CLAT Counselling

The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) released the CLAT Fifth and Final Provisional Allotment list on Jun 15 (10:30 AM) for admission to all the NLU's to BA LLB and LLM programmes. Selected candidates must pay the confirmation fee to Consortium for freeze and float options and admission by NLUs for the Fifth Allotment List between Jun 15 to Jun 20 (10:30 PM).Further, CLAT Counselling 2023 is to be conducted in total of five rounds. of which four have been released till now. Earlier, CNLU has released CLAT 2023 First and Second Allotment List on Jan 18 and Jan 27 2023, respectively. Also, Third Allotment List and Fourth Allotment List on May 25 and Jun 5, respectively. 

The number of seats available in the CLAT 2023 counselling process is 5,824. This includes 4,306 seats for the UG programme and 1,518 seats for the PG programme. The seats are available in 25 National Law Universities (NLUs) and 12 NLUs under the mentorship of NLU Delhi. The following table shows the number of seats available in each NLU:
University | UG Seats | PG Seats
NLSIU Bangalore | 500 | 200
NLU Delhi | 500 | 200
NLU Hyderabad | 400 | 150
NLU Jodhpur | 400 | 150
NLU Guwahati | 400 | 150
NLU Mumbai | 300 | 100
NLU Kolkata | 300 | 100
NLU Patna | 300 | 100
NLU Bhopal | 300 | 100
NLU Lucknow | 300 | 100
NLU Ranchi | 300 | 100
NLU Delhi (East) | 300 | 100
NLU Delhi (South East) | 300 | 100
NLU Assam | 200 | 75
NLU Jind | 200 | 75
NLU Nagaland | 200 | 75
NLU Sikkim | 200 | 75
NLU Orissa | 200 | 75
NLU Andhra Pradesh | 200 | 75
NLU Karnataka | 200 | 75
NLU Patiala | 200 | 75
NLU Bhopal (Vishakhand) | 200 | 75
The seats are allocated to candidates based on their performance in the CLAT exam. The higher the candidate's score, the higher their chances of getting a seat in their preferred NLU. The CLAT counselling process is conducted in five rounds. In each round, candidates can choose up to 10 NLUs in order of preference. The NLUs will then release a list of candidates who have been shortlisted for admission. Candidates who have been shortlisted will have to submit their documents and pay the admission fee in order to secure their seat. The CLAT counselling process is a competitive process and only the best candidates will be able to secure a seat in their preferred NLU. However, with hard work and dedication, it is possible to achieve your dream of studying law at one of the top NLUs in India.

The CLAT 2023 fee structure for all NLUs is as follows:
* General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI category: INR 4,000
* SC/ST/BPL category: INR 3,500
The application fee for CLAT is separate from the admission and academic fee for NLUs. The admission and academic fee for NLUs varies from university to university. Here is a table of the admission and academic fee for some of the top NLUs in India:
University | UG Fee | PG Fee
NLSIU Bangalore | INR 3,27,815 | INR 2,72,815
NLU Delhi | INR 3,17,815 | INR 2,62,815
NLU Hyderabad | INR 2,97,815 | INR 2,42,815
NLU Jodhpur | INR 2,77,815 | INR 2,22,815
NLU Guwahati | INR 2,57,815 | INR 2,02,815
Please note that these are just the basic fees and the actual fee may vary depending on the course and the hostel facility opted for. In addition to the admission and academic fee, students may also have to pay other miscellaneous fees such as library fee, ID card fee, and examination fee. The amount of these fees will vary from university to university. It is important to note that the fee structure for NLUs is subject to change. Please check the official website of the university for the latest fee structure.

Yes, you can withdraw your admission at NLU through CLAT 2023 counselling. However, there are some conditions that you need to meet in order to withdraw your admission.
* You can withdraw your admission only before the last date of admission.
* You need to submit a written request to the concerned NLU.
* You need to pay a withdrawal fee. The amount of the withdrawal fee will vary from NLU to NLU. Once you have withdrawn your admission, you will not be eligible for any refund of the admission fee. Here are some of the reasons why you might want to withdraw your admission from an NLU:
* You have been offered a better seat at another NLU.
* You have changed your mind about studying law.
* You have financial difficulties. If you are considering withdrawing your admission from an NLU, you should carefully weigh the pros and cons of doing so. You should also consult with your parents, teachers, and friends before making a decision. Here are some of the pros and cons of withdrawing your admission from an NLU:
*Pros:*
* You may be able to get a better seat at another NLU. * You may be able to save money by not attending law school. * You may be able to pursue a different career path.
*Cons:*
* You may lose your deposit.
* You may not be able to get a refund of the tuition fees.
* You may have difficulty getting into another law school. Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to withdraw your admission from an NLU is a personal one. You should weigh the pros and cons carefully before making a decision.

If your name is not currently on the allotment list, it's recommended that you wait for the subsequent lists to come out before making a decision to exit the counseling process. The counseling process for law admissions often involves multiple rounds of seat allocation, and it's possible that your name might appear in the subsequent lists if you're eligible for admission. You should also check the admission schedule and counseling process guidelines provided by the concerned authority to SEE if there are any deadlines or procedures to be followed in case you want to exit from the counseling process. If you're unsure about any aspect of the counseling process or your eligibility for admission, you should contact the concerned authority or admission committee for guidance and clarification. It's important to note that exiting from the counseling process prematurely might limit your chances of securing admission to a law college or university of your choice. Therefore, you should carefully consider all available options and information before making a decision.

No, NLU Delhi accepts admission in UG and PG law degree courses only through AILET exam. CLAT scores are used for admissions to the 23 National Law Universities in India except NLU Delhi, as it is the only university that is not a part of Consortium of National Law Universities. Although before formation of Consortium of NLUs, the university (NLUD) actively participated in conduct of CLAT examination and counselling process, however, when the preference was given to other NLUs over it, then in 2012 it was decided that NLUD will not accept CLAT scores for admissions. Hence, AILET was conducted exclusively for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by NLU Delhi. Read here to know more - https://www.shiksha.com/law/articles/how-is-clat-different-from-ailet-blogId-14279
https://www.shiksha.com/law/articles/how-is-nlu-Delhi-different-from-other-national-law-universities-blogId-14217.