CLAT 2025 Third Merit List was released on June 20, 2025. Earlier, the CLAT Third Merit List was supposed to be out on January 24, 2025. Check here all details about CLAT Counselling 2025, CLAT Counselling Dates 2025, and other important information
The Consortium of NLUs has released the CLAT Third Merit List 2025 on June 20, 2025. Candidates will be shortlisted for CLAT 2025 counselling and seat allotment if they have not been allotted a seat in previous rounds. Candidates must confirm their seats by paying a fee on or before June 23, 2025 . The third seat allotment list for CLAT is meant only for candidates who have been actively participating in counselling rounds and applied for seat upgrades. Those who have exited the counselling process in previous rounds, or choose to exit in the current round, will not be able to participate.
Latest Update:
- CLAT 2026 LIVE Updates: Reporting/Bell Timing, Exam Day Guidelines, Analysis, Paper Difficulty, Student Review
- CLAT 2026 Answer Key Live Updates: Direct Link, Provisional Answer Key PDF at consortiumofnlus.ac.in, Raise Objection
The counselling process of CLAT third round is the same as previous rounds, where candidates can accept, revise, or exit from the admission process. In case, they accept the seat or apply for a seat upgrade then they should upload their documents and make a fee payment before the last date. Candidates must note that CLAT Counselling Process 2025 will end with the third round.
CLAT 2025 Third Merit List
The merit list is published for all participating NLUs mentioning category-wise ranks. Check below:
| CLAT 2025 Participating NLUs |
Opening Rank |
Closing Ranks |
Download CLAT 2025 3rd Merit List |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Law School of India University, Bangalore |
460 | 7286 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for NLSIU Bangalore |
| NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad |
3273 | 7676 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for NALSAR |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
1119 | 11938 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for WBNUJS |
| National Law Institute University, Bhopal |
453 | 18889 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) |
| 9010 | - | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB) | |
| National Law University, Jodhpur |
581 | 9292 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for NLU Jodhpur |
| Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar |
444 | 15863 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for GNLU |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow |
780 | 51995 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for DRMNLU |
| Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala |
1264 | 43286 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for RGNUL |
| Chanakya National Law University Patna |
12662 | 40194 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for CNLU Patna - BA LLB |
| 1550 | 49876 | ||
| National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi |
1346 | 45914 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for NUALS Kochi |
| National Law University Odisha, Cuttack |
1012 | 12967 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for NLUO |
| National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi |
1649 | 53778 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for NUSRL |
| National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam |
2052 | 57634 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for NLUJAA |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam |
1639 | 17399 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for DSNLU |
| The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli |
1748 | 28493 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for TNNLS - BA LLB |
| 1871 | 31197 |
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| Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai |
8067 | 31295 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for MNLU Mumbai |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
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1508 | 32360 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for MNLU Nagpur (BA LLB) |
| 1577 | 42733 |
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| Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad |
1949 | 57691 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for MNLU Aurangabad - BA LLB |
| 2197 | 55824 | ||
| Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla |
2323 | 57089 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB |
| 2418 | 58003 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for HPNLU Shimla - BBA LLB | |
| Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur |
2224 | 52977 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for DNLU Jabalpur |
| Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University Sonipat, Haryana |
1916 | 59115 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for DRBNLU Haryana |
| Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur |
2594 | 56624 | CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for HNLU Raipur |
| NLU Tripura |
1866 | 5326 |
CLAT 2024 Third Merit List for UG courses
Candidates can check CLAT 2024 merit list below:
| CLAT 2024 Participating NLUs |
Opening Rank |
Closing Ranks |
Download CLAT 2024 3rd Merit List |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Law School of India University, Bangalore |
12319 | - | Download NLSIU Bangalore Merit List |
| NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad |
11667 | - | Download NLU Hyderabad Merit List |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
4464 | 17161 | Download NLU Kolkata Merit List |
| National Law Institute University, Bhopal
|
5577 | 7832 | Download NLU Bhopal Merit List (BA LLB) |
| 5110 | - | Download NLU Bhopal Merit List (BSc LLB) | |
| National Law University, Jodhpur |
4573 | - | Download NLU Jodhpur Merit List |
| Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar |
- | - | Download NLU Gandhinagar Merit List |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow |
735 | 34174 | Download NLU Lucknow Merit List |
| Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala |
1189 | 1190 | Download NLU Patiala Merit List |
| Chanakya National Law University Patna
|
1285 | - | Download CNLU Patna Merit List (BA LLB) |
| 4463 | - | Download CNLU Patna Merit List (BBA LLB) | |
| National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi |
1661 | 34640 | Download NLU Kochi Merit List |
| National Law University Odisha, Cuttack |
- | - | Download NLU Cuttack Merit List |
| National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi |
1432 | 27470 | Download NLU Ranchi Merit List |
| National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam |
1578 | 42515 | Download NLU Assam Merit List |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU),Visakhapatnam |
2540 | 36609 | Download NLU Visakhapatnam Merit List |
| The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli |
1511 | 23106 | Download NLU Tiruchirapalli Merit List (BA LLB) |
| 1537 | 26931 | Download NLU Tiruchirapalli Merit List (BCom LLB) | |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai |
- | - | Download NLU Mumbai Merit List |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
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1462 | 29656 | Download NLU Nagpur Merit List (BA LLB) |
| 1514 | 24735 | Download NLU Nagpur Merit List (BBA LLB) | |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad |
1622 | 25086 | Download NLU Aurangabad Merit List (BA LLB) |
| 2506 | 26254 | Download NLU Aurangabad Merit List (BBA LLB) | |
| Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla |
1866 | 11006 | Download NLU Shimla Merit List (BA LLB) |
| 1925 | 21367 | Download NLU Shimla Merit List (BBA LLB) | |
| Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur |
1778 | 39022 | Download NLU Jabalpur Merit List |
| Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University Sonipat, Haryana |
1835 | 30002 | Download NLU Haryana Merit List |
| Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur |
2041 | 36231 | Download NLU Raipur Merit List |
| National Law University, Tripura |
1937 | 39063 | Download NLU Tripura Merit List |
| GNLU Silvassa Campus |
1887 | 46965 | Download GNLU Silvassa Merit List |
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CLAT 2024 Third Merit List for LLM courses
Candidates can check the CLAT 2024 LLM Third Merit List below:
| CLAT 2024 Participating NLUs |
Opening Rank |
Closing Ranks |
Download CLAT 2024 PG 3rd Merit List |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Law School of India University, Bangalore |
4052 | 10974 | Download NLSIU Bangalore Merit List |
| NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad |
107 | 5649 | Download NLU Hyderabad Merit List |
| National Law Institute University, Bhopal |
68 | 11364 | Download NLU Bhopal Merit List |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
158 | 10724 | Download NLU Kolkata Merit List |
| National Law University, Jodhpur |
290 | 9939 | Download NLU Jodhpur Merit List |
| Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar |
125 | 5652 | Download NLU Gandhinagar Merit List |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow |
19 | 4350 | Download NLU Lucknow Merit List |
| Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala |
90 | 8687 | Download NLU Patiala Merit List |
| National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi |
486 | 9811 | Download NLU Kochi Merit List |
| National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi |
827 | 11154 | Download NLU Ranchi Merit List |
| National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam |
1545 | 1626 | Download NLU Assam Merit List |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU),Visakhapatnam |
1790 | 8875 | Download NLU Visakhapatnam Merit List |
| The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli |
1478 | 6291 | Download NLU Tiruchirapalli Merit List |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai |
242 | 9869 | Download NLU Mumbai Merit List |
| Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla |
1496 | 8357 | Download NLU Shimla Merit List |
| Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur |
1617 | 11956 | Download NLU Jabalpur Merit List |
| Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur |
949 | 7718 | Download NLU Raipur Merit List |
| National Law University, Tripura |
1685 | 1901 | Download NLU Tripura Merit List |
The Consortium of NLUs conducts the CLAT Exam from 2 pm to 4 pm. The exam is held only in one slot. There are no shifts in CLAT Exam. The exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode.
Apart from the CLATAdmit Card, candidates must carry the following documents to the exam centre:
- Passport-sized photograph (same as the one uploaded with the application form)
- A valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card/ Driving Licence/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Voter ID)
- Transparent water bottle
CLAT exam day dos:
- Reach examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on your CLAT admit card.
- Carry two copies of the CLAT admit card, one photo ID card, passport size photos
- PwD candidates should carry relevant certificates and documents.
- Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing attendance sheet
CLAT exam day don'ts:
- Do not carry items such as bags, purses, pencil box, beepers, wrist watch, calculators, mobile phones, electronic devices, scanners, cameras, wireless/Bluetooth transmission or any such communication devices.
- Don't wear closed shoes, jewellery made of metal, jackets, clothes with pockets, mehendi on palms. Socks are allowed inside it.
- Don't wear caps, hoodies or jackets/shirts with pockets
- Don't be late for exam. Entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam.

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CNLU Patna LLM cutoff 2026 is out, wherein the first round closing rank is 968 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. Apart from the General category, the cutoff has been released only for the PWD category, for which the cutoff rank is 6270.
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GNLU Gandhinagar LLM cutoff 2026 released has been released across different categories under the AI and HS quotas. For the students belonging to the OBC category, the CLAT first round closing rank for LLM admission is 1212 in the AI quota. GNLU offers multiple specialisations under its LLM course.
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Yes, with a CLAT cutoff rank of 500, it is possible to secure a seat at any courses offered at HNLU Raipur for the students belonging to the General AI quota. During the NLU Raipur CLAT cutoff 2026, the maximum recuired cutoff was 773. Therefore, a cutoff rank of 500 is considered as a safe rank for
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Getting a seat at NLU Jodhpur depends on various factors, including category, quota, course and round. During the CLAT first round cutoff 2026, the maximum cutoff was 310 for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) programme. Therefor, if you belong to the General AI quota and aiming for BA LLB (Hons) course
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NLIU Bhopal CLAT cutoff 2026 for admission to the B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) was 666 in the first round, for the students belonging to the General AI quota. In the Home State quota, the round 1 closing rank for the same course stood at 1950. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the category-wise
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The NLU Assam CLAT Cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM course for all categories under the Home State and the All India quota.
According to the Round 1 closing ranks, the cutoff ranged from 2258 to 3527, with LLM course specialisations being the popular choice among p
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For admission to the BA LLB (Hons) course at NALSAR, the CLAT 2026 cutoff rank was 148 in the first round, for the students belonging to the General AI category students. For other categories under the AI quota, the first round closing ranks are given below:
| Category | Clat Cutoff 2026 (Round 1 Closing Rank) |
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| General | 148 |
| OBC | 831 |
| SC | 3259 |
| EWS | 630 |
| PWD | 4951 |
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CLAT required cutoff ranks depends on multiple factors, such as round, category, course and quota. If you belong to the General AI category, the maximum cutoff required was 148 for the NALSAR B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) course in the first round. Similary, for admission to the LLM course, the maximum cutoff
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The MNLU CLAT Cutoff 2026 was released for admission to various law courses for the students under the All India quota. For the General AI category, the closing cutoff ranged from 1424 to 1737, wherein BALLB (Hons) was the toughest course for admission for this category. Students can refer to the ta
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The MNLU CLAT Cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the BA LLB (Hons), LLM, and BBA LLB course for General and PWD categories belonging to the All India quota. According to the Round 1 closing cutoff for the General AI category, the cutoff ranged from 1096 to 1284, wherein LLM course specialisat
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Candidates must note that CLAT 2026 Objection Window is now closed. Candidates could raise objection on CLAT Answer Key on or before December 12 until 5 pm. Once the objections were received, the consortium published the CLAT Final Answer Key. Based on that, the CLAT Result will be announced.