CLAT PG 2025 First Merit List Out: Counselling Process and Cut-Offs

CLAT PG 2025 First Merit List Out: Counselling Process and Cut-Offs

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CLAT PG Application Date:01 Aug' 25 - 31 Oct' 25

Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 17 Jun 2025, 10:06 AM IST

The Consortium of National Law Universities has published the first CLAT PG merit list on June 17, 2025 on its official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates shortlisted in the CLAT PG merit list are required to pay the confirmation fee and university fees to obtain seat allotment by June 20, 1 PM. They will be able to obtain admission into LLM programmes of the participating NLUs. The CLAT PG cut-off for the first round of counselling will also be available in the merit list. In this article, get all the latest updates on the CLAT PG 2025 first merit list, counselling process, NLU-wise cut-off, and more.

CLAT PG 2025 First Merit List Out: Counselling Process and Cut-Offs
CLAT PG 2025 First merit List

Candidates will find a place in the CLAT PG merit list of only those universities that were part of their NLU preferences. In the revised CLAT PG counselling schedule published by the consortium, there will be three rounds of counselling instead of the usual five. The Consortium of NLUs had earlier conducted the CLAT PG exam on December 1, 2024, and the revised CLAT PG result was declared on June 10, 2025.

CLAT PG 2025 First Merit List: Important Dates

The table below provides the important dates for the CLAT PG 2025 first merit list, which includes the deadline to pay various fees.

First CLAT PG Merit List Dates

Particulars

Dates

CLAT PG first merit list date

June 17, 2025

Payment of the confirmation fee by candidates who chose the freeze or float option

June 17, 2025, 10 am to June 20, 2025, 1 pm

Payment of university fees by those who chose the freeze option

June 30, 2025, 5 pm

What After Publication of CLAT PG First Merit List?

The CLAT PG allotment list is only provisional. After the first merit list of CLAT PG 2025 is published, the shortlisted candidates are required to confirm their seats through their login and also pay the confirmation fee of Rs 20000. They are are also required to pay the university fees within the prescribed deadline.

Those candidates who do not wish to continue in the counselling process can also choose the exit option through their login and exit the counselling process. The counselling registration fee will be refunded to such candidates.

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Questions related to CLAT PG

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Have a question related to CLAT PG ?

Hello aspirant,

There are various online platforms, offering previous year's question papers of CLAT PG exam. One of which is careers360, the link of which I am attaching here,

https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-pg-previous-year-question-paper

By solving previous year's papers, you will have a better understanding of exam pattern and confidence to write paper.

Best of luck for your preparation.

Hello,

For CLAT PG 2026, if you aim for top NLUs like NALSAR, NLSIU and WBNUJS, a score of around 75+ marks (rank within 100 ) is generally good for the general category

Cut-offs change every year, so try to score as high as possible for a better chance.

Hope it helps !

Hi Akash,

It is good to see institutions like NMIMS have selected you for master of law based on your CLAT PG scores. If we compare the three then to be very clear:

  • NMIMS Mumbai has strong reputation for it's Kirti Mehra School of Law and has got good academic value.
  • Nirma University is also another good after NMIMS, and has strong reputation for law studies in Gujarat.
  • The DNLU is comparatively newer than the other two and it will take some time to be equivalent to them.

For the best academic value and recognition choose NMIMS, or the Nirma University is also good. The DNLU is newer and can be considered as well but if we choose any one, then it is NMIMS.

ALL THE BEST !

Hello,

Yes, you can get a job in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) through CLAT PG. Here are the key details:

  1. Recruitment Basis – Many PSUs consider CLAT PG (LL.M.) scores for legal positions.
  2. Popular PSUs – ONGC, GAIL, BHEL, Power Grid, IOCL, and others recruit legal professionals via CLAT PG.
  3. Eligibility – Candidates must have an LL.B. degree and appear for CLAT PG.
  4. Selection Process – Shortlisting is based on CLAT PG scores, followed by interviews.
  5. Job Roles – Positions include Legal Advisor, Law Officer, and Assistant Legal Counsel.
  6. Salary & Benefits – Competitive pay, job security, and government perks.

Hope you find it useful !

Hello there,

With AIR 3210 and OBC rank 476 in CLAT PG 2024, here are your options:

Top NLUs:

  • NLU Jodhpur : Great placements, strong Corporate/IP Law programs.
  • HNLU Raipur : Regional advantage, good placement records.
  • RGNUL Patiala : Decent placements in Constitutional/Corporate Law.
  • NLU Odisha (CNLU) , NUSRL Ranchi , DSNLU Visakhapatnam : Growing opportunities and placements.

    Private Universities:

  • Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) : Excellent placements, scholarships available.

  • Symbiosis Law School (SLS) : Top private law school with strong industry ties.
  • NMIMS, Mumbai : Industry-focused programs.
  • ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad : Good for corporate connections.

Focus on colleges with strong placements and specializations of your interest. Use your OBC rank and domicile advantage where applicable.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.