UPES Integrated LLB Admissions 2025
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CLAT NLU Preference List 2025: The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) has opened the window to submit CLAT 2025 NLU preferences on May 17, 2025. The CLAT 2025 counselling registration window will close on May 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Eligible candidates are advised to complete the formalities before 5 pm on May 21. Candidates who were shortlisted for the counselling process were required to fill in their NLU preference list at the time of counselling registration after publication of the result. At least 15 NLU preferences should be submitted in the NLU preference list. There is no limit on the maximum NLU preferences. The Consortium of NLUs has announced that candidates who registered for CLAT 2025 counselling as per the initial results but are no longer eligible due to the revised results will receive their counselling registration fee refund. Eligible candidates who had registered before and have qualified for the counselling as per the updated CLAT 2025 results can update their NLU preferences if they want, before the deadline for registration ends. Candidates who were eligible for the counselling based on the original results and remain eligible under the updated results, but have not yet registered, can still complete their registration by submitting their NLU preferences. However, candidates who have received the CLAT 2025 counselling invites based on the revised results are required to confirm their invites by logging in to complete registration and select their NLU preferences. Earlier, the consortium declared the CLAT 2025 revised result on May 17, 2025.
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Two new universities have been added to the list of CLAT 2025 colleges, namely RPNLU Prayagraj and IIULER Goa. The two universities are now part of the consortium and will conduct their admission through the CLAT 2025 admission process. Read the complete article to know about the CLAT NLU preference list 2025, top NLUs accepting CLAT and more.
The CLAT NLU preference 2025 will determine the allotment for the candidates during the counselling. Creating the right preference for NLUs is very crucial as candidates can obtain seat allotment in only those NLUs that are part of their preferences. Through the Common Law Admission Test, candidates will be admitted into 5-year LLB and LLM programmes of participating NLUs.
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Earlier, the consortium had closed the CLAT counselling registration window on December 20. Candidates were allowed to submit the NLU preference list 2025 through their login. The consortium declared the CLAT 2025 result on December 7, 2024. The consortium conducted CLAT 2025 on December 1, 2024.
Particulars | Dates |
---|---|
CLAT 2025 exam | December 1, 2024 |
Declaration of CLAT 2025 result | December 7, 2024 |
CLAT counseling registration opens | December 9, 4 pm |
CLAT counselling registration closes | December 20, 10 pm |
CLAT 2025 revised result | May 17, 2025 (Out) |
CLAT 2025 Counselling restarts | May 17, 2025, 4 pm |
Last to register for counselling | May 21, 2025, 5 pm |
To provide their NLU preference list, candidates must log in to their account on the consortium's website. Given below are three simple steps to do give NLU preferences.
Log in to your CLAT 2025 account
Click on the counselling registration option.
Click on Update preferences
Select the NLUs in the order of preference
Submit the list of preferences and save your counselling registration form.
24 NLUs are participating in CLAT 2025, but many of these offer more than one integrated LLB course. Candidates can check the complete NLU preference list as given by the Consortium of NLUs below in a table. It must be noted that RPNLU Prayagraj and IIULER Goa now participate in CLAT. However, candidates have to separately apply to the institute.
NLU Name | Courses |
---|---|
BA LLB Hons, LLM | |
BA LLB Hons, LLM | |
BA LLB (Hons), B.Sc LLB (Hons), LLM | |
BA LLB (Hons), BSc LLB (Hons), LLM | |
BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLM | |
BA LLB (Hons), LLM | |
BA LLB (Hons), B.Com LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), BSc LLB (Hons), BSW LLB (Hons), LLM | |
BA LLB(Hons), LLM | |
BA LLB(Hons), LLM | |
BA LLB (Hons), LLM | |
BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons) | |
BA LLB (Hons), LLM | |
BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLM | |
BA LLB (Hons), LLM | |
BA LLB (Hons), LLM | |
BA LLB (Hons), LLM | |
BA LLB (Hons), B.Com LLB (Hons), LLM | |
BA LLB (Hons), LLM | |
BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons),LLM | |
BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLM | |
BA LLB (Hons), LLM | |
BA LLB (Hons) | |
BA LLB (Hons), BBA LLB (Hons), LLM | |
BA LLB (Hons), LLM | |
RPNLU Prayagraj | BA LLB (Hons.) |
IIULER Goa | BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.), LLM |
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While filling candidates have to select the NLUs in order of preference. That means, if they want to gain admission to NLSIU Bengaluru, they should come in first place in the NLU preference list. The second preference should be given to the second most preferred NLU. Candidates are advised to include all NLUs in their preference list to maximise their chances of securing admission.
Among all the NLUs, the top-ranked universities are easy to pick. But there are NLUs that do not show excellent placement records but are good in infrastructure, student-faculty ratio. Students can add such NLUs to their preference list after the top 10 NLUs. Some NLUs like NLU Tripura, NLU Aurangabad, and HNLU Shimla are newly established universities. These NLUs can be given lower down the preference list. Candidates can meanwhile check the complete list of NLU preferences below, which has been created after analysing various factors including placement, location, student preference etc.
Given below are the important factors to be considered while providing the NLU preference list:
Courses and seats offered by NLUs
Eligibility criteria for admission to the law programme
Ranking of national law universities (NLUs) in various ranking parameters
College and faculty reviews of NLUs
Previous year cut-offs of NLUs
Placement records
Alumni base and establishment year
Location
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) released by the Ministry of Education provides rankings of the top law schools in India. The NIRF Law Rankings 2024 provides a list of the top 40 law colleges in India. These include 25 government law colleges and 15 private law colleges. Among the government colleges, 16 are National Law Universities, of which 15 accept CLAT. So, candidates appearing in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) can refer to the rank-wise list of NLUs to prepare the NLU preference list.
Name | City | State | Score | Rank |
---|---|---|---|---|
National Law School of India University | Bengaluru | Karnataka | 83.83 | 1 |
National Law University | New Delhi | Delhi | 77.48 | 2 |
NALSAR University of Law | Hyderabad | Telangana | 77.05 | 3 |
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences | Kolkata | West Bengal | 76.39 | 4 |
Gujarat National Law University | Gandhinagar | Gujarat | 69.56 | 8 |
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | 55.92 | 20 |
National Law Institute University, Bhopal | Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | 55.64 | 21 |
National University of Study and Research in Law | Ranchi | Jharkhand | 55.52 | 22 |
The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law | Patiala | Punjab | 54.7 | 24 |
National Law University, Cuttack | Cuttack | Odisha | 54.49 | 26 |
National Law University and Judicial Academy | Kamrup | Assam | 53.39 | 27 |
Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai | Mumbai | Maharashtra | 51.7 | 31 |
Chanakya National Law University | Patna | Bihar | 51.7 | 31 |
Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur | Nagpur | Maharashtra | 51.43 | 34 |
National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) | Kochi | Kerala | 47.96 | 38 |
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University | Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh | 47.94 | 39 |
The table given below provides the list of top NLUs that can be submitted as part of their CLAT 2025 NLU preference list, depending on the scores and ranks obtained in the exam.
CLAT Marks | Details |
---|---|
90-100 | Top NLUs for CLAT Marks 90-100 |
75-80 | Top NLUs for CLAT Marks 75-80 |
70-75 | Top NLUs for CLAT Marks 70-75 |
65-70 | Top NLUs for CLAT Marks 65-70 |
CLAT Rank | Details |
---|---|
200-300 | Top NLUs for CLAT rank 200 to 300 |
300-400 | Top NLUs for CLAT rank 300 to 400 |
Candidates should look at all the factors mentioned above before giving admission preference to a national law university. The top-tier NLUs like NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad and WBNUJS Kolkata are easy picks. However, candidates should look at ranking, placement records, alumni base, location and all other important factors for remaining NLUs. Below, we have given an NLUs list that students can refer to for creating their preference list.
Name | City | State | Rank | Placements |
---|---|---|---|---|
National Law School of India University | Bengaluru | Karnataka | 1 | Rs. 16 LPA |
NALSAR University of Law | Hyderabad | Telangana | 3 | Rs. 16 LPA |
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences | Kolkata | West Bengal | 4 | Rs. 20 LPA |
Gujarat National Law University | Gandhinagar | Gujarat | 8 | Rs. 16 LPA |
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | 20 | Rs. 7 LPA |
National Law Institute University, Bhopal | Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | 21 | Rs. 16 LPA |
National University of Study and Research in Law | Ranchi | Jharkhand | 22 | Rs. 10 LPA |
The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law | Patiala | Punjab | 24 | Rs. 9 LPA |
National Law University, Cuttack | Cuttack | Odisha | 26 | Rs. 14.5 LPA |
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Candidates can provide NLU preference list at the time of completing the CLAT 2025 counselling registration.
As per NIRF law rankings 2024, NLSIU Bengaluru is the number one ranked NLU in India.
Yes, it is mandatory to provide NLU preference list. Candidates will be considered for admission in only those NLUs which they mention in the NLU preference list
Hello,
With a CLAT AIR 3924 and EWS rank 306, and having Bihar domicile, you have a fair chance of getting into some of the Tier 3 NLUs . Based on your rank and interest to explore all fields of law, here are some better options among Tier 3 NLUs:
CNLU Patna – Since you have Bihar domicile, this is your best chance. Also, it's closer to home, and the exposure is better compared to other Tier 3 NLUs.
HNLU Raipur – You might get it in later rounds. It has decent exposure and growing opportunities.
DSNLU Visakhapatnam – It’s improving slowly, and the placements are also picking up.
MNLU Nagpur or Aurangabad – These are new but have decent faculty and infrastructure. Placement is still developing.
What Can you do to get Seat :-
Keep CNLU as first preference due to your domicile and good chance.
After that, go for HNLU, DSNLU, MNLUs, and others based on seat availability.
Since you want to explore all fields of law, look for NLUs with active societies, mooting culture, internships, and alumni network.
Hope it helps !
Hello there,
With an All India Rank (AIR) of 3924 and EWS category rank 306 in CLAT, here’s what you can generally expect:
You have a
good chance of admission
in some of the
newer or less competitive NLUs
.
Admission in
top NLUs
like NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, NUJS Kolkata, WBNUJS Kolkata, or NLU Delhi may be difficult, as their closing ranks are usually within the top 1000 or so.
You can expect better chances at NLUs like:
NLIU Bhopal
NLU Jodhpur
HNLU Raipur
GNLU Gandhinagar
RMLNLU Lucknow
CNLU Patna
These NLUs often have closing ranks ranging from around 2000 to 5000 for EWS category, so your rank fits well within this range.
I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.
Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.
Hello there,
With a CLAT 2025 All India Rank of 12,400 in the SC category , securing admission to the top National Law Universities (NLUs) is unlikely, as their SC category cut-offs typically fall within the 3,000–6,000 rank range.
However, you still have viable options:
NLUs with Higher SC Category Cut-Offs
Some NLUs have historically admitted SC category candidates with ranks beyond 12,000. For instance,
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna
has had SC category closing ranks around
13,248
. Similarly,
National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi
and
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam
have had higher closing ranks for SC candidates.
Private Law Colleges Accepting CLAT Scores
Several private institutions accept CLAT scores and may offer admission at your rank. These include:
UPES Dehradun
ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad
Alliance University, Bangalore
Amity Law School
Bennett University
These universities often have their own selection criteria and may offer scholarships, especially for SC category students.
Recommendations
Participate in CLAT Counselling
: Even if top NLUs are out of reach, you might secure a seat in NLUs with higher SC category cut-offs.
Explore Private Institutions
: Apply to private law colleges that accept CLAT scores and inquire about scholarship opportunities.
Consider State Law Colleges : Some state law colleges conduct their own entrance exams or have separate quotas for SC candidates.
I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.
Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.
Hello there,
With a
CLAT 2025 rank of 12,400
in the
SC category
, your chances of getting into a
top National Law University (NLU)
are
low
, but you still have a
small chance in lower-ranked NLUs
, especially in later rounds or if seats remain vacant.
Possible NLUs (based on past trends for SC category):
NUSRL, Ranchi
CNLU, Patna
DSNLU, Visakhapatnam
MNLU, Nagpur or Aurangabad
HNLU, Raipur
(less likely, but worth applying)
What You Should Do:
Register for CLAT Counselling – Participate in all rounds.
Keep an eye on vacancy/floating rounds .
Also apply to private law colleges accepting CLAT scores like UPES, Amity, ICFAI, etc.
I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.
Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.
Hello there,
CLAT 2025 (revised) – Deepanshu Samaddar
Score: 99.5 percentile
All India Rank (AIR): 18
Deepanshu’s excellent performance places him among the top candidates in CLAT 2025, making him eligible for admission into premier National Law Universities (NLUs) across India. This rank opens opportunities in prestigious institutions like NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, and NLUs at Hyderabad, Kolkata, and more.
I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.
Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.
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