CLAT Reservation Criteria 2025 - NLUs Seats Intake, NRI Reservation Policy & Documents Required
| Updated On - Aug 5, 2025
The reservation policy under CLAT 2025 is different for all 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) and has relatively more significant bearing on the admission chances of applicants. For example, the NLSIU Bengaluru has introduced a 10-seat reservation for Kannadiga students. Each participating NLUs has the right to determine its reservation policy for undergraduate and postgraduate law courses. This article discusses the Reservation Matrix under CLAT 2025, the distribution of seats within various categories, and all such other relevant details that serve as guidance for any aspiring candidate seeking to understand the admission process better.
From the total seats offered at all the NLUs, a reservation is provided to different categories including OBC, SC, ST, PWD, KM, Armed Forces and more. Know here all about CLAT 2025 Reservation Policy for all NLUs in detail.
The CLAT 2025 cutoff will vary across NLUs and categories, but candidates can expect the general category cutoff to range between 90-95 marks out of 150, with reserved categories having relatively lower cutoff marks.
Note: As all the participating NLUs of CLAT 2025 are situated in various States and Union Territories across India, the reservation policy will vary accordingly.
- CLAT 2025 Reservation Categories
- CLAT 2025 Reservation Policy: Major Changes
- CLAT 2025: Documents for admissions under Reservation
- CLAT 2025 Seat Intake
- CLAT 2025 Reservation: Seats Reserved at NLUs
5.1 NLSIU Bangalore Reservation Policy
5.2 NLSIU Bhopal Reservation Policy
5.3 NALSAR Hyderabad Reservation Policy
5.4 NLU Jodhpur Reservation Policy
5.5 WBNUJS Kolkata Reservation Policy
5.6 CLAT 2025: HNLU Raipur Reservation Policy
5.7 GNLU Gandhinagar Reservation Policy
5.8 CLAT 2025: RMNLU Lucknow Reservation Policy
5.9 NUALS Kochi Reservation Policy
5.10 RGNUL Punjab Reservation Policy
5.11 CLAT 2025: CNLU Patna Reservation Policy
5.12 CLAT 2024: NUSRL Ranchi Reservation Policy
5.13 DSNLU Visakhapatnam Reservation Policy
5.14 TNNLU Tiruchirapalli Reservation Policy
5.15 CLAT 2025: MNLU Mumbai Reservation Policy
5.16 HPNLU Shimla Reservation Policy
5.17 CLAT 2025: DNLU Jabalpur Reservation Policy
5.18 CLAT 2025: NLU Tripura Reservation Policy
- CLAT 2025: FAQs Reservation Policy
CLAT 2025 Reservation Categories
The reservation criteria are provided for certain categories recognized by the Government of India
| Reservation Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | As per Government of India norms |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | |
| Women | Reservation for women candidates as per guidelines |
| Person With Disability (PWD) | As per Government of India norms |
| Wards of Serving/ Retired Defence Personnel | |
| Dependants of Defence Personnel | |
| Kashmiri Migrant | |
| Jammu & Kashmir Residents |
CLAT 2025 Reservation Policy: Major Changes
The CLAT 2025 reservation policy introduces several key changes aimed at increasing inclusivity and providing more opportunities for various underrepresented groups.
| Category | CLAT 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Representation | State-specific domicile reservations in NLUs like NLU Tripura and NLU Jabalpur | Increased focus on regional representation |
| EWS Reservation | 10% reservation for EWS in UG & PG across NLUs | Expanded EWS quota across all NLUs |
| Defence Personnel Reservation | Horizontal reservations for wards of Defence Personnel, NCC, and Eminent Sports Persons | New provisions for Defence personnel wards and NCC |
| Foreign and NRI Seats | Increased seats for SAARC and Non-SAARC nationals in some NLUs | Enhanced global participation with more NRI/foreign seats |
| Domicile Reservation | State-specific domicile reservations in new NLUs like NLU Tripura | New state-specific domicile reservation policies |
Note: Changes in the CLAT 2025 reservation policy compared to CLAT 2024
Some changes in CLAT Reservation Criteria made by the consortium of NLUs have been mentioned in the table below.
| National Law University | Changes in CLAT 2025 Reservation Criteria |
|---|---|
| National Law University Tripura (NLUT), Agartala | A Domicile Reservation Category has been introduced for Tripura. Eligible candidates must log in to the official website to update their reservation category. |
| Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur | The EWS (Economically Weaker Section) category for students with Madhya Pradesh domicile has been added at the UG level. |
| Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna | The EWS (Economically Weaker Section) category for students with Bihar domicile has been added at the UG level. |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonepat | The Deprived Scheduled Castes (SC) category for students belonging to Haryana has been added at the UG level. |
CLAT 2025: Documents for admissions under Reservation
Candidates will have to produce following documents for eligibility and reservation claim for undergraduate courses
| Documents | For Undergraduate Courses (UG) | For Postgraduate Courses (PG) |
|---|---|---|
| Class 10th Marksheet | Required | Required |
| Class 12th Marksheets | Required | Required |
| Character Certificate/Conduct Certificate from the Educational Institution last attended | Required | Required |
| Transfer/Migration Certificate from the Educational Institution last attended | Required | Required |
| Caste Certificate (SC, ST, OBC, etc.) | If applicable and allotted under the Reserved category | If applicable and allotted under the Reserved category |
| PwD/SAP Certificate | If applicable and allotted under the PwD category | If applicable and allotted under the PwD category |
| Domicile/Residence Certificate | If applicable and allotted under the domicile/resident category seat | If applicable and allotted under the domicile/resident category seat |
| Wards of Serving/Retired Defence Personnel, EWS Certificate, Sons/daughters of Ex-servicemen/Defence Personnel, etc. | If applicable | If applicable |
| Bachelor of Laws or Five-year Integrated LLB Degree Consolidated Marksheet | Not Applicable | Required for candidates applying for PG courses |
| Any other supporting documents to claim your seat for the category applied (e.g., Ex-servicemen, Defence personnel, etc.) | If applicable | If applicable |
CLAT 2025 Seat Intake
The seat intake for CLAT 2025 will vary across the 22 participating NLUs, with an estimated total of 2,500 seats for undergraduate programs and 800 for postgraduate programs. Each NLU will allocate seats based on categories such as General, OBC, SC, ST, PwD, and others, in line with the reservation policy. The detailed seat matrix for CLAT 2025 will be released in the official notification, helping candidates make informed decisions during the counseling process.
| Name of the college | UG Seat Intake | PG Seat Intake |
|---|---|---|
| National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru | 240 seats | 100 seats |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata | 132 seats | 100 seats |
| National Law University, Jodhpur | 120 seats | 50 seats |
| Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar | 172 seats | 57 seats |
| Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNLU), Patiala | 180 seats | 60 seats |
| National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi | 60 seats | 60 seats |
| National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi | 120 seats | 50 seats |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam | 120 seats | 60 seats |
| Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai | 100 seats | 50 seats |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad | 60 seats | 60 seats |
| Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur | 120 seats | 50 seats |
| National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad | 132 seats | 66 seats |
| National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal | 134 seats for BA LLB | 60 seats |
| 68 seats for BSc LLB | ||
| Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur | 170 seats | 90 seats |
| Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow | 187 seats | 31 seats |
| Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna | 69 seats for BA LLB | -- |
| 69 seats for BBA LLB | ||
| National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack | 180 seats | 46 seats |
| National Law University & Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam | 60 seats | 40 seats |
| The Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirapalli | 114 seats | 18 seats |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur | 120 seats | 60 seats |
| Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla | 120 seats for BA LLB | 80 seats |
| 60 seats for BBA LLB | ||
| Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonipat, Haryana | 120 seats | - |
| National Law University, Tripura | 120 seats | 50 seats |
| GNLU Silvassa Campus | 172 seats | 57 seats |
| Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj | 60 seats | - |
| Total (excluding supernumerary, NRI, extra, and FN seats) | 3,511 seats | 1,271 seats |
Candidates included in the invite list of CLAT 2025 Exam will be able to register for the counselling online, from the login portal at - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. It is advisable for candidates to check their roll number carefully in the merit list.
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CLAT 2025 Reservation: Seats Reserved at NLUs
CLAT 2025 emphasizes regional inclusion with state-specific domicile reservations, promotes gender equality by reserving 30% seats for women, and supports underrepresented groups like Kashmiri migrants, PwD candidates, and Defence Personnel wards. It also reserves 10% seats for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) to improve access for economically disadvantaged students.
NLSIU Bangalore Reservation Policy
Candidates can check the NLSIU Bangalore Reservation policy below:
| Category | Percentage of Seats | Total UG Seats | Total PG Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | None | 115 | 46 |
| Scheduled Caste | 15.0% | 36 | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 7.5% | 18 | 8 |
| Other Backward Classes NCL | 21.6% | 52 | 23 |
| Economically Weaker Section | 8.0% | 19 | 8 |
| Total | - | 240 | 100 |
Note: A total of 5% of the overall intake, including 2 seats in Business Law and 1 seat in Human Rights, are reserved for PwD candidates. Additionally, up to 25% of the total seats in each vertical category, with a maximum of 13 students, are allocated under the horizontal preference for 'Karnataka Students.
NLSIU Bhopal Reservation Policy
Candidates can check the NLSUI Bhopal Reservation Policy below:
| Category | Percentage of Seats | Total BA LLB Seats | Total BSc LLB Seats | Total LLM Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | None | 52 | 26 | 30 |
| SC | 16.00% | 16 | 8 | 10 |
| ST | 20% | 20 | 10 | 12 |
| OBC | 14% | 14 | 7 | 8 |
| EWS | Supernumerary reservation | 12 | 6 | - |
| J & K candiates | Supernumerary reservation | 2 | 2 | - |
| NRI/NRI Sponsored | - | 18 | 9 | - |
| Women candidates | Horizontally reserved (excluding NRI/NRI Sponsored and Supernumerary) | 30 | 15 | 18 |
| PWD | Horizontally reserved (excluding NRI/NRI Sponsored and Supernumerary) | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Domicile of MP | 50% Horizontally reserved (excluding NRI/NRI Sponsored and Supernumerary) | - | - | - |
| Total | - | 134 seats | 68 seats | 60 seats |
Note: As per information from NLIU Bhopal, five seats are reserved for Foreign Nationals, allowing direct admission without the need to appear for the CLAT examination.
NALSAR Hyderabad Reservation Policy
Specially Abled Persons (SAP) are provided 5% horizontal reservation, with 5 seats available for LLB and 3 for LLM.
For foreign nationals, 15 seats are reserved for LLB courses: 7 seats for SAARC candidates and 8 for non-SAARC citizens. Additionally, 10 seats are reserved for LLB courses, with 5 seats for SAARC candidates and 5 for non-SAARC citizens.
| Category | Reservation Residents of Telangana | All India Quota Reservation | Total UG Seats | Total PG Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | None (15 seats and 08 for LLM course) | None (51 seats for BA LLB and 25 for LLM) | 66 | 33 |
| SC | 15% (05 seats for BA LLB and 02 for LLM ) | 15% (14 seats for BA LLB and 07 seats for LLM) | 19 | 9 |
| ST | 6% (01 seat for BA LLB and 01 for LLM) | 7.5% (07 seats for BA LLB and 03 seats for LLM) | 8 | 4 |
| OBC | 29% (09 seats for BA LLB and 04 seats for LLM) | 18% (17 seats for BA LLB)20 % (10 seats for LLM) | 26 | 14 |
| EWS | 10% (03 seats) | 10% (10 seats for BA LLB and 05 seats for LLM) | 13 | 6 |
| Horisontal Reservation for Female Candidates | 30% | 39 seats | 19 seats | |
| Horizontal Reservation for PWD (Benchmark) | 5% | 06 seats | 03 seats | |
| Total seats | - | - | 132 | 66 |
NLU Jodhpur Reservation Policy
NLU Jodhpur provides reservations for candidates based on domicile, as well as special provisions for foreign nationals.
| Category | Reservation Policy | UG seats | PG seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 76 | 36 | |
| SC | 15% | 15 | 7 |
| ST | 7.50% | 8 | 4 |
| Specially Abled Persons | 5% | 5 | 3 |
| NRI/ NRI Sponsored | - | 16 seats | - |
| Total seats | - | 120 | 50 seats |
WBNUJS Kolkata Reservation Policy
For CLAT 2025 at WBNUJS Kolkata, 76% of the undergraduate seats and 50% of the postgraduate seats are reserved for students under various categories, including SC (15%), ST (7.5%), and OBC (27%). Additionally, 10% of undergraduate seats and 7% of postgraduate seats are allocated for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Specially Abled Persons (PwD) are provided 5% horizontal reservation, ensuring inclusivity across both UG and PG programs.
| Category | All India Seats | WB Domicile Quota | Total BA LLB/ BSc LLB Seats | Total LLM Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 51 seats for UG and 54 seats for PG | 22 seats for UG and 15 seats for PG | 73 | 69 |
| SC | 10 seats for UG and 11 seats for PG | 10 seats for UG and 07 seats for PG | 20 | 18 |
| ST | 06 seats for UG and 5 seats for PG | 02 seats for UG and 02 seats for PG | 8 | 7 |
| OBC | -- | 07 seats for UG and 06 seats for PG | 7 | 6 |
| Foreign Nationals | 02 seats for UG | - | 2 | - |
| NRI/ NRI Sponsored | 20 seats for UG | - | 20 | - |
| PWD Horizontal | 03 seats for UG and 3 seats for PG | 1 seat for UG and 2 seats for PG | 4 | 5 |
| J& K Supernumerary | 02 seats for UG | - | 2 | 2 |
| Total seats | - | - | 132 | 100 |
CLAT 2025: HNLU Raipur Reservation Policy
Candidates can check HNLU Raipur Reservation Policy below:
| Category | All India Seats | Chattisgarh Domicile Quota | Total BA LLB/ BSc LLB Seats | Total LLM Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 55 seats for UG and 45 seats for PG | 42 seats for UG | 97 | 45 |
| SC | 13 seats for UG and 14 seats for PG | 14 seats for UG | 27 | 14 |
| ST | 06 seats for UG and 07 seats for PG | 17 seats for UG | 23 | 7 |
| OBC | 11 seats for UG and 24 seats for PG | 12 seats for UG | 23 | 24 |
| Foreign Nationals | 02 seats for UG | - | 2 | - |
| NRI/ NRI Sponsored | 08 seats for UG | - | 8 | - |
| SAP Horizontal Reservation | 5% seats | - | - | |
| Dependant of Freedom Fighters Horizontal Reservation | -- | 5% seats | - | - |
| Female Horizontal Reservation | 30% seats | - | - | |
| Kashmiri Migrants Supernumerary | 05 seats for UG and 02 seats for PG | - | 5 | 2 |
| J&K Supernumerary | 02 seats for UG and 02 seats for PG | - | 2 | 2 |
| Total seats | - | - | 170 | 90 |
GNLU Gandhinagar Reservation Policy
GNLU Gandhinagar's CLAT 2025 reservation policy includes 27% of UG seats and 25% of PG seats for OBC candidates, 10% for EWS, and 5% for Specially Abled Persons (PwD). Additionally, 12 seats are reserved for NRI/NRI Sponsored candidates in the UG program, ensuring broader inclusivity and global representation.
| Category | Reservation Policy | UG seats | PG seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | -- | 79 | 26 |
| SC | 15% | 23 | 8 |
| ST | 7.50% | 12 | 4 |
| OBC | 27% | 42 | 14 |
| Female | 30% of seats reserved horizontally | - | - |
| SAP/ PWD | 4% of seats reserved horizontally | - | - |
| Sports Quota | Supernumerary quota | 4 | 0 |
| EWS | 10% | -- | -- |
| NRI/ NRI Sponsored | Supernumerary quota | 16 | 5 |
| Foreign National | Supernumerary quota | 5 | 2 |
| J&K | Supernumerary quota | 2 | 1 |
| North-East Indian | Supernumerary quota | 4 | 2 |
| Total seats | - | 172 | 57 |
Note: GNLU Silvassa Reservation Policy is same as above.
CLAT 2025: RMNLU Lucknow Reservation Policy
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow reserves 21% of UG seats for SC (UP), 27% for OBC (UP), and 2% for ST (UP). 20% of UG seats are reserved for females, with 5% for SAP. The policy also includes 10% EWS, 16 supernumerary seats for NRI/NRI Sponsored/Foreign Nationals, and quotas for freedom fighters' dependents and defence personnel wards.
| Category | Reservation Policy | UG seats | PG seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | -- | 80 | 10 |
| SC of UP | 21% | 34 | 5 |
| ST of UP | 2% | 3 | 1 |
| OBC of UP | 27% | 43 | 6 |
| Female | 20% of seats reserved horizontally | 32 | 5 |
| SAP | 5% of seats reserved horizontally | 8 | 1 |
| Dependants of Freedom Fighters of UP | 2% of seats reserved horizontally | 3 | 0 |
| Wards of Defence Personnels | 5% of searts reserved horizontally | 8 | 1 |
| EWS of UP | 10% | 9 | 2 |
| NRI/ NRI Sponsored/Foreign National | Supernumerary quota | 16 | 5 |
| Wards of KM/ Hindu/ Pandits/ Non-Migrant Families | Supernumerary quota | 2 | 2 |
| Total seats | - | 213 | 31 |
NUALS Kochi Reservation Policy
The CLAT 2025 reservation policy for NUALS Kerala includes 51% seats under the All India Quota and 30% for SEBC candidates in the State Domicile quota. Special provisions include 12 seats for EWS, 2 for Transgenders, and 2 for J&K Migrants. Additionally, 9% is reserved for Kerala State Merit, 8% for SC, and 2% for ST.
| Category | Reservation Policy | All India Quota | State Domicile Reservation Quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 51% | 61 seats for UG and 31 seats for PG | - |
| State Merit of Kerala | 9% | - | 11 seats for UG and 5 seats for PG |
| SC of Kerala | 8% | - | 10 seats for UG and 5 seats for PG |
| ST of Kerala | 2% | - | 02 seats for UG and 1 seat for PG |
| SEBC of Kerala | 30% | - | 36 seats for UG and 18 seats for PG |
| SAP of Kerala | 5% horizontally reserved | - | - |
| EWS General of Kerala | Supernumerary Quota | - | 12 seats for UG and 6 seats for PG |
| Transgenders of Kerala | Supernumerary Quota | - | 02 seats for UG and 02 seats for PG |
| J& K Migrants | Supernumerary Quota | - | 02 seats for UG and 02 seats for PG |
| Total | - | 61 UG Seats and 31 PG seats | 63 UG seats and 70 seats for PG |
RGNUL Punjab Reservation Policy
| Category | Reservation Policy | UG seats | PG seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | -- | 134 | 44 |
| SC | 15% | 27 | 9 |
| ST | 7.50% | 14 | 5 |
| OBC | 10% of seats reserved horizontally | 2 | - |
| Punjab Domicile Quota | 18 | - | |
| Ancestral Resident of Village Sidhuwal | Reserved horizontally | 1 | - |
| SAP/ PWD | 5% of seats reserved horizontally | 9 | 3 |
| EWS | 10% Supernumerary quota | 18 | 6 |
| NRI/ NRI Sponsored | Supernumerary quota | 5 | - |
| Foreign National | Supernumerary quota | 5 | 2 |
| Wards of KM | Supernumerary quota | 9 | 3 |
| J&K | Supernumerary quota | 2 | 2 |
| Total seats | - | 180 | 60 |
CLAT 2025: CNLU Patna Reservation Policy
| Category | PG Reservation | UG Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 40% | 55 |
| EWS of UR | 10% | 14 |
| SC of Bihar | 16% | 22 |
| ST of Bihar | 1% | 1 |
| EBC of Bihar | 18% | 25 |
| BC of Bihar | 12% | 17 |
| Women of Bihar | 3% | 4 |
| PWD | 05% Horizontal reservation | 07 seats |
| Total seats | - | 138 seats |
CLAT 2024: NUSRL Ranchi Reservation Policy
| Category | Jharkhand UG seats | Other State UG seats | Jharkhand PG seats | Other State PG seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen | 27 | 27 | 9 | 9 |
| EWS | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| ST | 16 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| SC | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| EBC | 5 | 16 | 2 | 6 |
| BC | 3 | - | 2 | - |
| SAP | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| J&K | 02 Supernumerary seats | 01 Supernumerary seats | ||
| Total seats | 120 seats + 20 special category seats | 40 seats + 10 Special category seats | ||
DSNLU Visakhapatnam Reservation Policy
The CLAT 2025 reservation policy allocates 138 UG seats and 60 PG seats, with 15% for SC, 6% for ST, and 10% for EWS. Special provisions include 5% for SAP, 12 seats for Foreign Citizens/NRI, and additional quotas for Kashmiri Migrants, armed forces wards, NCC, and sports persons.
| Category | Reservation Policy | UG seats | PG seats | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All India | State Domicile | All India | State Domicile | ||
| Unreserved | -- | 48 | 30 | 24 | 15 |
| SC | 15 | - | 9 | - | 5 |
| ST | 6% | - | 4 | - | 2 |
| BC - A | 7% | - | 4 | - | 2 |
| BC - B | 10% | - | 6 | - | 3 |
| BC - C | 7% | - | 1 | - | - |
| BC - D | 1% | - | 4 | - | 2 |
| BC - E | 4% | - | 2 | - | 1 |
| EWS | 10% Supernumerary Quota | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Foreign Citizens/Non-Resident Indians/Non-Resident Indians Sponsored | Horizontal Reservation (HR) Unreserved | 12 | - | 6 | - |
| Wards of Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandits/Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) | 5% Supernumerary Quota | 6 | - | 3 | - |
| SAP | 5% HR | ||||
| Wards of Armed Personnel of AP | 2% HR | ||||
| NCC AP | 1% HR | ||||
| Eminent Sports Persons of AP | 0.5% HR | ||||
| Total seats | - | 138 seats | 60 seats | ||
TNNLU Tiruchirapalli Reservation Policy
| Category | BA LLB Seat | BCom LLB Seat | LLM Seat | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSL | IPR | NRL | |||
| All India - General | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| AI - SC | 5 | 05+01 | 01+01 | 01+01 | 1 |
| AI - ST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wards of Kashmiri Migrants/ Pandits/ Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) | 0 | 1 | Not Applicable | ||
| AI - OBC | 14+1 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Tamil Nadu - General (GSSQ) | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| TN - Unreserved (UR) | 8 | 0 | Not Applicable | ||
| TN - SC(A) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| TN - ST | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| TN - SC (O) | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 01+01 |
| TN - GSSQ - SC(A) | 0 | 1 | Not Applicable | ||
| TN - MBC & DNC | 5 | 05+01 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| TN - BC(M) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| TN - GSSQ – BC (M) | 0 | 1 | Not Applicable | ||
| TN - BC | 1 | 0 | 2 | 02+01* | 02+01* |
| TN - GSSQ - B.C (M) | 0 | 1 | Not Applicable | ||
| TN - BC (O) | 6 | 06+01 | |||
| TN - GSSQ - B.C (O) | 1 | 0 | |||
| NRI Parent/Guardian** (OR)OCI Parent/Guardian* | 3 | 3 | |||
| TN SAP | 01+01 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| AI SAP | 1 | 01+01 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eminent Sports Persons under T.N. Quota | 1 | Not Applicable | |||
| Sons/daughters of Ex-Servicemen under T.N. Quota | 1 | ||||
| Total Seats | 60 seats | 60 seats | 20 seats | 20 seats | 20 seats |
CLAT 2025: MNLU Mumbai Reservation Policy
The reservation policy for CLAT 2025 at Maharashtra-based institutions allocates 100 UG seats and 50 PG seats. Key allocations include 19% for OBC, 13% for SC, and 7% for ST. Special provisions include 5% for SAP, 30% for female candidates, and 5% for Ex-servicemen/Defence Personnel. 20 UG and 10 PG seats are reserved for NRI/NRI Sponsored/Foreign Nationals, with 2 seats for J&K candidates.
| Category | Reservation Policy | UG seats | PG seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| All India General Category – [A] | -- | 37 | 17 |
| Maharashtra State Reserved Category – [B] | -- | 63 | 33 |
| Maharashtra State - Schedule Caste | 13% | 13 | 7 |
| Maharashtra State - Schedule Tribe | 7% | 7 | 4 |
| Maharashtra State | |||
| Denotified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis) (A) | 3% | 3 | 2 |
| Nomadic Tribes (B) | 2.50% | 3 | 1 |
| Nomadic Tribes (C) | 3.50% | 4 | 2 |
| Nomadic Tribes (D) | 2% | 2 | 1 |
| MH - Specially Backward Class | 2% | 2 | 1 |
| MH – Other Backward Class | 19% | 19 | 10 |
| MH- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% | 10 | 5 |
| SAP | 5% of seats reserved horizontally | - | - |
| Ex Servicemen/ Defence Personnel/ Ex Servicemen/Defence Personnel Certificate from the respective department Unit/ Dept./ HQ/ Records/ RSWO/ ZSWO/ Army/ Navy/ Air Force HQ | 5% of seats reserved horizontally | - | - |
| Female | 30% of seats reserved horizontally | ||
| NRI/ NRI Sponsored/Foreign National | Supernumerary quota | 20 | 10 |
| J&K | Supernumerary quota | 2 | 2 |
| Total seats | - | 100 | 50 |
HPNLU Shimla Reservation Policy
The CLAT 2025 reservation policy for this institution allocates 120 BA LLB, 60 BBA LLB, and 80 LLM seats. 15% of seats are reserved for SC candidates, 7.5% for ST, and 27% for BC/OBC, with an additional 10% for EWS. Special provisions include 5% horizontal reservation for PwD and Defence Personnel wards, along with 25% seats for Himachal Pradesh domiciled candidates and 20% for women. NRI/Foreign Nationals are allotted 15% of seats, and 5% seats are reserved for Kashmiri Migrants.
| Category | Reservation Policy | BA LLB seats | BBA LLB seats | LLM seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | -- | 93 | 45 | 62 |
| SC | 15% | 18 | 9 | 12 |
| ST | 7.50% | 9 | 5 | 6 |
| Horizontal Reservation | ||||
| PwD | 5% | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Wards of Serving/Retired/Defence Personnel | 5% | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Himachal Pradesh Domiciled Candidates | 25% | 30 | 15 | 20 |
| Women | 20% | - | - | 20 |
| Supernumerary Seats | ||||
| Kashmiri Migrants | 5% | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Residents of J&K | -- | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| NRI & Foreign Nationals | 15% | 18 | 9 | 12 |
| BC/OBC | 27% | - | - | 22 |
| EWS | 10% | - | - | 8 |
| Total seats | -- | 120 | 60 | 80 |
CLAT 2025: DNLU Jabalpur Reservation Policy
DNLU Jabalpur CLAT 2025 reservation includes 50% MP domicile, 30% women, 16% SC, 20% ST, and 14% OBC seats. Special quotas are 5% for SAP/PWD, 10% for EWS, and seats for J&K, Freedom Fighters, and war martyrs. Total: 120 UG, 50 PG, with 14 supernumerary UG and 7 PG seats.
| Category | Reservation Policy | BA LLB Seats | LLM Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | - | 60 | 25 |
| SC | 16% for | 20 | 8 |
| ST | 20% | 24 | 10 |
| OBC | 14% | 16 | 7 |
| J&K | Supernumerary Quota | 2 | 2 |
| EWS | 10% Supernumerary Quota | 12 | 5 |
| Domicile Quota for MP state | 50% of seats reserved horizontally | -- | - |
| Women | 30% of seats reserved horizontally | -- | - |
| SAP/PWD | 5% of seats reserved horizontally | -- | - |
| Son/grandson/daughter/granddaughter of Freedom Fighter, and wards of War Martyr of Defence Personnel and permanently Disabled Personnel of the Indian forces/ dependent children of the Ex-Servicemen of CRPF/Indian Army - MP Domicile | 5% of seats reserved horizontally | -- | - |
| Total seats | -- | 120+ 14 (Supernumerary Seats) | 50 + 07 (Supernumerary Seats) |
CLAT 2025: NLU Tripura Reservation Policy
The CLAT 2025 reservation policy for NLU Tripura includes 120 BA LLB seats and 50 LLM seats. It reserves 15% of BA LLB seats for SC, 27.5% for ST, and 8.33% for NRI/NRIS. The university also provides 5% horizontal reservation for Specially Abled Persons (SAP) in the LLM program.
| Category | BA LLB seats | LLM seats |
|---|---|---|
| General | 55 | 23 |
| Foreign | 4 | 2 |
| Scheduled Caste | 18 | 14 |
| Scheduled Tribes | 33 | 7 |
| NRI/ NRIS | 10 | 4 |
| SAP 1. 05% seats reserved horizontally | - | - |
| Total | 120 seats | 50 seats |
CLAT 2025: FAQs Reservation Policy
Ques. What variables determine the distribution of seats in CLAT 2025?
The distribution of seats is based on factors such as category (General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS), gender, special categories (PwD, SAP, Defence personnel wards, etc.), and domicile (state-specific reservations).
Ques. Does NLU offer reservations for OBCs?
Yes, NLUs offer reservations for OBC candidates, typically 27% for UG seats and 25% for PG seats in most NLUs.
Ques. Are CLAT reservations the same for all NLUs?
No, CLAT reservations vary by NLU and may differ based on state domicile policies, institution-specific quotas, and category-specific seat allocations.
Ques. How many CLAT 2025 seats are set aside for applicants from the OBC category?
The OBC category is allocated 27% of the UG seats and 25% of PG seats at most NLUs.
Ques. Who determines the decisions about reservations for CLAT 2025?
The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU), in consultation with the respective NLUs, determines the reservation policies for CLAT 2025.
Ques. How many seats are available for female students through CLAT 2025?
A 30% reservation for women is provided across all NLUs for both UG and PG programs.
Ques. What forms of documents will be needed for the CLAT 2025 reservation policy?
Documents required include Caste Certificates, PwD/SAP Certificates, EWS certificates, Domicile Certificates, Defence Personnel certificates, and Class 10th/12th marksheets, among others.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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