The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has issued detailed instructions for the Admissions Counselling Process for its undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs for the academic year 2025–2026.
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Here are the key highlights of the process:
Important Dates
| Event | Start Date & Time | End Date & Time |
| Registration for Admissions Counselling | December 11, 2024 (10:00 AM) | December 20, 2024 (10:00 PM) |
| Publication of First Allotment List | December 26, 2024 (10:00 AM) | — |
| Payment for Freeze/Float (Round 1) | December 26, 2024 (10:00 AM) | January 4, 2025 (1:00 PM) |
| Publication of Second Allotment List | January 10, 2025 (10:00 AM) | — |
| Payment for Freeze/Float (Round 2) | January 10, 2025 (10:00 AM) | January 16, 2025 (1:00 PM) |
| Publication of Third Allotment List | January 24, 2025 (10:00 AM) | — |
| Payment for Freeze/Float (Round 3) | January 24, 2025 (10:00 AM) | January 30, 2025 (1:00 PM) |
| Payment of University Fee (Freeze Option, Rounds 1-3) | — | May 14, 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Fourth Allotment List | May 20, 2025 (10:00 AM) | — |
| Payment for Freeze/Float (Round 4) | May 20, 2025 (10:00 AM) | May 24, 2025 (1:00 PM) |
| Fifth and Final Allotment List | May 29, 2025 (10:00 AM) | — |
| Payment for Freeze Option (Round 5) | May 29, 2025 (10:00 AM) | June 2, 2025 (1:00 PM) |
| Final Fee Payment to NLUs (Freeze Option) | June 10, 2025 (5:00 PM) | — |
Steps for Counselling Registration
- Login and Validation: Candidates must log in to their CLAT 2025 portal to check their invitation for counselling.
- Update NLU Preferences: Candidates must provide at least 15 preferences. Changes are allowed until December 20, 2024, 10:00 PM.
- Fee Payment:
- General Category: ₹30,000
- Reserved Categories (ST/SC/OBC/BC/EWS/PWD): ₹20,000
Options After Seat Allotment
- Freeze: Accept the seat and end participation in further counselling rounds.
- Float: Retain the seat while waiting for higher preferences in subsequent rounds.
- Exit: Withdraw from the counselling process at any stage.
Required Documents
Candidates must upload the following documents during the counselling process:
- For UG: Grade 10 & 12 mark sheets, CLAT 2025 admit card, category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate (if applicable), etc.
- For PG: Grade 10 & 12 mark sheets, LLB/B.L. degree, CLAT 2025 admit card, and other relevant certificates.
Refund Policy
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The Consortium of NLUs offers a refund of the Counselling Registration Fee under specific conditions:
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Full refunds are granted if no seat is allotted by the fifth round or if candidates exit the process before exercising Freeze/Float options.
- For candidates exiting after choosing Freeze/Float in earlier rounds, a deduction of ₹5,000 applies after 1:00 PM on May 24, 2025.
- Refunds are also subject to deductions for ineligibility due to document verification or withdrawal after securing admission, with the Confirmation Fee being non-refundable.
- Refunds will be processed to the same account used for payment; changes to the account details will not be entertained.
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This ensures transparency and fairness while managing the counselling process efficiently.
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