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NLU Kochi (NUALS) - The National University of Advanced Legal Studies B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Cutoff

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Estd. 2005
NIRF #38 (Law) 2024

• Updated on 1 Nov, 2025 by Aafreen Zarief

NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (2025, 2024, 2023) – CLAT Opening & Closing Ranks

Particulars Details
Course Name B.A. LL.B (Hons.)
College Name NLU Kochi
Admission Through Consortium of National Law Universities Counselling (via CLAT)
Latest Closing Rank (2025) 1346 (General Category)
Previous Year Closing Rank (2024) 1136 (General Category)
Cutoff Trend Lower Competition (18.49%)
Total Seats 136
Counselling Rounds 5 Rounds
Official Cutoff Release Body Consortium of National Law Universities

The NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff 2025 for the General category closed at 1346 rank, showing a significant decrease in competition compared to 2024, where the closing rank was 1136. The cutoff has consistently tightened over the past few years, indicating rising demand for B.A. LL.B (Hons.) at NLU Kochi.

Admission to the B.A. LL.B (Hons.) program is conducted through Consortium of National Law Universities Counselling (via CLAT) based on CLAT ranks, with a total of 5 rounds of seat allocation.

Summary

  • The closing rank for NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) in 2025 was 1346 for General category.
  • Compared to 2024 (1136 rank), the cutoff trend is decrease in compeetition.

NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (Round-wise Latest Year Trends)

The following tables show round-wise closing cutoff ranks category-wise for NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.). Data is shown for the latest available years: 2025, 2024, 2023

NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (EWS Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 22632 13761 15007
Round 2 - 14922 24876
Round 3 - - 29786
Round 4 - - 34272
Round 5 - - 41647

NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (General Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 1267 1515 1539
Round 2 1719 1648 1203
Round 3 1756 1661 1612
Round 4 - - 1769
Round 5 - - 1461

NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (GeneralPwD Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 34227 28315 33716
Round 2 44199 32842 -
Round 3 45914 - 35405
Round 4 - - 37959

NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (OBC Category)

Round 2024 2023
Round 1 3886 9405
Round 2 - 10763

NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (SC Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 15029 15245 24103
Round 2 - - 13809
Round 3 - - 26009

NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (ST Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 32306 13117 28147

The NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff 2025 for the General category ranged from an opening rank of 1267 in Round 1 to a closing rank of 1756 in the final round (Round 3). The cutoff increased gradually across counselling rounds, reflecting seat allocation trends during Consortium of National Law Universities counselling. Candidates securing ranks within this range were eligible for admission to the B.A. LL.B (Hons.) program at NLU Kochi.

  • The final closing rank for NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) in 2025 was 1756 (Round 3).
  • The opening rank remained 1267 across all rounds, indicating top preference demand.
  • Cutoff ranks expanded gradually from Round 1 to Round 3 during Consortium of National Law Universities counselling.

NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff Trends (2023-2025)

Year Closing Rank Change vs Previous Year Trend
2025 1346 ▲ 315 rank ▲ Higher Competition
2024 1661 ▼ 200 rank ▼ Lower Competition
2023 1461 - Base Year

The NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff has shown a consistent increase in competition over the past 3 years. The closing rank improved from 1461 in 2023 to 1661 in 2024, and further to 1346 in 2025. This indicates a rising demand for the B.A. LL.B (Hons.) program at NLU Kochi, with more high-ranking candidates opting for this course during Consortium of National Law Universities.

  • The closing rank changed by 115 ranks from 2023 to 2025 (~7.87%).
  • The biggest year-on-year jump was between 2024 and 2025 with a change of 315 ranks.
  • NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) remains highly competitive during counselling rounds.

Cutoff Trend Graph (Closing Rank vs Year)

2023 2024 2025 1461 1661 1346

The closing rank trend indicates rising demand for NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.). As closing ranks move lower (better rank), it reflects higher demand for the program during counselling.

NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Category-wise Cutoff Analysis 2025

Category Closing Rank (2025) Difference vs General Competition Level
General 1346 - Very High
EWS 22632 21286 ranks Lower
GeneralPwD 45914 44568 ranks Lower
SC 15029 13683 ranks Lower
ST 32306 30960 ranks Lower

The NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff 2025 varies significantly across categories due to reservation policies. The closing rank for the General category was 1346, For SC and ST categories, the closing ranks were 15029 and 32306 respectively, indicating comparatively lower competition. This variation is primarily driven by category-wise seat allocation and demand differences during counselling.

  • The smallest cutoff gap vs General is for SC at 13683 ranks.
  • The largest cutoff gap vs General is for GeneralPwD at 44568 ranks.
  • General category typically remains the most competitive for NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) admission.

Impact of Reservation on NLU Kochi Cutoff

The variation in cutoff ranks across categories is influenced by the reservation policy implemented by the Government of India. A fixed percentage of seats is allocated to OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS categories, resulting in relatively higher closing ranks for reserved categories compared to the General category. This ensures equitable access to premier institutions like NLU Kochi while maintaining merit-based selection through JEE Advanced.

Factors affecting NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff

Factor Impact Insight
Year-wise Trend Lower rank = higher competition Closing rank moved from 1661 in 2024 to 1346 in 2025
Round-wise Movement Ranks usually expand across rounds General category final closing rank in 2025 is 1346
Category Variation Different cutoffs per category Reserved categories generally have higher closing ranks than General
Course Demand Indicator Consistently lower closing rank suggests stronger demand Recent trend data indicates continued demand concentration

Year-wise Trend Impact

A consistent improvement in closing rank over the years suggests increasing competition for NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.), as more high-ranking candidates prefer this course.

Round-wise Cutoff Movement

Cutoff ranks typically expand from the first round to the final round during Consortium of National Law Universities counselling, as seats are reallocated based on candidate preferences and withdrawals.

Category-wise Variation

Cutoff ranks differ across categories, with General category usually having the lowest closing rank, indicating higher competition compared to reserved categories.

Seat Matrix for NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.)

The NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) seat matrix shows that a total of 136 seats are available for the program, distributed across multiple categories. This distribution plays a crucial role in determining cutoff ranks, as categories with fewer seats tend to have more competitive cutoffs.

NLU Kochi vs Peer Colleges B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff

College 2025 Closing Rank (General) 2024 2023
NLU Kochi 1346 1661 1461
NLSIU Bangalore 112 102 114
NALSAR 162 1009 177
GNLU Gandhinagar 444 456 462
MNLU Mumbai 558 632 590
NLU Jodhpur 581 379 383

The B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff comparison among peer colleges highlights the relative competitiveness of each institute. NLSIU Bangalore has the lowest closing rank at 112, making it the most competitive choice , followed by NALSAR and GNLU Gandhinagar. NLU Kochi has relatively higher closing ranks at 1346, indicating comparatively lower competition among the listed colleges.

Cutoff Comparison Insights

  • NLSIU Bangalore has the most competitive cutoff
  • NALSAR and GNLU Gandhinagar show similar competition levels
  • Higher closing ranks indicate relatively lower competition
  • All listed colleges remain competitive within their respective rank ranges

Lowest cutoff: NLSIU Bangalore (Rank ~112)
Highest cutoff: NLU Kochi (Rank ~1346)
NALSAR falls among the top competitive options

Which College is Best for B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Based on Cutoff?

Based on cutoff trends, NLSIU Bangalore is the most preferred institute for B.A. LL.B (Hons.) , followed by NALSAR and GNLU Gandhinagar. Lower closing ranks indicate higher demand and stronger competition among top-ranking candidates.

Other Courses at NLU Kochi Cutoff

Course Latest Cutoff Link
B.A. LL.B (Hons.) (Current) 1346 View Details

NLU Kochi offers a range of B.A. LL.B (Hons.), with cutoff ranks varying based on demand and seat availability. B.A. LL.B (Hons.) is the most competitive based on recent data, closing at 1346 . Other courses also attract varying levels of competition depending on candidate preferences and seat intake. Reviewing cutoff trends across courses can help in making better admission decisions.

Popular Courses at NLU Kochi Based on Cutoff

  • B.A. LL.B (Hons.) has the lowest cutoff → highest demand
  • Second course data unavailable
  • Additional course comparison limited
  • Core and less preferred branches generally have relatively higher cutoff ranks, indicating lower competition.

Which Course Has the Lowest Cutoff at NLU Kochi?

Among all courses, B.A. LL.B (Hons.) consistently has the lowest cutoff at NLU Kochi, making it the most competitive branch. . Other courses typically have relatively higher cutoff ranks.

FAQs on NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff

What is the NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff for General category?

The latest available closing rank for General category is 1346 (2025).

Can I get NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) with rank 200?

Based on recent cutoff trends, this is possible for the General category.

Does NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff change every year?

Yes. Recent data ranges from around 1346 to 1661, varying by year, round, and seat movement.

What is the closing rank for NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) in counselling?

The latest closing rank in the available data is 1346 for General category.

Is NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) better than other colleges based on cutoff?

Cutoff rank is one indicator of demand. In the latest year, the lowest peer cutoff is NLSIU Bangalore at rank 112.

Which college has the lowest cutoff for B.A. LL.B (Hons.)?

Based on available peer data, NLSIU Bangalore has the lowest recent closing rank.

What factors affect NLU Kochi B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff?

Major factors include exam difficulty, number of applicants, seat matrix, category allocation, and counselling round movements.