CLAT Seat Allotment 2025 (Dec 26): Reservation, Download Seat Allotment List

Preyoti Dey
Preyoti Dey

Updated on - Dec 10, 2024

CLAT Seat Allotment 2025 will be released by the consortium of NLUs on its official website, consoritumofnlus.ac.in on Dec 26, 2024 in the form of first merit list. The shortlisted candidates must pay the confirmation fee and exercise their confirmation options in order to participate in CLAT counselling 2025 procedure. The seat allotment list is published after each counselling round. 

The second CLAT merit list 2025 will be out on Jan 10, 2025 followed by the third merit list on Jan 24, 2025. CLAT conducts multiple rounds of seat allocation depending on various factors. Students who qualify the CLAT counselling result can proceed to study UG law courses. Each college releases its own CLAT seat allotment results.

Important: CLAT Cut Off 2025

CLAT Seat Allotment List 2025

The CLAT seat allotment 2025 will be released after the conduction of each counselling round. The seat allotment is done based on the candidate's score and NLU preferred by the candidate. Students must ensure that the registration process for CLAT counselling takes place promptly. Timely registration and follow-ups will ensure a stress-free experience for students.

Release Date Particulars PDF Link
Dec 26, 2024 CLAT 2025 first seat allotment list To be updated
Jan 10, 2025 CLAT 2025 second seat allotment list To be updated
Jan 24, 2025 CLAT 2025 third seat allotment list To be updated

Previous Year CLAT Seat Allotment List PDF

Students can refer to the table below to know the previous year CLAT seat allotment list. The list is available in the pdf format. 

Previous Year CLAT Seat Allotment List PDF
CLAT Seat Allotment List PDF Download Link
CLAT 2024 Round 5 Seat Allotment Download Here
CLAT Fourth Round Seat Allotment Download Here
CLAT Third Round Seat Allotment Download Here
CLAT Second Round Seat Allotment Download Here
CLAT First Round Seat Allotment Download Here
CLAT Counselling Seat Allotment Result Instructions Download Here

How to Check CLAT Seat Allotment 2025?

The consortium of NLUs has clubbed the seat allotment and counselling process together. CLAT Seat Allotment 2025 result is based on the CLAT scores students get. It involves students scoring high marks in the CLAT exam to get the college of their choice.

The consortium of NLUs will publish the CLAT 2025 seat allotment list on the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Students can follow the steps below to download the CLAT allotment list 2025:

  • Step 1: Log in to the official consortium of NLUs website.
  • Step 2: Click on the CLAT seat allotment lists for relevant round on the CLAT official website.
  • Step 3: The CLAT seat allotment list 2025 will appear. It will include the candidate application number, name, etc. 
  • Step 4: Students may download the list and review it for their name and the course they have picked.

Also Read: CLAT Mark Vs Rank 2025

Process of Seat Allotment of CLAT 2025

Students who have qualified for the CLAT exam must ensure their rank is eligible for CLAT counselling. The consortium of NLUs does not entertain any allotment requests once the deadline has ended.

Hence, students must be mindful of the dates for CLAT registration.

CLAT Seat Allotment Process

Mentioned below is the process of seat allotment of CLAT 2025:

  • Step 1: Students must review the result list for CLAT results. The result provides the All India Ranking for students to decide whether they will be allocated a seat. 
  • Step 2: On the official website, students can check the “Invite List” for their ranking, admit card number and name. The ones who find their name on the list are shortlisted for the seat allocation process.
  • Step 3: Students who find their name on the invite list are sent a call letter for counselling. It can be downloaded by logging on to the official CLAT website. 
  • Step 4: The registration fee must be paid for the counselling process. This fee will be adjusted with the NLU college fees students pick for admission. Students must also submit documents for verification, either online or offline.
  • Step 5: CLAT counselling is conducted in 5 rounds. Students allocated seats with each list can either Float, Freeze or Exit the counselling process. The “Float” option means proceeding to the next round of counselling, and “Freeze” implies satisfaction with the current seat allocation. The “Exit” option means students want to exit the counselling process altogether.

Must Read: Top Private Law Colleges in India Accepting CLAT Scores

Dates for CLAT Allotment List 2025

Students must ensure that the registration process for CLAT counselling takes place promptly. Timely registration and follow-ups will ensure a stress-free experience for students.

The following dates are important for students to remember for CLAT UG Seat Allotment:

Dates for CLAT Allotment List 2025
Events Dates
CLAT 1st Round Seat Allotment List Dec 24, 2024
CLAT 2nd Round Seat Allotment List Jan 10, 2025
CLAT 3rd Round Seat Allotment List Jan 24, 2025
CLAT 4th Round Seat Allotment List 2nd Week of May, 2025
CLAT 5th Round Seat Allotment List 4th Week of May, 2025

Must Read: CLAT Merit List 2025

Expected CLAT Seat Matrix 2025

The CLAT seat allotment is conducted based on reservation criteria, seat availability, number of candidates applying, etc. The table below provides the CLAT seat matrix for 2025 based on previous year’s data:

Expected CLAT Seat Matrix 2025
CLAT Participating Colleges (2025) UG Seat Intake (Expected)
NLSIU, Bengaluru (Karnataka) 240
WBNUJS, Calcultta (West Bengal) 108
National Law University, Jodhpur 104
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar 172
RGNLU, Patiala (Punjab) 175
NUALS, Kochi (Kerala) 88
NUSRL, Ranchi (Jharkhand) 120
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam 120
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai 100
Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad 60
Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur 120
NALSAR, University of Law, Hyderabad (Telangana) 132
National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal 120
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur 170
RMLNLU, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) 169
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna 138
National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack 180
National Law University & Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam 60
TNNLU, Tiruchirapalli 120
Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur 120
NLUT, Agartala 106
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Silvassa 49
Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla 180
DBRANLU, Sonipat, Haryana 120
Total 3071

CLAT Reservation 2025

CLAT authorities reserve a certain number of seats for students based on caste categories. The CLAT reservation provides equal opportunities to students from marginalised communities. Here is the CLAT reservation for top 5 NLUs :

NLSIU, Bangalore

Students must check the NLSIU Bangalore reservation criteria for admission:

NLSIU Banglore Reservation Criteria
Category   Percentage of Seats Total UG Seats
Gen None 115
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15.0% 36
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5% 18
Other Backward Classes (OBC) NCL (Non-Creamy Layer 21.6% 52
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 8.0%  19
Total - 240

NALSAR, Hyderabad

The table below provides information on NALSAR Hyderabad reservation criteria:

NALSAR, Hyderabad Reservation Criteria
Category   Reservation Residents of Telangana All India Quota Reservation Total UG Seats
General None - 15 seats None - 51 seats 66
SC 15% (05 seats for BA LLB) 15% (14 seats for BA LLB) 19
ST 6% (01 seat for BA LLB) 7.5% (07 seats for BA LLB) 08
OBC 29% (09 seats for BA LLB) 18% (17 seats for BA LLB) 26
EWS 10% (03 seats) 10% (10 seats for BA LLB) 13
Female Candidates (Horizontal) 30% 39 seats
PwD (Benchmark)  05% 06 seats
Total seats  - - 132

WBNUJS, Calcutta

West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Calcutta also exercises reservation criteria for equal access to people of all social backgrounds. These have been listed below:

WBNUJS, Calcutta Reservation Criteria
Category All India Seats  WB Domicile Quota Total BA LLB/ BSc LLB Seats
General 51 seats 22 seats  73
SC 10 seats  10 seats  20
ST 06 seats  02 seats 08
OBC -- 07 seats 07
Foreign Nationals 02 seats - 02
NRI/ NRI Sponsored 20 seats - 20
PwD Horizontal  03 seats   1 seat 04
J&K Supernumerary 02 seats - 02
Total seats - - 132

GNLU, Gandhinagar

Students must refer to the table below to understand the reservation mandates for different categories:

GNLU, Gandhinagar Reservation Criteria
Category Reservation Policy UG seats
General -- 79
SC 15% 23
ST 7.5% 12
OBC 27%  42
Female 30% of seats reserved horizontally -
SAP/ PWD 4% horizontal seat reservation -
Sports Quota Supernumerary quota 04
EWS 10% --
NRI/ NRI Sponsored Supernumerary quota 16
Foreign National Supernumerary quota 05
J&K  Supernumerary quota 02
North-East Indian Supernumerary quota 04
Total seats - 172

NLU, Jodhpur

NLU, Jodhpur ranks high in the top 5 NLUs of India. Candidates may refer to the table below for reservation criteria based on caste and other categories:

NLU, Jodhpur Resrvation Criteria
Category Reservation Policy UG seats
General 76
SC 15% 15 
ST 7.5% 08
Specially Abled Persons 5% 05
NRI/NRI Sponsored - 16
Total seats - 120

Documents Required for CLAT Seat Allotment 2025

To finalise the CLAT allotment list 2025 process, students must carry certain documents for verification. The documents are supposed to be original, and the information must be accurate. 

Listed beow are the documents required to process the CLAT seat allotment process for students:

  • CLAT Registration Form
  • CLAT Scorecard
  • CLAT Admit Card
  • Class 10th and 12th Board-recognised Marksheet
  • Passport-sized Photographs
  • Call Letter authorised by CLAT
  • Specially-abled Certificate
  • NRI Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate
  • NRI-Sponsored Certificate
  • Caste Certificate

The last 5 certificates are only required if applicable to the student.

Important Guidelines for CLAT Seat Allotment Result 2025

The CLAT 2025 seat allotment process can be prolonged for students. The CLAT seat allotment process continues for five rounds, after which students can finalise their college. Students must review the following points to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience:

  • Students must check their status for seat allocation on the official CLAT website once the counselling process starts.
  • The CLAT call letter can be downloaded from the official website.
  • If students choose to “Exit” the seat allocation process, they shall not be considered for any further college seats.
  • If vacant seats are left after the five rounds of counselling, the consortium of NLUs will conduct a mop-up round. Students may apply to the mop-up round to fill the remaining seats.

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