CLAT 2025 Third Merit List (Jan 24): Check NLU Seat Allotment Lists here
Common Law Admission Test 2025 ( CLAT )
Counselling - To be notified
CLAT 2025 Third Merit List will be released on January 24, 2025. Check here all details about CLAT Counselling 2025, CLAT Counselling Dates 2025, and other important information
The Consortium of NLUs will publish the CLAT Third Merit List 2025 on January 24, 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 the last date. 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.
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.
CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for UG courses
Candidates will be able to check the CLAT 2025 Third Merit List below once it is announced, until then 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
|
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 |
CLAT 2025 Third Merit List for LLM courses
Candidates will be able to check the CLAT 2025 Third Merit List below once it is announced, until then candidates can check the CLAT 2024 LLM Third Merit List below:
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There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.| 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 |
CLAT 2023 Third Merit List for UG courses
The institute-wise merit list for CLAT 2023 Undergraduate courses is as under:
| CLAT 2023 Participating NLUs |
Opening Rank |
Closing Rank |
Download CLAT 2023 3rd Merit List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 209 | ||
| 170 | 176 | ||
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
246 | 251 | |
| 424 | 4957 | ||
| 350 | 4457 | ||
| 420 | 19156 | ||
| GNLU Silvassa |
1351 | 9752 | |
| 1845 | 9875 | ||
| 666 | 24895 | ||
| Chanakya National Law University Patna
|
1240 | 1304 | |
| 1493 | 17180 | ||
| 1204 | 35405 | ||
| 1020 | 30043 | ||
| 1458 | 31991 | ||
| 1639 | 37781 | ||
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam |
1461 | 41197 | |
| 18673 | 39667 | ||
| 1651 | 38573 | ||
| 537 | 28366 | ||
| 1572 | 35366 | ||
| 1611 | 36521 | ||
| 1822 | 22248 | ||
| 1980 | 38266 | ||
| 1961 | 12300 | ||
| 2062 | 21225 | ||
| 1810 | 32439 | ||
| 2035 | 29129 | ||
| 747 | 29701 |
CLAT 2024 Third Merit List for LLM Courses
Candidates participating in the third round of CLAT LLM 2024 counselling can check the institute-wise seat allotment list in the table below:
Q: Will CLAT be held twice in 2026?
Q: When will the CLAT 2026 exam be held?
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will conduct the CLAT 2026 on December 7, 2025 tentatively. The exam authority will first publish the admission notification for CLAT 2026 with details of syllabus, exam pattern and events on the official website.
Q: What are the exam timings for CLAT 2025?
CLAT 2025 exam timings was confirmed in admission notification. The CLAT exam was held from 2 pm to 4 pm. The duration of CLAT exam was two hours, and therefore, the exam authority scheduled exam on the same day for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. On the day of examination, candidates had to report at least an hour before the exam timings, so as to complete frisking and check seating plan at the test centre. Know all about exam day events and test timings here - https://www.shiksha.com/law/clat-exam-dates.
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CLAT 2023 Third Merit List for LLM Courses
Candidates participating in the third round of CLAT LLM 2023 counselling will be able to check the institute-wise seat allotment list in the table below:
| CLAT Participating NLUs for LLM course |
Download CLAT 2023 3rd Merit List |
|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore |
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| NALSAR Hyderabad |
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| NLIU Bhopal |
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| WBNUJS Kolkata |
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| NLU Jodhpur |
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| HNLU Raipur |
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| GNLU Gandhinagar |
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| GNLU Silvassa |
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| RMLNLU Lucknow |
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| RGNUL Patiala |
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| NUALS Kochi |
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| NLUO Cuttack |
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| NUSRL Ranchi |
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| NLUJAA |
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| TNNLS Tiruchirappalli |
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| DSNLU Visakhapatnam |
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| MNLU Mumbai |
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| MNLU Nagpur |
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| MNLU Aurangabad |
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| HPNLU Shimla |
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| DNLU Jabalpur |
Download 3rd merit list for LLM course here |
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Q: Are calculators allowed in CLAT Exam?
Calculators are not allowed in the CLAT exam. However, students are provided the virtual calculator during the exam which can be used to solving lengthy calculations. The virtual calculator is made available on the computer screen during the test and candidates can use it by clicking on the calculator link. Candidates are advised to practice solving numerical questions on their own as using virtual calculators can take much time
Q: How to Check CLAT Merit List 2025?
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 Allotment List’ link
Step 4: View and download the CLAT allotment list 2025
Candidates must note that they can appear for CLAT Counselling 2025 only if there name is there in the merit list. CLAT counselling will be conducted in online mode. Candidates must appear for the counselling to get admission to one of the NLUs in the country.
Q: Is there Maths in CLAT 2025?
Yes, there is math in CLAT exam. The section carries 10 per cent weight. Scoring well in maths can give candidates big boost over competition. The CLAT syllabus for Quantitative Techniques includes the following important highlights:
- The section includes 13-17 questions in the exam
- Unlike other sections, the Quantitative Techniques section includes short sets of facts, propositions, graphs or other textual, pictorial, diagrammatic representation of numerical information
- Majority of the questions in the section are created specifically for the exam, however, few graphs and histograms are also derived from public sources such as the official website of Reserve Bank of India
- The difficulty level of questions in the exam is of Class 10 level, however, the questions are more logic-based rather than formulae-based
- Important topics on which Maths questions are based in the exam include:
CLAT Syllabus for Quantitative Techniques | |
|---|---|
Number Theory & Basic Arithmetic | Averages & Percentages |
Ratio & Proportion | Mixtures & Allegations |
Time & Work | Time, Distance & Speed |
Fractions & Equations | Monetary Evaluations |
Probability | Permutations & Combinations |
Data Interpretation to analyse Charts, Tables, Histograms & other Graphical Information | |
Q: Where can I get the CLAT 2025 invite list?
Only those aspirants who have been included in the CLAT 2025 invite list will be allowed to appear for CLAT 2025 Counselling. The counselling procedure of CLAT 2025 is conducted through an online centralised system. The counselling is conducted separetly for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The entire process is conducted as per the CLAT 2025 counselling dates that is released by consortium. After every round, the consortium will announce the seat allotment for national law universities (NLUs) that are pariticipating in the admission process.
Q: Will CLAT be conducted in regional languages?
CLAT 2026 is expected to be held in regional language. The Bar Council of India is planning to include vernacular languages as medium of paper in the coming years. Till CLAT exam 2024, it was held in the English language only like in previous years. CLAT 2025 PG Exam is also expected to be conducted in English only.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 9 hours ago
For the CLAT Exam, you need to study the following subjects:
For Undergraduate (UG) Program:
English Language: Focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence correction.
Current Affairs including General Knowledge: Stay updated on current events, national and international news, and
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 9 hours ago
The CLAT and AILET exams have similar syllabi, but they are not identical. Both exams test similar skills, but there are differences in pattern and emphasis. Here's a comparison:
Similarities:
English Language: Both exams assess reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary.
Current Affairs including
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 9 hours ago
Yes, completing the CLAT syllabus in two months is possible with a focused and strategic study plan. Here's how:
Prioritize Important Topics: Focus on key areas like Legal Reasoning, Current Affairs, and Logical Reasoning, as they carry significant weight.
Daily Reading: Regularly read newspapers for
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Beginner-Level 3
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You can access the official CLAT syllabus on the website of the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs), which conducts the exam. Follow these steps to download the syllabus:
Visit the official website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Navigate to the "CLAT" section.
Look for the information brochure or a
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 9 hours ago
In the revised CLAT exam pattern implemented since 2020, the CLAT UG exam no longer includes sections on Elementary Mathematics as a separate section. Instead, it has been replaced by Quantitative Techniques, which integrates math-based reasoning questions, primarily focused on data interpretation,
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 9 hours ago
The CLAT syllabus for the Undergraduate (UG) exam includes five key sections: English Language, focusing on comprehension and grammar; Current Affairs including General Knowledge, covering recent events and static GK; Legal Reasoning, which tests understanding of legal concepts and logical reasoning
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 10 hours ago
Yes, the CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) based for both the Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) programs. Each question offers multiple options, and candidates must select the correct one.
Key Points for CLAT MCQ Pattern:
CLAT UG:
Total Questions: 120
Sections: En
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Beginner-Level 3
Answered 10 hours ago
The CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode. Candidates are required to mark their answers on an OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) sheet using a black or blue ballpoint pen. This format allows students to read questions on paper and fill in the corresponding bubble
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Beginner-Level 3
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The total score in the CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) varies depending on the program:
CLAT UG (Undergraduate):
Total Marks: 120
Each question carries 1 mark, and there is a negative marking of 0.25 for each incorrect answer.
CLAT PG (Postgraduate):
Total Marks: 120
Each question carries 1 mark, with a
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Beginner-Level 3
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The CLAT Exam Pattern 2026 has not been officially revised as of now. The exam structure typically remains consistent, but changes are announced by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) if required. Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates regarding any modific
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CLAT Notifications
In 2022, CLAT exam was held twice, I. e. on June 19 as CLAT 2022, and on December 18, 2022 as CLAT 2023. However, from 2024 onwards, CLAT exam is to be conducted once in a year only, as confirmed by the exam officials in the latest notification. Earlier, CLAT exam was conducted in May or June, but from 2024 onwards the entrance exam will be conducted in December (of preceding year to the admission year) itself for concluding admissions on time. Therefore, CLAT counselling process will be completed by May of each academic year.