CLAT Seats Allotment 2024 (3rd Allotment List OUT) - Latest UG & PG CLAT Seats

Author : Samriddhi Pandey

Updated On : February 13, 2024

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📚 Reader's Digest: CLAT seat allotment is an important process for those wishing to pursue a law career. It is the process of assigning seats in a law college to students who have successfully cleared the CLAT. Read this article for an overview of the CLAT seat allotment process for UG & PG courses.

CLAT Seats 2024 Allotment is not just a seat allocation process; it's a gateway to a fulfilling law career. Each step in this journey holds immense importance as it determines the future of aspiring law students.

With the CLAT 2024 counselling beginning, the Consortium released its 3rd seat allotment list on 22 January 2024.

The seat allotment process is conducted in multiple rounds, depending on the available seats in the CLAT participating institutes.

The Consortium of NLUs conducts the seat allotment along with the CLAT counselling. You must pay the course fee and complete the admission formalities to secure your seats.

How to Book Your CLAT Seats 2024?

Here are the steps that you must follow to lock your seat:

  • Log in to the portal and check whether you are allotted a seat after the counselling round.
  • You shall be shortlisted for the seat allotment process based on your merit list and preferences. 
  • If your name is on the allotment list, you can accept the seat, apply for an upgrade, or exit the admission process.

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CLAT Seat Allotment Schedule 2024

Look at the table below for all the important events related to the CLAT Seat Allotment dates:

S. No. Particulars Schedule
1. Registration for Admissions Counselling (including payment of Counselling Registration Fee) 10:00 A.M., December 11, 2023 to
10:00 P.M., December 20, 2023
Publication of First Allotment List (First round of counselling starts) December 26, 2023 at 10:00 A.M
Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the First Allotment List 10:00 A.M. on December 26, 2023
to
1:00 P.M. January 02, 2024
Publication of Second Allotment List (Second round of counselling starts) 10:00 A.M. on January 8, 2024
Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Second Allotment List 10:00 A.M. on January 8, 2024
to
1:00 P.M. on January 12, 2024
Publication of Third Allotment List (Third round of counselling starts) 10:00 A.M. on January 22, 2024
Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Third Allotment List 10:00 A.M. on January 22, 2024
to
1:00 P.M. on January 25, 2024
Payment of University Fee (after adjusting for Confirmation Fee and Counselling Registration Fee) to NLU concerned for all candidates who have chosen the Freeze Option in the counselling process for First, Second & Third Allotment Lists (first, second & third rounds of counselling)  May 14, 2024
Publication of Fourth Allotment List (Fourth round of counselling starts) 10:00 A.M. on May 20, 2024
Payment of University Fee for Freeze or Float options (after adjusting for Confirmation Fee—if paid in the first, second or third rounds of counselling—and Counselling Registration Fee) and Admission by NLUs for the Fourth Allotment List 10:00 A.M. on May 20, 2024
to
1:00 P.M. on May 23, 2024
Publication of Fifth and Final Allotment List (Fifth round of counselling starts) 10:00 A.M. on May 28, 2024

CLAT Seat Allotment Process 2024

Generally, the seat allotment process through the Common Law Admission Test includes the steps explained below:

1. Release of CLAT Merit List:

  • The merit list indicates the All India Rank and category rank based on CLAT scores.
  • It also determines seat allocation.
  • It is released at the time of the CLAT result declaration.

2. Release of Invite List:

  • Shortlisted candidates for counselling and seat allotment are announced.
  • The invite list contains the names and CLAT admit card numbers of selected candidates.

3. CLAT Counselling:

  • The CLAT Counselling process is conducted online.
  • There is separate counselling for UG and PG programs.
  • Counselling letters are issued to candidates on the invite list.
  • The call letter can be downloaded from the CLAT official website.
  • A registration fee of Rs. 50,000 must be paid, which will be adjusted with the semester fee at the allotted NLU.
  • Submission of required documents during counselling is mandatory.

4. Release of CLAT Seat Allotment 2024:

  • The seat allotment process takes place in 5 rounds.
  • After each round, the Consortium releases the CLAT Provisional List.
  • Separate seat allotment lists are published for each NLU.
  • Three options are available after seat allotment: accept the allotted seat, apply for an upgrade, or exit the process.

I) Accept/Lock the seat:

  • If you choose this option, the allotted NLU is frozen.
  • You will not be considered for further allotment rounds.
  • Payment of fees and completion of admission formalities are required.

 II) Apply for Upgrade:

  • This option allows you to change the allotted NLU.
  • In the next round, you may be allowed a seat in your preferred college based on availability.
  • Active participation is maintained by selecting the upgrade option.

 III) Exit the Admission Process:

  • You can choose this option if you are not interested in joining the allotted NLU.
  • Once exited, you will not have another chance to participate in NLU admission counselling.

CLAT Seat Matrix 2024

This year, the total seats in CLAT 2024 Admission (UG +PG) is 4000+. The distribution is as follows:

  • The All-India Seats for UG programs are 3163 seats.
  • The number of seats for CLAT PG is 1378.

Approximate CLAT 2024 Seats - Overview

The table mentions the total seats for UG and PG courses:

Type of seats UG-CLAT PG-CLAT Total
All India seats 3163 1378 4499

Note - This data does not include supernumerary, NRI, extra, and FN seats.

CLAT Seat Distribution 2024 (UG & PG)

Refer to the table below for the college-wise seat distribution for both LLB and LLM courses:

Name of the CLAT Participating Colleges (2024) UG Seat Intake PG Seat Intake
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru 300 120
National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad 132 66
National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal    
BA LLB 134
BSc LLB 68
60
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata
BA LLB 108
BSc LLB 50
100
National Law University (NLUJ), Jodhpur 120 50
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur  170 90
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar 172 57
Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow 169 48
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala 180 60
National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi 60 60
National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack    
BA LLB 120
BBA LLB 60
44
National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi 134 60
National Law University & Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam     60 60
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam 120 60
The Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirapalli    
BA LLB 60
BCom LLB 60
60
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai 100 50
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur
BA LLB 120
BBA LLB 60
60
Maharashtra National Law University, (MNLU)  Aurangabad
BA LLB 60
BBA LLB 60
60
Himachal Pradesh National Law University, (HPNLU), Shimla
BA LLB 60
BBA LLB 60
80
Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur 120 50
Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonipat, Haryana     120 -
National Law University Tripura (NLUT), Agartala     60 50
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Silvasa 66 33
Total (not including supernumerary, NRI, extra, and FN seats) 3163 1378

Note - The table only includes the seats for UG and PG programs and does not account for supernumerary, NRI, extra, and FN seats.

College-wise CLAT Seat Distribution 2024

The seat distribution is decided by the Consortium of NLUs, which is the governing body for the CLAT exam. We will provide information on the number of seats available in each college:

S.No. University Gen   EWS   OBC   SC   ST  
1. National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru 121 30 81 45 23
2. National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad 66 13 26 19 8
3. National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal BA LLB   52 12 14 16 20
4. National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal BSC LLB 26 6 7 8 10
5. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata BA LLB 73 - 7 20 8
6.  The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata  BSc LLB 32 - 3 11 4
7. National Law University, Jodhpur 62 - 25 18 9
8. Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur 91 - 23 23 33
9. Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar 79 16 42 23 12
10. Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow 80 9 43 34 3
11. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala  134 - - 27 14
12. National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi 36 18 - 5 1
13. National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack  BA LLB 85 - - 8 13
14. National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack  BBA LLB 43 - - 4 6
15. National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi 60 - 19 15 21
16. National Law University & Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam   31 16 4 9
17. Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam 55 12 13 16 7
18. The Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirapalli  BA LLB 17 - 14 11 1
19. The Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirapalli  BCom LLB 17 - 14 10 1
20. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai     37 10 19 13 7
21.  Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur BA LLB 46 12 23 16 8
22. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur BBA LLB 23 6 11 8 4
23. Maharashtra National Law University, (MNLU)  Aurangabad BA LLB  23 6 11 8 4
24. Maharashtra National Law University, (MNLU)  Aurangabad BBA LLB 23 6 11 8 4
25. Himachal Pradesh National Law University, (HPNLU), Shimla BA LLB    46 - - 9 5
26. Himachal Pradesh National Law University, (HPNLU), Shimla BBA LLB   46 - - 9 5
27. Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonipat, Haryana 47 12 30 15 7
28. National Law University Tripura (NLUT), Agartala        28 16 9
29. Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Silvasa     31 6 16 9 4

College-wise CLAT PG Seat Distribution 2024

Here is the information on the number of seats available in each college for the PG program:

S.No. University Gen   EWS   OBC   SC   ST  
1. National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru 48 12 33 18 09
2. National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad 33 06 14 09 04
3. National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal 30 - 08 10 12
5. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata 69 - 6 18 7
7. National Law University, Jodhpur 24 - 11 8 4
8. Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur 45 - 24 14 7
9. Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar 26 05 14 08 04
10. Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow 20 04 13 10 01
11. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala  44 06 - 09 05
12. National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi 31 - - 5 1
13. National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack 34 - - 4 6
15. National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi 24 06 10 07 11
16. National Law University & Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam   20 - 11 3 6
17. Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam 27 06 14 9 4
20. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai     17 05 10 07 04
21.  Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur  23 06 11 8 4
23. Maharashtra National Law University, (MNLU)  Aurangabad  23 6 11 8 4
25. Himachal Pradesh National Law University, (HPNLU), Shimla 62 - 22 12 6
28. National Law University Tripura (NLUT), Agartala        23 - - 07 14
29. Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Silvasa     26 05 14 08 04

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Documents Required for CLAT Seat Allotment 2024

If you get shortlisted for the seat allotment process, you must keep the following documents ready:

  • CLAT 2024 Application Form
  • CLAT 2024 Admit Card
  • CLAT Score Card
  • Date of Birth Proof Required (Class 10th Mark sheet)
  • Class 12th Mark sheet required for Academic Qualification /Eligibility Criteria.
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Specially-Able 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.

Categories for Seat Distribution in CLAT 2024

The total seats in CLAT are distributed based on category reservations.

NLU will reserve seats in each CLAT Participating College based on these categories. Reserved category students will be given first preference over others if they secure a better rank on the merit list.

Have a look at the list of categories for CLAT Seat Allotment 2024:

  • General 
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST)
  • Scheduled Caste (SC)
  • Other Backward Categories (OBC)
  • Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
  • State Quota for the candidates in which NLU is located
  • Physically Disable Candidates (PwD)
  • Women
  • Foreign National Candidates/NRI
  • Kashmiri Migrants
  • Candidates belonging to the North Eastern States

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Important Information of CLAT Seat Allotment 2024

National Law University Odisha will conduct the CLAT 2024 Seat Allotment for undergraduate and postgraduate law programs.

  • There will be three rounds in which the CLAT Committee will hold CLAT Seat Allotment 2024.
  • If you have been allotted an NLU, you must deposit a counselling fee of Rs. 50,000 to secure the allotted seat.
  • If you do not deposit the counselling fee, you will forfeit your candidature, and NLUs will also remove your name from the CLAT 2024 merit list.
  • If you wish to withdraw and do that after the withdrawal date, NLUs will not refund the deposited amount.
  • If you are on the waiting list and do not get the seat because of vacant seat unavailability, you will get your fee refunded.
  • On final allocation, report to the respective NLU and fulfil the admission formalities by paying the balance fees and submitting the original certificates.

Conclusion

The CLAT seat allotment process for 2024 is a meticulous and multi-round system that determines the future of aspiring law students. Understanding the steps involved and the reservation criteria is crucial for candidates navigating this competitive landscape.

Key Takeaways:

  • You can get the answer to how many seats in CLAT 2024.
  • CLAT seat allotment involves multiple rounds based on merit and preference.
  • Candidates can accept, upgrade, or exit the admission process after seat allotment.
  • Detailed reservation criteria exist for various categories, ensuring fair access to opportunities.
  • Documentation and adherence to deadlines are critical for successful allotment.
  • The process requires careful decision-making and prompt action to secure desired seats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mode of CLAT 2024 Seat Allotment?

How many seats are offered through CLAT 2024 Exam?

Can I change my NLU preference during the CLAT 2024 Seat Allotment process?

Will the CLAT seat be allotted based on the domicile?

How many seats are there in CLAT for general category candidates?

CLAT Seats Allotment 2024 (3rd Allotment List OUT) - Latest UG & PG CLAT Seats

Author : Samriddhi Pandey

February 13, 2024

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📚 Reader's Digest: CLAT seat allotment is an important process for those wishing to pursue a law career. It is the process of assigning seats in a law college to students who have successfully cleared the CLAT. Read this article for an overview of the CLAT seat allotment process for UG & PG courses.

CLAT Seats 2024 Allotment is not just a seat allocation process; it's a gateway to a fulfilling law career. Each step in this journey holds immense importance as it determines the future of aspiring law students.

With the CLAT 2024 counselling beginning, the Consortium released its 3rd seat allotment list on 22 January 2024.

The seat allotment process is conducted in multiple rounds, depending on the available seats in the CLAT participating institutes.

The Consortium of NLUs conducts the seat allotment along with the CLAT counselling. You must pay the course fee and complete the admission formalities to secure your seats.

How to Book Your CLAT Seats 2024?

Here are the steps that you must follow to lock your seat:

  • Log in to the portal and check whether you are allotted a seat after the counselling round.
  • You shall be shortlisted for the seat allotment process based on your merit list and preferences. 
  • If your name is on the allotment list, you can accept the seat, apply for an upgrade, or exit the admission process.

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CLAT Seat Allotment Schedule 2024

Look at the table below for all the important events related to the CLAT Seat Allotment dates:

S. No. Particulars Schedule
1. Registration for Admissions Counselling (including payment of Counselling Registration Fee) 10:00 A.M., December 11, 2023 to
10:00 P.M., December 20, 2023
Publication of First Allotment List (First round of counselling starts) December 26, 2023 at 10:00 A.M
Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the First Allotment List 10:00 A.M. on December 26, 2023
to
1:00 P.M. January 02, 2024
Publication of Second Allotment List (Second round of counselling starts) 10:00 A.M. on January 8, 2024
Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Second Allotment List 10:00 A.M. on January 8, 2024
to
1:00 P.M. on January 12, 2024
Publication of Third Allotment List (Third round of counselling starts) 10:00 A.M. on January 22, 2024
Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Third Allotment List 10:00 A.M. on January 22, 2024
to
1:00 P.M. on January 25, 2024
Payment of University Fee (after adjusting for Confirmation Fee and Counselling Registration Fee) to NLU concerned for all candidates who have chosen the Freeze Option in the counselling process for First, Second & Third Allotment Lists (first, second & third rounds of counselling)  May 14, 2024
Publication of Fourth Allotment List (Fourth round of counselling starts) 10:00 A.M. on May 20, 2024
Payment of University Fee for Freeze or Float options (after adjusting for Confirmation Fee—if paid in the first, second or third rounds of counselling—and Counselling Registration Fee) and Admission by NLUs for the Fourth Allotment List 10:00 A.M. on May 20, 2024
to
1:00 P.M. on May 23, 2024
Publication of Fifth and Final Allotment List (Fifth round of counselling starts) 10:00 A.M. on May 28, 2024

CLAT Seat Allotment Process 2024

Generally, the seat allotment process through the Common Law Admission Test includes the steps explained below:

1. Release of CLAT Merit List:

  • The merit list indicates the All India Rank and category rank based on CLAT scores.
  • It also determines seat allocation.
  • It is released at the time of the CLAT result declaration.

2. Release of Invite List:

  • Shortlisted candidates for counselling and seat allotment are announced.
  • The invite list contains the names and CLAT admit card numbers of selected candidates.

3. CLAT Counselling:

  • The CLAT Counselling process is conducted online.
  • There is separate counselling for UG and PG programs.
  • Counselling letters are issued to candidates on the invite list.
  • The call letter can be downloaded from the CLAT official website.
  • A registration fee of Rs. 50,000 must be paid, which will be adjusted with the semester fee at the allotted NLU.
  • Submission of required documents during counselling is mandatory.

4. Release of CLAT Seat Allotment 2024:

  • The seat allotment process takes place in 5 rounds.
  • After each round, the Consortium releases the CLAT Provisional List.
  • Separate seat allotment lists are published for each NLU.
  • Three options are available after seat allotment: accept the allotted seat, apply for an upgrade, or exit the process.

I) Accept/Lock the seat:

  • If you choose this option, the allotted NLU is frozen.
  • You will not be considered for further allotment rounds.
  • Payment of fees and completion of admission formalities are required.

 II) Apply for Upgrade:

  • This option allows you to change the allotted NLU.
  • In the next round, you may be allowed a seat in your preferred college based on availability.
  • Active participation is maintained by selecting the upgrade option.

 III) Exit the Admission Process:

  • You can choose this option if you are not interested in joining the allotted NLU.
  • Once exited, you will not have another chance to participate in NLU admission counselling.

CLAT Seat Matrix 2024

This year, the total seats in CLAT 2024 Admission (UG +PG) is 4000+. The distribution is as follows:

  • The All-India Seats for UG programs are 3163 seats.
  • The number of seats for CLAT PG is 1378.

Approximate CLAT 2024 Seats - Overview

The table mentions the total seats for UG and PG courses:

Type of seats UG-CLAT PG-CLAT Total
All India seats 3163 1378 4499

Note - This data does not include supernumerary, NRI, extra, and FN seats.

CLAT Seat Distribution 2024 (UG & PG)

Refer to the table below for the college-wise seat distribution for both LLB and LLM courses:

Name of the CLAT Participating Colleges (2024) UG Seat Intake PG Seat Intake
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru 300 120
National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad 132 66
National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal    
BA LLB 134
BSc LLB 68
60
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata
BA LLB 108
BSc LLB 50
100
National Law University (NLUJ), Jodhpur 120 50
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur  170 90
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar 172 57
Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow 169 48
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala 180 60
National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi 60 60
National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack    
BA LLB 120
BBA LLB 60
44
National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi 134 60
National Law University & Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam     60 60
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam 120 60
The Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirapalli    
BA LLB 60
BCom LLB 60
60
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai 100 50
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur
BA LLB 120
BBA LLB 60
60
Maharashtra National Law University, (MNLU)  Aurangabad
BA LLB 60
BBA LLB 60
60
Himachal Pradesh National Law University, (HPNLU), Shimla
BA LLB 60
BBA LLB 60
80
Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur 120 50
Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonipat, Haryana     120 -
National Law University Tripura (NLUT), Agartala     60 50
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Silvasa 66 33
Total (not including supernumerary, NRI, extra, and FN seats) 3163 1378

Note - The table only includes the seats for UG and PG programs and does not account for supernumerary, NRI, extra, and FN seats.

College-wise CLAT Seat Distribution 2024

The seat distribution is decided by the Consortium of NLUs, which is the governing body for the CLAT exam. We will provide information on the number of seats available in each college:

S.No. University Gen   EWS   OBC   SC   ST  
1. National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru 121 30 81 45 23
2. National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad 66 13 26 19 8
3. National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal BA LLB   52 12 14 16 20
4. National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal BSC LLB 26 6 7 8 10
5. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata BA LLB 73 - 7 20 8
6.  The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata  BSc LLB 32 - 3 11 4
7. National Law University, Jodhpur 62 - 25 18 9
8. Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur 91 - 23 23 33
9. Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar 79 16 42 23 12
10. Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow 80 9 43 34 3
11. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala  134 - - 27 14
12. National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi 36 18 - 5 1
13. National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack  BA LLB 85 - - 8 13
14. National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack  BBA LLB 43 - - 4 6
15. National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi 60 - 19 15 21
16. National Law University & Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam   31 16 4 9
17. Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam 55 12 13 16 7
18. The Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirapalli  BA LLB 17 - 14 11 1
19. The Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirapalli  BCom LLB 17 - 14 10 1
20. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai     37 10 19 13 7
21.  Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur BA LLB 46 12 23 16 8
22. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur BBA LLB 23 6 11 8 4
23. Maharashtra National Law University, (MNLU)  Aurangabad BA LLB  23 6 11 8 4
24. Maharashtra National Law University, (MNLU)  Aurangabad BBA LLB 23 6 11 8 4
25. Himachal Pradesh National Law University, (HPNLU), Shimla BA LLB    46 - - 9 5
26. Himachal Pradesh National Law University, (HPNLU), Shimla BBA LLB   46 - - 9 5
27. Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonipat, Haryana 47 12 30 15 7
28. National Law University Tripura (NLUT), Agartala        28 16 9
29. Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Silvasa     31 6 16 9 4

College-wise CLAT PG Seat Distribution 2024

Here is the information on the number of seats available in each college for the PG program:

S.No. University Gen   EWS   OBC   SC   ST  
1. National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru 48 12 33 18 09
2. National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad 33 06 14 09 04
3. National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal 30 - 08 10 12
5. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata 69 - 6 18 7
7. National Law University, Jodhpur 24 - 11 8 4
8. Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur 45 - 24 14 7
9. Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar 26 05 14 08 04
10. Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow 20 04 13 10 01
11. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala  44 06 - 09 05
12. National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi 31 - - 5 1
13. National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack 34 - - 4 6
15. National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi 24 06 10 07 11
16. National Law University & Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam   20 - 11 3 6
17. Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam 27 06 14 9 4
20. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai     17 05 10 07 04
21.  Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur  23 06 11 8 4
23. Maharashtra National Law University, (MNLU)  Aurangabad  23 6 11 8 4
25. Himachal Pradesh National Law University, (HPNLU), Shimla 62 - 22 12 6
28. National Law University Tripura (NLUT), Agartala        23 - - 07 14
29. Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Silvasa     26 05 14 08 04

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Documents Required for CLAT Seat Allotment 2024

If you get shortlisted for the seat allotment process, you must keep the following documents ready:

  • CLAT 2024 Application Form
  • CLAT 2024 Admit Card
  • CLAT Score Card
  • Date of Birth Proof Required (Class 10th Mark sheet)
  • Class 12th Mark sheet required for Academic Qualification /Eligibility Criteria.
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Specially-Able 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.

Categories for Seat Distribution in CLAT 2024

The total seats in CLAT are distributed based on category reservations.

NLU will reserve seats in each CLAT Participating College based on these categories. Reserved category students will be given first preference over others if they secure a better rank on the merit list.

Have a look at the list of categories for CLAT Seat Allotment 2024:

  • General 
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST)
  • Scheduled Caste (SC)
  • Other Backward Categories (OBC)
  • Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
  • State Quota for the candidates in which NLU is located
  • Physically Disable Candidates (PwD)
  • Women
  • Foreign National Candidates/NRI
  • Kashmiri Migrants
  • Candidates belonging to the North Eastern States

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Important Information of CLAT Seat Allotment 2024

National Law University Odisha will conduct the CLAT 2024 Seat Allotment for undergraduate and postgraduate law programs.

  • There will be three rounds in which the CLAT Committee will hold CLAT Seat Allotment 2024.
  • If you have been allotted an NLU, you must deposit a counselling fee of Rs. 50,000 to secure the allotted seat.
  • If you do not deposit the counselling fee, you will forfeit your candidature, and NLUs will also remove your name from the CLAT 2024 merit list.
  • If you wish to withdraw and do that after the withdrawal date, NLUs will not refund the deposited amount.
  • If you are on the waiting list and do not get the seat because of vacant seat unavailability, you will get your fee refunded.
  • On final allocation, report to the respective NLU and fulfil the admission formalities by paying the balance fees and submitting the original certificates.

Conclusion

The CLAT seat allotment process for 2024 is a meticulous and multi-round system that determines the future of aspiring law students. Understanding the steps involved and the reservation criteria is crucial for candidates navigating this competitive landscape.

Key Takeaways:

  • You can get the answer to how many seats in CLAT 2024.
  • CLAT seat allotment involves multiple rounds based on merit and preference.
  • Candidates can accept, upgrade, or exit the admission process after seat allotment.
  • Detailed reservation criteria exist for various categories, ensuring fair access to opportunities.
  • Documentation and adherence to deadlines are critical for successful allotment.
  • The process requires careful decision-making and prompt action to secure desired seats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mode of CLAT 2024 Seat Allotment?

How many seats are offered through CLAT 2024 Exam?

Can I change my NLU preference during the CLAT 2024 Seat Allotment process?

Will the CLAT seat be allotted based on the domicile?

How many seats are there in CLAT for general category candidates?

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