CLAT Rank Predictor 2027: Estimate Rank, Marks vs Rank & NLU Chances

What Is CLAT Rank Predictor 2027?

The CLAT rank predictor 2027 uses your expected or calculated score to provide an estimated rank range. You can calculate your expected score from the response sheet or answer key and enter the score into a rank predictor to estimate your probable position.

A rank predictor does not provide your official rank. Your final position depends on the actual score distribution and performance of candidates in CLAT 2027. The CLAT 2027 UG paper will contain 120 multiple-choice questions carrying one mark each. Candidates will lose 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

How to Use the CLAT Rank Predictor?

• Enter your expected CLAT score.
• Select the relevant category, if required.
• Submit the details.
• Check your predicted CLAT rank range.
• Use the result to explore possible NLU options and admission cut-offs.

How Is CLAT Rank Calculated?

Your CLAT rank is based on your examination score and the applicable tie-breaking rules. You get one mark for each correct answer and lose 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. Unattempted questions carry no marks.

For example, if you answer 92 questions correctly and 8 incorrectly, your score will be:

CLAT score = 92 − (8 × 0.25)

CLAT score = 90 marks

The remaining 20 questions are unattempted and do not affect your score.

If two or more candidates obtain equal marks in CLAT 2027 UG, the Consortium will apply the prescribed tie-breaking process:

• Higher marks in the Legal Aptitude component
• Higher age
• Computerised draw of lots

For CLAT PG, the tie-breaker first considers higher age, followed by a computerised draw of lots.

Your marks alone, therefore, cannot always establish your final CLAT rank.

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What Is CLAT Marks vs Rank 2027?

CLAT marks vs rank 2027 shows how a particular score range may correspond to an All India Rank, but there is no fixed score-to-rank conversion. Your rank depends on how your score compares with the scores of other candidates.

Historical data can show previous trends, but the same score may produce a different rank in CLAT 2027. The following table presents published CLAT 2025 marks-vs-rank data as a historical reference, not an official CLAT 2027 prediction.

CLAT 2025 Score Range	Published Rank Range
90+	AIR 1–585
85–90	AIR 586–1,955
80–85	AIR 2,003–3,506
75–80	AIR 3,809–8,070
70–75	AIR 6,086–9,928
65–70	AIR 10,057–13,294
60–65	AIR 14,152–17,004
55–60	AIR 18,330–23,960
50–55	AIR 24,970–28,986
45–50	AIR 29,408–31,722
40–45	AIR 34,347–36,577
35–40	AIR 40,104–41,034
30–35	AIR 42,435–43,218
25–30	AIR 45,989–47,646
20–25	AIR 52,000–52,275

The historical data shows that a score does not have one permanent rank. For example, published CLAT 2025 data places scores above 90 marks between AIR 1 and 585, while the 85–90 score range extends to AIR 1,955.

CLAT 2027 may have a different marks-to-rank distribution because the examination has not yet been conducted. You should use historical CLAT marks and rank data only as a reference.

How Are CLAT Rank Predictions Estimated?

CLAT rank predictions are estimated using previous rank trends, paper difficulty, score distribution, and historical admission trends. The factors help estimate how an expected score may translate into a rank range.

The main factors considered include:

1. Previous-Year CLAT Data

Earlier marks-vs-rank trends show how different score ranges have translated into All India Ranks. The rank associated with a particular score can change across examination years.

2. Paper Difficulty

The difficulty level affects the overall score pattern. An easier paper may result in more candidates scoring in higher ranges, while a tougher paper may produce a wider spread of marks.

3. Score Distribution

The number of candidates within each score range affects the gap between ranks. When many candidates obtain similar scores, even a small difference in marks can affect the rank.

4. NLU Seats and Demand

NLU seats and candidate preferences affect admission chances and cut-offs more directly than AIR calculation. A rank predictor may use historical admission data to estimate which NLUs could be available at a particular rank.

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What CLAT Rank Is Required for NLU Admission?

No single CLAT rank guarantees admission to every NLU. Closing ranks vary by NLU, programme, category, reservation rules, domicile conditions where applicable, seat availability, and counselling round.

The following table presents CLAT 2025 General-category opening and closing ranks after 3 counselling rounds as historical data. The figures should not be treated as CLAT 2027 cut-offs.

NLU	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
NLSIU Bengaluru	1	112
WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc LLB Hons)	299	711
NALSAR Hyderabad	17	159
WBNUJS Kolkata (B.A. LL.B.)	57	327
NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB)	486	915
NLIU Bhopal (B.A. LL.B.)	257	480
GNLU Gandhinagar	236	444
NLU Jodhpur	159	367
HNLU Raipur	480	807
GNLU Silvassa Campus	755	1,461
NUALS Kochi	350	1,346
RMLNLU Lucknow	461	780
RGNUL Patiala	565	1,279
NLU Odisha (BBA LL.B.)	552	1,176
NLU Odisha (B.A. LL.B.)	382	1,013
MNLU Nagpur (B.A. LL.B.)	680	1,530
MNLU Mumbai	418	558
MNLU Aurangabad (B.A. LL.B.)	1,023	1,825
MNLU Nagpur (BBA LL.B.)	1,215	1,555
CNLU Patna (BBA LL.B.)	1,215	1,555
MNLU Aurangabad (BBA LL.B.)	1,361	3,078
CNLU Patna (B.A. LL.B.)	882	1,398
NUSRL Ranchi (BBA LL.B.)	1,164	2,247
NUSRL Ranchi (B.A. LL.B.)	864	1,668
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (BCom LLB)	1,259	3,437
DSNLU Visakhapatnam	957	1,683
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (B.A. LL.B.)	1,231	1,516
DBRANLU Sonepat	626	1,931
HPNLU Shimla (B.A. LL.B.)	949	2,556
HPNLU Shimla (BBA LL.B.)	1,135	2,635
RPNLU Prayagraj	1,102	2,470
MPDNLU Jabalpur	1,371	2,244
IIULER Goa (B.A. LL.B.)	1,314	2,785
IIULER Goa (B.A. LL.B. – Alternate)	1,199	2,833
NLUJA Assam	1,163	2,142
NLU Agartala	1,866	2,856

When Will the CLAT Rank List 2027 Be Released?

The CLAT rank list 2027 will be available with the official result and rank information after the examination and evaluation process. The official rank is used for counselling and admission decisions. A predicted rank can help you plan before the result, but the estimate does not confirm admission.

CLAT 2027 counselling is scheduled for December 2026/January 2027. The Consortium has not announced the exact result or rank-list release date.

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CLAT Rank Predictor 2027 vs Official Rank

The CLAT rank predictor 2027 provides an estimated position before the official result, while the official CLAT rank is based on the final examination result.

Feature	CLAT Rank Predictor 2027	Official CLAT Rank
Availability	Before official result	After result
Basis	Expected score and historical trends	Official examination result
Status	Indicative	Official
Purpose	Initial rank and admission assessment	Counselling and admission
Admission Use	Preliminary planning	Final admission decisions

CLAT Rank Predictors by Different Platforms: Choose a Reliable Tool

Several coaching institutes and education platforms have their own CLAT Rank Predictors. Predicted ranks may differ from one platform to another because each tool can use different historical data, score distributions, candidate databases, and prediction methodologies.

Candidates should not rely on a single CLAT predictor or assume that every online CLAT rank predictor provides equally reliable estimates. Before using a tool, check when its data was last updated, whether recent CLAT trends are included, how the predicted rank is calculated, and whether the methodology is clearly explained.

How to Choose the Right CLAT Rank Predictor?

Consider the following factors before entering your score:

• Updated Data: Choose a predictor that incorporates the latest CLAT examination and admission trends.
• Transparent Methodology: Check whether the platform explains how the score is converted into a predicted rank.
• Recent score-to-rank Trends: Historical data should reflect the current CLAT Exam pattern.
• Category Consideration: If applicable, the tool should account for category-specific information.
• Rank range instead of a Fixed Rank: A reliable predictor should acknowledge the uncertainty involved in estimating ranks.
• Regular Updates: Prefer tools that update when official answer keys, results, or counselling data become available.

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