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

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.) 

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

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

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.

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

CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration has been closed now. CLAT 2025 First Merit List will be released on December 26, 2024.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Candidates can check the RMNLU Lucknow Reservation Policy below:

Candidates can check the GNLU Gandhinagar Reservation Policy below:

Note: GNLU Silvassa Reservation Policy is same as above.

Candidates can check HNLU Raipur Reservation Policy below:

Candidates can check the WBNUJS Kolkata Reservation Policy below:

Candidates can check the NLSIU Bangalore Reservation policy below:

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’

Candidates can check the NLSUI Bhopal Reservation Policy below:

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.

Candidates can check the NALSAR Hyderabad Reservation policy below:

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.

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.)

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.)

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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