Consortium of NLUs Announce Admission Counseling Guidelines for 2025-2026

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has officially released detailed instructions for the Admissions Counseling Process for its five-year integrated undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs for the academic year 2025-2026.

This announcement follows the results of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025, a key entrance examination for law aspirants in India.

Key Steps for Counseling Registration

The registration for the counseling process opens on December 9, 2024, and will remain active until 10:00 PM on December 20, 2024.

Eligible candidates will receive notifications through email, SMS, and the CLAT 2025 portal. To confirm participation, candidates must log in to their CLAT accounts, update their preferences for National Law Universities, and pay a refundable counselling registration fee: ₹30,000 for general category candidates and ₹20,000 for reserved categories.

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Admission Process Highlights

1. Preference Selection: Candidates are required to update their preferences among NLUs. A minimum of 15 preferences must be listed, and changes can be made until the registration deadline.

2. Counselling Rounds: The process involves five counselling rounds, with the first allotment list set to be published on December 26, 2024. Each round allows candidates to either:

   • Freeze: Accept and confirm the allotted seat.
   • Float: Retain the current seat while awaiting a better preference.
   • Exit: Withdraw from the process entirely.

3. Fee Payments: Candidates who select the "Freeze" option must pay a confirmation fee and later the remaining university fees. Payments must be completed according to the specified timeline to secure admission.

Refund Policies

The consortium has outlined a transparent refund policy for counseling fees. Candidates not allotted a seat by the end of the fifth round will receive a full refund. Those who withdraw after securing a seat may incur deductions depending on the timing of their withdrawal.

Counseling Calendar and Deadlines

The consortium has laid out a structured timeline extending into mid-2025, with key deadlines for confirmation and fee payments. The fifth and final allotment list will be published on May 29, 2025, concluding the centralized admission process.

Required Documentation

Applicants must prepare essential documents, including academic certificates, character references, and caste or disability certificates (if applicable), for submission during the counseling process.

This systematic and transparent process aims to ensure fair and efficient admissions for the upcoming academic session. Candidates are advised to adhere strictly to deadlines and guidelines to secure their seats at the NLU of their choice.