visit the official website of the respective NLU or other law college that they are interested in. 

What is a good rank in CLAT?

If you belong to the general category, you must score more than 110 marks in the CLAT exam to get admission to any top NLUs. If you score below 100 ranks, you are likely to get admission in NLSIU Bangalore.

Which NLU can I get with a CLAT rank of 500?

A 500 CLAT rank will help you get admission to NLUs such as RMNLU Lucknow, MNLU Mumbai, and NLU Ranchi. It will be difficult for general category candidates to secure admission to the top three or four ranked NLUs.

How many marks are scored by CLAT UG 2023 topper?

The topper of CLAT 2023 has achieved a remarkable score of 116.75 marks. Abhinav Somani from Nagpur got the highest score of 116.75 and topped the CLAT Exam with a 100 Percentile. Four students — two from Maharashtra and one each from Punjab and Rajasthan — secured 99.99 percentile.