CLAT 2023 Counselling: Seat Allotment (Out), Dates (Out), Fees, Documents Required

CLAT 2023 Counselling: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has started CLAT 2023 Counselling registration. Candidates can visit the official website to register for CLAT 2023 Counselling. CLAT Counselling registration can be completed through the login window. Candidates who get invited for CLAT Counselling 2023 are advised to exercise at least five options while choosing the NLUs and submit the counselling fee. CLAT 2023 counselling fee is INR 30,000 for general category and INR 20,000 for SC and ST candidates. Check CLAT 2023 Seat Allotment

Direct Link for CLAT 2023 Counselling	CLAT 2023 Counselling Detailed Instructions PDF

CLAT 2023 Counselling Highlights

Conducting Authority	Consortium of NLUs
Mode of Counselling	Online
Minimum Eligibility	CLAT Rank and order of preference in CLAT Form
Total Participating Colleges	22 NLUs and private/self-financed colleges
Total Seats	3000 approx. (in NLUs)
Website	Consortiumofnlus.ac.in

CLAT Counselling Dates

Table of Contents

CLAT 2023 Counselling.
CLAT 2023 Counselling Important Dates
How to register for CLAT Counselling.
CLAT 2023 Counselling Registration Fees.
Documents required for CLAT Counselling 2023.
Participating Institutes in CLAT 2023.
CLAT 2023 Counselling FAQs

CLAT Highlights

CLAT 2023 Counselling Important Dates

Events	Dates
CLAT 2023 Counselling Registration	December 28, 2022 (6:00 PM)
CLAT 2023 Counselling Registration Last Date	January 12, 2023 (6:00 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 First Allotment List	January 18, 2023 (10:30 AM) *(Out)*
Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the First Allotment List	January 18, 2023 (10:30 AM) – January 22 (10:30 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Second Allotment List	January 27, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Second Allotment List	January 27, 2023 (10:30 AM) – January 31, 2023 (10:30 PM)
Payment of University Fee to NLU concerned for all candidates who have chosen the Freeze Option in the counselling process for First and Second Allotment Lists	May 20, 2023 (11:59 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Third Allotment List	May 25, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Third Allotment List	May 25, 2023 (10:30 AM) – May 30, 2023 (10:30 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Fourth Allotment List	June 05, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Fourth Allotment List	June 05, 2023 (10:30 AM) – June 10, 2023 (10:30 PM)
Publication of CLAT 2023 Fifth and Final Allotment List	June 15, 2023 (10:30 AM)
Payment of balance University Fee for Freeze option and Admission by NLUs for Fifth and Final Allotment List	June 15, 2023 (10:30 AM) – June 20, 2023 (10:30 PM)

CLAT Counselling Registration

How to Register for CLAT 2023 Counselling?

The counselling procedure of CLAT 2023 is expected to be done via an online centralized system. It is conducted separately for UG and PG programs. The entire process is done as per the CLAT Exam Dates created by the conducting authorities.

The stepwise procedure for final admissions to the 22 NLUs is as follows:

Step 1: Results Published

Once the results and merit lists are published to shortlist candidates for the final admissions, they are going to be available on the official website. On merit-cum-preference basis of CLAT 2023 scores, the first list for CLAT counselling will be declared after the publishing of results.

Step 2: Selection of NLUs

Shortlisted candidates are invited to register for their preferred NLUs through the official website. Candidates are required to select a minimum of five preferred colleges. No changes are allowed after the last date of submission. The selection must be done by taking into consideration the candidate's rank and marks against the seats. Candidates cannot update their college preferences and they are considered for only those NLUs that they have provided.

Step 3: Payment of Fees

After candidates have selected their preferred choices, they should pay the required fees of INR 50,000 to be provisionally selected. Candidates are advised to pay the fees online only, through the login on the official website. Only candidates who participate in the counselling will be considered for the seat allotment process.

Step 4: Seat Allotment Lists Published

After the candidates are registered, the seat allotment lists are published online through the official website. The candidates who have not been allotted a seat are provided a seat in the upcoming seat allotment lists.

Step 5: End of Admissions

The candidates who have been allotted a seat for their selected college have three options provided for them:

Accept Seat: Candidates can choose to accept their choice of preferred NLU. In this case, candidates will not be considered for further seat allotments to any other NLUs of their preference.
Choose for an Upgrade: Candidates can choose for an upgrade, during which they will be considered against any other vacancies in their preferred choices NLUs Candidates choosing for the upgrade will be required to pay the required amount as fees.
Withdrawal from CLAT Seat Allotment: In this process, candidates forfeits their seat and will not be considered for future seat allotments either.

If candidates do not choose any one of the above options by the required date, will not be given admission.

Also CheckCLAT 2023 Rank Predictor

CLAT Counselling Fees

CLAT 2023 Counselling Registration Fees

Given below is registration fees for CLAT 2023 Counselling

Parameters	Fees
CLAT 2023 Counselling Registration Fees	INR 50,000

Note: There shall be no refund of the counselling fee after the last date of withdrawal from the admission process.

CLAT Counselling Documents

Documents Required for CLAT 2023 Counselling

Candidates having their names on the merit list should have the following documents at the time of CLAT Counselling:

CLAT 2023 Application Form
CLAT Admit Card 2023
CLAT 2023 Score Card
Class 10th Marks-sheet/Certificate
Class 12th Marks-sheet/Certificate
Caste Certificate (If applicable)
Specially-Abled Certificate (If applicable)
NRI Certificate (If applicable)
Sponsored NRI Certificate (If applicable)
Domicile Certificate (If applicable)
Call Letter issued by CLAT authority
Current passport size photographs

Note: The documents should be scanned as per the specified standards.

CLAT Participating Institutes

Participating Institutes in CLAT 2023

Many institutes, including NLUs, accept CLAT 2023 Results for admission to law courses.

Given below is the list of participating National Law Universities is as follows:

National Law School of India University, Bangalore	National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, Hyderabad
National Law University, Nagpur	Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla
Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad	Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam	Tamil Nadu National Law School, Trichy
National Law University and Judicial Academy, Guwahati	National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi
National Law University, Delhi	National Law University Odisha, Cuttack
National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi	Chanakya National Law University, Patna
Rajiv Gandhi National Law University, Patiala	Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow
Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar	Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur
National Law Institute University, Bhopal	West Bengal National University of Judicial Sciences, Kolkata
National Law University, Jodhpur	-

The following institutions are having MoU with CLAT 2023 for using CLAT score for admission purposes.

Check CLAT Accepting Colleges

FAQs

CLAT 2023 Counselling FAQs

Ques: Is CLAT 2023 Counselling registration fees refundable?

Ans: CLAT 2023 Counselling registration fees are fully refundable if the candidate withdraws before the counselling is over. Counselling fees are partially refundable if the candidate’s documents are not ineligible or they have forfeited their seats for three rounds.

Ques: How many rounds of CLAT 2023 Counselling are there?

Ans: There are a total of five rounds for CLAT 2023 Counselling sessions. Candidates should be allotted a seat by the fifth round of counselling.

Ques: Are there any changes in CLAT 2023 Counselling structure?

Ans: There have been no new changes announced for CLAT 2023 Counselling. Any changes will be provided in the official website.

Ques: Can I apply for CLAT 2023 Counselling offline?

Ans: No, CLAT 2023 Counselling should be done online through the official website of the Consortium of NLUs. There are no facilities to conduct offline applications for CLAT 2023. Any changes will be announced on the official website.

Ques: How can I pay for CLAT 2023 Counselling?

Ans: Candidates can pay for CLAT 2023 Counselling through an online payment gateway. Payments can be made through credit card/ debit card/ online banking.

Ques: I have been waitlisted, will I be allotted to CLAT 2023 Counselling?

Ans: Waitlisted candidates will also be given admissions through provisional seat allotment lists. The list will include candidates from various categories proportionally.

Ques: Can I withdraw my CLAT 2023 Counselling application?

Ans: Candidates can withdraw from CLAT Counselling at any time during the process. However, if the candidates withdraw from a seat after the last date of counselling, there will be a particular amount that will be deducted when refunding.

Ques: Can I change my preferred NLU while CLAT 2023 Counselling?

Ans: Candidates can change their preferred NLU till the last date of CLAT Counselling registration. After that, no changes will be allowed.

Alliance University, Bangalore	Amity University, Uttar Pradesh
Asian Law College, Noida	DIRD Holambi Khurd, Delhi
Dr. K.N. Modi University, Rajasthan	Faculty of Law, Marwadi University, Rajkot
Galgotias University, Uttar Pradesh	Geeta Institute of Law, Panipat
GITAM School of Law, Visakhapatnam	Harlal School of Law, Greater Noida
ICFAI University, Dehradun	ICFAI University, Tripura
IFIM Law College, Bangalore	IIMT University, College of Law, Meerut
IMS Unison University, Dehradun	Indore Institute of Law, Indore
Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad	Institute of Legal Studies and Research, GLA University, Mathura
ISBR Law College, Bangalore	Jain University, Bangalore
Jims Engineering Management Technical Campus (JEMTEC) School of Law, Greater Noida	Kalinga University, Faculty of Law, Naya Raipur
Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University	Lloyd Law College, Greater Noida

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College

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CLAT 2023 Counselling: Seat Allotment (Out), Dates (Out), Fees, Documents Required

CLAT 2023 Counselling Highlights

CLAT 2023 Counselling Important Dates