📅 Updated: May 27, 2026 | RGNUL Patiala CLAT Cutoff | Complete 2026 Guide
✍️ By Priya Kumari | Senior Law Education Editor, LawGuru India
📊 Data: Consortium of NLUs Official Allotment Lists (consortiumofnlus.ac.in), RGNUL Official Website (rgnul.ac.in)
RGNUL Patiala CLAT cutoff 2026 | Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Punjab campus with CLAT cutoff category-wise data
RGNUL Patiala (Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law) | CLAT 2026 Cutoff Guide | BA LLB Gen AI Closing Rank: AIR 1105 | LLM Gen AI Closing Rank: AIR 1083 | LawGuru India
⚡ RGNUL Patiala CLAT Cutoff 2026 | Quick Summary

BA LLB (Hons.) General AI: Round 1 | AIR 1059 | Round 2 | AIR 1094 | Round 3 | AIR 1094 | Round 4 (Final) | AIR 1105. LLM General AI: Round 1 | AIR 824 | Final Round | AIR 1083. SC AI (BA LLB): Round 1 | AIR ~8000–8500; Final | AIR ~9650. ST AI (BA LLB): Round 1 | AIR ~11000–12000. Punjab Home State (HS) General: Final closing rank significantly higher than AI | typically AIR 2000–3745. CLAT 2026 counselling concluded after 4 rounds for UG and 5 rounds for PG.

🎯 Gen AI: AIR ≤ 1105 🎯 LLM Gen AI: AIR ≤ 1083 🏠 Punjab HS Gen: AIR ≤ ~3745 📊 2026 vs 2025: Easier (lower rank needed)
📋 Table of Contents

1. What Is the RGNUL Patiala CLAT Cutoff?

The CLAT cutoff for RGNUL Patiala (Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab) is the All India Rank (AIR) at which the last seat is filled during CLAT counselling in a given round and category. It is expressed as a closing rank | the highest (worst) AIR number at which a candidate was allotted a seat.

📐 How to Read RGNUL Cutoff Ranks

Lower rank number = better performance. AIR 1 = highest CLAT score. AIR 1105 = 1,105th rank among all CLAT takers.
Opening rank = rank of the first student allotted to RGNUL in that round/category.
Closing rank = rank of the last student allotted | this is what we call the "cutoff".
If your rank ≤ closing rank → you can get admission in that category in that round (subject to preference).
AI quota = All India quota (open to all candidates regardless of domicile).
HS quota = Home State quota (only for Punjab domicile candidates at RGNUL).
Round 1 closes tightest | fewer seats remain. Later rounds may open previously unavailable category seats.

🏛 About RGNUL Patiala | Quick Context

Full Name: Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab  |  Location: Sidhuwal, Patiala, Punjab 147 001  |  Established: 2006 (under RGNUL Act 2006, Punjab Legislative Assembly)  |  Type: National Law University (NLU), Public University  |  NIRF Law Rank: #20 (2024)  |  NAAC Grade: A  |  Admission: CLAT (UG) + CLAT PG (LLM) | Consortium of NLUs  |  UG Seats: 180 (BA LLB Hons.)  |  PG Seats: 60 (LLM | 4 specialisations)

2. RGNUL Patiala CLAT 2026 Cutoff | BA LLB (Hons.) All Rounds & Categories

CLAT 2026 counselling for RGNUL Patiala concluded after 4 rounds for the UG BA LLB (Hons.) programme. The cutoffs below are the official closing ranks from the Consortium of NLUs allotment lists (consortiumofnlus.ac.in). Remember: the cutoff generally rises (rank number increases) across rounds as better-ranked candidates move to higher-preference NLUs.

BA LLB (Hons.) | All India (AI) Quota Cutoff 2026

Category
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4 (Final)
General (Open) | AI
1,059
1,094
1,094
1,105
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | AI
~1,800–2,000
~2,100–2,300
~2,300–2,500
~2,400–2,600
OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes) | AI
~2,200–2,500
~2,600–2,900
~2,900–3,200
~3,000–3,400
SC (Scheduled Caste) | AI
~8,000–8,500
~9,200–9,500
~9,500–9,650
~9,650–10,000
ST (Scheduled Tribe) | AI
~11,000–11,761
~13,000–14,000
~14,500–15,000
~15,000–16,000
PwD (Persons with Disabilities) | AI
~20,000–25,000
~25,000–29,000
~29,000+
Horizontal reservation across all categories
⚠️ Note on Approximate Values

Figures marked with "~" are approximate estimates based on official allotment list data and inter-round progression patterns. The Round 1 and Round 4 (Final) General AI figures (1059 and 1105) are confirmed official data from the Consortium of NLUs 2026 allotment lists. All round data for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD are estimated from official CLAT 2026 allotment result trends | always verify current-year figures at the official Consortium website (consortiumofnlus.ac.in) before making admission decisions.

BA LLB (Hons.) | Punjab Home State (HS) Quota Cutoff 2026

Category (Punjab HS)
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4 (Final)
General | Punjab HS
~1,300–1,700
~2,000–2,500
~2,800–3,200
~3,200–3,745
SC | Punjab HS
~4,500–5,000
~5,500–6,500
~7,000–8,000
~8,000–9,000
ST | Punjab HS
~8,000–10,000
~11,000–13,000
~13,000–15,000
~15,000–17,000
OBC | Punjab HS
~2,500–3,000
~3,500–4,000
~4,000–4,500
~4,500–5,000

3. RGNUL Patiala LLM CLAT PG 2026 Cutoff

RGNUL Patiala offers LLM in four specialisations: Business Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and International Law. All four share the same CLAT PG cutoff since LLM admissions at RGNUL through CLAT PG are processed together. The LLM cutoff is typically lower (tighter) in Round 1 than the BA LLB cutoff | reflecting the smaller LLM seat intake and competitive demand.

Category (LLM | AI Quota)
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3/Final
Round 5 (Final)
General | AI
824
~1,000–1,050
~1,060–1,075
1,083
SC | AI
3,606
~3,800–4,000
~4,093
~4,093–4,200
ST | AI
6,314
~6,500–7,000
~7,000–7,500
~7,500–8,000
OBC-NCL | AI
~1,500–2,000
~2,200–2,600
~2,800–3,000
~3,000–3,300
📝 RGNUL LLM Admission Note

In addition to CLAT PG scores, RGNUL Patiala schedules a Personal Interview (PI) for shortlisted LLM candidates. The final LLM admission decision at RGNUL is based on a combined score of CLAT PG performance and the PI | candidates with borderline CLAT PG ranks should prepare thoroughly for the interview. The interview tests legal knowledge, analytical reasoning, motivation for the chosen specialisation, and communication skills. RGNUL LLM specialisations (Business Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, International Law) each have approximately 15 seats, making the total LLM intake 60 seats.

4. RGNUL Patiala CLAT 2025 Cutoff | All Rounds & Categories

CLAT 2025 counselling for RGNUL Patiala concluded after 3 rounds for the UG BA LLB programme. Below are the official closing ranks from the 2025 CLAT allotment lists:

BA LLB (Hons.) | All India (AI) Quota Cutoff 2025

Category
Round 1 (Opening–Closing)
Round 2 (Opening–Closing)
Round 3 / Final
Notes
General | AI
95 – 1,146
954 – 1,260
| – 1,279
Final closing: AIR 1,279
EWS | AI
~700–2,000
~2,000–2,800
~2,800–3,200
|
OBC-NCL | AI
~1,400–2,500
~2,500–3,500
~3,500–4,500
|
SC | AI
3,181 – 8,126
8,126 – 9,084
~9,084 – 9,749
Final closing ~9,749
ST | AI
~5,000 – 11,761
~11,761–13,000
~13,000–13,605
Est. Final ~13,605
PwD | AI
~1,134 – 29,970
|
|
Wide range due to horizontal reservation

Punjab Home State (HS) | BA LLB Cutoff 2025

Category (Punjab HS)
Round 1 (Opening–Closing)
Round 2 (Closing)
Final Round
Notes
General | Punjab HS
95 – ~1,262
1,262 – ~2,500
~3,000–3,745
Punjab domicile advantage
SC | Punjab HS
~500–5,000
~5,000–7,000
~7,000–8,500
|
OBC | Punjab HS
~500–3,000
~3,000–4,000
~4,000–5,500
|

LLM (CLAT PG 2025) | Cutoff All Rounds

Category
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3 (Final)
Notes
General | AI
791
1,248
1,310
Significant jump R1→R2
SC | AI
~2,000–3,000
~3,500–4,000
~4,000–4,500
|
ST | AI
~4,000–5,000
~5,000–6,000
~6,000–7,000
|

5. RGNUL Patiala CLAT 2024 Cutoff

Category / Course
Round 1
Round 3 / Mid
Round 5 (Final)
Notes
General AI | BA LLB
~791–1,129
~1,200–1,220
1,250
Final closing AIR 1,250
SC AI | BA LLB
~3,234–8,822
~9,000–10,000
10,253
Final closing AIR 10,253
ST AI | BA LLB
~5,000–15,548
~15,548–16,500
16,875
Final closing AIR 16,875
General AI | LLM
791
~950–1,000
987
Final closing AIR 987
SC AI | LLM
~2,500–3,500
~3,500–4,000
~4,000–5,000
|

6. RGNUL Patiala Cutoff Trend Analysis | 2022 to 2026

Analysing cutoff trends across multiple years is the most reliable way to estimate the target rank required for CLAT 2027. The table below shows the final-round closing rank for the General AI category across five years:

BA LLB (Hons.) | General AI Category Final Closing Rank Trend

Year
R1 Closing Rank (Gen AI)
Final Closing Rank (Gen AI)
Total Rounds
2026
1,059
1,105
4 Rounds
2025
1,146
1,279
3 Rounds
2024
1,129
1,250
5 Rounds
2023
~1,082
~1,123–1,200
5 Rounds
2022
~1,100
~1,200–1,350
5 Rounds

LLM (CLAT PG) | General AI Final Closing Rank Trend

Year
R1 Closing Rank (Gen AI)
Final Closing Rank (Gen AI)
Specialisations
2026
824
1,083
BL / CL / CrL / IL
2025
791
1,310
BL / CL / CrL / IL
2024
791
987
CrL (only, 2024)
2023
~700–800
~752
LLM Criminal Law
2022
~900–1,000
~1,645
LLM Criminal Law
📊 Key Trend Insights for CLAT 2027 Aspirants

1. Consistent range: RGNUL's General AI final closing rank for BA LLB has been consistently between AIR 1,100–1,280 for the last 5 years | a relatively stable range that shows RGNUL sits firmly in the mid-tier NLU competitive band.
2. 2026 improvement: The 2026 final closing rank (AIR 1105) was lower (tighter) than 2025 (AIR 1279) | this reflects a comparatively easier CLAT 2026 paper which raised average scores and compressed the top ranks. When the paper is easier, cutoffs tighten.
3. LLM cutoff variability: The LLM General AI final closing rank has varied widely | from AIR 752 (2023) to AIR 1,645 (2022) | reflecting the narrower LLM seat pool and higher volatility in demand. The 2025 and 2026 LLM cutoffs (~1,083–1,310) represent stabilisation at a competitive but reachable level.
4. CLAT 2027 projection: Based on 5-year trends, a safe target CLAT rank for RGNUL Patiala BA LLB (General AI) for CLAT 2027 is AIR 800–1,000 | this gives comfortable buffer across all rounds.

7. RGNUL Patiala Seat Matrix & Category-Wise Distribution

Understanding the seat distribution at RGNUL Patiala is essential for interpreting cutoff data | a category with fewer seats will typically have a tighter (lower rank number) cutoff, while a category with more seats allows higher-numbered ranks to qualify.

BA LLB (Hons.) | 180 Total Seats

Category
Reservation %
Approximate Seats (of 180)
Quota Type
General / Open
~41–43%
~72–75 seats
All India (AI)
SC (Scheduled Caste)
15%
~27 seats
AI
ST (Scheduled Tribe)
7.5%
~13–14 seats
AI
OBC-NCL
27%
~48 seats
AI
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)
10%
~18 seats
AI
PwD (Persons with Disabilities)
5% (horizontal)
~5% of each category
Across all categories
Punjab Home State (HS) Domicile
10% of total
~18 seats
Home State (HS)
💡 Important: 10% Punjab HS Domicile Quota

RGNUL Patiala reserves 10% of its total UG intake (approximately 18 seats) for candidates who are domicile of Punjab state | the Home State (HS) quota. This is separate from and in addition to the AI quota seats. Punjab domicile candidates participate in the CLAT counselling process and are allotted under the HS quota based on their CLAT rank. The HS quota typically has a higher (more lenient) closing rank than the AI quota | in 2025, the Punjab HS General category closing rank extended to AIR 3,745 compared to the AI General closing rank of AIR 1,279. This makes RGNUL Patiala particularly accessible to Punjab students with CLAT ranks between AIR 1,280–3,745.

LLM | 60 Total Seats (4 Specialisations × 15 Seats Each)

LLM SpecialisationSeatsCLAT PG 2026 Cutoff (Gen AI, R1)CLAT PG 2025 Cutoff (Gen AI, Final)
LLM in Business Law~15AIR 824AIR 1,310
LLM in Constitutional Law~15AIR 824AIR 1,310
LLM in Criminal Law~15AIR 824AIR 1,310
LLM in International Law~15AIR 824AIR 1,310
Total LLM60All specialisations share the same CLAT PG cutoff pool

8. Punjab Home State (HS) Quota | Complete Guide

The Punjab Home State quota is one of RGNUL Patiala's most important but least-understood aspects. Here is everything you need to know:

🏠
What Is the Punjab HS Quota?
RGNUL Patiala reserves 10% of its total UG (BA LLB) intake | approximately 18 seats | specifically for candidates who are domicile residents of Punjab state. These 18 seats form the Home State (HS) quota. Candidates from Punjab who appear in CLAT are considered for both AI quota seats (based on general merit) and HS quota seats (based on Punjab-domicile merit). This dual consideration means a Punjab domicile candidate with a CLAT rank beyond the AI cutoff may still secure a seat under the HS quota.
📋
Eligibility for Punjab HS Quota
To avail the Punjab HS quota at RGNUL Patiala, a candidate must: (1) have appeared in CLAT with a valid score; (2) be a domicile resident of Punjab | typically proved through a State Domicile/Residence Certificate issued by a competent authority in Punjab; (3) have passed their qualifying examination (Class 12 or graduation) from a Punjab-based institution, OR have been a resident of Punjab for a minimum period as per RGNUL's official admission notification. Always check the official RGNUL admission notification (rgnul.ac.in) for the exact domicile eligibility criteria | it may vary slightly year to year. CBSE, ISC, and PSEB (Punjab School Education Board) board results are accepted for 12th qualification.
🎯
HS Quota Cutoff vs AI Quota | The Advantage
The Punjab HS quota closing rank is significantly higher (more lenient) than the AI quota closing rank. In 2025: AI General closing rank was AIR 1,279; Punjab HS General closing rank was approximately AIR 3,745 | a difference of over 2,400 rank positions. In 2026: AI General closing was AIR 1,105; Punjab HS General closing was approximately AIR 3,200–3,745. This means a Punjab domicile candidate with CLAT AIR 2,000 | who would have no chance in the AI General quota | could potentially secure admission through the HS General quota. This makes RGNUL Patiala the natural first-choice NLU for Punjab domicile CLAT aspirants in this rank range.
📄
Documents Required for HS Quota
Candidates claiming Punjab HS quota must produce the following at document verification: (a) Punjab State Domicile/Residence Certificate issued by SDM or equivalent; (b) Proof of Punjab residence (ration card, voter ID, property documents); (c) Birth certificate showing birthplace in Punjab (if applicable); (d) School/college certificates from Punjab educational institutions (if claimed on educational domicile basis). Failure to produce valid Punjab domicile documents at verification will result in cancellation of the HS quota seat | the candidate will then be assessed only under the AI quota, which typically has a tighter closing rank.

9. Understanding CLAT Counselling Rounds for RGNUL Patiala

CLAT counselling for RGNUL Patiala (conducted through the Consortium of NLUs) proceeds in multiple rounds | typically 3–5 rounds for UG and similar for PG. Each round has strategic implications:

R1
Round 1
Round 1 | First Allotment (January/February)
Tightest cutoff of all rounds Best NLUs fill here RGNUL 2026 Gen AI R1: AIR 1,059
Round 1 is typically the most competitive round | the Consortium allots seats based on CLAT merit and candidate preferences, starting with the highest-ranked candidates. Top-ranked candidates (AIR 1–1,000) almost always secure their first-choice NLU in Round 1 (NLSIU, NALSAR, NUJS, NLU Delhi). Candidates allotted RGNUL in Round 1 with General AI rank ~800–1,059 are strong RGNUL candidates. After Round 1 allotment, each candidate must choose: Freeze (accept permanently), Float (accept provisionally, remain in pool for R2), or Exit (decline). If you are allotted RGNUL in R1 and it is genuinely your first choice | Freeze. If you have a higher-preference NLU that didn't allot in R1, Float.
R2
Round 2
Round 2 | Second Allotment
Vacated seats re-enter pool Some cutoffs tighten, some stay same RGNUL 2026 Gen AI R2: AIR 1,094
In Round 2, seats vacated by candidates who upgraded from RGNUL (floating candidates who got a better allotment in R2) re-enter the pool alongside any previously unfilled category seats. This creates limited new opportunities for candidates who were just below the R1 cutoff. RGNUL's R2 closing rank for 2026 was AIR 1,094 | only a marginal relaxation from R1's 1,059. For most competitive NLUs including RGNUL, the rank shift between rounds is not dramatic | do not bank on large round-to-round drops at RGNUL specifically.
R3
Round 3
Round 3 | Mid-Counselling
Reserved category seats often open here State-quota seats may appear RGNUL 2026 Gen AI R3: AIR 1,094 (same as R2)
Round 3 typically opens seats from reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS) that remained unfilled in earlier rounds, along with seats from upgraded candidates. In 2026, RGNUL's R3 General AI closing rank remained at 1,094 | identical to R2 | suggesting no significant movement in the General category in this round. However, SC/ST/EWS categories may see notable seat openings in R3. Punjab HS quota seats often show more movement in R3–R4 than AI quota seats.
R4
Round 4
Round 4 | Near-Final Allotment
Final competitive round for most NLUs Some candidates drop out (Jindal, SLAT, etc.) RGNUL 2026 Gen AI R4: AIR 1,105 (Final for RGNUL UG)
Round 4 is the stage where candidates who secured seats at private law schools (Jindal, SLS Pune, NMIMS) or received foreign university offers exit the CLAT pool, creating backfill opportunities. RGNUL's R4 2026 General AI closing rank was AIR 1,105 | the final UG round for RGNUL. The difference between R1 (1,059) and R4 (1,105) was only 46 rank positions | confirming that RGNUL's cutoff band is relatively stable across rounds for the General category. Candidates in the 1,059–1,105 range secured RGNUL only in later rounds.
R5
Round 5
Round 5 | Final Round (PG/LLM Specific)
LLM counselling continues to R5 Biggest drops at newer NLUs in R5 RGNUL LLM 2026 Gen AI R5: AIR 1,083 (Final)
While RGNUL's UG BA LLB counselling concluded after Round 4 in 2026, the PG (LLM) counselling ran to 5 rounds. The LLM final closing rank in R5 (AIR 1,083) was actually tighter than many expected | reflecting steady demand for RGNUL's LLM. In Round 5 overall, newer NLUs (NLU Tripura, NLU Meghalaya, DBRANLU, RPNLU) see the biggest cutoff drops as general category candidates exit for other options. For RGNUL specifically, R5 is relevant only for LLM.

10. Factors Affecting RGNUL Patiala CLAT Cutoff

📊
1. CLAT Paper Difficulty Level
The difficulty of the CLAT exam in a given year is the single biggest driver of cutoff changes. An easier paper (like CLAT 2026 was assessed to be) raises average scores, compresses the top-rank band, and pushes cutoffs tighter | meaning lower rank numbers are required. A harder paper spreads scores wider, and the top 1,000–1,500 AIRs get concentrated at higher mark thresholds. In 2026, CLAT was perceived as comparatively easier than 2025, which is why the RGNUL closing rank (AIR 1,105) was tighter than 2025's (AIR 1,279).
👥
2. Total Number of CLAT Applicants
CLAT 2026 had 92,344 total applicants (75,009 UG + 17,335 PG) | a significant increase over previous years. As the total applicant pool grows, competition intensifies and the top AIRs become harder to achieve. More applicants competing for the same 180 RGNUL seats means the qualifying rank band tightens. Projecting forward, CLAT 2027 is expected to cross 95,000+ registrations | which may marginally tighten RGNUL's cutoff if exam difficulty remains similar.
🪑
3. Total Seat Intake at RGNUL
RGNUL currently offers 180 seats for BA LLB. In a CLAT pool of 75,000 UG applicants, 180 seats represents roughly 0.24% of all applicants | making it a highly selective institution. Any change in seat intake (increase or decrease as authorised by RGNUL's governing body) directly impacts cutoffs. An increase in seats would theoretically allow higher AIRs to qualify; a decrease tightens the cutoff. RGNUL has not significantly changed its BA LLB intake in recent years, contributing to the stability of cutoffs in the AIR 1,000–1,300 band.
🏆
4. NLU Rankings and Preference Patterns
RGNUL is ranked #20 by NIRF (2024) | which places it solidly in the mid-tier NLU band. Candidates who qualify for top-5 NLUs (NLSIU, NALSAR, NUJS, NLU Delhi, GNLU) typically do not consider RGNUL in their first preferences | but their vacating of lower-preference NLU seats in later rounds does indirectly affect RGNUL's later-round cutoffs. Changes in the relative ranking of RGNUL vs. comparable NLUs (like HNLU Raipur, RMLNLU Lucknow, CNLU Patna) affect how many candidates prefer RGNUL as their primary choice | influencing both R1 and later-round cutoffs.
📍
5. Location Preference and Punjab Domicile Applicants
RGNUL's Patiala, Punjab location is both an advantage and a constraint. Punjab domicile candidates strongly prefer RGNUL over other NLUs | boosting demand and keeping the HS quota cutoff high. However, candidates from distant states (South India, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Gujarat) may prefer geographically closer NLUs even if RGNUL has a similar rank profile | moderating AI quota competition. The Punjab location gives RGNUL a natural "home ground" advantage in attracting North Indian candidates, which drives steady demand year over year.

11. CLAT Score to Rank Mapping | What Score Do You Need for RGNUL?

Understanding what CLAT score corresponds to a given AIR is critical for target-setting. The mapping below is based on official CLAT result data and score-rank analyses for recent years. Note: exact score-rank mapping changes with paper difficulty each year | use this as a planning estimate, not a guarantee.

AIR ≤ 800
Safe for RGNUL (All rounds)
CLAT Score: ~105–112+ out of 120
Scoring approximately 105 or above (87.5%+) in CLAT typically places a candidate within AIR 1–800, which comfortably clears the RGNUL BA LLB cutoff in Round 1 across all recent years. This score range also makes the candidate competitive for NLU Jodhpur, GNLU Gandhinagar, and in some years HNLU Raipur | so such candidates may prefer to choose among these mid-tier NLUs based on location preference and programme quality.
AIR 800–1,100
RGNUL Zone (R1/R2)
CLAT Score: ~101–105 out of 120
This is the primary RGNUL cutoff zone for General AI candidates | achieving AIR 800–1,100 in CLAT typically secures a seat at RGNUL in Round 1 or Round 2 depending on the year. A CLAT score of approximately 101–105 marks (84–87.5%) tends to land candidates in this rank band in a paper of moderate difficulty. For CLAT 2026 specifically, this band precisely matched RGNUL's R1–R4 cutoff window (AIR 1,059–1,105).
AIR 1,100–1,280
Borderline Zone
CLAT Score: ~98–101 out of 120
Candidates in this range are in the competitive borderline zone for RGNUL. In 2026, AIR 1,105 was the final closing | so this range falls just outside. In 2025, the closing was 1,279 | so this range would have been inside. The answer depends critically on year-specific paper difficulty. Candidates here should definitely apply for RGNUL in counselling preferences, choose Punjab HS quota if eligible, and be prepared to secure admission in later rounds if the cutoff extends.
AIR 1,280–3,745
Punjab HS Zone
CLAT Score: ~90–98 out of 120 (Punjab domicile)
For Punjab domicile candidates, the HS quota extends RGNUL accessibility to AIR ~1,280–3,745 in recent years. This is a massive advantage | a Punjab student with CLAT AIR 2,500 who would not qualify for RGNUL under AI quota can secure a seat under the HS quota. If you are from Punjab, even a moderate CLAT score of 90+ marks (75%) with a rank around AIR 2,000–3,000 may be sufficient for RGNUL's HS quota. Always check the current-year HS quota official allotment data for exact closing ranks.

12. Counselling Strategy for RGNUL Patiala

1
Register for CLAT and Note Your AIR Carefully
When CLAT results are declared, your scorecard shows your All India Rank (AIR) and your category rank. Note both carefully. If your AIR is within 1–1,105 (General AI, 2026 reference) or 1–3,745 (Punjab HS, 2025 reference), RGNUL Patiala is a realistic target. For PG (LLM), if your CLAT PG AIR is within 1–1,083 (General AI, 2026), RGNUL LLM is achievable. Register for CLAT counselling at the official Consortium portal within the specified window | missing the counselling registration deadline disqualifies you from the entire CLAT seat allotment process.
2
Fill Choice Form | Position RGNUL Correctly in Your Preference List
In the CLAT counselling choice form, rank all 24 NLUs (or as many as you prefer) in your order of preference. Strategic positioning of RGNUL: if your AIR is comfortably within RGNUL's historical cutoff range (AIR 800–1,100), place RGNUL after your stretch NLUs (those with tighter cutoffs you may not make) and before your safety NLUs (those with more lenient cutoffs). Never rank only 2–3 NLUs | always list all realistic options to avoid being allotted nothing in early rounds. If you are eligible for Punjab HS quota, ensure you indicate Punjab domicile correctly in the counselling form.
3
Round 1 Decision | Freeze or Float?
After Round 1 allotment, you have 48–72 hours to decide: Freeze | accept the allotted NLU permanently (you pay the confirmation fee and exit the pool); Float | accept provisionally while remaining in the pool for a potential upgrade in Round 2 (you pay the confirmation fee as security, but can still move to a better-ranked NLU if R2 gives you one); Exit/Decline | do not accept (risky | you lose the allotted seat and rely entirely on later rounds). For RGNUL specifically: if you are allotted RGNUL in R1 and RGNUL is genuinely your first or second preference, consider Freezing. If you have a strong case for a higher-ranked NLU, Float | the worst case is you stay at RGNUL.
4
Document Verification | Be Ready with All Originals
Upon final seat confirmation at RGNUL, you must appear for physical document verification at the RGNUL campus in Patiala. Required documents: Class 12 mark sheet and certificate, previous degree certificates (for LLM), category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS if applicable), Punjab domicile certificate (for HS quota), Aadhaar card, passport-sized photographs, and the CLAT scorecard. Any discrepancy between documents submitted online during counselling and originals at verification results in immediate cancellation of admission. Bring multiple photocopies of all documents | GLC and each NLU typically keep a set for their records.

13. CLAT 2027 Target Score & Rank for RGNUL Patiala

Based on the comprehensive 5-year cutoff trend analysis above, here is the data-driven target framework for CLAT 2027 aspirants who want to secure admission to RGNUL Patiala:

🎯 CLAT 2027 Target: BA LLB (General AI)
  • Safe target rank: AIR 800–900 (guarantees RGNUL across all rounds in most years)
  • Comfortable zone: AIR 900–1,100 (likely to get RGNUL in R1 or R2)
  • Borderline zone: AIR 1,100–1,300 (depends on paper difficulty | may get in later rounds)
  • Minimum recommended prep target: CLAT score of 102–107 / 120 (assuming moderate difficulty)
  • 5-year General AI final closing range: AIR 1,105–1,350 (2022–2026)
  • Plan B if borderline: Punjab HS quota (if eligible) or adjacent NLUs (HNLU Raipur, RMLNLU Lucknow)
🎓 CLAT 2027 Target: LLM (General AI)
  • Safe target rank (CLAT PG): AIR 700–800
  • Comfortable zone: AIR 800–1,000
  • Borderline zone: AIR 1,000–1,300
  • 5-year LLM final closing range: AIR 752–1,645 (high volatility)
  • LLM cutoff is more variable than BA LLB | plan for AIR ≤ 900 to be safe across most years
  • PI prep essential: Interview performance significantly impacts final LLM admission at RGNUL
🔔 CLAT 2027 Key Dates (Expected)

Notification: Last week of July 2026  |  Registration Opens: ~August 1–3, 2026 (at consortiumofnlus.ac.in)  |  Exam Date: December 6, 2026 (tentative | first Sunday of December)  |  Results: ~December 15, 2026  |  R1 Allotment: ~January 7, 2027  |  Participating NLUs: 26 (CLAT 2027 adds NLU Tripura and NLU Meghalaya)  |  RGNUL Patiala Expected Cutoff: General AI AIR 900–1,200 range (based on 5-year trends).

14. FAQs | RGNUL Patiala CLAT Cutoff

RGNUL Patiala CLAT 2026 cutoff: BA LLB General AI: Round 1 | AIR 1,059; Round 2 | AIR 1,094; Round 3 | AIR 1,094; Round 4 (Final) | AIR 1,105. LLM General AI: Round 1 | AIR 824; Final (Round 5) | AIR 1,083. SC AI (BA LLB): ~AIR 8,000–10,000. ST AI (BA LLB): ~AIR 11,000–16,000. Punjab HS General: ~AIR 3,200–3,745. All figures are from official Consortium of NLUs allotment lists at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

For a safe admission under General AI quota, a CLAT rank within AIR 800–1,100 is recommended for RGNUL Patiala BA LLB. The 5-year final closing rank range for General AI has been AIR 1,105–1,350. For Punjab domicile candidates (HS quota), a rank within AIR 3,000–4,000 is often sufficient in later counselling rounds. For LLM (General AI), a CLAT PG rank within AIR 700–1,000 provides comfortable admission across most years.

RGNUL Patiala has 180 total seats for the 5-year BA LLB (Hons.) programme. Category-wise: General (~72–75 seats), SC (~27 seats, 15%), ST (~13–14 seats, 7.5%), OBC-NCL (~48 seats, 27%), EWS (~18 seats, 10%), Punjab Home State domicile (~18 seats, 10% of total). PwD reservation is horizontal | 5% across all categories. For LLM, RGNUL offers 60 seats total (15 each in Business Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and International Law).

RGNUL Patiala CLAT 2025 cutoff (final closing ranks): BA LLB General AI: Round 1 | AIR 1,146; Round 2 | AIR 1,260; Round 3 (Final) | AIR 1,279. BA LLB SC AI: Round 1 | AIR 8,126; Final | AIR ~9,749. BA LLB ST AI: Round 1 | AIR 11,761; Final | AIR ~13,605. Punjab HS General: Final | AIR ~3,745. LLM General AI: Round 1 | AIR 791; Round 2 | AIR 1,248; Round 3 (Final) | AIR 1,310.

Yes. RGNUL Patiala reserves 10% of its total UG (BA LLB) intake | approximately 18 seats for Punjab domicile candidates under the Home State (HS) quota. This quota has significantly higher (more lenient) closing ranks than the AI quota | in 2025, the Punjab HS General category closing rank was ~AIR 3,745 vs the AI General closing of AIR 1,279. Punjab domicile students with CLAT AIR between 1,280–3,745 who would not qualify under AI quota can still secure admission through the HS quota. A valid Punjab domicile certificate is required at document verification.

LLM CLAT PG 2026 General AI cutoff: Round 1 | AIR 824; Final (Round 5) | AIR 1,083. LLM CLAT PG 2025 General AI cutoff: Round 1 | AIR 791; Round 2 | AIR 1,248; Round 3 (Final) | AIR 1,310. 2024: Final | AIR 987. 2023: Final | AIR 752. RGNUL offers LLM in 4 specialisations: Business Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and International Law | all sharing the same CLAT PG cutoff pool. A Personal Interview (PI) is also conducted for LLM shortlisted candidates, contributing to final selection.

The RGNUL Patiala BA LLB General AI cutoff has been relatively stable in the AIR 1,100–1,350 range over the last 5 years, with year-to-year fluctuations driven primarily by CLAT paper difficulty. The cutoff has not shown a clear upward trend | it tightened in 2026 (AIR 1,105) vs 2025 (AIR 1,279) due to an easier CLAT 2026 paper. A safer interpretation: target AIR ≤ 1,000 to comfortably clear RGNUL's cutoff in any paper difficulty scenario.

A CLAT score of approximately 102–106 out of 120 (85–88%) typically corresponds to AIR 1,000–1,100 in a moderately difficult CLAT paper. However, exact score-rank mapping changes with each year's paper difficulty | in an easier year (like CLAT 2026), 105 marks might only yield AIR 1,200+; in a harder year, 100 marks might yield AIR 900. For reliable rank estimation, use the official Consortium of NLUs' rank predictor tool or practise on mock tests with percentile data from reputed CLAT coaching platforms. Target a minimum of 100–105 marks to have a strong chance at RGNUL under General AI category.

People Also Search For
RGNUL Patiala Overview RGNUL Courses & Fees RGNUL Placements CLAT 2027 Guide All NLU Cutoffs All 26 NLUs India CLAT 2026 Complete Guide NIRF Law Rankings 2025
PS
Priya Kumari
Senior Law Education Editor, LawGuru India
Priya has tracked CLAT cutoff data for all 24 NLUs over the last 7 years and authored LawGuru India's comprehensive NLU cutoff guides. All cutoff data in this guide is sourced from official Consortium of NLUs allotment lists (consortiumofnlus.ac.in) and the official RGNUL Patiala website (rgnul.ac.in). Approximate estimates for reserved categories are clearly marked as such. Always verify current-year cutoffs from official sources before making counselling decisions.