The CLAT 2026 cutoff for GNLU Gandhinagar shows a General category (All India) closing rank of 372 in Round 1 and 392 in Round 2, with all three counselling rounds now complete.
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar is among the most competitive NLUs in the CLAT 2026 counselling cycle. The Consortium of NLUs has released merit lists for three rounds at GNLU, covering General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS categories under both All India and Home State Gujarat quotas. Knowing the round-wise closing ranks across categories helps you evaluate your admission chances before seat allotment is finalised.
- CLAT 2026 General (AI) closing rank at GNLU Gandhinagar: 372 in Round 1, 392 in Round 2.
- The OBC-NCL overall closing rank for CLAT 2026 at GNLU is approximately 1,952.
- SC closing rank is approximately 5,446 and ST is approximately 8,797 based on official Consortium ranges for 2026.
- GNLU also holds a Home State Gujarat quota — its closing rank is higher (less competitive) than the All India quota.
- In CLAT 2025, the General category final closing rank at GNLU was 444, showing increasing competition in 2026 with Round 2 already closing at 392.
| Direct Link — CLAT 2026 Official Website, Consortium of NLUs (ACTIVE) |
GNLU Gandhinagar: Quick Facts
Gujarat National Law University is a premier NLU established in 2003, located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It consistently ranks among the top 7–9 NLUs in the CLAT preference order and admits students to its five-year BA LLB (Hons) program purely on CLAT 2026 merit rank through Consortium of NLUs counselling.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) |
| Location | Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
| Program | BA LLB (Hons) — 5 Years |
| Admission Basis | CLAT 2026 merit rank |
| Quota Types | All India (AI) and Home State Gujarat (HS) |
| Counselling Body | Consortium of NLUs |
| Official Website | consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
CLAT 2026 Cutoff for GNLU Gandhinagar — Round-Wise Closing Ranks (All India Quota)
The table below presents the CLAT 2026 closing ranks for GNLU Gandhinagar’s BA LLB (Hons) program across all three counselling rounds under the All India quota. General category data for Rounds 1 and 2 reflects official Consortium figures. EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST round-wise values are derived from official overall ranges published by the Consortium of NLUs for CLAT 2026.
| Category | Round 1 Closing Rank | Round 2 Closing Rank | Round 3 Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 372 | 392 | ~405–415 |
| EWS | ~1,167 | ~1,215 | ~1,261 |
| OBC-NCL | ~1,834 | ~1,895 | ~1,952 |
| SC | ~5,340 | ~5,395 | ~5,446 |
| ST | ~7,913 | ~8,350 | ~8,797 |
Values marked with ~ are based on official overall opening–closing ranges for CLAT 2026 released by the Consortium of NLUs. The General Round 3 final closing rank is estimated from Rounds 1–2 data and 2025 trend patterns. Always cross-check the latest merit list at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
CLAT 2025 Cutoff for GNLU Gandhinagar — Round-Wise Closing Ranks
The table below shows the official CLAT 2025 closing ranks for GNLU Gandhinagar across all counselling rounds. These figures are the most reliable benchmark for understanding CLAT 2026 competition at this NLU.
| Category | Round 1 | Round 2 | Final Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 402 | 443 | 444 |
| EWS | — | — | 1,118 |
| OBC-NCL | 2,138 | 2,230 | 2,303 |
| SC | 5,796 | 5,934 | 5,934 |
| ST | 7,639 | 8,568 | 8,568 |
Year-Wise CLAT Cutoff Trend for GNLU Gandhinagar
The General category final closing rank at GNLU has declined steadily from 464 in 2024 to 444 in 2025, with CLAT 2026 Round 2 already at 392 — reflecting growing demand for GNLU seats each year. SC closing ranks have also tightened, dropping from around 6,175 in 2024 to approximately 5,446 in 2026.
| Year | General (Final) | OBC-NCL (Final) | SC (Final) | ST (Final) | EWS (Final) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAT 2024 | 464 | 1,858 | 6,175 | 11,580 | — |
| CLAT 2025 | 444 | 2,303 | 5,934 | 8,568 | 1,118 |
| CLAT 2026* | ~405–415 | ~1,952 | ~5,446 | ~8,797 | ~1,261 |
*CLAT 2026 figures represent official overall ranges (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS) and Round 1–2 official data (General) from the Consortium of NLUs. Final Round 3 closing ranks will be confirmed on the official portal once seat allotment concludes.
Factors Affecting GNLU Cutoff in CLAT 2026
Understanding what drives the closing rank at GNLU Gandhinagar helps you set realistic score targets and pick the right preference order during CLAT 2026 counselling.
- Total CLAT 2026 applicants: Higher participation means more competition at every NLU, pushing the closing rank to a lower number.
- GNLU seat matrix and reservations: Any change in total sanctioned seats or category-wise seat splits directly shifts the closing rank for that category.
- CLAT 2026 paper difficulty: A harder paper lowers average scores, which can slightly relax the closing rank at NLUs ranked 7–10 in preference.
- Home State Gujarat quota uptake: Gujarat domicile students occupy reserved seats under the HS quota. Higher HS uptake releases fewer AI seats, making the AI quota more competitive.
- Student preference order: GNLU sits in the top 7–9 NLU preferences for most General students. Any shift in how applicants rank it changes which rank secures an AI seat.
- Number of counselling rounds and vacancy carry-over: Unfilled seats from earlier rounds are released in subsequent rounds, allowing students with higher (numerically larger) ranks to gain admission — raising the final closing rank.
CLAT 2026 GNLU Gandhinagar Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the CLAT 2026 General category closing rank for GNLU Gandhinagar?
Ans. The official CLAT 2026 General (AI) closing rank at GNLU Gandhinagar is 372 in Round 1 and 392 in Round 2. The Round 3 final closing rank is estimated at approximately 405–415 based on 2025 trend patterns.
Ques. What was the CLAT 2025 final cutoff for SC students at GNLU Gandhinagar?
Ans. The CLAT 2025 final round closing rank for SC students at GNLU Gandhinagar was 5,934. In CLAT 2026, the SC overall closing rank has tightened to approximately 5,446 based on official Consortium data.
Ques. Does GNLU Gandhinagar have a Home State quota for Gujarat students?
Ans. Yes. GNLU Gandhinagar reserves seats for Gujarat domicile students under the Home State (HS) quota. In CLAT 2025, the Home State General closing rank at GNLU was approximately 2,207 — significantly higher (less competitive) than the All India General closing rank of 444.
Ques. What CLAT 2026 rank do I need for OBC-NCL admission to GNLU Gandhinagar?
Ans. Based on official CLAT 2026 ranges from the Consortium of NLUs, an OBC-NCL rank up to approximately 1,952 may secure admission to GNLU Gandhinagar by the final round. This is based on overall 2026 data; always verify on consortiumofnlus.ac.in after each round.
Ques. Is GNLU Gandhinagar getting more competitive year on year?
Ans. Yes. The General category final closing rank moved from 464 in CLAT 2024 to 444 in CLAT 2025, and CLAT 2026 Round 2 has already closed at 392 — indicating a consistent trend of increasing competition for General category students at GNLU.
Ques. Where can I check the official CLAT 2026 round-wise merit list for GNLU Gandhinagar?
Ans. The official round-wise merit lists and closing ranks for GNLU Gandhinagar are published on the Consortium of NLUs portal at consortiumofnlus.ac.in after each counselling round concludes.
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