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CLAT PG Counselling 2025 Begins (Live Updates): Counselling Fee, Preference List, Freeze, Float, Exit, Refund
Edited By Sansar Singh Chhikara | Updated on Jun 12, 2025 02:40 PM IST | #CLAT PG
The Consortium of NLUs has commenced the CLAT PG 2025 counselling process from June 11, 2025. The CLAT PG counselling registration window reopened on June 11, 1 pm. Candidates can complete CLAT PG 2025 counselling registration till June 13, 2025 up to 5 pm. There are three rounds of CLAT PG counselling 2025 as per the revised schedule instead of the usual five. The first CLAT PG 2025 seat allotment will be published on June 17, 2025. The CLAT PG cut-off will also be available in the merit list. The Consortium of NLUs had declared the revised CLAT PG result on June 10, 2025, as per the revised final answer key. In this article, get all the latest updates about CLAT PG counselling 2025, merit list, cut-off and more.
The Consortium of NLUs conducted CLAT PG on December 1, 2024, in offline mode. The CLAT PG counselling process got delayed due to numerous court cases. The CLAT PG judgement delivered by the Delhi HC on June 6 paved the way for resumption of the counselling process.
CLAT PG 2025 Counselling Schedule
Event | Date & Time |
CLAT 2025 counselling registration opens | June 11, 2025 1:00 PM |
Registration closes | June 13, 2025 5:00 PM |
CLAT PG 2025 1st Allotment List | June 17, 2025 10:00 AM |
Confirm seat (Round 1) | June 17 – June 20, 2025 |
CLAT PG 2nd Allotment List | June 24, 2025 10:00 AM |
Confirm seat (Round 2) | June 24 – June 27, 2025 |
Pay NLU fee (Rounds 1 & 2) | June 30, 2025 |
CLAT PG 3rd & Final Allotment | July 4, 2025 10:00 AM |
Confirm seat (Round 3) | July 4 – July 7, 2025 |
Pay NLU fee (Round 3) | July 10, 2025 |
CLAT PG 2025 Counselling Invite List
Candidates will be invited to CLAT PG counselling 2025 based on their All India Ranks in the exams. Candidates will be informed of their invitation via:
Email
SMS
CLAT portal account
CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration
Candidates who had paid the counselling fee earlier and have been shortlisted again as per the revised result are not required to pay again. Whereas, candidates who were not invited earlier but have received counselling invites now will be required to complete the whole process, including payment of fee.
Here is a brief overview and steps involved in CLAT PG counselling 2025:
Registration period: June 11 to 13, 2025.
Counselling Fee: ₹30,000 for General category, ₹20,000 for ST/SC/OBC/BC/EWS/PwD categories
Steps included in counselling registration: Update your NLU preferences and make the counselling fee payment if not paid earlier.
Seat Allotment Options: Freeze - to accept allotment, Float - to keep current seat but be considered for higher preferences in future rounds and Exit - to withdraw from CLAT PG counselling 2025.
Admission Confirmation Fee: ₹20,000 (non-refundable if seat is forfeited)
CLAT PG Counselling Fee 2025
Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
Counselling Reg. Fee | ₹30,000 / ₹20,000 | Mandatory to participate in counselling |
Confirmation Fee | ₹20,000 | Payable after each round if seat allotted |
Documents required for CLAT PG Counselling 2025
Here is the complete list of documents required for CLAT PG counselling 2025:
10th & 12th mark sheets
CLAT 2025 Admit Card
LL.B./B.L. degree marksheet
Transfer, Character, Caste, Domicile certificates
PwD/EWS/Defence category proof (if applicable)
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The consortium of NLUs also has a refund policy for candidates who are appearing in the counselling process. It must be noted that the consortium of NLUs provides a full refund of counselling fees to candidates who could not be allotted seats in any of the three rounds of counselling. Candidates who were shortlisted earlier in the invite list, but have not received the counselling invites now will get a refund of their registration fee.The detailed CLAT PG 2025 refund policy has been given below:
CLAT PG Refund Policy 2025
Scenario | Refund Outcome |
Not allotted seat after all rounds | Full refund |
Exits before June 27, 1:00 PM | Full refund |
Exits after June 27, 1:00 PM | ₹5,000 deducted |
Found ineligible by NLU | ₹5,000 deducted |
Forfeiting seat after accepting | Confirmation fee not refunded |
CLAT PG Counselling 2025: Live Updates
In this section, get all the latest updates about the CLAT PG 2025 counselling process
June 12, 2025, 2:40 PM: CLAT PG Cut-Off for NLSIU Bengaluru
Given below is last year's NLS Bangalore CLAT PG cut-off ranks for various categories.
| NLU | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bengaluru | 200 | 900 | 1200 | 1600 | 3600 |
June 12, 2025, 2:05 PM: New Universities in CLAT PG counselling
RPNLU Prayagraj and IIULER Goa are two new additions to the Consortium in CLAT 2025, which are offering admissions through the CLAT PG 2025 counselling process.
June 12, 2025, 12:35 PM: CLAT PG Counselling 2025 Seat Intake
There are around 1600 LLM seats on offer in the participating NLUs in the Common Law Admission Test PG
June 12, 2025, 12:10 PM: No Refund of Confirmation Fee
If a candidate exits the counselling process by forfeiting the seat after paying the confirmation fee, they will not get back the confirmation fee.
June 12, 2025, 11:45 AM: Partial Refund of CLAT PG 2025 Counselling Registration Fee
Candidates who exit the counseling process after June 27, 1 PM, or those who are found ineligible during document verification after obtaining seat allotment, will be offered a partial refund of the counselling registration fee after deducting Rs 5000.
June 12, 2025, 11:25 AM: Refund of CLAT PG 2025 Counselling Registration Fee
Candidates who do not obtain a seat in any of the rounds or candidates who choose the exit option before June 27, 1 pm will be refunded the counselling registration in full.
June 12, 2025, 10:55 AM: Exit Option for CLAT PG Seat Allotment
Candidates who want to exit the counselling process and do not wish to obtain a seat allotment can choose the exit option. They will not be considered for future rounds of counselling. Such candidates do not have to pay the confirmation fee.
June 12, 2025, 10:35 AM: Float Option for CLAT PG Seat Allotment
Candidates who have not been allotted the first preference NLU and want to keep their admission chances open for a higher preference NLU must choose the, "float" option. Such candidates must also pay the confirmation fee of Rs 20000.
June 12, 2025, 10:15 AM: Freeze Option for CLAT PG Seat Allotment
Candidates who have been allotted the first preference NLU and those who are satisfied with their allotted NLU must choose the freeze option and also pay the confirmation fee of Rs 20000.
June 12, 2025, 9:15 AM: CLAT PG Seat Allotment Options for Candidates
Candidates who are included in the CLAT PG allotment list have to choose one among "freeze", "float", and exit options.
June 11, 2025, 5:45 PM: CLAT Counselling Registration Instructions
As per revised CLAT PG 2025 counseling instructions, candidates who registered during the earlier registration and have been included in the revised invite list are not required to pay the registration fee again. Newly added candidates in the invite list are required to register for the counselling and pay the counselling registration fee.
June 11, 2025, 5:15 PM: NLU Preferences Limit
There is no upper limit on the number of NLU preferences. Candidates should provide maximum NLU preferences to maximise their admission chances.
June 11, 2025, 4:45 PM: CLAT PG NLU Preferences
Candidates are allowed to submit fresh NLU preferences and edit existing NLU preferences for already registered candidates as per the CLAT PG 2025 revised counselling notification.
June 11, 2025, 4:20 PM: CLAT PG Round 1 Cut Off
The CLAT PG 2025 cut-off for the first round of counselling will be available in the provisional allotment list published at the start of the counselling round.
June 11, 2025, 4 PM: CLAT PG 2025 Merit List Date
The CLAT PG 2025 first merit list will be published on June 17, 2025 on the Consortium's official website.
June 11, 2025, 3:40 PM: Confirmation Fees in CLAT PG Counselling
Candidates who are shortlisted in the CLAT 2025 allotment list and choose the freeze option are required to pay a confirmation fee of Rs 20000, which will be adjusted against the university fee to be paid by the candidate on admission.
June 11, 2025, 3:20 PM: CLAT PG 2025 Counselling Rounds
There will be three rounds of CLAT PG counselling as per the revised schedule. The counselling rounds have been cut short owing to the delay caused by the court cases.
June 11, 2025, 3 PM: CLAT PG 2025 Counselling Registration Fee
The CLAT PG 2025 counselling registration fee is Rs 30000 for the general category and Rs 20000 for SC/ST/BC/EWS/PwD categories.
June 11, 2025, 2:20 PM: CLAT PG Counselling 2025 Registration Window
The CLAT PG 2025 counselling registration window is open from June 11 to June 13 up to 5 pm.
June 11, 2025, 2 PM: CLAT PG Counselling Notification Out
The Consortium of NLUs has published the CLAT PG 2025 counselling notification and commenced the registration process from June 11 at 1 PM.
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Have a question related to CLAT PG ?
Hello,
Yes, you can get a job in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) through CLAT PG. Here are the key details:
- Recruitment Basis – Many PSUs consider CLAT PG (LL.M.) scores for legal positions.
- Popular PSUs – ONGC, GAIL, BHEL, Power Grid, IOCL, and others recruit legal professionals via CLAT PG.
- Eligibility – Candidates must have an LL.B. degree and appear for CLAT PG.
- Selection Process – Shortlisting is based on CLAT PG scores, followed by interviews.
- Job Roles – Positions include Legal Advisor, Law Officer, and Assistant Legal Counsel.
- Salary & Benefits – Competitive pay, job security, and government perks.
Hope you find it useful !
Prachi Kumari 22 February,2025
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.
kumardurgesh1802 28 January,2025
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
Devraj 14 January,2025
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:
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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.
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Consider Lower-Tier NLUs : Explore NLUs that have historically admitted candidates with ranks around 4,000, as they may offer viable opportunities for admission.
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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.
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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.
Syed Ali 27 December,2024
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
Annu Kumari 19 December,2024
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