NALSAR University of Law Hyderabad
(NALSAR)Last Updated: Aug 24, 2026
Established
1998
Campus Size
50.00 Acres
Total Students
600
Faculty
40
Student-Faculty
15:1
CLAT Cutoff Ranks for NALSAR University of Law Hyderabad - Category-wise Analysis
Cutoff Analysis - NALSAR Hyderabad
NALSAR (National Academy of Legal Studies and Research) is India's #2 law school. Admission is through CLAT UG with cutoffs just below NLSIU. NALSAR's LLM program is among the most competitive PG law programs in India.
CLAT UG Cutoff - BA LLB (Hons) (2024)
| Category | CLAT Score (out of 150) | All India Rank | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 114-120 | Rank 55-120 | 40 |
| OBC | 104-112 | Rank 25-55 (OBC) | 22 |
| SC | 82-92 | Rank 12-28 (SC) | 12 |
| ST | 65-75 | Rank 6-14 (ST) | 6 |
| EWS | 108-114 | Rank 8-18 (EWS) | 8 |
CLAT UG Cutoff Trend (General Category)
| Year | Cutoff Rank Range | Approximate Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Rank 60-130 | 106-112/150 | Stable |
| 2022 | Rank 58-125 | 110-116/150 | Slight increase |
| 2023 | Rank 56-122 | 112-118/150 | Increasing |
| 2024 | Rank 55-120 | 114-120/150 | Highest yet |
CLAT PG Cutoff - LLM (2024)
| Category | CLAT PG Score | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| General | 90-100/150 | 20 |
| OBC | 80-88/150 | 11 |
| SC | 62-72/150 | 6 |
| ST | 50-60/150 | 3 |
NALSAR vs NLSIU - Cutoff Comparison
The CLAT rank gap between NLSIU (rank 1-55) and NALSAR (rank 55-120) is approximately 60-65 ranks. Students ranked 50-70 face the NLSIU-vs-NALSAR choice - both are excellent, with NLSIU having slightly stronger corporate law placement and NALSAR having stronger litigation and academic research traditions. Hyderabad's lower cost of living is NALSAR's practical advantage.
Disclaimer: Cutoff ranks and scores listed for NALSAR are based on previously published data from the relevant entrance exams and are indicative only. Actual cutoffs vary each year based on applicant pool and seat availability. Verify current cutoffs from the institute's official website or the respective exam authority's official website.