CLAT Counselling Dates (REVISED) 2025: Registration (Begins), Fees, Admissions for Top NLUs & Non NLUs and Live Updates

CLAT Counselling Dates (REVISED) 2025: Registration (Begins), Fees, Admissions for Top NLUs & Non NLUs and Live Updates

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CLAT 2025 Result OUT! CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration Process has begun. It must be noted that only those candidates whose names are mentioned on the CLAT Invite List 2025 will be allowed/ eligible to appear in the CLAT Counselling 2025. Read further to know more about CLAT 2025 Counselling Dates, Fees, Admission to top NLUs, Cut-offs, and other important updates. 

CLAT Counselling Registration (Soon) 2025: Dates, Fees, Admissions for Top NLUs & Non NLUs Live Updates

CLAT 2025 Counselling: The Consortium of NLUs has announced the CLAT 2025 Result. Now, that the CLAT Results have been announced, the Consortium has begun the CLAT Counselling Process 2025. CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration began from December 09, 2024. Candidates can check for CLAT 2025 Result on the official website; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in before registering.

Latest: CLAT Result 2025 (OUT) Live Updates: Scorecard Download @consortiumofnlus.ac.in, Expected Cutoff for NLUs

The Consortium announced CLAT counselling 2025 registration dates in a official CLAT Notification 2025. As per the CLAT 2025 Counselling Dates official notification, the CLAT Counselling Registration 2025 will be conducted online. It must be noted that only those candidates whose name are mentioned on the CLAT Invite List 2025 will be allowed/ eligible to appear in the CLAT Counselling 2025. 

The CLAT 2025 counselling process will be entirely online. The official website for CLAT Counselling 2025 remains the same; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates shortlisted for the CLAT 2025 admission process will be required to make choices regarding whether to accept, revise, or withdraw from the seat allotment process before the final date.

Candidates who accept their allotted seats or apply for seat upgrades will need to pay a confirmation fee to secure their seat. Based on previous years' trends, the CLAT 2025 admission process is expected to conclude after five rounds of counselling.

CLAT Counselling 2025 Important Dates

The schedule for CLAT 2025 Counselling dates is as per the table below:

 

Dates

CLAT exam day 2025

01-Dec-2024

Official CLAT answer key 

02-Dec-2024

Release of CLAT final answer key

02-Dec-2024

Declaration of CLAT result 2025

07-Dec-2024

CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration (Begins)

11-Dec-2024

CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration (Ends)

20-Dec-2024

CLAT First Allotment List 2025

26-Dec-2024

CLAT Second Allotment List 2025

10-Jan-2025

CLAT Third Allotment List 2025

26-Jan-2025

Publication of Fourth Allotment List

20-May-2025

Publication of Fifth and Final Allotment List 

28-May-2025

How to Check CLAT 2025 Counselling and Seat Allotment Result?

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check the CLAT seat allotment result:

Step 1: Visit the official website of CLAT consortiumofnlus.ac.in 

Step 2: Enter mobile number and password.

Step 3: Click on Login.

Step 4: Check the seat allotment result.

LIVE UPDATE

Updated 10 months ago

CLAT Counselling 2025 Live updates: Registration, Dates, Fees, Process, Documents, Invite list, Freeze or float option, Merit List

  • 6:21 PM IST10 Dec 2024

    How to Check CLAT 2025 Counselling and Seat Allotment Result?

    Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check the CLAT seat allotment result:

    Step 1: Visit the official website of CLAT - https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in 

    Step 2: Enter mobile number and password.

    Step 3: Click on Login.

    Step 4: Check the seat allotment result.

     

  • 5:43 PM IST10 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling REVISED Dates released

    The Consortium of NLUs have released the revised CLAT 2025 Counselling date. As per the CLAT Counselling dates 2025, the CLAT Counselling Registration 2025 will be done from December 09 to December 20, 2024 (until 10 pm.)

  • 5:12 PM IST10 Dec 2024

    CLAT Counselling 2025 Live: Last date to pay registration fees

    Candidates must note that the last day to pay CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration Fee  is on or before December 20, 2024 (10 pm).

  • 4:43 PM IST10 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling Live: How to register for CLAT Counselling?

    Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to register for CLAT Counselling Process 2025:

    • Login to your CLAT account.
    • Click the ‘Make Payment’ button; (the Make Payment button will be visible only if you have been selected for the Admissions Counselling Process).
    • Complete the payment of the Counselling Registration Fee;
    • Wait till you see a ‘Payment Successful’ message before logging out;
    • Candidates are advised not to wait till the last minute to make payments to avoid payment-related issues
  • 4:12 PM IST10 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling: Registration Fee

    Candidates can check CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration fees below:

    General Category: INR 30,000

    ST/ SC/ OBC/ BC/ EWS/ PWD: INR 20,000

    Candidates will have to mandatorily provide their bank account information, which will be used to issue refunds (if any). Please provide valid bank account information which will be active until the refund process is completed.

  • 3:59 PM IST10 Dec 2024

    CLAT Admissions 2025: Last date to FREEZE seat

    A candidate who selects the Freeze Option in the First or Second or Third round of counselling must pay the remaining University Fee (after adjusting the Counselling Registration Fee and Confirmation Fee) to the NLU concerned by May 14, 2024, the Consortium announced.

  • 3:33 PM IST10 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling live: Non-refundable fee

    An eligible candidate who has been allotted a seat as per their indicated NLU preferences will be required to pay a non-refundable Confirmation Fee of INR. 20,000/- (Rupees Twenty thousand only) prior to selecting a ‘Freeze’ or ‘Float’
    option in the First, Second and Third rounds of counselling. A candidate needs to pay the Confirmation Fee only once in the entire Admissions and Counselling Process. 

  • 2:53 PM IST10 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling Live Updates: What is Freeze Option?

    If the candidate is satisfied with the allotted seat, accepts it, and is not interested in participating in further rounds of seat allocation/ counselling, they may ‘Freeze’ the seat allocation. In order to ‘Freeze’ their seat in the First, Second Third, Fourt and Fifth round of counselling, the candidate must pay the Confirmation Fee within the stipulated time in the Admissions Counselling as per the Calendar.

    A candidate who selects the Freeze Option and pays the Confirmation Fee (in the First or Second or Third or Fourth) will NOT be considered in subsequent rounds of counselling. A candidate who selects the Freeze Option in the First or Second or Third round of counselling must pay the remaining University Fee (after adjusting the Counselling Registration Fee and Confirmation Fee) to the NLU concerned by May 14, 2025.

    In order to ‘Freeze’ their seat in the Fourth or Fifth round of the Admissions Counselling Process, the candidate must pay the Confirmation Fee within stipulated time. A candidate who selects the Freeze Option in the Fourth and Fifth final round of counselling shall pay the remaining University Fee (after adjusting the Counselling Registration Fee and Confirmation Fee) to the NLU concerned by June 10, 2025. 

  • 2:21 PM IST10 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling Live Updates: Number of Rounds

    There will be five rounds of admissions counselling. If a candidate is not allotted a seat in a given round, they are requested to wait for the next round of counselling as this is a sequential process. The Fourth and Fifth round of admissions counselling shall be conducted in the month of May 2024 to fill-up the seats based on the vacancies that are remain vacant after May 14, 2025.

    All available seats will be allotted to the next eligible candidates at this point. After the Fifth round of the admissions counselling process, the central admission process conducted by the Consortium will be closed. Member NLUs, however, may thereafter, admit candidates to fill remaining vacant seats, if any, by following their prescribed norms. 

  • 1:59 PM IST10 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling Live Updates: Refund of Counselling Registration Fee

    If any candidate:

    • Is not allotted a seat at the end of the Fifth round of the Admissions Counselling Process by the Consortium; or
    • Has not chosen the Freeze or Float option and Exit from the Counselling Process, the Counselling Registration Fee will be refunded in full. 
    • Where a candidate has been allocated a seat, and has chosen a Float or Freeze option, and then subsequently chooses to Exit or fails to complete their admission at the chosen NLU by paying their fees then their Counselling Registration Fee will be refunded  
    • in full if the Exit option is exercised before 1:00 P.M. on May 24, 2025, or after a deduction of INR 5,000/- (Rupees Five thousand only) if exercised after 1:00 P.M. on May 24, 2025.
    • Where a candidate is allotted a seat for the first time in the Fifth round of counselling, and the candidate chooses to Exit or fails to complete their admission at the NLU by paying their fees, their Counselling Registration Fee shall be refunded in full. If a candidate is found ineligible by an NLU based upon the verification of documents/information provided, an amount of INR 5,000/- (Rupees Five thousand only) will be deducted and the remaining Counselling Registration Fee will be refunded. Refunds will be initiated to the same account from which the Counselling Registration Fee was paid.
    • Candidates have to ensure that their given bank accounts are functional during the course of the counselling process and the refund process.
    • Requests to settle refunds to another account will not be considered.
    • The Confirmation Fee paid by any candidate shall be adjusted against the fees payable at the NLU where a candidate has secured the admission. In the event that a candidate chooses the Exit Option, or fails to pay the fees due at the NLU within the prescribed date, or is found ineligible by an NLU based upon the verification of documents/information provided by them, the Confirmation Fee shall not be refunded. 
  • 1:23 PM IST10 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling: Fee Payment at the allotted NLU

    All candidates who have selected the Freeze option in the first, second, third, fourth or fifth round of counselling must pay the balance of University Fees (after adjusting for the Counselling Registration Fee and Confirmation Fees already paid) as prescribed within the stipulated time in the Admissions Counselling Calendar.

    Any such candidate who fails to pay their balance University Fees by the given date will be deemed to have chosen the Exit option and will forfeit their seat and the Confirmation Fee, and will receive a refund of the Counselling Registration Fee after a deduction of INR. 5,000/- (Rupee Five thousand only). In case any discrepancy is found in the documents submitted, the concerned NLU reserves the right to reject the admission of a candidate. 

  • 12:53 PM IST10 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 PG Counselling: List of documents required

    Candidates can check the list of documents required for CLAT PG 2025 below:

    • Grade 10 statement of marks
    • CLAT 2025 Admit Card
    • Grade 12 Statement of Marks
    • LL.B./B.L./Equivalent Degree Statement of Marks
    • Character Certificate/Conduct Certificate from the Educational Institution last attended
    • Transfer/Migration Certificate from the Educational Institution last attended
    • Caste Certificate (SC, ST, OBC, etc.) if applied and allotted under the Reserved category of seats.
    • PwD/SAP Certificate, if applied and allotted under the PwD category
    • Domicile/Residence Certificate, if applied and allotted under the domicile/resident category seat
    • Any other supporting documents to claim your seat for the category you have applied (Ex: Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel, EWS certificate, Sons/daughters of Ex-servicemen/Defence service personnel etc.) Items marked with are mandatory. 
  • 12:17 PM IST10 Dec 2024

    CLAT UG 2025 Counselling: List of documents required

    Candidates are requested to keep a soft/scanned of the following documents ready for upload for the Admissions Counselling Process:

    • Grade 10 statement of marks
    • CLAT 2025 Admit Card
    • Grade 12 Statement of Marks
    • Character Certificate/Conduct Certificate from the Educational Institution last attended
    • Transfer/Migration Certificate from the Educational Institution last attended
    • Caste Certificate (SC, ST, OBC, etc.) if applied and allotted under the Reserved category of seats.
    • PwD/SAP Certificate, if applied and allotted under the PwD category
    • Domicile/Residence Certificate, if applied and allotted under the domicile/resident category seat
    • Any other supporting documents to claim your seat for the category you have applied (E.g.: Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel, EWS certificate, Sons/daughters of Ex-servicemen/Defence service personnel etc.) 
  • 11:33 AM IST10 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Registrations for the Admissions Counselling Process

    The Consortium will conduct CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration until December 20 (10 pm).

  • 10:50 AM IST10 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Seat Intake

    The seat intake for all participating NLUs accepting CLAT 2025 scores is as under:

    Name of the college UG Seat Intake PG Seat Intake
    National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru 240 seats  100 seats
    The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata 132 seats 100 seats
    National Law University, Jodhpur 120 seats 50 seats
    Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar 172 seats 57 seats
    Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNLU), Patiala 180 seats 60 seats
    National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi 60 seats 60 seats
    National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi 120 seats 50 seats
    Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam 120 seats 60 seats
    Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai 100 seats 50 seats
    Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad 60 seats 60 seats
    Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur 120 seats 50 seats
    National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad 132 seats 66 seats
    National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal 134 seats for BA LLB 60 seats
    68 seats for BSc LLB
    Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur 170 seats 90 seats
    Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow 187 seats 31 seats 
    Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna 69 seats for BA LLB --
    69 seats for BBA LLB
    National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack 180 seats 46 seats
    National Law University & Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam 60 seats 40 seats
    The Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirapalli 114 seats 18 seats
    Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur 120 seats 60 seats
    Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla 120 seats for BA LLB 80 seats
    60 seats for BBA LLB 
    Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonipat, Haryana 120 seats -

    National Law University, Tripura 

    120 seats 50 seats

    GNLU Silvassa Campus

    172 seats 57 seats

    Total (excluding supernumerary, NRI, extra, and FN seats)

    3,451 seats 1,271 seats
  • 9:33 AM IST10 Dec 2024

    CLAT counselling 2025 registration revised dates

    The Consortium of NLUs has released the CLAT Counselling 2025 dates. The CLAT 2025 Registration dates have been revised. As per the revised counselling notification, the consortium will conduct the CLAT 2025 counselling registration window from December 9, 2024 till December 20, 10 pm.

  • 7:59 AM IST10 Dec 2024

    What are Freeze, Float and Exit options in CLAT 2024 counselling?

    During CLAT counselling, candidates will be provided the option to choose from three options; i.e. freeze, float and exit. Candidates can understand all options below:

    Freeze Option: In case a candidate is happy with the seat alloted to him/her then they can freeze it. With this they won't be allowed to appear in the further rounds of counselling. If a candidate freezes the seat, it means that the candidate is confirming their seat at the allotted National Law University (NLU).

    Float Option: If a candidate is not happy with the seat allotted to them and wants to pariticpate in further rounds of counselling they can select the float option. This option mean that candidate is accepting the seat allotted to them but is willing to pariticpate in further rouns of counselling for a better college. Candidate must note that in case they choose the float option and is allotted a seat in the next round then the seat allotted in the previous round will be forfeited.

    Exit Option: During the counselling process, if a candidate feels that they don't want to pariticipate further, then they may choose an option to exit. If they choose this option, it means that they are withdrawing from the counselling process and they will not be considered for further round of counselling. 

  • 6:38 AM IST10 Dec 2024

    How to Check CLAT 2025 Counselling and Seat Allotment Result?

    Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check the CLAT seat allotment result:

    Step 1: Visit the official website of CLAT - https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in 

    Step 2: Enter mobile number and password.

    Step 3: Click on Login.

    Step 4: Check the seat allotment result.

    Note: There are 3, 213 seats for UG courses, and 1,217 seats for PG courses. The candidates who qualified CLAT 2025 will be shortlisted for admission rounds after they complete counseling registration and eligibility-related documentation. 

  • 5:11 AM IST10 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling Invite List

     Candidates shall receive invitations to the Admissions Counselling Process via email at their registered email address and SMS at their registered phone number. 

  • 3:33 AM IST10 Dec 2024

    CLAT Counselling 2025 Important Dates

    The schedule for CLAT 2025 Counselling dates is as per the table below:

    Event

    Dates

    CLAT exam day 2025

    01-Dec-2024

    Official CLAT answer key 

    02-Dec-2024

    Release of CLAT final answer key

    07-Dec-2024

    Declaration of CLAT result 2025

    07-Dec-2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration (Begins)

    09-Dec-2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration (Ends)

    20-Dec-2024

    CLAT First Allotment List 2025

    26-Dec-2024 (10 am)

    Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the First Allotment List

     

    26-Dec-2024 (10 am) to 03-Jan-2025 (1 pm)

    CLAT Second Allotment List 2025

    10-Jan-2025

    Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for second Allotment List

    10-Jan-2025 (10 am) to 16-Jan-2025 (1 pm)

    CLAT Third Allotment List 2025

    24-Jan-2025

    Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Third Allotment List

    24-Jan-2025 (10 am) to 30-Jan-2025 (1 pm)

    Payment of University Fee 

    14-May-2025

    Publication of Fourth Allotment List

    20-May-2025

    Publication of Fifth and Final Allotment List 

    29-May-2025

  • 1:11 AM IST10 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling live: Non-refundable fee

    An eligible candidate who has been allotted a seat as per their indicated NLU preferences will be required to pay a non-refundable Confirmation Fee of INR. 20,000/- (Rupees Twenty thousand only) prior to selecting a ‘Freeze’ or ‘Float’
    option in the First, Second and Third rounds of counselling. A candidate needs to pay the Confirmation Fee only once in the entire Admissions and Counselling Process. 

  • 11:33 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    CLAT Admissions 2024: Last date to FREEZE seat

    A candidate who selects the Freeze Option in the First or Second or Third round of counselling must pay the remaining University Fee (after adjusting the Counselling Registration Fee and Confirmation Fee) to the NLU concerned by May 14, 2025, the Consortium announced.

  • 10:15 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 First Merit List on December 26

    Candidates must note that CLAT 2025 First Merit List will be released on December 26, 2024 at 10 am. 

  • 9:32 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling Dates REVISED

    CLAT 2025 Counselling Dates have been revised. Candidates who wish to appear for CLAT Counselling can now complete CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration until December 20, 2024.

  • 8:21 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling Live: How to register for CLAT Counselling?

    Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to register for CLAT Counselling Process 2025:

    • Login to your CLAT account.
    • Click the ‘Make Payment’ button; (the Make Payment button will be visible only if you have been selected for the Admissions Counselling Process).
    • Complete the payment of the Counselling Registration Fee;
    • Wait till you see a ‘Payment Successful’ message before logging out;
    • Candidates are advised not to wait till the last minute to make payments to avoid payment-related issues;
  • 7:43 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling: How to Check CLAT Merit List?

    To check the CLAT 2025 Merit List for the counselling process, follow these steps:

    • Visit the Official CLAT Website: Go to the official CLAT website (clat.ac.in) where the merit list will be published.
    • Navigate to the Merit List Section: On the homepage, look for the "Results" or "Merit List" section. This will be updated once the merit list is released.
    • Enter Required Details: You may be asked to log in with your credentials (such as application number or registration ID) to access the merit list.
    • Download the Merit List: Once the merit list is available, you can view and download the PDF. The list will contain details such as your name, roll number, category, and rank.
    • Check for Shortlisting: The merit list will show the ranks of all candidates who are eligible for counselling. If your name is listed, you have been shortlisted for the counselling process.

     

  • 7:01 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    NLU Admission Process after CLAT Seat Allotment 2025

    After the CLAT 2025 seat allotment is completed, candidates must complete the NLU admission process to secure their seat. The admission process for 25 NLUs involves the following steps:

    • Admission Fee: Candidates who have been allotted seats must pay the admission fee to confirm their admission.
    • Document Verification: Candidates are required to submit their original documents for verification.
    • Seat Confirmation: After completing the above two steps, candidates must confirm their seats by submitting the necessary documents and paying the remaining fees.
  • 6:20 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    CLAT Invite List 2025

    The invite list includes the admit card numbers of all candidates shortlisted for the counselling process. Shortlisted candidates will also receive an invitation for counselling via email or SMS. However, all candidates are advised to log in to their accounts to verify the counselling invitation.

  • 5:58 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    CNLU Patna Reservation Policy

    Category   UG Reservation 
    Unreserved 40% 55
    EWS of UR  10% 14
    SC of Bihar 16% 22
    ST of Bihar 01% 01
    EBC of Bihar  18% 25
    BC of Bihar 12% 17
    Women of Bihar 03% 04
    PWD 05% Horizontal reservation 07 seats
    Total seats - 138 seats
  • 5:33 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    CLAT Counselling 2025 is conducted online or offline?

    It must be noted that the CLAT Counselling 2025 will be conducted through online centralised system. CLAT Admission Process 2025 is completely online. Candidates must note get confused with the same. Candidates who wish to appear for the CLAT 2025 Counselling must register for the same on or before the deadline.

  • 5:12 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    NLU Admission Process after CLAT Seat Allotment 2025

    Once the CLAT seat allotment 2025 is over, candidates will have to finish the NLU admission process to secure their seat. The admission process for 25 NLUs involves following steps:

    Admission Fee: All those candidates who have been allotted seats have to pay the admission fee to confirm their admission.

    Document Verification: Candidates will then have to submit their original documents for verification. 

    Seat Confirmation: Only after the above two processes, candidates need to confirm their seats by submitting documents and pay rest of the fees

  • 4:48 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling Dates REVISED Notification

     

  • 4:47 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    RGNUL Punjab Reservation Policy

    Category Reservation Policy UG seats PG seats
    General -- 134 44
    SC 15% 27 09
    ST 7.5% 14 05
    OBC 10% of seats reserved horizontally  2 -
    Punjab Domicile Quota 18 -
    Ancestral Resident of Village Sidhuwal Reserved horizontally 01 -
    SAP/ PWD 5% of seats reserved horizontally 09 03
    EWS 10% Supernumerary quota 18 06
    NRI/ NRI Sponsored Supernumerary quota 05 -
    Foreign National Supernumerary quota 05 02
    Wards of KM Supernumerary quota 09 03
    J&K  Supernumerary quota 02 02
    Total seats - 180 60
  • 4:33 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    RMNLU Lucknow Reservation Policy

    Candidates can check the RMNLU Lucknow Reservation Policy below:

    Category Reservation Policy UG seats PG seats
    General -- 80 10
    SC of UP 21% 34 05
    ST of UP 02% 03 01
    OBC of UP 27%  43 06
    Female 20% of seats reserved horizontally 32 05
    SAP 5% of seats reserved horizontally 08 01
    Dependants of Freedom Fighters of UP 2% of seats reserved horizontally 03 00
    Wards of Defence Personnels  5% of searts reserved horizontally 08 01
    EWS of UP 10% 09 02
    NRI/ NRI Sponsored/Foreign National Supernumerary quota 16 05
    Wards of KM/ Hindu/ Pandits/ Non-Migrant Families Supernumerary quota 02 02
    Total seats - 213 31
  • 4:15 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    GNLU Gandhinagar Reservation Policy

    Candidates can check the GNLU Gandhinagar Reservation Policy below:

    Category Reservation Policy UG seats PG seats
    General -- 79 26
    SC 15% 23 08
    ST 7.5% 12 04
    OBC 27%  42 14
    Female 30% of seats reserved horizontally - -
    SAP/ PWD 4% of seats reserved horizontally - -
    Sports Quota Supernumerary quota 04 00
    EWS 10% -- --
    NRI/ NRI Sponsored Supernumerary quota 16 05
    Foreign National Supernumerary quota 05 02
    J&K  Supernumerary quota 02 01
    North-East Indian Supernumerary quota 04 02
    Total seats - 172 57

    Note: GNLU Silvassa Reservation Policy is same as above.

  • 4:05 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling Dates REVISED

    CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration Dates REVISED!  As per the CLAT 2025Counselling Dates notification, the CLAT Counselling Registration 2025 will done from December 09 to December 20, 2024. Check complete CLAT Conselling Schedule 2025 and CLAT Admission Process 2025 HERE

  • 4:00 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration Dates OUT

    Consortium released the complete CLAT 2025 Admission Process today along with the CLAT 2025 Counselling Dates. CLAT 2025 Counselling Process is completely online. The official website for CLAT 2025 Counselling is consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

  • 3:48 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    HNLU Raipur Reservation Policy

    Candidates can check HNLU Raipur Reservation Policy below:

    Category All India Seats  Chattisgarh Domicile Quota Total BA LLB/ BSc LLB Seats Total LLM Seats
    General 55 seats for UG and 45 seats for PG  42 seats for UG 97 45
    SC 13 seats for UG and 14 seats for PG  14 seats for UG 27  14
    ST 06 seats for UG and 07 seats for PG  17 seats for UG  23 07
    OBC 11 seats for UG and 24 seats for PG 12 seats for UG 23 24
    Foreign Nationals 02 seats for UG - 02 -
    NRI/ NRI Sponsored 08 seats for UG   - 08 -
    SAP Horizontal Reservation 5% seats - -
    Dependant of Freedom Fighters Horizontal Reservation  -- 5% seats - -
    Female Horizontal Reservation 30% seats - -
    Kashmiri Migrants Supernumerary 05 seats for UG and 02 seats for PG - 05 02
    J&K Supernumerary 02 seats for UG and 02 seats for PG - 02 02
    Total seats - - 170 90
  • 3:23 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    NLU Jodhpur Reservation Policy

    Category Reservation Policy UG seats PG seats
    General   76 36
    SC 15% 15  07
    ST 7.5% 08 04
    Specially Abled Persons 5% 05 03
    NRI/ NRI Sponsored - 16 seats -
    Total seats - 120 50 seats
  • 2:49 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    WBNUJS Kolkata Reservation Policy

    Candidates can check the WBNUJS Kolkata Reservation Policy below:

    Category All India Seats  WB Domicile Quota Total BA LLB/ BSc LLB Seats Total LLM Seats
    General 51 seats for UG and 54 seats for PG  22 seats for UG and 15 seats for PG 73 69
    SC 10 seats for UG and 11 seats for PG  10 seats for UG and 07 seats for PG 20 18
    ST 06 seats for UG and 5 seats for PG  02 seats for UG and 02 seats for PG 08 07
    OBC -- 07 seats for UG and 06 seats for PG 07 06
    Foreign Nationals 02 seats for UG - 02 -
    NRI/ NRI Sponsored 20 seats for UG  - 20 -
    PWD Horizontal  03 seats for UG and 3 seats for PG  1 seat for UG and 2 seats for PG 04 05
    J& K Supernumerary 02 seats for UG - 02 02
    Total seats - - 132 100
  • 2:18 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    NLSIU Bangalore Reservation Policy

    Candidates can check the NLSIU Bangalore Reservation policy below:

    Category   Percentage of Seats Total UG Seats Total PG Seats
    General None 115 46
    Scheduled Caste  15.0% 36 15
    Scheduled Tribe  7.5% 18 8
    Other Backward Classes NCL  21.6% 52 23
    Economically Weaker Section  8.0%  19 8
    Total - 240 100

    Note:

    • A total of 5% of the total intake; i.e. 2 seats in Business law, 1 seat in Human Rights are reserved horizontally for PwD Candidates.
    • Around 25% of total seats in each vertical category, i.e. maximum of 13 students are admitted under horizontal preference of ‘Karnataka Students’
  • 1:57 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    NLSIU Bhopal Reservation Policy

    Candidates can check the NLSUI Bhopal Reservation Policy below:

    Category   Percentage of Seats Total BA LLB Seats Total BSc LLB Seats Total LLM Seats
    General None 52 26 30
    SC  16.0% 16 08 10
    ST  20% 20 10 12
    OBC 14% 14 07 08
    EWS  Supernumerary reservation 12 06 -
    J & K candiates  Supernumerary reservation 02  02 -
    NRI/NRI Sponsored - 18 09 -
    Women candidates Horizontally reserved (excluding NRI/NRI Sponsored and Supernumerary) 30 15  18
    PWD Horizontally reserved (excluding NRI/NRI Sponsored and Supernumerary) 04  03 03
    Domicile of MP 50% Horizontally reserved (excluding NRI/NRI Sponsored and Supernumerary) - - -
    Total - 134 seats 68 seats 60 seats

    Note: In addition to the above seats Five Seats are earmarked for Foreign Nationals for direct admission without appearing in the CLAT examination, as informed the NLIU Bhopal.

  • 1:33 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    NALSAR Hyderabad Reservation Policy

    Candidates can check the NALSAR Hyderabad Reservation policy below:

    Category   Reservation Residents of Telangana All India Quota Reservation Total UG Seats Total PG Seats
    General None (15 seats and 08 for LLM course) None (51 seats for BA LLB and 25 for LLM) 66 33
    SC 15% (05 seats for BA LLB and 02 for LLM )  15% (14 seats for BA LLB and 07 seats for LLM) 19 09
    ST 6% (01 seat for BA LLB and 01 for LLM)   7.5% (07 seats for BA LLB and 03 seats for LLM) 08 04
    OBC

    29% (09 seats for BA LLB and 04 seats for LLM)

    18% (17 seats for BA LLB) 

    20 % (10 seats for LLM)

    26 14
    EWS 10% (03 seats) 10% (10 seats for BA LLB and 05 seats for LLM) 13 06
    Horisontal Reservation for Female Candidates 30% 39 seats 19 seats
    Horizontal Reservation for PWD (Benchmark)  05% 06 seats 03 seats
    Total seats  - - 132 66

    Note:

    • Candidates who are Specially Abled Persons (SAP) get 5% horizontal reservations, or 5 seats for LLB and 3 seats for LLM.
    • For foreign nationals, LLB courses have 15 seats set aside. Seven seats are reserved for SAARC candidates while eight are available to non-SAARC citizens.
    • For foreign nationals, 10 seats in LLB courses are set aside. Five seats are reserved for SAARC candidates while five are available to non-SAARC citizens.
  • 12:45 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    CLAT PG Counselling 2025: Documents Required

    Candidates can refer to the following list of documents required for CLAT PG Counselling 2025:

    • Class 10 Marksheet
    • Class 12 Marksheet
    • CLAT PG 2025 Admit Card
    • LLB Marksheet
    • Character Certificate/Conduct Certificate
    • Transfer/Migration Certificate
    • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
    • Specially-Abled Certificate (if applicable)
    • Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
    • Any other supporting documents for category-based seat claims (e.g., Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel, EWS, Sons/Daughters of Ex-servicemen/Defence Service Personnel, etc.)
  • 12:19 PM IST9 Dec 2024

    CLAT UG Counselling 2025 Live: List of documents required

    Candidates can refer to the following list of documents required for CLAT UG Counselling 2025:

    • Class 10 Marksheet (for Date of Birth proof)
    • Class 12 Marksheet (as proof of the qualifying examination)
    • CLAT 2025 Admit Card
    • Character Certificate/Conduct Certificate
    • Transfer/Migration Certificate
    • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
    • Specially-Abled Certificate (if applicable)
    • Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
    • Any other supporting documents for category-based seat claims (e.g., Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel, EWS, Sons/Daughters of Ex-servicemen/Defence Service Personnel, etc.)
  • 11:48 AM IST9 Dec 2024

    CLAT Counselling 2025: Number of rounds

    The CLAT Consortium will conduct a minimum of five rounds of seat allotment for CLAT 2025. Prior to each round, the consortium will release the seat allotment list for the remaining available seats. If any seats remain unfilled after the fifth round, a mop-up round will be held at the individual institute level.

  • 11:19 AM IST9 Dec 2024

    Has the CLAT 2025 seat intake changed?

    Yes, CLAT 2025 Seat Intake has been changed. NLSIU Bangalore has revised its seat matrix from 240 to 310.

  • 10:43 AM IST9 Dec 2024

    How to Check CLAT 2025 Merit List ?

    Candidates can check the NLU-wise CLAT merit list by following these steps:

    • Visit the CLAT official website.
    • Navigate to the ‘Notifications’ section.
    • Click on the ‘CLAT 2025 First Allotment List’ link.
    • View and download the CLAT first allotment list 2025.
  • 10:12 AM IST9 Dec 2024

    When will the CLAT seat allotment list be released?

    The CLAT seat allotment results are published on the official website immediately after each counselling round. The results will be released according to the schedule provided by the Consortium prior to the counselling process. There will be a 10-day gap between each seat allotment list announcement to allow candidates to complete necessary formalities, including seat withdrawal.

  • 9:38 AM IST9 Dec 2024

    What is the counselling process for CLAT 2025?

    The CLAT 2025 counselling process involves the following key steps:

    • Merit List and Counselling Invitation:

    After the CLAT 2025 results are declared, the merit list is published.
    Candidates who have qualified will receive an invitation for counselling via email/SMS.
    Candidates must log in to their CLAT account to confirm their participation in the counselling process.

    • Counselling Registration:

    Candidates must register for counselling by filling out the required details and paying the applicable counselling fee.
    The registration process will be conducted online through the official CLAT website.

    • Choice Filling and Preference:

    After registration, candidates will need to fill their preferences for the National Law Universities (NLUs) where they wish to apply.
    Candidates must rank their preferred NLUs for the undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs they wish to join.

    • Seat Allotment:

    Based on the candidate’s rank and preferences, the seat allotment will be done.
    Candidates will be allotted seats in the NLUs as per their merit rank and preference order.

    • Freeze, Float, or Exit Options:

    After the seat is allotted, candidates will need to choose from three options:
    Freeze: If satisfied with the allocated seat, the candidate confirms the seat and will not participate in further rounds.
    Float: If the candidate is not satisfied with the seat, they can opt for a float, meaning they accept the current seat but are willing to be considered for better options in the subsequent rounds.
    Exit: If a candidate decides not to participate in further rounds of counselling, they can choose the exit option and withdraw from the counselling process.

    • Document Verification:

    Candidates who accept the allotted seat will need to submit their original documents for verification.
    Documents typically required include educational certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), and other supporting documents.

    • Fee Payment:

    After successful document verification, candidates must pay the admission fee to confirm their seat in the allotted NLU.

    • Final Seat Confirmation:

    Once the candidate has completed all necessary steps, including payment and document verification, the seat will be confirmed, and the candidate will officially be admitted to the respective NLU.
    The entire process is online and will be conducted through the official CLAT website.

     

     

  • 8:44 AM IST9 Dec 2024

    Is it necessary to keep CLAT 2025 admit card even after the CLAT Exam?

    Yes, it is necessary to keep the CLAT 2025 admit card even after the exam. The admit card is a crucial document required for the counselling process and will be verified during document verification. Candidates must retain the original admit card they carried on the exam day, ensuring it is not tampered with or written on, as it will be needed for further stages of the admission process.

  • 7:33 AM IST9 Dec 2024

    How to Check CLAT Merit List 2025?

    Candidates can check the NLU-wise CLAT merit list by following these steps:

    1. Visit the official CLAT website
    2. Navigate to the Notifications section.
    3. Click on the CLAT 2025 Allotment List link.
    4. View and download the CLAT allotment list 2025

    Candidates should note that they can only appear for CLAT Counselling 2025 if their name appears in the merit list. The counselling process will be conducted online, and candidates must participate in it to secure admission to one of the NLUs across the country.

  • 6:18 AM IST9 Dec 2024

    What are Freeze, Float and Exit options in CLAT 2025 counselling?

    In CLAT 2025 counselling, candidates will have the option to choose one of the following three options for seat allotment:

    Freeze Option:
    If a candidate is satisfied with the seat allocated to them, they can choose the Freeze option. This means they are confirming their seat at the allotted National Law University (NLU) and will not be considered for further rounds of counselling.

    Float Option:
    If a candidate is not satisfied with the seat allotted but is willing to participate in further rounds of counselling for a better seat, they can choose the Float option. This indicates they accept the current seat but wish to be considered for a better seat in the subsequent rounds. If a better seat is allocated in a later round, the previous seat will be forfeited.

    Exit Option:
    If a candidate decides not to participate further in the counselling process, they can choose the Exit option. By selecting this option, the candidate withdraws from the counselling process and will not be considered for any future rounds of seat allotment.

  • 5:01 AM IST9 Dec 2024

    How to Check CLAT 2025 Counselling and Seat Allotment Result?

    Candidates can follow the steps below to check the CLAT seat allotment result:

    • Visit the official CLAT website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
    • Enter your mobile number and password.
    • Click on Login.
    • Check your seat allotment result.
      Note: There are 3,213 seats for UG courses and 1,217 seats for PG courses. Candidates who qualify CLAT 2025 will be shortlisted for the admission rounds after completing the counseling registration and eligibility-related documentation.
  • 3:33 AM IST9 Dec 2024

    CLAT Counselling 2025 is conducted online or offline?

    It is important to note that CLAT Counselling 2025 will be conducted through an online centralized system. The entire CLAT Admission Process 2025 will be online, so candidates should not get confused. Candidates who wish to participate in CLAT 2025 Counselling must complete their registration on or before December 20, 2024.

  • 2:01 AM IST9 Dec 2024

    CLAT Invite List 2025

    In the invite list, the Consortium will mention the admit card numbers of all candidates who have been shortlisted for the counselling process. All shortlisted candidates will also receive an invitation for counselling via email/SMS. However, candidates are advised to log in to their accounts to confirm their counselling invitation.

  • 12:33 AM IST9 Dec 2024

    How many seats are available for admission through CLAT 2025?

    Currently, there are 25 NLUs participating in CLAT 2025. The seat intake for all courses offered at these NLUs has been revised as follows:

    Five-year LL.B. (Integrated Law Programme): All 25 NLUs offer this program, with a total of 3,213 seats available.
    One-year LL.M. Program: Offered by 21 NLUs, with a combined intake of 1,217 seats.
    In 2024, a total of 4,009 seats were available across both UG and PG courses, with 3012 seats for UG courses and 997 seats for PG course admissions.

  • 11:11 PM IST8 Dec 2024

    NLU Admission Process after CLAT Seat Allotment 2025

    Once the CLAT seat allotment 2025 is complete, candidates must complete the NLU admission process to secure their seat. The admission process for the 25 NLUs involves the following steps:

    Admission Fee: Candidates who have been allotted seats must pay the admission fee to confirm their admission.

    Document Verification: Candidates are required to submit their original documents for verification.

    Seat Confirmation: After the fee payment and document verification, candidates need to confirm their seat by submitting the required documents and paying the remaining fees.

  • 10:33 PM IST8 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling Live: Why CLAT admit card is important?

    Candidates must keep a copy of their CLAT Admit Card safely until the entire CLAT admission process is complete. The admit card is a crucial document that must be carried to the exam center on the exam day. Candidates who fail to bring their admit card will not be allowed to appear for the exam.

    Even after the exam, candidates should retain their admit card, as it will be required during the counselling process as part of the important documents. Therefore, candidates must keep the original copy of the admit card, which they used on the exam day. It is important not to tamper with or write anything on the admit card, as it will be verified during the counselling process.

  • 9:43 PM IST8 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling: How to Check CLAT Merit List?

    Candidates can check the NLU-wise CLAT merit list by following these steps:

    • Visit the official CLAT website.
    • Navigate to the ‘Notifications’ section.
    • Click on the ‘CLAT 2025 Allotment List’ link.
    • View and download the CLAT Allotment List 2025.
    • It is important to note that candidates can only participate in CLAT Counselling 2025 if their name appears in the merit list. The counselling process will be conducted online, and candidates must participate in it to secure admission to one of the NLUs across the country.
  • 9:11 PM IST8 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025: What are Freeze, Float and Exit options?

    During CLAT counselling, candidates will have the option to choose from three options: Freeze, Float, and Exit. Here’s a detailed explanation of each option:

    Freeze Option: If a candidate is satisfied with the seat allotted to them, they can freeze it. By choosing this option, the candidate confirms their seat at the allotted National Law University (NLU) and will not be considered for further rounds of counselling.

    Float Option: If a candidate is not happy with the seat allocated and wants to participate in further rounds of counselling for a better seat, they can select the float option. This means the candidate accepts the current seat but remains open to receiving a better seat in subsequent rounds. If a new seat is allotted in a later round, the previous seat will be forfeited.

    Exit Option: If a candidate decides not to participate further in the counselling process, they can choose the exit option. This means they withdraw from the counselling process and will not be considered for any future rounds of seat allotment.

  • 8:39 PM IST8 Dec 2024

    CLAT PG Counselling 2025: Documents Required

    Candidates can check the list of documents required for CLAT PG Counselling 2025 below:

    1. Class 10 Marksheet
    2. Class 12 Marksheet
    3. CLAT PG 2025 Admit Card
    4. LLB Marksheet
    5. Character Certificate/Conduct Certificate
    6. Transfer/Migration Certificate
    7. Caste Certificate (if applicable)
    8. Specially-Abled Certificate (if applicable)
    9. Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
    10. Any other supporting document to claim a seat under specific categories, such as Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel, EWS, or Sons/Daughters of Ex-servicemen/Defence service personnel, etc.

  • 8:01 PM IST8 Dec 2024

    CLAT UG Counselling 2025: List of document required

    Candidates can check the list of documents required for CLAT 2025 Counselling below:

    1. Class 10 Marksheet (for Date of Birth proof)
    2. Class 12 Marksheet (proof of qualifying examination)
    3. CLAT 2025 Admit Card
    4. Character Certificate/Conduct Certificate
    5. Transfer/Migration Certificate
    6. Caste Certificate (if applicable)
    7. Specially-Abled Certificate (if applicable)
    8. Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
    9. Any other supporting document to claim a seat under specific categories, such as Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel, EWS, or Sons/Daughters of Ex-servicemen/Defence service personnel, etc.

  • 7:47 PM IST8 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling Fee Refund

    The CLAT counselling fee of INR 50,000, paid during registration, is refundable. However, candidates should keep the following points in mind:

    1. The fee will be fully refunded if candidates withdraw their seat before the last date.
    2. If candidates withdraw their seat after the last date, a deduction of INR 10,000 will be made from the total counselling fee.
    3. If candidates are found ineligible during document verification, their admission will be cancelled, and they will receive a refund of INR 40,000 after a deduction for processing charges.

  • 7:33 PM IST8 Dec 2024

    CLAT Counselling 2025: Seat Allocation Process

    Candidates will be allotted seats during the CLAT 2025 seat allotment process. However, only those who have completed the CLAT Counselling 2025 registration will be eligible for seat allotment. Here is how the CLAT 2025 seat allotment process works:

    1. Seats in NLUs will be allocated based on the candidate's CLAT AIR 2025 and the NLU preferences they have selected.
    2. Candidates can choose to accept the allotted seat and pay the required fees to confirm their admission to the NLU.
    3. If a candidate is not satisfied with the allotted seat, they have the option to upgrade their seat in subsequent rounds.
    4. Candidates can also choose to exit from the CLAT seat allotment process if they decide not to participate further.

  • 7:01 PM IST8 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Toppers

    CLAT Topper 2025

    All India Rank in CLAT 2025

    Scores

    Saksham Gautam

    AIR 1

    103.5

    Anirudh Pathak

    AIR 2

    To be announced

    Yash Jarwal

    AIR 3

    To be announced

    Shantanu Dwivedi

    AIR 8

    To be announced

    Vidit Rawat 

    AIR 9

    To be announced

    Pooja Rawat 

    AIR 20 

    To be announced

    Nikhil Devnani  AIR 24

    To be announced

    Moksh Singh

     AIR 26

    To be announced

    Shreya Agarwal 

    AIR 43 

    To be announced

    Dushyant Singh

    AIR 44

    To be announced

    Raghav Jain 

    AIR 50

    To be announced

  • 6:42 PM IST8 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling fees

    Candidates should note that the CLAT Counselling Fees 2025 vary by category. Candidates in the General category will need to pay an application fee of INR 30,000, while candidates from the SC, ST, and OBC categories will be required to pay INR 20,000.

  • 6:23 PM IST8 Dec 2024

    CLAT 2025 Counselling: Why is CLAT scorecards are important?

    The CLAT 2025 registration for admission and the counselling process can only be completed if you have a valid CLAT 2025 scorecard. Therefore, the scorecard is a crucial document. The CLAT 2025 registration process will begin on December 11, 2024 and will continue until December 20, 2024.

  • 6:06 PM IST8 Dec 2024

    How to Check CLAT 2025 Counselling and Seat Allotment Result?

    Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check the CLAT seat allotment result:

    Step 1: Visit the official website of CLAT - https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in 

    Step 2: Enter mobile number and password.

    Step 3: Click on Login.

    Step 4: Check the seat allotment result.

  • 5:56 PM IST8 Dec 2024

    CLAT Counselling 2025 Live: How to add NlU Preference?

    Candidates can follow these simple steps to add NLU-wise preferences in CLAT Counselling 2025:

    1. Log in to your CLAT account
    2. Click on the tab that says Update Preferences
    3. Fill in your preferences based on your choice of NLUs.

  • 5:50 PM IST8 Dec 2024

    CLAT Result 2025: How to download CLAT Scorecard?

    Candidates can download CLAT 2025 results following the given steps:

    • Visit the CLAT Official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in
    • Login to your portal using the credentials such as Registered ID and Password
    • Click on the Submit button.
    • CLAT Score Card 2025 and Result will appear on your screen
    • Candidates must then download the scorecard and save it for future processes
  • 5:48 PM IST8 Dec 2024

    How to Check CLAT 2025 Merit List ?

    Candidates can check the NLU-wise CLAT merit list by following the below steps:

    Step 1: Visit CLAT official website

    Step 2: Navigate to ‘Notifications’ section

    Step 3: Click on ‘CLAT 2025 First Allotment List’ link

    Step 4: View and download the CLAT first allotment list 2025

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