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CLAT scores around 41–45 marks are typically quite low for admission into top NLUs through the general category. Most NLUs cut off above 80–90+ marks for BA LLB admissions. If you're applying under a reserved category (e.g. SC, ST, OBC), there’s some chance at lower-ranked NLUs, but general category seats at NLUs are highly competitive.

However, many private law colleges accept CLAT scores and may provide good studies and reasonable placement opportunities. These colleges often have higher cutoffs and inclusive selection. If you are keen to pursue law, consider applying to these institutions as well. And if you're motivated, you could also aim to improve your CLAT score next year many students do exactly that for better prospects.

For more information about NLU you can check this page;

https://law.careers360.com/articles/nlu-admissions

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With a CLAT 2025 score of 41.25, it is highly unlikely that you will get admission in top-tier NLU's (like NLU Hyderabad , NLU Bangalore etc.) because the cut off of top tier NLU's usually go much higher especially for general category .

but you may have chance at some of less competitive NLU's  (like NLU Sonipat, NLU Tripura and DNLU Jabalpur) may offer admission if you belongs to a reserve category (like SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Domicile etc.)

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So according to your score in CLAT 2025 that is 41.25 it is difficult for you to get admission in top NLU because their cutt offs  usually goes 90+ for general category students.

You can try in lower ranked NLUs in later rounds of the counselling.Your chances will increased if you belong to any reserved category.For safer side keep your backup options ready.

For more accurate information you can use this careers360 predictor:

CLAT College Predictor – Careers360 (http://Use%20this%20predictor%20here%3A%20CLAT%20College%20Predictor%20%E2%80%93%20Careers360)