240 Marks in AU LAT 2026: Expected Rank and LLB Seat Allotment Chances

A score of 240 out of 300 in AU LAT 2026 places you approximately 70 marks above the expected general-category cutoff, with an estimated rank between 46 and 90 — strong enough for seat allotment at the Faculty of Law, University of Allahabad, in Round 1 counselling.

The Allahabad University Law Admission Test (AU LAT) 2026 was held on June 17, 2026, for admissions to the 3-year LLB programme. With 975 LLB seats distributed across three Allahabad-based law colleges and the result expected in late June 2026, understanding where your score of 240 stands on the merit list is the first step in planning your counselling strategy. This article breaks down the expected rank, category-wise chances, and seat allotment probability based on 2025 trends.

• AU LAT 2026 was held on June 17, 2026 for 975 LLB seats across three affiliated law colleges.
• The exam carries 300 total marks — 150 MCQs, 2 marks each, with no negative marking.
• A score of 240 out of 300 (80%) is well above the 2025 Round 1 general-category cutoff of approximately 170 marks.
• Based on 2025 trends, 240 marks corresponds to an expected rank between 46 and 90 in the general category.
• With this rank, seat allotment at the Faculty of Law, University of Allahabad (375 seats) is highly likely in Round 1.
• AU LAT 2026 result is expected on allduniv.ac.in in late June 2026; counselling is expected to begin in July 2026.

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What Does 240 Marks Mean in AU LAT 2026?

AU LAT 2026 carries a maximum of 300 marks across 150 multiple-choice questions worth 2 marks each and no negative marking. A score of 240 represents 80% of the total — placing you comfortably in the top tier of test-takers. For reference, the general-category closing cutoff in Round 1 of AU LAT 2025 was approximately 170 marks, and in 2023 it was around 187 marks. With 240, you are 53 to 70 marks above recent Round 1 cutoffs, which is a meaningful margin.

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AU LAT 2026 Score Band vs Expected Rank

The table below maps score bands to estimated rank ranges in AU LAT 2026. These projections are based on 2025 cutoff data and the overall competitive pattern of the exam. A score of 240 falls in the highlighted band. Actual ranks will be released with the official merit list on allduniv.ac.in.

These rank estimates are projections based on 2025 trends and are not official figures. Cutoff marks can shift year to year depending on the difficulty level of the exam and total number of applicants.

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Category-Wise Rank Estimation for 240 Marks

AU LAT 2026 merit lists are prepared separately for each category under the UP government reservation policy. Students in reserved categories compete within their own category pool for the seats reserved for them. If you scored 240 marks and belong to a reserved category, your category rank will be significantly better than the general-category rank, improving your seat allotment chances considerably.

Category-wise cutoffs in previous years were lower than the general cutoff. In 2025, the minimum qualifying marks were 30 for General and 27 for OBC (no minimum for SC and ST), meaning any score close to 240 in these categories comfortably clears the eligibility bar.

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Seat Allotment Chances with 240 Marks

AU LAT 2026 seat allotment happens through an online counselling process where students fill college preferences, and seats are allotted based on rank and category from a single common merit list. 975 LLB seats are spread across three law colleges, all in Allahabad. Counselling is expected to begin in July 2026 — in 2025, it opened on July 23, approximately four weeks after the result.

With an expected rank of 46–90 in the general category, the Faculty of Law at the University of Allahabad is well within reach. This is the most sought-after of the three colleges and typically sees the highest Round 1 closing rank. Students must list college preferences carefully at the time of counselling — allotment is based on rank, category, and preference order, not just score.

After seat allotment, you must complete document verification and pay the admission fee within the deadline to confirm your seat. Failure to do so forfeits the allotted seat. Counselling dates and fee details will be published on allduniv.ac.in once the merit list goes live.

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How AU LAT 2026 Rank is Calculated

The University of Allahabad prepares the AU LAT 2026 merit list purely on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance test. Since there is no negative marking, your score is the direct sum of 2 marks per correct answer. In the event of a tie in total marks, the following tie-breaking order is applied (based on previous-year practice):

1. Higher marks in the Legal Aptitude and Reasoning section
2. Higher marks in the General Awareness and Current Affairs section
3. Higher marks in the Language Comprehension section
4. If all section-wise marks are equal, the older student by date of birth is ranked higher

If you scored 240 marks and another student also scored 240, the one with a higher Legal Aptitude section score is ranked above you. It is useful to check your section-wise scorecard once the result is out to understand your standing in case of ties. The official rank will appear on the AU LAT 2026 scorecard at allduniv.ac.in.