With a rank of around 11,000 in CLAT PG, getting admission into the top National Law Universities (NLUs) becomes quite difficult under the general category, as their closing ranks usually fall much lower. However, you still have realistic chances in lower-ranked or newer NLUs, especially if you belong to a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) or have state domicile advantage.

Based on past years’ counselling trends, candidates with a rank around 11,000 may consider NLUs such as NLU Tripura, NLU Meghalaya, NLU Sikkim, NLU Nagaland, NLU Andhra Pradesh, NLU Odisha, and NLU Tamil Nadu, particularly in later counselling rounds or vacancy rounds. Admission chances improve significantly if you fall under a reserved category, as category-wise cut-offs usually extend much further than general ranks.

If you are unable to secure a seat in an NLU, you should also seriously consider top state government law universities and reputed private law colleges that accept CLAT PG scores or conduct their own entrance exams. Universities such as Faculty of Law (DU – through CUET PG), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Jamia Millia Islamia, Symbiosis Law School, Jindal Global Law School, and several state universities offer strong LL.M. programmes with good academic exposure.

It is important to remember that for LL.M., faculty strength, specialization offered, research opportunities, and academic environment matter more than brand name alone. Therefore, you should participate in all counselling rounds, keep checking for spot or vacancy rounds, and apply simultaneously to non-NLU institutions to maximize your chances of admission in the same academic year.

If you share your category, domicile state, and preferred specialization, a more precise list of colleges can be suggested.