As the CLAT exam 2025 has concluded and the results have also been declared, now candidates must know all important things after CLAT 2025. Often the students do not have any idea about the procedures after the CLAT exam such as CLAT counselling, merit list, seat allotment, etc. Go through the article below to learn all the information about the next steps after the CLAT exam 2025.
CLAT is one of the toughest law entrance exams conducted by The Consortiums of National Law Universities. The CLAT 2025 exam was conducted by 1st December, 2024. After this the candidates will have to participate in CLAT counselling process 2025.
Step by Step Guide to What After CLAT 2025 ?
After appearing for the CLAT 2025 exam the candidates should keep in mind the following list of events:
Important Events After CLAT 2025
| Event | Timeline |
| Registration for Counselling | January |
| Allocation of Seats | January to February |
| Confirmation of Admission | February to March |
Know About CLAT Counselling 2025
The process of CLAT Counselling is conducted by The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs). This process consists of five provisional allotment lists that are released on the official website. For both the UG and PG programs, the CLAT Counselling process will be conducted through a centralised online platform.
Steps to Register for the CLAT 2025 Counselling Process
Check below the steps to know how to register for the CLAT 2025 exam:
- The candidates are required to login to their respective accounts through their credentials
- The candidates are then required to provide 5 choices for give NLUs
- Then they must pay the CLAT counselling fees through debit/credit/internet banking. Failing to pay the CLAT counselling fees will make the admissions void
Documents Required for CLAT Counselling 2025
Check below the list of documents for the CLAT Counselling 2025 process:
- Caste Certificate
- CLAT Scorecard
- CLAT Application Form
- Domicile Certificate
- NRI Certificate
- Class 10 and 12 Scorecards
- Payment Receipt of CLAT Counselling Fee
- PWD Certificate
- CLAT Admit Card
Fees of CLAT Counselling 2025
Check below the CLAT Counselling fees categorically:
| Category | Counselling Fees |
| OBC | INR 30000 |
| General | INR 30000 |
| SC/ST | INR 20000 |
Admission Criteria After CLAT Results 2025
Aspirants are required to apply for the admissions and counselling process after the results are announced. Check below the admissions process after the results for CLAT 2025 have been released:
- After the announcement of the CLAT result and merit lists, the candidates who are selected are called for the final admissions. The merit lists will be available on the official website.
- The shortlisted candidates will be sent an invitation to register on the official NLU website. The candidates will be given 5 options to select colleges. However, after the CLAT Counselling registration window is closed they will not be allowed to male any changes.
- After selecting the top universities, the candidates must pay the counselling fees through the official website in an online mode. Seats will be allocated to the applicants who take part in the counselling process.
- The seat allocation will be done on the official website. In case any candidate is not allocated any seat in the first round will be allocated one in the next rounds.
List of Courses Offered through CLAT 2025
Check below the list of courses offered through CLAT 2025 exam:
- Master of Law
- Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Law
- Bachelor of Science + Bachelor of Law
- Bachelor of Commerce + Bachelor of Law
- Bachelor of Technology + Bachelor of Law
List of Top NLUs
| College Name |
| NLSIU (National Law School of India University) Bangalore |
| WBNUJS (The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences Kolkata |
| Gujarat National Law University Gandhinagar |
| National Law University Jodhpur |
| Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNLU) Patiala |
FAQs
What to do after clearing the CLAT exam?
After clearing the CLAT exam, the students can enroll themselves into a five year LLB program at a NLU (National Law University) or other top law colleges.
How many times is CLAT conducted in a year?
The CLAT exam is usually conducted once a year in the month of December. CLAT 2025 exam was conducted on 1st December 2024.
Where will the candidates get admission after clearing the CLAT exam?
After clearing the CLAT exam the candidates will get admission into the top 24 NLUs such as Bangalore, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, etc.
Who all are eligible for the CLAT 2025 exam?
In order to be eligible for the CLAT 2025 exam, the candidates must have scored atleast 45% in class 12th in case of general category and 40% in case of SC/ST category.
Which all sections are considered to be the toughest in the CLAT exam?
The Quantitative Techniques section and the Legal Reasoning sections are considered to be the toughest in the CLAT exam.
