CLAT PG 2025 First Merit List (Live Updates): Counselling Process and Cut-Offs

CLAT PG 2025 First Merit List (Live Updates): Counselling Process and Cut-Offs

Edited By Sumeet Sudarshan | Updated on Jun 16, 2025 05:37 PM IST | #CLAT PG

The Consortium of National Law Universities will publish 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 will be required to pay the confirmation fee and university fees to obtain seat allotment. 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 (Live Updates): Counselling Process and Cut-Offs
CLAT PG 2025 First Merit List (Live Updates): Counselling Process and Cut-Offs

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.

CLAT PG 2025 First Merit List: Live Updates

In this section, get all the latest updates about the first CLAT PG merit list.

June 16, 5:30 PM: Seats in CLAT PG Counselling 2025

There are around 1599 seats in CLAT PG 2025 counselling.


June 16, 4:45 PM: Counselling Rounds in CLAT PG 2025

The CET Cell is conducting only three rounds of CLAT PG counselling instead of the usual five rounds, as per the revised schedule owing to the delay caused by the court cases.


June 16, 4 PM: CLAT PG Seat Allotment 2025

Candidates will be able to obtain seat allotment at only those NLUs that are part of their NLU preferences, provided at the time of CLAT PG counselling registration.


June 16, 3:30 PM: CLAT PG 2025 Round 1 Cut-Off

The category-wise CLAT NLU PG cut-off for the first round of counselling will be available in the allotment list.


June 16, 3 PM: CLAT PG Merit List Official Website

The CLAT PG 2025 first merit list will be published on the consortium's official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in.


June 16, 2:30 PM: CLAT PG Merit List Release Date and Time

The first merit list of CLAT PG 2025 will be published on June 17, 2025, at 10 am.

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Questions related to CLAT PG

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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.


Hi,

Based on the previous year analysis.. According to your CLAT PG Rank and category, you don't have any chances to get a seat in any of the National Law University.

You better prepare and appear next year to score better to get admission in the best National Law University.

You can predict the colleges in which you have chances to get a seat using the CLAT PG Law college predictor tool .

Hope this information will help you

Securing a rank of approximately 4,000 in the CLAT PG 2025 examination may limit your chances of admission into the top National Law Universities (NLUs) for the LLM program. Historically, higher-ranked NLUs have had more stringent cut-off ranks, often requiring candidates to secure ranks well within the top 1,000 to 2,000.For instance, a CLAT PG score of 71+ marks typically corresponds to a rank of 100 or higher, while 35+ marks correspond to a rank of 4,000 or higher.

However, admission possibilities can vary based on several factors, including category reservations, domicile quotas, and the specific admission policies of each NLU. Some NLUs may have higher cut-off ranks for certain reserved categories or may offer seats to candidates with ranks around 4,000, especially in categories like OBC or EWS.

To enhance your chances of admission:

  • Review Category-Specific Cut-offs : Examine the previous years' cut-off ranks for your specific category and preferred NLUs to identify institutions where your rank may be competitive.

  • Consider Lower-Tier NLUs : Explore NLUs that have historically admitted candidates with ranks around 4,000, as they may offer viable opportunities for admission.

  • Stay Updated with Counseling Rounds : Participate actively in all counseling rounds, as seat availability and cut-off ranks can fluctuate, potentially opening opportunities in subsequent rounds.

  • Explore Alternative Institutions : In addition to NLUs, consider other reputable law schools and universities that accept CLAT PG scores and may have more accommodating admission criteria.

For personalized guidance, consider reaching out to academic advisors or utilizing official CLAT counseling resources to make informed decisions regarding your LLM admissions journey.

With this rank ,you have good chances to secure a seat in tier two NLUs. Many NLUs . Some NLUs also offers domicile reservation laso. For general category students, they must score roughly around 80% to get into top NLUs. To check the clat pg cut off for NLUs ,visit CLAT PG cut off - category wise

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