NLU List | List of National Law Universities under CLAT

The CLAT 2026 registration process has now begun. Registrations will take place from August 01, 2025 to October 31, 2025. The official date for the exam has been released and is taking place on December 07, 2025.

Before filling out the admission forms and starting your preparation for CLAT, it is essential that the candidates are aware of the list of National Law Universities (NLUs) accepting CLAT-UG results for admissions to their various law programs.

Note:National Law University, Tripura (NLU, Tripura) has decided not to take part in the Admissions Counselling Process for the upcoming 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 Therefore, candidates who took the Common Law Admission Test in 2025 are notified that NLU, Tripura must be withdrawn from their lists of preferences as part of the Admissions Counselling.

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The following NLUs will be participating in CLAT 2026:

S. No.	Participating NLUs that Offer 5-Year LLB Programme through CLAT
1	National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore
2	National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad
3	National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal
4	West Bengal National University of Judicial Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata
5	National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur
6	Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur
7	Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar
8	Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Silvassa
9	Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow
10	Rajiv Gandhi National Law University (RGNUL), Patiala
11	Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna
12	National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi
13	National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack
14	National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi
15	National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Guwahati
16	Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam
17	Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli
18	Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai
19	Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur
20	Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Aurangabad
21	Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla
22	Dharmashastra National Law University (MPDNLU), Jabalpur
23	Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonepat
24	Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLU), Prayagraj
25	India International University of Legal Education and Research (IIULER), Goa

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FAQs

How many universities are under CLAT?

There are a total of 25 NLUs that are participating institutes of CLAT 2026.

Can I get admission in NLU with CLAT?

Many students find it challenging to gain admission to the 25 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 are:

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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