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NLU Lucknow (RMLNLU) - Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) Cutoff

Public/Government
Estd. 2005
NIRF #21 (Law) 2025

• Updated on 1 Sept, 2026 by Abhishek Rawat

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

Particulars Details
Course Name B.A. LL.B (Hons.)
College Name RMLNLU
Admission Through Consortium of National Law Universities Counselling (via CLAT)
Latest Closing Rank (2025) 780 (General Category)
Previous Year Closing Rank (2024) 788 (General Category)
Cutoff Trend Higher Competition (1.02%)
Total Seats 191
Counselling Rounds 5 Rounds
Official Cutoff Release Body Consortium of National Law Universities

The RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff 2025 for the General category closed at 780 rank, showing a significant increase in competition compared to 2024, where the closing rank was 788. The cutoff has consistently tightened over the past few years, indicating rising demand for B.A. LL.B (Hons.) at RMLNLU.

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 RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.) in 2025 was 780 for General category.
  • Compared to 2024 (788 rank), the cutoff trend is increase in competition.

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

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

RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (EWS Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 1370 2307 1675
Round 2 2088 2326 1707
Round 3 - - 1845

RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (EWSPwD Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 18889 - 16485
Round 2 - 17545 -

RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (General Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 721 695 678
Round 2 755 728 693
Round 3 780 735 -
Round 4 - 760 744
Round 5 - 788 797

RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (GeneralPwD Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 21506 13957 20502
Round 2 31066 18263 22335
Round 3 36722 - -
Round 4 - 19949 -
Round 5 - 23185 -

RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (OBC Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 3354 3426 3053
Round 2 3769 1245 -
Round 4 - 3448 3530
Round 5 - - 3636

RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (OBCPwD Category)

Round 2024 2023
Round 1 8649 19687

RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (SC Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 11064 9505 9802
Round 2 11228 10338 9848
Round 3 - - 9875
Round 4 - 10518 9976

RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff (ST Category)

Round 2025 2024 2023
Round 1 18973 20456 25951
Round 2 - 27682 27764
Round 3 22639 34174 -

The RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff 2025 for the General category ranged from an opening rank of 721 in Round 1 to a closing rank of 780 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 RMLNLU.

  • The final closing rank for RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.) in 2025 was 780 (Round 3).
  • The opening rank remained 721 across all rounds, indicating top preference demand.
  • Cutoff ranks expanded gradually from Round 1 to Round 3 during Consortium of National Law Universities counselling.

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

Year Closing Rank Change vs Previous Year Trend
2025 780 ▲ 8 rank ▲ Higher Competition
2024 788 ▲ 9 rank ▲ Higher Competition
2023 797 - Base Year

The RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff has shown a consistent increase in competition over the past 3 years. The closing rank improved from 797 in 2023 to 788 in 2024, and further to 780 in 2025. This indicates a rising demand for the B.A. LL.B (Hons.) program at RMLNLU, with more high-ranking candidates opting for this course during Consortium of National Law Universities.

  • The closing rank changed by 17 ranks from 2023 to 2025 (~2.13%).
  • The biggest year-on-year jump was between 2023 and 2024 with a change of 9 ranks.
  • RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.) remains highly competitive during counselling rounds.

Cutoff Trend Graph (Closing Rank vs Year)

2023 2024 2025 797 788 780

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

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

Category Closing Rank (2025) Difference vs General Competition Level
General 780 - Very High
EWS 2088 1308 ranks Lower
EWSPwD 18889 18109 ranks Lower
GeneralPwD 36722 35942 ranks Lower
OBC 3769 2989 ranks Lower
SC 11228 10448 ranks Lower
ST 22639 21859 ranks Lower

The RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff 2025 varies significantly across categories due to reservation policies. The closing rank for the General category was 780, while OBC candidates had a closing rank of 3769, showing a difference of 2989 ranks, For SC and ST categories, the closing ranks were 11228 and 22639 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 EWS at 1308 ranks.
  • The largest cutoff gap vs General is for GeneralPwD at 35942 ranks.
  • General category typically remains the most competitive for RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.) admission.

Impact of Reservation on RMLNLU 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 RMLNLU while maintaining merit-based selection through JEE Advanced.

Factors affecting RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff

Factor Impact Insight
Year-wise Trend Lower rank = higher competition Closing rank moved from 788 in 2024 to 780 in 2025
Round-wise Movement Ranks usually expand across rounds General category final closing rank in 2025 is 780
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 RMLNLU 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 RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.)

The RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.) seat matrix shows that a total of 191 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.

RMLNLU vs Peer Colleges B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff

College 2025 Closing Rank (General) 2024 2023
RMLNLU 780 788 797
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. RMLNLU has relatively higher closing ranks at 780, 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: RMLNLU (Rank ~780)
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 RMLNLU Cutoff

Course Latest Cutoff Link
B.A. LL.B (Hons.) (Current) 780 View Details

RMLNLU 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 780 . 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 RMLNLU 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 RMLNLU?

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

FAQs on RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Cutoff

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

The latest available closing rank for General category is 780 (2025).

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

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

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

Yes. Recent data ranges from around 780 to 797, varying by year, round, and seat movement.

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

The latest closing rank in the available data is 780 for General category.

Is RMLNLU 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 RMLNLU B.A. LL.B (Hons.) cutoff?

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