Reader's Digest - Are you aspiring to crack CLAT 2024? Curious about the participating colleges? Want to know which colleges are part of it? Look here! See the full list of colleges in CLAT.

Some private colleges and universities have an agreement with the CLAT consortium to accept scores. These colleges offer excellent legal education and provide you with lots of unforgettable experiences.

As a law aspirant, it is essential to know the CLAT participating colleges and the number of seats each college offers for UG and PG courses. 

Many private law colleges accept CLAT scores, and if you do well in the entrance exam, you can get admission to any of these colleges.

Now, let's take a closer look at the colleges that accept CLAT scores and show you a complete list.

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Types of CLAT Participating Colleges 2024

Generally, three types of law schools in India will accept CLAT Exam 2024 and admit students to UG and PG courses.

  • National Law Universities (NLUs)
  • Law Colleges Affiliated with CLAT 
  • Private Law Colleges

National Law Universities (NLUs)

Currently, 24 NLUs are participating in CLAT Exam to provide admission to LLB and LLM programs. Recently, NLU Tripura has also joined the ranks of these esteemed National Law Universities.

Check out the table below to know the list of CLAT participating colleges:

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.

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CLAT Affiliated Colleges of Law 

As said above, the affiliated law colleges which sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MoU) offer admission to UG and PG courses based on CLAT scores.

Check out the table below to know the list of affiliated colleges with CLAT 2024: 

Private Law Colleges Accepting CLAT Scores Location
Nirma University Ahmedabad
UPES Dehradun Dehradun
Bennet University Delhi
Alliance School of Law Bangalore, Karnataka
Amity University Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Asian Law College Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Delhi Institute of Rural Development (D.I.R.D.) Holambi, Delhi
Azim Premji University Bengaluru, Karnataka
Geeta Institute of Law Panipat, Haryana
Disha Law College Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Galgotias University Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
IFIM Law College Bengaluru, Karnataka
Harlal Law School Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Indore Institute of Law Indore, Madhya Pradesh
JECRC University Jaipur, Rajasthan
Jagannath University Jaipur, Rajasthan
JIMS Engineering Management Technical Campus of Law Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Maharaja Surajmal Brij University Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Manipal University Jaipur, Rajasthan
Lloyd Law College Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra National Law University Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Mewar University Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
NIMT Institute of Method and Law (NIMT Vidhi Evam Kanun Sansthan) Delhi NCR
MATS University Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) (Deemed to be University) Mumbai, Maharashtra
RNB Global University Bikaner, Rajasthan
Renaissance Law College Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Prestige Institute of Management and Research Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Ramaiah Institute of Legal Studies (RILS) Bengaluru, Karnataka
SRM University, Haryana Gurugram, Haryana
Siddhartha Law College Dehradun, Uttarakhand
School of Law, The Northcap University Gurugram, Haryana
Dr K.N. Modi University Rajasthan
Vivekananda Global University Jaipur, Rajasthan
Faculty of Law, Marwadi University Rajkot, Gujarat
United World School of Law, Karnavati University Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Reva University Bangalore, Karnataka
Maharishi University of Information Technology Delhi NCR
Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University Dehradun, Uttarakhand

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Top 10 CLAT Participating Colleges in India 2024

Each participating college has a different closing rank. Candidates are called for the counselling process based on the CLAT Merit List.

See the table below for the top ten CLAT Participating Colleges in India.

S.No. College City
1. National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bengaluru
2. National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR) Hyderabad
3. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS) Kolkata
4. National Law University (NLUJ) Jodhpur
5. National Law Institute University (NLIU) Bhopal
6. Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) Gandhinagar
7. Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU) Lucknow
8. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) Mumbai
9. Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU) Raipur
10. National Law University Odisha (NLUO) Cuttack


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Must Know Points for CLAT Participating Colleges 2024 

Here, we have provided some essential points related to the CLAT Participating Colleges 2024. You can review the facts to know more about the colleges, such as CLAT seat allotment, cut-off marks, etc.

  • Before selecting a particular college, you must know all the information about the participating colleges.
  • You need to know about the CLAT college's fee structure, cut-off, and selection process of the particular college they have applied for admission.
  • As per the previous trends, the CLAT participating colleges' cut-off marks vary for each participating college. Hence, you must score above the cut-off specified by the particular college to get shortlisted for counselling.
  • Different NLUs will have their selection process for enrolling the aspirants in law undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

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Conclusion 

In conclusion, CLAT-participating colleges can open opportunities for aspiring law students. With over 24 participating NLUs, students have diverse options, each with unique offerings and specialities.

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FAQ's

How many NLUs will participate in CLAT 2024?

A total of 24 NLUs will participate in CLAT 2024. Apart from these NLUs, several other private institutions and public sector units will also provide admissions for law courses. All the institutions will use CLAT Score to provide admissions in their LLB and LLM courses. The admissions will be provided to the aspirants based on their rank.

When can I provide my choice options for NLUs?

You can provide your NLU choices while applying for CLAT Exam. You should be careful while choosing NLU's because if you submit your choice of NLU's, then it can not be changed. In the case of multiple applications filed by you for CLAT, the last submitted form will be treated as final by the authority.

How many CLAT seats are available in the participating institutes?

Around 3338 undergraduate and 1219 postgraduate seats are available in the CLAT participating institutes.  The eligibility criteria, CLAT Colleges cut-off, and selection process will differ for all the institutions. Candidates should choose the institute based on their CLAT scores. In addition to these seats, 5% will be reserved for Specially Abled Persons (SAP) at the all-India level as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

List some of the private colleges that provide admissions into law courses based on the CLAT Score 2024?

Some of the private colleges that provide admissions into law courses based on the CLAT Score 2024 are as follows: Alliance School of Law, Bangalore; Amity University Noida; Asian Law College, Noida; Delhi Institute of Rural Development(D.I.R.D.), Holambi, Delhi; Azim; Premji University, Bengaluru; Geeta Institute of Law, Panipat; Disha Law College, Raipur; Galgotias University, Greater Noida; IFIM Law College, Bengaluru.

Are there reservations in NLUs?

Yes. All NLUs have reservations for SCs and STs and quite a few of them have seats for OBCs as well. Various institutes have regional quotas and some also have reservations for women, wards of defense personnel, and even NRI-sponsored Candidates. In all the institutions, 5% of seats will be reserved for Specially Abled Persons (SAP) at the all India level as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The admissions will be provided for the students based on the cut-off, eligibility criteria, and CLAT score.

Is CLAT Score only applicable for law colleges or else we can use the score to get admission to other colleges?

CLAT Score is mainly applicable to National Law Universities. However, the CLAT score is accepted by some other private colleges such as GAIL India Limited, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, Dehradun and Oil India Limited.

Is there any reservation of seats in the CLAT Participating Colleges?

Yes. There is a reservation policy in CLAT 2024 that will be considered at the time of the allotment procedure. Seats are reserved for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribe (ST), Physically Disabled Candidates (PwD), Scheduled Caste (SC), NRI/Foreign National aspirants, Kashmiri Migrant, Other Backward Classes (OBC), State Quota for the candidates in which NLU is located, Candidates belonging to the North-Eastern States.