What Happens after CLAT? 2025 Counselling: Reporting and Final Admissions
After completing the Common Law Admission Test or CLAT Examination, candidates are presented with a multitude of opportunities in the field of Law. Candidates will be able to get admission into various National Law Universities (NLUs) based on their rank and CLAT scores.
The CLAT Counselling process is very crucial for admission for candidates to get admissions into NLUs and other participating institutions. Since the CLAT 2024 exam was conducted on December 1, 2024, the registration process for counselling is supposed to start on December 9, 2024.
- CLAT Counselling Registration period: December 9 2024 - December 20, 2024.
- The merit list will be published soon after the registration period is over.
- The counselling process will be conducted entirely online and it involves several key steps:
- Candidates are supposed to check whether they are eligible or not to apply, depending on the minimum cut-off marks listed on the CLAT Merit List.
- If they are eligible, candidates can proceed with the online registration by logging into the official CLAT website.
- A counselling fee will be taken and the fee will differ according to caste categories.
- The counselling will occur over five rounds and candidates will receive seats based on merit and seat allotment.
- Candidates can choose whether to accept their seat or withdraw from the process.
- If the candidate chooses to accept the seat, they can pay the rest of the admission fees and further complete the rest of the admission process.
Final Admission after CLAT Counselling 2025
The process of Final Admission after CLAT Counselling 2025 involves several key steps that the candidates must follow carefully in order to gain admission into National Law Universities (NLUs) or other participating institutions. The key dates that the candidates must follow are provided in the table below:
| EVENT |
DATE |
| CLAT Counselling Registration |
December 9 - December 20. 2024 |
| Release of First Allotment List |
December 26, 2024 |
| Release of Second Allotment List |
January 10, 2025 |
| Release of Third Allotment List |
January 24, 2025 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee |
January 24 - January 30, 2025 |
The Final Admission Process involves several kay steps:
- After the counselling registration period is over, the list will be locked and candidates wouldn’t be able to change their preferences after that.
- After the counselling process is over and the candidates have accepted their seats, they can make the payment that varies according to the category of the candidates.
- Candidates must upload all the necessary documents during the registration period and must provide those documents for verification at the time of admission.
- After payment and filling up the formalities, candidates will receive a provisional admission letter, confirming their enrollment into the particular NLU.
- And, if by any chance, candidates are not satisfied with their initial allotment, they can choose to wait for better options.
Reporting to NLUs for CLAT 2025
After the CLAT Counselling process is over, candidates must report to their allotted National Law Universities (NLUs) within the specified timeline. Steps that the candidates need to go through upon reporting, are as follows:
- Candidates who have successfully secured a seat must bring their provisional admission letter with them when reporting.
- After arriving at their allotted NLU, candidates must present all the required documents for further verification.
- Candidates will be required to pay the remaining admission or tuition fee as stipulated by the NLU. This payment is often required at the time of reporting.
What to do after CLAT Seat Allotment 2025?
After CLAT seat allotment 2025, candidates will follow the steps that are given below:
- First, candidates should verify their seat allotment by checking the official CLAT Website. The first allotment list will be published on December 26, 2024.
- After receiving the seat allotment, candidates can choose to freeze: confirm their seats if they are satisfied with it, float: wait for a better option in the subsequent rounds, or exit: withdraw from the counselling process.
- If the candidates are satisfied with their seat allotment, they can pay the confirmation fee to secure their seat. The fee for general category students is INR 30, 000.
- After confirming their seats, candidates will report to their allotted NLU for document verification.
Document Submission for CLAT 2025 Admission
Candidates will need to submit specific documents during the reporting process for document verification and admission into NLUs. The list of documents are as follows:
- CLAT 2025 Admit Card
- Grade 10 and Grade 12 marksheets.
- Character certificate from previously attended institution.
- Transfer certificate from previously attended institution.
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
- EwS or PwD certificate (if applicable)
What happens after seat acceptance in CLAT 2025?
After accepting a seat in the CLAT 2025 Counseling Process, candidates must follow some prominent steps to complete their admission process:
- Candidates who have chosen to Freeze their seat, ie., accept their allotment can pay the confirmation fee. And if candidates wish to sit for further counselling rounds and wait for a better option, must choose the float option. Candidates who have chosen this option must also pay the confirmation fee. Candidates who decide to exit or withdraw from the CLAT Counselling rounds, do not need to pay any confirmation fee and their seat will be given to someone else.
- Candidates must upload scanned copies of required documents.
- Candidates must report their allotted NLUs within the specified time frame, with the necessary documents.
- After verification, candidates will pay the full admission fee.
- Most NLUs conduct an orientation program for the new students, to inform them about campus life and academic atmosphere.
- Classes begin shortly after the completion of the admission process and candidates must be prepared for their academic schedule.
FAQs
1) Is there negative marking for CLAT 2025?
No, there is no negative marking for CLAT 2025.
2) When does the CLAT Counselling Process begin?
CLAT Counselling process has begun from December 11, 2024 and will continue till December 20. 2024.
3) What is the counselling fee for CLAT 2025?
The counselling fee for General Category students is INR 30,000 and for ST/SC students, it is INR 20,000.
4) What documents are required for the counselling process?
The documents required are as follows:
- CLAT 2025 Admit Card
- Grade 10 and Grade 12 marksheets.
- Character certificate from previously attended institution.
- Transfer certificate from previously attended institution.
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
- EwS or PwD certificate (if applicable).
5) How many rounds of counseling will be there?
The counselling round will be conducted for five rounds.
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