CLAT Cut Off Round 3 (OUT) - 2023 to 2019 NLU Wise Opening & Closing Ranks of General, OBC, SC, ST PDF Download

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) releases the merit lists for the CLAT Exam in five rounds after the exam results are declared. The merit lists serve as provisional admission lists for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs and can be viewed on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The CLAT Cutoff is established based on various factors and only those who meet the cutoff criteria will proceed to the subsequent stages of the CLAT Exam Admissions process.

This EduRev article provides information on the category-wise opening and closing ranks of the CLAT 2023 UG Round 3 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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What is CLAT Cut off?

CLAT Cut-off 2023 marks are the minimum qualifying score you must secure to get admission to law courses that National Law Universities (NLUs) and other private colleges offer. Typically, cut-off for general category is 95-100, while for SC/ST it's 80-85. However, factors like number of test takers, exam difficulty, and category may impact the cut-off. Refer to the following points for the previous year cut off trends:

• In 2020, the closing rank of NLSIU for General category candidates was 153, rising 14 marks from 2017.
• In 2020, the overall CLAT cut-off for General Category was 142. 
• The CLAT cut-off for Law Colleges offering 5-year integrated LLB courses saw a slight dip in 2020, with the cut-off between 79 and 138.

Check this for recent year trends: CLAT previous year paper and cut off analysis

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 3)  

Check College wise Opening and Closing Ranks (General, OBC, SC, ST)
As per official dates, CLAT 3rd merit list for CLAT 2023 will get released on May 25, 2023. The opening and closing ranks for Round 3 CLAT UG 2023 for General, OBC, SC, ST category candidates will be updated here as soon as they are released:

Check the below articles to see opening and closing ranks of all rounds of CLAT 2023.

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CLAT Cutoff 2022 (Round 3) 

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 3 in the table below.

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CLAT Cutoff 2021 (Round 3) 

Check College wise Opening and Closing Ranks for UG courses (General, OBC, SC, ST) of CLAT Cut Off 2021 Round 3 in the table below.

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CLAT Cutoff 2020 (Round 3) 

Check College wise Opening and Closing Ranks (General, OBC, SC, ST)  for UG courses of CLAT Cut Off 2020 Round 3 in the table below.

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CLAT Cutoff 2019 (Round 3) 

Check College wise Opening and Closing Ranks (General, OBC, SC, ST)  for UG courses of CLAT Cut Off 2019 Round 3 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 CLAT Merit List?

The CLAT Merit List is a list of candidates who have cleared the CLAT Cut Off and are eligible for admission to the National Law Universities (NLUs) based on their rank or score in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). 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. After the declaration of the CLAT Cut Off, the exam authorities will release the merit list. The candidates who have cleared the cut-off will then be called to attend the CLAT Counselling. During this counselling process, the candidates have to submit all the required documents for document verification. After the completion of this document verification process, the candidates will be provided with admission to the Law Colleges based on their scores and rank on the CLAT Merit List.
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How to Check Round 3 CLAT Merit 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. Click on 3rd Provisional Allotment List to check Round 3 CLAT Merit List and so on
6. 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:
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What after Round 3 of CLAT Counselling? 

The steps to be followed after the release of the third 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 third 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 2023?

CLAT Cut Off 2023 is the minimum score that candidates need to secure to be considered for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes offered by participating National Law Universities (NLUs) across India.

What are the factors that determine the CLAT Cut Off?

The CLAT Cut Off depends on various factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the number of seats available in each participating NLU, and the category of the candidate.

What happens if a candidate scores below the CLAT Cut Off?

If a candidate scores below the CLAT Cut Off, they will not be considered for admission to any of the NLUs.

What is the difference between the CLAT Cut Off and CLAT Rank?

The CLAT Cut Off is the minimum score required to be considered for admission to NLUs, whereas the CLAT Rank is the candidate's position in the merit list based on their score in the exam.