Before beginning your preparation for CLAT, it is essential for aspirants to know the list of National Law Universities (NLUs) that accept the CLAT-UG results for admissions to their various law programs. In this article, aspirants will be able to learn about the list of NLUs participating in CLAT 2025-2026. The CLAT 2025-2026 registration process is open from August 01, 2025, to October 31, 2025, with the exam scheduled for December 07, 2025, conducted in pen and paper mode with 120 questions.
Note: After consulting with the Consortium of National Law Universities, National Law University, Tripura ("NLU, Tripura") has decided not to take part in the Admissions Counselling Process for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year. Therefore, candidates who took the Common Law Admission Test in 2025 are notified that NLU, Tripura must be withdrawn from their lists of preferences as part of the Admissions Counselling Process.
The following NLUs will be participating in CLAT 2025-2026:
- National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU)
- National Academy of Legal Study & Research University of Law, Hyderabad (NALSAR)
- National Law Institute University, Bhopal (NLIU)
- The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata (WBNUJS)
- National Law University, Jodhpur (NLUJ)
- Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur (HNLU)
- Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar (GNLU)
- Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow (RMLNLU)
- Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala (RGNUL)
- Chanakya National Law University, Patna (CNLU)
- National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi (NUALS)
- National Law University, Cuttack, Odisha (NLUO)
- National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi (NUSRL)
- National Law University & Judicial Academy, Guwahati, Assam (NLUJAA)
- Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam (DSNLU)
- Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirappalli (TNNLS)
- Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai (MNLU)
- Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur (MNLU)
- Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad (MNLU)
- Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla (HPNLU)
- Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur (MPDNLU)
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Rai, Sonipat (DBRANLU)
FAQs
How many universities are under CLAT?
There are a total of 24 NLUs that are participating institutes of CLAT 2025-2026.
Can I get admission in NLU with CLAT?
Many students find it challenging to gain admission to the 24 participating NLUs due to the limited number of seats offered.
What is the best college after CLAT?
Some of the premium law colleges that accept CLAT scores:
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore
National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad
West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar
National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal
Does NLU Delhi accept CLAT score?
The National Law Universities (NLUs), including IP University, use CLAT scores to determine admission. However, the National Law University of Delhi administers the AILET, which is the only test considered for law admissions to NLU Delhi.
What CLAT score is required for NLU?
If you wish to get admission to one of the top 5 NLUs, the anticipated CLAT Cut Off for 2026 should be between 95 and 100.
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