The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT 2025) is now over, and every student's biggest question is:

"What will my score be?"

"Which NLU can I get into based on my score?"

"Was the paper easy or tough?"

This blog provides a complete difficulty analysis, expected score vs. percentile mapping, and what your score means for NLU admission.

CLAT 2025 Exam Highlights

Feature	Details
Exam Date	December 2024
Total Questions	120
Sections	English, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Legal Reasoning, GK
Marking Scheme	+1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong
Mode	Offline
Time	120 minutes

CLAT 2025 Difficulty Level: Section-Wise Analysis

1. English Language – Moderate

• RC passages were a bit lengthy but manageable
• Vocabulary-based questions were moderate
• Accuracy could be good

Good attempts: 20–22

2. Logical Reasoning – Moderate to Slightly Difficult

• Passages were dense
• Required strong reading skills
• Options were close

Good Attempts: 18–20

3. Legal Reasoning - Moderate

• Predictable pattern
• Facts-based questions
• Lengthy but solvable

Good Attempts: 24–26

4. General Knowledge (GK) - Moderate & Current Affairs Heavy

• Straightforward factual questions
• Mostly from last 6–9 months
• No surprises

Good Attempts: 20–24 

5. Quantitative Aptitude – Difficult

• Trickiest section of CLAT 2025
• Many students struggled with arithmetic sets
• Heavy time consumption

Good Attempts: 8–10

Overall Difficulty: Moderate

Not as difficult as CLAT 2023, but more difficult than CLAT 2024.

Students who have made balanced attempts across different sections will score well.

CLAT 2025 Expected Score vs Percentile

Raw Score	Expected Percentile
95+	99.8 – 100
90–95	99.5 – 99.7
85–90	99 – 99.4
80–85	98 – 98.9
75–80	95 – 97.9
65–75	90 – 94.9
55–65	80 – 89.9
45–55	70 – 79.9

The top NLUs (NLSIU, NALSAR, NUJS, NLUD, GNLU) will require percentile above 99.

Category-Wise Expected Cut-Off Ranks (UG)

Category	Expected Rank for Top NLU
General	AIR 1–130
OBC	AIR 300–700
EWS	AIR 250–600
SC	AIR 1500–3000
ST	AIR 3000–4500

Which NLU Can You Get? (Based on Score)

Score 90+ → Top 5 NLUs

• NLSIU Bangalore
• NALSAR Hyderabad
• NUJS Kolkata
• NLUD Delhi (via AILET)
• GNLU Gandhinagar

Score 80–90 → Mid-Top NLUs

• NLU Jodhpur
• NLU Bhopal
• HNLU Raipur

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Score 70–80 → Newer NLUs

• NLU Odisha
• NLU Ranchi
• NLU Meghalaya

Score 60–70 → Safe for Lower-Tier NLUs

• NLU Aurangabad
• NLU Tripura 

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Why Percentile Matters More Than Score

CLAT scores vary each year depending on difficulty.
Percentile, however, reflects:

• Relative performance
• Ranking
• Admission chances

Your goal should always be:

Top 0.5% for Top NLUs
Top 1.5% for Good NLUs

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Expected Good Attempts for 98–99+ Percentile

Section	Ideal Attempts
English	20–22
LR	18–20
Legal	24–27
GK	20–24
Quant	8–10

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? CLAT 2025 Score & Percentile - FAQs

Q1. What is a safe score for NLSIU Bangalore?

95+ depending on difficulty.

Q2. What is a good score for NALSAR Hyderabad?

90–95.

Q3. Can I get a good NLU with 70 marks?

Yes, mid-tier NLUs are possible.

Q4. How many questions should I attempt?

Aim for 95–105 attempts with accuracy.

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Final Motivational Note

CLAT isn't just about one exam day - it's about the consistency you show throughout the year.

Your score doesn’t reflect your potential.

Remember:

You only need one good exam to change your life.

Keep your confidence high - the result may surprise you.

Your NLU dream is still alive. Keep going!