🎓 CLAT Counselling 2025 Registration Begins at consortiumofnlus. ac. in

Official Announcement; The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has officially started the CLAT 2025 counselling registration process. Candidates who have qualified in the CLAT 2025 examination can now register for the seat allotment process.

🚀 Registration Timeline

Important Dates

• Registration Start; December 26, 2024
• Registration Deadline; January 5, 2025
• First Allotment List; January 8, 2025
• Fee Payment Window; January 10-12, 2025
• Second Allotment List; January 18, 2025

Counselling Schedule (Complete)

📝 Step-by-Step Registration Process

Step 1; Visit Official Portal

1. Website: [consortiumofnlus. ac. in](https://consortiumofnlus. ac. in)
2. Click: “CLAT 2025 Counselling Registration”
3. Login; Using CLAT application number and password
4. Dashboard; Access counselling registration portal

Step 2; Personal Information Verification

• Name; As per Class 12th certificate
• Date of Birth; Verify accuracy
• Category; Confirm category status
• Contact Details; Mobile number and email ID
• Address; Current and permanent address

Step 3; Academic Details

• Class 10th; Board, year of passing, percentage
• Class 12th; Board, year of passing, percentage
• Qualifying Status; Regular/Private candidate
• Gap Year; If any, with justification

Step 4; Category and Reservation Details

• Category Certificate; SC/ST/OBC/EWS
• State Reservation; If applicable
• PwD Status; Disability certificate
• Defense Status; Defense personnel category
• Kashmir Migrant; If applicable

Step 5; NLU Preference Filling

Order of Preference Selection (Choose in order of priority):

Top 5 NLUs (Most Preferred)

1. NLSIU - National Law School of India University, Bengaluru
2. NALSAR - NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
3. WBNUJS - The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata
4. NLIU - National Law Institute University, Bhopal
5. NLUJ - National Law University, Jodhpur

Tier 2 NLUs

6. GNLU - Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
7. RMLNLU - Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
8. HNLU - Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur
9. DSNLU - Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
10. CNLU - Chanakya National Law University, Patna

Other NLUs (Complete List)

• NUALS, Kochi
• NUSRL, Ranchi
• RGNUL, Patiala
• MNLU, Mumbai
• MNLU, Nagpur
• MNLU, Aurangabad
• TNNLU, Tiruchirappalli
• HPNLU, Shimla
• DNLU, Jabalpur
• MNLUA, Bhopal
• DBRANLU, Sonipat
• NLUT, Srirangam
• NLUO, Cuttack
• NLUJA, Assam
• GNLU, Silvassa Campus

Step 6; Document Upload

Mandatory Documents:

• CLAT 2025 Scorecard; Revised version (if applicable)
• Class 12th Marksheet; Original scan
• Class 10th Certificate; For date of birth proof
• Category Certificate; SC/ST/OBC/EWS (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate; State reservation (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate; Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Passport Photo; Recent color photograph
• Signature; Clear scanned signature

Step 7; Fee Payment

Counselling Registration Fee:

• General/OBC: ₹4,000
• SC/ST/PwD: ₹2,000
• Payment Methods; Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI
• Non-refundable; Registration fee is non-refundable

💰 Fee Structure

Admission Fee Breakdown

Additional Charges

• Hostel Fee: ₹75,000 - ₹1,50,000 per annum
• Mess Charges: ₹50,000 - ₹80,000 per annum
• Security Deposit: ₹10,000 (refundable)
• Library Fee: ₹5,000 - ₹10,000 per annum
• Other Charges: ₹15,000 - ₹25,000 per annum

📊 Seat Matrix 2025

Category-wise Distribution

State Quota Seats

• Andhra Pradesh; NALSAR (15%)
• Gujarat; GNLU (15%)
• Karnataka; NLSIU (25%)
• Madhya Pradesh; NLIU, MNLUA (30%)
• Maharashtra; MNLU (50%)
• Rajasthan; NLUJ (25%)
• Other States; As per respective state quotas

⚠️ Important Instructions

During Registration

• Double-check; All entered information before submission
• Save Application; Take screenshot/printout of completed form
• Email Confirmation; Check email for registration confirmation
• Fee Receipt; Save payment receipt for future reference

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ❌ Wrong Category; Selecting incorrect category
• ❌ Incomplete Preferences; Not filling all NLU preferences
• ❌ Document Issues; Uploading blurred or incorrect documents
• ❌ Wrong Email ID; Using inactive email address
• ❌ Late Registration; Missing the registration deadline

Best Practices

• ✅ Early Registration; Complete registration as early as possible
• ✅ Research NLUs; Gather information about all NLUs before preference filling
• ✅ Document Preparation; Keep all documents ready before starting registration
• ✅ Backup Options; Consider private law colleges as backup
• ✅ Financial Planning; Prepare fee payment arrangements in advance

🎯 Preference Filling Strategy

Based on CLAT Rank

Location-Based Preferences

• North India; NLIU (Bhopal), NLUJ (Jodhpur), RMLNLU (Lucknow)
• South India; NLSIU (Bengaluru), NALSAR (Hyderabad), NUALS (Kochi)
• East India; WBNUJS (Kolkata), CNLU (Patna), NLUJA (Assam)
• West India; GNLU (Gandhinagar), MNLU (Mumbai)
• Central India; HNLU (Raipur), RGNUL (Patiala)

📞 Support & Helpline

Official Helpline Numbers

• CLAT Counselling Helpline: 080-69069900
• Technical Support: 0120-6897200
• Email Support; counselling@consortiumofnlus. ac. in
• Working Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Monday to Saturday)

SATHEE Support Services

• Counselling Guidance; Free expert consultation
• Preference Analysis; Rank-based NLU recommendations
• Document Verification; Help with document preparation
• Financial Aid Information; Scholarship and loan guidance

🔔 What’s Next After Registration?

Post-Registration Process

1. Allotment List; Check first allotment on January 8, 2025
2. Seat Acceptance; Pay admission fee within 3 days
3. Document Verification; Complete at designated NLU
4. Reporting; Join allotted NLU by deadline
5. Upgradation; Option for seat upgradation in subsequent rounds

Things to Remember

• Multiple Options; Can participate in all 5 rounds
• Upgradation Available; Can get better NLU in later rounds
• Withdrawal Option; Can withdraw from counselling anytime
• Freeze Option; Can freeze allotted seat

📈 Previous Year Statistics

CLAT 2024 Counselling Data

• Total Registrations: 42,567 candidates
• First Round Allotments: 3,234 seats filled
• Total Seats Filled: 3,542 out of 3,622
• Vacant Seats: 80 (2.2% vacancy rate)
• Average Cut-off (General); AIR 1,800 for Top 5 NLUs

**Category-wise Closing Ranks 2024 **

🎓 Important Note; Candidates are advised to complete their counselling registration well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. All information provided during registration must be accurate and verifiable.

For complete guidance on CLAT 2025 counselling process and preference filling, stay connected with SATHEE CLAT for regular updates and expert assistance.

Last Updated; December 26, 2024 | Source; Official CLAT Consortium Notification