2500 Rank in CLAT 2026: Expected NLUs for all Categories

A 2500 rank in CLAT 2026 offers limited NLU options for general category students but opens wider chances for OBC, EWS, SC, ST, and PwD categories. While top NLUs stay out of reach, candidates can still secure seats in newer or mid-range NLUs depending on category, quotas, and counselling rounds.

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2500 Rank in CLAT 2026: NLU Admission Chances

2500 Rank in CLAT 2026; Expected NLUs for all Categories

Getting around 2500 rank in CLAT 2026 puts you somewhere in the lower end of the national list, and because CLAT cutoffs are getting tougher every year, this rank gives mixed chances depending on your category, quota, and the NLU you are aiming for. Still, many students get confused about what exactly they can expect at this score.

For the General category, a CLAT 2026 rank around 2500 won’t get seats in the top or even most mid-tier NLUs, because their closing ranks usually finish much earlier. For example, NLSIU Bengaluru closes under 160, NALSAR Hyderabad closes under 170-180, and most mid-range NLUs close below 900-1500, depending on the year. That’s why a 2500 rank falls mostly into the zone where you get newer NLUs, mainly located in developing campuses or states that joined the NLU list recently.

But on the brighter side, if you belong to reserved categories like OBC, EWS, SC, ST, or you fall under the women’s quota or PwD quota, then this rank works in your favour. Reserved category cutoffs are more relaxed, and that makes a 2500 rank in CLAT 2026 enough to get seats in a wide range of NLUs, including many top ones, depending on the category.

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2500 Rank in CLAT 2026: NLU Admission Chances

Below is the detailed category-wise admission chances in NLUs for someone getting around 2500 rank in CLAT 2026.

Category	NLUs
General	NLU Silvassa NLU Shimla NLU Agartala IIULER Goa (Admissions at all other NLUs might be possible for PwD or women under the general category)
SC	NLU Silvassa NLSIU Bangalore NALSAR Hyderabad NLU Kolkata NLU Bhopal NLU Jodhpur NLU Raipur NLU Gandhinagar NLU Lucknow NLU Punjab NLU Patna NLU Kochi NLU Odisha NLU Ranchi NLU Assam NLU Visakhapatnam NLU Trichy NLU Mumbai NLU Nagpur NLU Aurangabad NLU Shimla NLU Jabalpur NLU Sonepat NLU Agartala
ST	NLU Silvassa NLSIU Bangalore NALSAR Hyderabad NLU Kolkata NLU Bhopal NLU Jodhpur NLU Raipur NLU Gandhinagar NLU Lucknow NLU Punjab NLU Patna NLU Kochi NLU Odisha NLU Ranchi NLU Assam NLU Visakhapatnam NLU Trichy NLU Mumbai NLU Nagpur NLU Aurangabad NLU Shimla NLU Jabalpur NLU Sonepat NLU Agartala
OBC	NLU Silvassa NLU Kolkata NLU Raipur NLU Gandhinagar NLU Lucknow NLU Punjab NLU Patna NLU Kochi NLU Odisha NLU Ranchi NLU Assam NLU Visakhapatnam NLU Trichy NLU Mumbai NLU Nagpur NLU Aurangabad NLU Shimla NLU Jabalpur NLU Sonepat NLU Agartala
EWS	NLU Silvassa NLU Jodhpur NLU Raipur NLU Lucknow NLU Punjab NLU Kochi NLU Odisha NLU Ranchi NLU Assam NLU Trichy NLU Mumbai NLU Nagpur NLU Aurangabad NLU Shimla NLU Jabalpur NLU Sonepat NLU Agartala

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So overall, a 2500 rank in CLAT 2026 can feel disappointing for general category students, but it still opens decent options if you're flexible with newer NLUs. For reserved categories, however, this rank is actually strong enough to access almost all NLUs, including some of the best ones. Admissions always shift depending on seat availability, domicile quotas, category seats, and counselling rounds, so staying active throughout all rounds is extremely important.

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