CLAT Counselling 2025 (Started), Seat Allotment, Merit List, Fee – Check Schedule & Procedure Here

CLAT 2025 Online Counselling Registration has been Started on 10th December 2024. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will commence the CLAT 2025 Counselling Process immediately after announcing the CLAT results. Scheduled for December 1, 2024, the CLAT Exam will determine eligibility for participation in counselling. Successful registration for CLAT Counselling 2025 within the specified timeframe is mandatory for candidates wishing to take part. Detailed CLAT Notification 2025 will outline the exact dates, procedures, and other pertinent details related to the counselling process.

The CLAT 2025 counselling will occur online via the Consortium of NLUs’ official website at consortiumofnlus. ac. The process is planned to span five rounds, providing candidates ample opportunities to secure admission based on their preferences and merit.

The CLAT 2025 counselling process is entirely conducted online, encompassing registration, publication of the merit list, and subsequent seat allotment based on candidates’ preferences. For detailed information about CLAT Counselling 2025, including important dates, the counselling process itself, seat allotment data for CLAT 2025, and frequently asked questions about the allotment process, candidates can find comprehensive guidance on the official CLAT website.

CLAT 2025 Counseling Process – Started

CLAT 2025 Counselling

The counselling process for CLAT 2025 will be facilitated through a centralized online system. Candidates falling under the general category are required to pay a fee of Rs 30,000, while those from reserved categories need to remit Rs 20,000 for CLAT counselling registration. It’s essential to note that the CLAT admission procedure is distinct for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs. Following each round of CLAT counselling, the consortium will release the seat allotment details for all participating National Law Universities (NLUs) involved in the admission process.

The CLAT Committee offers an indicative seta distribution per the CLAT merit list and NLU’s choices provided by the student at the time of application form. When you finish each seat distribution, another indicative list is to be declared by CLAT 2025. 

Prospective candidates aiming to participate in CLAT 2025 were mandated to indicate their preferences for National Law Universities (NLUs) during the application form submission. The Common Law Admission Test was administered by the Consortium on December 3, 2024.

CLAT 2025 Counselling Schedule

Here we are providing the schedule for centralized counselling:

Events	Dates 2025 (Announced)
Date of CLAT 2025 entrance exam	1st December 2024
The answer key was published from	2nd December 2024
Declaration of result & release of merit list	7th December 2024
Counselling Registration Process (By invitation; approximately three times the number of seats in each category)	9th – 20th December 2024
Releasing of 1st Seat allotment list	26th December 2024
Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the First Allotment List	26th December – 4th January 2025
Releasing of 2nd Seat Allotment list	10th January 2025
Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the second Allotment List	10th – 16th January 2025
Releasing of 3rd Seat Allotment list	24th January 2025
Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the third Allotment List	24th – 30th January 2025
Payment of University Fee (after adjusting for Confirmation Fee and Counselling Registration Fee) to NLU concerned about all candidates who have chosen the Freeze Option in the counselling process First, Second and Third Allotment Lists (first, second & third rounds of counselling)	14th May 2025
Publication of Fourth Allotment List (Fourth round of counselling starts)	20th May 2025
Payment of University Fee (after adjusting for Confirmation Fee and Counselling Registration Fee) to NLU concerned about all candidates who have chosen the Freeze Option in the counselling process First, Second and Third Allotment Lists (first, second & third rounds of counselling)	20th – 24th May 2025
Publication of Fifth and Final Allotment List (Fifth round of counselling starts)	29th May 2025
Payment of the balance University Fee for the Freeze option (after adjusting for Confirmation Fee—if paid in the first, second or third rounds of counselling—and Counselling Registration Fee) and Admission by NLUs for the Fifth and Final Allotment List	29th May – 2nd June 2025
Payment of University Fee (after adjusting for Confirmation Fee and Counselling Registration Fee)	10th June 2025

How to Check CLAT 2025 Counselling and Seat Allotment Result?

Candidates can track their CLAT seat allotment results by following these steps:

• Step 1: Visit the Official CLAT Website – Visit the official CLAT website at the Consortium of NLUs.
• Step 2: Login – Enter your registered mobile number and password.
• Step 3: Access Your Account – Click on the Login button to access your account dashboard.
• Step 4: Check Seat Allotment Result – Once logged in, navigate to the seat allotment section to view your result.

CLAT 2025 Seat Distribution

• UG Courses: There are a total of 3,213 seats available.
• PG Courses: There are a total of 1,217 seats available.

Admission Process

Candidates who have qualified for CLAT 2025 will be shortlisted for admission rounds after completing counselling registration and submitting the required documentation.

Please note: For Undergraduate (UG) courses, there are 3,213 available seats, whereas for Postgraduate (PG) courses, there are 1,217 seats. Successful candidates from CLAT 2025 will progress to subsequent admission rounds after they complete counselling registration and fulfil eligibility criteria.

Adding NLUs Preferences for CLAT 2025

Including NLU preferences holds significant importance in the CLAT counselling process for 2025. Candidates are required to specify their preferences for NLUs while completing the CLAT 2025 application form. It’s crucial to note that admission consideration will solely apply to the NLUs selected as preferences during the stipulated period. Candidates won’t be eligible for admission in any NLU not listed as a preference. To participate, candidates need to add a minimum of five NLU preferences through their CLAT account, with no maximum limit specified for the number of preferences they can add.

How to add NLU preferences for CLAT 2025?

• Log in to your CLAT account using your credentials.
• Once logged in, navigate to the dashboard or main page.
• Look for the option or tab labelled “update preferences.” Click on this tab.
• You’ll be directed to a section where you can input or modify your preferences for NLUs according to your choice and priority.
• Fill in your preferences as desired, ranking them based on your preference order.

CLAT 2025 Counselling Process

The CLAT 2025 counselling process spans multiple rounds and involves several stages. The initial step in this process is registering for counselling, which begins following the announcement of the CLAT 2025 results.

• Declaration of Result: The CLAT 2025 counselling begins after the announcement of the CLAT result. Only shortlisted candidates featured in the invite list are eligible to partake in the process.
• Registration: Candidates must register for counselling by furnishing their basic details, educational qualifications, and other pertinent information.
• Payment of Counselling Fee: Successful completion of CLAT 2025 counselling registration necessitates candidates to remit the counselling fee. General category candidates are required to pay Rs. 30,000, while SC/ST candidates need to remit Rs. 20,000.
• Seat Allotment: Based on candidates’ ranks and their indicated choices, the CLAT seat allotment process is executed, occurring in multiple rounds.
• Admission Fee Payment: Following document verification, candidates are obligated to pay the admission fee to confirm their admission offer.
• Reporting to the College: Lastly, candidates must visit the allotted college to fulfil admission formalities, encompassing document verification and other essential processes.

How to Register for CLAT Counselling 2025

As stated earlier, the commencement of CLAT 2025 registration is scheduled to start on December 11. The registration for CLAT counselling in 2025 will be conducted online. Candidates who have taken the CLAT exam are required to register via the Consortium of NLUs’ official website. Below are the steps outlining the procedure for completing CLAT counselling registration.

• Accessing CLAT Account: To initiate registration for CLAT counselling, candidates must log into their respective CLAT accounts via the official website – consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
• Payment for Counselling: Once logged in, candidates are required to navigate to the “Make Payment” section to remit the CLAT counselling registration fee. General category candidates must pay Rs. 30,000, while SC/ST candidates need to remit Rs. 20,000.
• Providing Details: Applicants must enter their essential personal information, educational qualifications, and other pertinent details as part of the registration process.
• Application Form Download: Upon successful completion of registration, candidates should download the application form for future reference.

CLAT Counselling 2025 Allotment Result – Seat Allocation Process

During the CLAT 2025 seat allotment process, candidates who have completed the counselling registration will be eligible for seat allocation. The following outlines the seat allocation procedure:

Step 1: Seat Acceptance/Seat Upgrade/Exit Admission Process

Candidates who have been allotted a seat in CLAT 2025 have the following options:

• Accept the Seat: Use this option to confirm your choice of NLU. Once you lock the seat, it is frozen, and you will not participate in further seat allotment rounds. You must complete the remaining admission formalities for the allotted NLU.
• Apply for Upgrade: Choose this option if you want to change your allotted institute to a higher preference (upward shifting). You will await the next seat allotment list to be considered for your preferred college based on seat availability. Candidates opting for upgrade remain active participants and must complete the remaining admission formalities for the newly allotted NLU.
• Exit from Seat Allotment: Candidates can opt to exit from the counselling process if they do not wish to participate in current or future rounds. Once you exit, you will not have another opportunity to participate in CLAT counselling for NLU admissions.

Step 2: Completing Admission Formalities

After candidates accept the allotted seat or apply for an upgrade in CLAT 2025, they must complete the following steps:

• Upload Prescribed Documents: Candidates need to upload all required documents on the official CLAT website for verification. These documents typically include educational certificates, identity proof, photographs, etc., as specified during the counselling process.
• Pay Admission Fee: Once documents are verified, candidates must pay the remaining admission fee to the allotted NLU. This fee payment confirms their acceptance of the seat and completes the admission process.

CLAT 2025 Counselling Fee Refund

Here are the instructions for candidates to get a full refund of CLAT Counselling Registration Fees 2025:

• No Seat Allotted or Exit from the Counselling Process: If a candidate is not allotted a seat by the end of the Fifth round of the Counselling Process or chooses to exit without selecting the Freeze or Float option, the Counselling Registration Fee will be refunded in full.
• Seat Allotted and Choosing Exit Option: If a candidate is allotted a seat and chooses the Float or Freeze option but later decides to Exit or fails to complete admission by paying fees, the Counselling Registration Fee will be refunded in full if the Exit option is exercised before the last date. After the last date, a deduction of Rs 5,000 will be applicable.
• First-Time Allotment in Fifth Round and Exit Option: If a candidate is allotted a seat for the first time in the Fifth round of counselling and chooses to Exit or fails to complete admission by paying fees, the Counselling Registration Fee will be refunded in full.
• Ineligibility Determination: If a candidate is found ineligible based on document/information verification by an NLU, Rs 5,000 will be deducted from the Counselling Registration Fee, and the remaining amount will be refunded.
• Refund Process: Refunds will be processed to the same bank account from which the Counselling Registration Fee was paid. Candidates must ensure their bank accounts remain functional throughout the counselling process and refund period. Requests to transfer refunds to another account will not be entertained.
• Confirmation Fee: The Confirmation Fee paid by candidates will be adjusted against the fees payable at the NLU where admission is secured. If a candidate chooses the Exit Option, fails to pay fees within the specified date, or is found ineligible, the Confirmation Fee will not be refunded.

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

During CLAT counselling, candidates are presented with three choices: Freeze, Float, and Exit, each serving specific purposes:

• Freeze Option: Candidates content with the allocated seat and not wishing to partake in subsequent rounds can choose this. Selecting ‘Freeze’ confirms the seat at the National Law University (NLU) and exempts the candidate from further counselling rounds.
• Float Option: If dissatisfied with the current seat but willing to participate in later rounds for a better seat, candidates may choose ‘Float.’ This option allows acceptance of the present seat while expressing interest in future counselling rounds. If allotted a subsequent seat, the earlier one gets forfeited.
• Exit Option: Candidates no longer wanting to continue with the counselling process can select ‘Exit.’ This withdrawal option removes them from further consideration in the counselling rounds.

Note: The availability of these options might differ among NLUs and counselling rounds. Candidates are advised to verify this information on the official CLAT website or the respective NLU’s site for precise details.

Documents Required for CLAT Counselling 2025

The documents required during CLAT counselling include:

Documents for UG Candidates	Documents for PG Candidates
Class 10 Marksheet (as Date of Birth proof)	Class 10 Marksheet
Class 12 Marksheet (proof of qualifying examination)	Class 12 Marksheet
CLAT Admit Card	CLAT PG 2025 Admit Card
Character Certificate/Conduct Certificate	LLB Marksheet
Transfer/Migration Certificate	Character Certificate/Conduct Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)	Transfer/Migration Certificate
Specially-Abled Certificate (if applicable)	Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Domicile Certificate (if applicable)	Specially-Abled Certificate (if applicable)
Any other supporting document for specific categories	Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
(e.g., Wards of Defence Personnel, EWS, etc.)	Any other supporting document for categories

NLU Admission Process after CLAT Seat Allotment 2025

Following the CLAT seat allotment, candidates proceed with the NLU admission process, which generally involves these steps:

• Payment of Admission Fee: Candidates allotted seats in NLUs must remit the admission fee for confirmation, with variations in fee amounts and payment modes across different NLUs.
• Document Verification: Submission of original documents for verification at the respective NLU. Documents typically include a CLAT scorecard, admit card, class 10th and 12th mark sheets, category certificate (if applicable), and other relevant documents.
• Seat Confirmation: Post document verification, candidates confirm their seats by submitting the required documents and settling the balance fee (if applicable).
• Orientation and Induction Program: NLUs organize an orientation and induction program for newly admitted students. This program offers an overview of the academic curriculum, regulations, and essential information to acquaint them with the institution.

CLAT Counselling 2025 FAQs

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