CLAT Toppers 2023 - Names, Ranks, Percentile, Interviews

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The results for the CLAT 2023 exam have been declared TODAY for both the UG and PG programs. CLAT 2023 UG is topped by Abhinav Somani, who secured 116.75 marks.

The Consortium of NLUs declared the results for CLAT 2023 on December 23, 2022. 

In the UG program, Abhinav Somain (AIR 1) topped the exam by securing 116.75 marks (out of a possible 149 marks). Note that 1 question was dropped in the final answer key, bringing the total number of questions and marks to 149. For Abhinav Somain it is a twin success, as he also topped the AILET 2023 exam. In the recently declared AILET 2023 results, he secured AIR 1 securing 92 marks. 

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The second position was Sahil Gupta with 112 marks; Shubham Thakare came in third. In AILET 2023 exam, Shubham came in 2nd scoring 91.25 marks.

The CLAT 2023 exam was conducted in pen-and-paper mode on December 18, 20222. The final answer key for CLAT 2023 was released on December 22, 2022. Candidates are allowed to file grievances against the final key and CLAT 2023 exam from December 26 (9 am) to December 29 (9 am), 2022.

Q:   What is the cutoff for CLAT 2024?

A:

CLAT 2024 exam was held on December 3, 2023. The Consortium announced the CLAT 2024 Result on December 10.  The CNLU released the CLAT 2024 first allotment list on December 26. The cut off of admission to the top 3 NLUs was between 100 and 105. If you want to enroll in one of the top 5 NLUs, then CLAT Cut off 2024 has to be between 95 and 100.

Q:   What details are required to check the CLAT cutoff?

A:

Candidates can check the CLAT Cutoff 2025 by following simple steps given below:

  1. Click on the merit list link by visiting the official website
  2. A log-in window will open
  3. Fill in the following details:
    1. CLAT 2025 application number / Admit card number
    2. Date of birth 
  4. On successful login, the merit list would be displayed on the screen
  5. Download and take a printout of the CLAT 2025 Cutoff List

CLAT Consortium will publish the CLAT merit list for UG and PG courses separately. The CLAT merit list will be prepared based on the total marks scored by candidates in the exam. This means that a student scoring higher marks will be given a higher rank in the merit list.

The merit list will include information like All India Ranks (AIRs), roll numbers, and total marks. All candidates whose names have appeared in the merit list are eligible to participate in CLAT 2025 counseling for seat allotment procedure at the National Law Universities (NLUs)

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Q:   What is the cutoff marks in CLAT?

A:

Candidates must note that in order to secure seat in top 3 NLUs they should have a cut-off between 100 and 105, as expected in the CLAT Cutoff 2025. To get admission in one of the top 5 NLUs, the CLAT cut off 2025 is expected to be around 95 and 100.  

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CLAT UG 2023 Toppers

Name of the Topper

All India Rank in CLAT 2023

Scores

Abhinav Somani

AIR 1

116.75

Sahil Gupta

AIR 2

112

Shubham Thakare

AIR 3

-

Navya Nair

AIR 6

-

Piyush Gupta

AIR 8

107.75

Shruti Bhukar

AIR 16 (AIR 2 in OBC)

-

Gnanankit (SC category)

AIR 1

94.5

CLAT 2023 UG - Number, Gender, and State-Wise Distribution of Candidates

Percentile

Total Numbers

Gender Numbers

State Wise Numbers

100

2

Male - 2

Maharashtra - 1 Uttar Pradesh - 1

99.99

4

Female - 1

Male - 3

Maharashtra - 2

Punjab - 1

Rajasthan - 1

99.98

3

Female - 1

Male - 2

Haryana - 1

Maharashtra - 1 Uttar Pradesh - 1

99.97

5

Female - 3

Male - 2

Karnataka - 1 Madhya Pradesh - 1 Maharashtra - 2 Tamil Nadu - 1

99.96

5

Female - 3

Male - 2

Karnataka - 2 Madhya Pradesh - 1 Punjab - 1

Rajasthan - 1

99.95

3

Female - 1

Male - 2

Delhi - 1

Karnataka - 1

Rajasthan - 1

99.94

4

Male - 4

Himachal Pradesh - 1 Karnataka - 1

Maharashtra - 1 Tamil Nadu - 1

99.93

5

Female - 1

Male - 4

Haryana - 1

Karnataka - 1 Madhya Pradesh - 1 Punjab - 1

Uttar Pradesh - 1

99.92

4

Female - 1

Male - 3

Delhi - 1

Karnataka - 1

Rajasthan - 1 Uttar Pradesh - 1

99.91

5

Female - 1

Male - 4

Himachal Pradesh - 1 Tamil Nadu - 1

Uttar Pradesh - 2 West Bengal - 1

99.9

2

Female - 1

Male - 1

Haryana - 1 Uttar Pradesh - 1

CLAT 2023 PG - Number, Gender, and State-Wise Distribution of Candidates

Percentile

Total Numbers

Gender Numbers

State Wise Numbers

99.99

1

Male - 1

Chhattisgarh - 1

99.98

1

Male - 1

Haryana - 1

99.97

1

Female - 1

Haryana - 1

99.91

5

Female - 1

Male - 4

Bihar - 1

Delhi - 1

Karnataka - 1 Tamil Nadu - 1 West Bengal - 1

 CLAT 2023 result - Important Highlights

  1. CLAT 2023 question paper had 5 sections, with a total of 150 questions. One question was withdrawn in the Final Answer Key. This brings the total number of questions to 149
  2. The highest mark secured in CLAT 2023 UG is 116.75
  3. The highest marks in CLAT PG 2023 is 95.25

CLAT topper year-wise interview

Name of the topper

Year

Interview

Harshit Gupta, AIR 4

2022

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Manhar Bansal, AIR 1

2021

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Sukam Sharma, AIR 5

2021

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Aprajita, AIR 1

2020

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Anhad Kaur, AIR 7

2020

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Pratyay, AIR 10

2020

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CLAT UG Topper Interviews

Name of the topper

Year

Interview

Samriddhi Misra, AIR 1

2022

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Sahil, AIR 5

2020

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Q:   I scored 80 marks in the CLAT exam. Have I met the cutoff?

A:

No, it is not possible for you to get the NLU, although at this score you must have already received admission letters from private universities. Better take a year's drop.

CLAT cut-off usually ranges between 95-100 for the general category while for SC/ST and OBC category CLAT cut-off usually ranges between 80-85. Based on the previous year's analysis, CLAT Cut-off 2025 for the top 3 NLUs is expected to be between 100-105, and for the top 5 NLUs, it is expected to be between 90-95.

Q:   What all information will CLAT 2024 cutoff have?

A:

Candidates can check the CLAT Cutoff 2025 by following simple steps given below:

  1. Click on the merit list link by visiting the official website
  2. A log-in window will open
  3. Fill in the following details:
    1. CLAT 2025 application number / Admit card number
    2. Date of birth 
  4. On successful login, the merit list would be displayed on the screen
  5. Download and take a printout of the CLAT 2025 Cutoff List

CLAT Consortium will publish the CLAT merit list for UG and PG courses separately. The CLAT merit list will be prepared based on the total marks scored by candidates in the exam. This means that a student scoring higher marks will be given a higher rank in the merit list.

The merit list will include information like All India Ranks (AIRs), roll numbers, and total marks. All candidates whose names have appeared in the merit list are eligible to participate in CLAT 2025 counseling for seat allotment procedure at the National Law Universities (NLUs)

Q:   Am I eligible for clat exam I have 51% in 10+2 in best five subjects English ,physics ,chemistry, computer Science, environment al Science

A:
The eligibility requisites for the CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) necessitate that a candidate must have cleared 10+2 or an equivalent examination with a minimum aggregate score of 45% (40% for candidates belonging to reserved categories). Your score of 51% in the best five subjects, which includes English, Physics Chemistry Computer Science, and Environmental Science, makes you eligible to apply for CLAT. Nevertheless, it is advisable to scrutinize the eligibility criteria of the law schools that you intend to apply to, as they may impose further conditions.

Q:   Are there any sectional cutoffs in the CLAT exam?

A:

No, there is no specific sectional cutoff in CLAT Exam. However, the marks obtained by the candidate in each section are important in determining their overall performance. These marks are important as it is utilized to prepare the merit list, that determines the eligibility of candidates for admission to various law programmes. The CLAT merit list is prepared on the basis of the overall marks that is obtained by the candidates and the sectional scores play a significant role in the calculation.

Q:   Is CLAT cutoff same for all NLUs?

A:

The cutoff depends on a host of different factors like 1) the seat intake for the programme 2) the total applications received for admission 3) the CLAT merit rank of applicants, 4) category and 5) the NIRF Ranking or the popularity of the NLU. Now, given these factors may vary for each NLU, the cutoff would also vary accordingly. Candidates must note that they will be allotted NLU on the basis of marks, rank and the preference they have filled while submitting the CLAT Application Form 2025. 

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