🎉 CLAT 2025 Third Merit List Released - Check Your Allotment Status

Latest Update; The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the third merit list for CLAT 2025 admissions. Candidates who participated in the third round of counselling can now check their seat allotment status on the official website.

📊 Third Merit List Statistics

Overall Statistics

• Total Seats Allotted: 3,489 out of 3,622
• Fresh Allotments: 234 candidates
• Upgraded Seats: 156 candidates
• Vacant Seats: 133 remaining
• Participating Candidates: 8,234 candidates

Round-wise Progression

🔍 How to Check Third Merit List

Step-by-Step Process

1. Visit: [consortiumofnlus. ac. in](https://consortiumofnlus. ac. in)
2. Login; Using application number and password
3. Navigate; Click on “CLAT 2025 Third Allotment List”
4. Check; Your allotment status
5. Download; Allotment letter

Direct Link

• Merit List Portal: [Click Here for Third Merit List](https://consortiumofnlus. ac. in/clat-2025 /third-merit-list)

📋 Category-wise Allotment Details

General Category

OBC Category

SC Category

💰 Fee Payment Details

Payment Timeline

• Start Date; December 23, 2024
• End Date; December 25, 2024
• Late Fee: ₹5,000 per day after deadline
• Payment Methods; Online payment only

Fee Structure (Different NLUs)

📝 Next Steps for Allotted Candidates

Immediate Actions Required

1. Accept Seat; Pay admission fee by December 25, 2024
2. Download Documents; Allotment letter and fee receipt
3. Complete Verification; Document verification at designated center
4. Report to NLU; Join allotted NLU by January 5, 2025

Document Verification Checklist

• CLAT 2025 Scorecard (Original)
• Allotment Letter (Printed)
• Class 12th Marksheet (Original + 2 copies)
• Class 10th Certificate (Original + 2 copies)
• Category Certificate (Original + 2 copies)
• Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
• Transfer Certificate (Original)
• Migration Certificate (if applicable)
• Character Certificate (Original)
• Medical Fitness Certificate
• Passport-size photographs (6 copies)
• Birth Certificate (if age proof required)

🔄 Upgradation Options

Who Can Apply for Upgradation?

• Candidates who accepted seats in Round 3
• Want better NLU preference
• Willing to risk current seat
• Meet eligibility criteria

Upgradation Process

1. Apply; December 26-28, 2024
2. Freezing; Can withdraw from upgradation anytime
3. Round 4 Results; January 13, 2025
4. Auto-freeze; If not upgraded, current seat confirmed

Upgradation Strategy

📊 Vacant Seats Analysis

**Total Vacant Seats: 133 **

• General Category: 34 seats
• OBC Category: 28 seats
• SC Category: 41 seats
• ST Category: 23 seats
• EWS Category: 7 seats

NLUs with Maximum Vacancies

1. DSNLU Visakhapatnam: 18 vacancies
2. CNLU Patna: 15 vacancies
3. DNLU Jabalpur: 12 vacancies
4. HPNLU Shimla: 11 vacancies
5. TNNLU Tiruchirappalli: 10 vacancies

Most Sought NLUs (No Vacancies)

• NALSAR Hyderabad; Fully filled
• GNLU Gandhinagar; Fully filled
• RMLNLU Lucknow; Fully filled
• HNLU Raipur; Fully filled

🎯 Fourth Round Predictions

Expected Vacancies

• Available Seats: ~133
• Expected Candidates: ~5,000
• Competition Level; Very high for remaining seats
• Best Opportunities; Newer NLUs and state quotas

Category-wise Expectations

⚠️ Important Instructions

For Admitted Candidates

• Fee Deadline; Strictly December 25, 2024
• Document Verification; Complete by January 2, 2025
• Reporting Deadline; January 5, 2025
• Forfeiture; Seat will be forfeited if deadline missed

For Upgradation Applicants

• Risk Factor; Current seat not guaranteed
• Multiple Rounds; Can continue till Round 5
• Withdrawal; Can withdraw anytime
• Final Choice; Must accept Round 4 if upgraded

General Guidelines

• Check Email; Regular email communication
• Official Website; Only trust official sources
• Helpline; Contact for queries
• Fraud Alert; Beware of unauthorized agents

📞 Support Information

Official Helplines

• CLAT Helpline: 080-69069900
• Email; admissions@consortiumofnlus. ac. in
• Timings: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (IST)

Reporting Centers

• Designated Centers; Listed on official website
• Document Verification; At allotted NLU
• Helpline Support; Available for all processes

SATHEE Support

• Counselling; Free guidance for allotted candidates
• Documentation; Help with document preparation
• Next Steps; Complete admission process support
• Career Guidance; NLU-specific guidance

📈 Future Counselling Rounds

Remaining Schedule

Expected Outcomes

• Total Seats: 3,622
• Expected Filling: 95%+ by Round 5
• Spot Round; Possible for remaining vacancies
• Private Colleges; Alternative for remaining candidates

🎓 Success Tips

For Newly Admitted Students

• Celebrate; You’ve made it to an NLU!
• Prepare; Get ready for exciting journey
• Network; Connect with batchmates online
• Research; Learn about your NLU
• Plan; Arrange accommodation and finances

For Upgradation Hopefuls

• Research; Know your target NLUs
• Patience; Trust the process
• Backup; Consider current seat as achievement
• Decision; Be ready for quick decisions

🎊 Congratulations to all candidates who have been allotted seats in the third merit list! For those still waiting, keep hope - the fourth round might bring good news!

Stay tuned to SATHEE CLAT for the latest updates on CLAT 2025 counselling process and expert guidance for the next steps.

Last Updated; December 22, 2024 | Source; Official CLAT Consortium Release