🧾 How to Apply for CLAT 2025 Counselling (For BA LLB & LLM Programmes)

Once the CLAT 2025 result is declared, candidates who qualify are required to participate in the centralized counselling process conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs).

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how students can apply for CLAT counselling 2025:

 

📌 Eligibility to Apply for CLAT Counselling

You must have appeared for CLAT 2025 and received a valid score and rank.

Your name should appear in the CLAT Counselling Invitation List, which includes candidates shortlisted based on merit (usually 5x the number of seats).

 

 

🖥 Step-by-Step Process: How to Apply for CLAT Counselling 2025

 

Step 1: Check Result & Counselling Invite

Visit the official CLAT website: https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Log in using your registered mobile number and password.

After results are declared, check if you’re included in the “Counselling Invite List”.

 

 

Step 2: Register for Counselling

If invited:

1. Log in to your CLAT account.

2. Click on “Register for Counselling”.

3. Pay the Counselling Registration Fee:

₹30,000 for General/OBC/PWD/NRI/PIO/OCI candidates

₹20,000 for SC/ST candidates

 

🔒 Note: This amount is adjustable in the admission fee. It is refundable if you exit counselling within deadlines or don’t get any seat.

Step 3: Fill NLU Preferences

You must fill your preference order of all participating 24 NLUs for BA LLB or LLM.

Choose carefully — higher preferences will be considered first in allotment rounds.

 

 

Step 4: Wait for Seat Allotment (Round 1)

The Consortium will release Round 1 of Seat Allotment based on:

Your CLAT rank

Your category

Your NLU preferences

Seat availability

 

 

Step 5: Choose Your Action (After Allotment)

After you are allotted a seat, you will get 3 options:

1️⃣ Accept and Lock

Confirm the seat and lock it.

Upload required documents (listed below).

Wait for the allotted NLU to contact you.

2️⃣ Apply for Upgrade

Accept current seat, but also wish to be considered for a better option (higher preference) in the next round.

3️⃣ Exit from Counselling

You choose to quit the counselling process.

Eligible for refund if done within the official timeline.

 

 

Step 6: Upload Documents

You need to upload scanned copies of:

CLAT 2025 Scorecard

Class 10th and 12th Marksheet (For BA LLB)

LLB Marksheet (For LLM)

Category Certificate (if applicable)

Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

PwD Certificate (if applicable)

Any other documents as specified by your allotted NLU

 

 

Step 7: Wait for Final Admission Instructions

The allotted NLU will verify your documents.

If approved, you’ll be asked to pay the remaining admission fee.

You’ll get details about reporting, classes, and hostel (if applicable).

 

 

🗓 Important CLAT Counselling Dates (Tentative)

Event Tentative Timeline

CLAT 2025 Result Declaration December 2024 / January 2025
Counselling Registration Starts Within 2-3 days of result
First Allotment List January 2025
Last Allotment List February 2025
Final Admission Process by NLUs February–March 2025

 

   

⚠️ Important Points to Keep in Mind

You MUST register for counselling — even if you scored well. No registration = no seat.

Once you accept and lock a seat, you cannot change NLU preference later.

Refund policies and exit deadlines are strictly followed by the Consortium.

Always check your email and CLAT login dashboard regularly for updates.