NLSIU cutoffs are available for CLAT-PG and CLAT, with category-wise ranks for L.L.M and BALLB {Hons.}. The latest cutoff year covered is 2026, and Round 4 ranks are given for AI Quota and HS Quota across categories.
NLSIU admits students to L.L.M through CLAT-PG and to BALLB {Hons.} through CLAT. In 2026, L.L.M Commercial Law had a General Category Round 4 closing rank of 87 - 93 for AI Quota and 433 for HS Quota, while BALLB {Hons.} had 101 - 120 for AI Quota and 336 for HS Quota.
| Course | Exam | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| L.L.M | CLAT-PG | 87 - 5278 (All India) 433 - 8644 (Home State) |
| BALLB {Hons.} | CLAT | 101 - 9998 (All India) 336 - 21681 (Home State) |
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NLSIU CLAT-PG Cutoff 2026
For L.L.M admission, NLSIU uses CLAT-PG scores. In Round 4 of the NLSIU CLAT-PG Cutoff 2026, the overall L.L.M cutoff across all categories was 87 - 5278 for AI Quota and 433 - 8644 for HS Quota.
Among the CLAT-PG options listed, L.L.M Commercial Law is the main course shown. For the General Category in 2026 Round 4, its closing rank was 87 - 93 under AI Quota and 433 under HS Quota.
The category-wise CLAT-PG closing ranks for L.L.M Commercial Law are given below.
NLSIU L.L.M Commercial Law Cutoff 2026
| Category | Closing rank |
|---|---|
| General | 87 - 93 (AI) 433 (HS) |
| OBC | 591 - 899 (AI) 2498 (HS) |
| SC | 1402 - 1930 (AI) 5239 (HS) |
| ST | 2356 - 2746 (AI) 5877 (HS) |
| EWS | 474 - 783 (AI) 8644 (HS) |
| GeneralPwD | 5278 (AI) |
| SCPwD | 5278 (AI) |
NLSIU CLAT-PG Cutoff Trends
For L.L.M programs, the 2026 closing ranks across all categories reached 5278 (AI) and 8644 (HS). In 2025, the closing ranks were 3376 (AI) and 7690 (HS). The category-wise and course-wise CLAT-PG trends are listed below.
NLSIU CLAT-PG L.L.M Cutoff Trends: Category-wise
| Category | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 93 (AI) 433 (HS) | 145 (AI) 659 (HS) | 239 (AI) 1210 (HS) | 154 (AI) 993 (HS) | 163 (AI) 1478 (HS) |
| OBC | 899 (AI) 2498 (HS) | 814 (AI) 3075 (HS) | 1038 (AI) 4414 (HS) | 902 (AI) 2609 (HS) | 549 (AI) |
| SC | 1930 (AI) 5239 (HS) | 1682 (AI) 4519 (HS) | 1526 (AI) 5865 (HS) | 1927 (AI) | 1388 (AI) 4994 (HS) |
| GeneralPwD | 5278 (AI) | 3376 (AI) 2227 (HS) | - | 3514 (AI) | 5882 (AI) |
| SCPwD | 5278 (AI) | - | 3674 (HS) | - | - |
| ST | 2746 (AI) 5877 (HS) | 2740 (AI) 3872 (HS) | 3663 (AI) 10974 (HS) | 3096 (AI) 3919 (HS) | 790 (AI) 3923 (HS) |
| EWS | 783 (AI) 8644 (HS) | 684 (AI) 7690 (HS) | 940 (AI) 3267 (HS) | 469 (AI) 6948 (HS) | 192 (AI) |
| OBC D | - | 1113 (AI) | - | - | - |
| OBCPwD | - | - | 1327 (AI) | - | - |
| EWSPwD | - | - | - | - | 277 (AI) |
NLSIU CLAT-PG L.L.M Cutoff Trends: Course-wise
| Courses | Closing rank 2026 | Closing rank 2025 | Closing rank 2024 | Closing rank 2023 | Closing rank 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Law | 5278 (AI) 8644 (HS) | - | - | - | - |
| Public and Private International Laws | 5278 (AI) 8644 (HS) | - | - | - | - |
| Business Law | 5278 (AI) 8644 (HS) | 3376 (AI) 7690 (HS) | 3663 (AI) 10974 (HS) | 3514 (AI) 6948 (HS) | 5882 (AI) 4994 (HS) |
| Human Rights | 5278 (AI) 8644 (HS) | 3376 (AI) 7690 (HS) | 3663 (AI) 10974 (HS) | 3514 (AI) 6948 (HS) | 5882 (AI) 4994 (HS) |
| Criminal Law | 5278 (AI) 8644 (HS) | - | - | - | - |
| Technology Law | 5278 (AI) 8644 (HS) | - | - | - | - |
NLSIU CLAT Cutoff 2026
NLSIU accepts CLAT scores for admission to BALLB {Hons.}. In Round 4 of the NLSIU CLAT Cutoff 2026, the BALLB {Hons.} cutoff across all categories stood at 101 - 9998 for AI Quota and 336 - 21681 for HS Quota.
BALLB {Hons.} is the course listed for students appearing in CLAT. In 2026, its General Category closing rank in Round 4 was 101 - 120 for AI Quota and 336 for HS Quota.
The category-wise CLAT closing ranks for BALLB {Hons.} are shown below.
NLSIU BALLB {Hons.} Cutoff 2026
| Category | Closing rank |
|---|---|
| General | 101 - 120 (AI) 336 (HS) |
| OBC | 1018 - 1177 (AI) 3536 (HS) |
| SC | 3072 - 3142 (AI) 9719 (HS) |
| ST | 5000 - 5227 (AI) 16879 - 21681 (HS) |
| EWS | 702 - 740 (AI) 10063 (HS) |
| GeneralPwD | 8756 - 9998 (AI) |
NLSIU CLAT Cutoff Trends
For BALLB {Hons.}, NLSIU admissions closed in 2026 at 9998 (AI) and 21681 (HS) across all categories. In 2025, the closing ranks were 5530 (AI) and 25525 (HS). The category-wise and course-wise trend tables follow.
NLSIU CLAT BALLB {Hons.} Cutoff Trends: Category-wise
| Category | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 120 (AI) 336 (HS) | 112 (AI) 310 (HS) | 102 (AI) 431 (HS) | 114 (AI) 190 (HS) | 85 (AI) 235 (HS) |
| OBC | 1177 (AI) 3536 (HS) | 1396 (AI) 4199 (HS) | 971 (AI) 3724 (HS) | 923 (AI) 3051 (HS) | 638 (AI) 1976 (HS) |
| SC | 3142 (AI) 9719 (HS) | 2902 (AI) 9805 (HS) | 3007 (AI) 10681 (HS) | 2674 (AI) 5930 (HS) | 2224 (AI) 4345 (HS) |
| GeneralPwD | 9998 (AI) | 5530 (AI) 5233 (HS) | - | 4919 (AI) | 4059 (AI) |
| EWS | 740 (AI) 10063 (HS) | 703 (AI) 6175 (HS) | 523 (AI) 9319 (HS) | 510 (AI) 3126 (HS) | 100 (AI) 3044 (HS) |
| ST | 5227 (AI) 21681 (HS) | 3396 (AI) 25525 (HS) | 7487 (AI) 14349 (HS) | 4059 (AI) 7829 (HS) | 3428 (AI) 9888 (HS) |
| OBCPwD | - | - | 5362 (AI) 3033 (HS) | 1199 (AI) | 4010 (AI) |
NLSIU CLAT BALLB {Hons.} Cutoff Trends: Course-wise
| Courses | Closing rank 2026 | Closing rank 2025 | Closing rank 2024 | Closing rank 2023 | Closing rank 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law [BALLB] {Hons.} | 9998 (AI) 21681 (HS) | 5530 (AI) 25525 (HS) | 7487 (AI) 14349 (HS) | 4919 (AI) 7829 (HS) | 4059 (AI) 9888 (HS) |
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