CLAT 2020: Result/ Counselling

CLAT 2020: Result, Counselling & Seat Allotment

CLAT 2020:

Result, Counselling & Seat Allotment

Contents of the Page

  1. CLAT 2020 Result
  2. CLAT 2020 Counselling
  3. CLAT 2020 Counselling Process
  4. Documents required for Verification
  5. Documents required for Verification for NRI Candidates
  6. Documents required for Verification for NRI Sponsored Candidates

Contents of the Page

  1. CLAT 2020 Counselling
  2. CLAT Counselling: Important Dates
  3. CLAT 2020 Counselling Process
  4. Documents required for Verification
  5. Documents required for Verification for NRI Candidates
  6. Documents required for Verification for NRI Sponsored Candidates

Latest Updates


Click here to check CLAT 2020 Result

  • Official notice on CLAT 2020 exam: “The CLAT 2020 shall be conducted through a computer-based, online, centre-based test to be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020”.
  • The last date for online applications for CLAT is extended to July 10, 2020.
  • Due to the current situation of COVID-19, the Executive Committee of the Consortium of National Law Universities has extended the last date of online Application Form for CLAT 2020 to 1st July, 2020.
  • The date for CLAT Exam 2020 will be announced by the Executive Committee 21 days before the commencement of the exam.
  • Official notice on CLAT 2020 exam: “The CLAT 2020 shall be conducted through a computer-based, online, centre-based test to be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020”.
  • The last date for online applications for CLAT is extended to July 10, 2020.
  • Due to the current situation of COVID-19, the Executive Committee of the Consortium of National Law Universities has extended the last date of online Application Form for CLAT 2020 to 1st July, 2020.
  • The date for CLAT Exam 2020 will be announced by the Executive Committee 21 days before the commencement of the exam.


CLAT 2020 Result


CLAT 2020 Result

Consortium of National Law Universities on October 5, 2020 announced the result of CLAT 2020 (Common Law Admission Test) at its official website. Candidates who appeared for CLAT 2020 examination can download their results from the link – Click HereConsortium of National Law Universities on October 5, 2020 announced the result of CLAT 2020 (Common Law Admission Test) at its official website. Candidates who appeared for CLAT 2020 examination can download their results from the link – Click Here

Click here to check CLAT 2020 Result

NOTE : Registration for Counselling has started from today, October 7, 2020. NOTE : Registration for Counselling has started from today, October 7, 2020.

CLAT 2020 Counselling


CLAT 2020 Counselling

CLAT 2020 Counselling Process will start on 7th October 2020. (Updated)CLAT 2020 Counselling Process will start on 7th October 2020. (Updated)

Click Here to check the list of Candidates invited for CLAT UG 2020 Counselling

This year the admissions to UG courses at participating institutes shall be organized by NUSLR, Ranchi via CLAT Centralised Online Counselling after the declaration of CLAT 2020 Result.
This year the admissions to UG courses at participating institutes shall be organized by NUSLR, Ranchi via CLAT Centralised Online Counselling after the declaration of CLAT 2020 Result.
A total of 21 NLUs and 47 other private Institutes are participating in CLAT Counselling 2020.
The counselling will comprises of total three seat allotments and students will be called accordingly.
A total of 21 NLUs and 47 other private Institutes are participating in CLAT Counselling 2020.
The counselling will comprises of total three seat allotments and students will be called accordingly.Candidates whose names will be there in the merit list shall be called for the counselling process.Candidates whose names will be there in the merit list shall be called for the counselling process.


CLAT 2020 Counselling Process


CLAT 2020 Counselling Process

CLAT Counselling consists of 5 steps which have been enumerated below:CLAT Counselling consists of 5 steps which have been enumerated below:

Step 1 : Publication of 1st Merit List

Step 1 : Publication of 1st Merit List

  • The competent authority will declare an institute-wise merit list for each NLU on the basis of the All India Rank and preference made by the candidate during the Application Form fill up.
  • This list will be available on the official website – consortiumofnlus.ac.in
  • Candidate will have to check whether their name is present in the list or not as the counselling for the First Round will be conduct on the basis of this list.
  • The competent authority will declare an institute-wise merit list for each NLU on the basis of the All India Rank and preference made by the candidate during the Application Form fill up.
  • This list will be available on the official website – consortiumofnlus.ac.in
  • Candidate will have to check whether their name is present in the list or not as the counselling for the First Round will be conduct on the basis of this list.

Step 2 : Payment of Counselling Fees

Step 2 : Payment of Counselling Fees

  • Candidates who have been provisionally shortlisted in the First Merit List will have to pay requisite counselling fees of Rs. 50000 that will be later adjusted with their academic fees.
  • The Counselling Fees paid by the candidate will be send to transferred to the participating Institute in which the candidate will take admission after the completion of the admission process.
  • Shortlisted candidates who will fail to deposit the counselling fees within the specified time period will not be considered for CLAT Counselling and also their names will be dropped from the merit list.
  • Candidates who have been provisionally shortlisted in the First Merit List will have to pay requisite counselling fees of Rs. 50000 that will be later adjusted with their academic fees.
  • The Counselling Fees paid by the candidate will be send to transferred to the participating Institute in which the candidate will take admission after the completion of the admission process.
  • Shortlisted candidates who will fail to deposit the counselling fees within the specified time period will not be considered for CLAT Counselling and also their names will be dropped from the merit list.

After the payment of the counselling fees, candidates will have exercise any one of the following options:

After the payment of the counselling fees, candidates will have exercise any one of the following options:

  • Lock : This option is exercised by those candidates who want to confirm their admission in the allotted NLU. Such candidates will not be considered for the two other subsequent rounds.
  • Upward Shifting : This option is opened to the candidates in the second round of counselling. It is only open for those students who have participated in the first round of counselling and still haven’t locked their seats. The seats are offered to the candidates automatically against any vacancy arising in the preferred NLU through his/ her choice via subsequent allotment list. Once the candidates makes a choice, he/she cannot change it.
  • Withdraw Option : Candidates can exercise this option in two ways:
  • Lock : This option is exercised by those candidates who want to confirm their admission in the allotted NLU. Such candidates will not be considered for the two other subsequent rounds.
  • Upward Shifting : This option is opened to the candidates in the second round of counselling. It is only open for those students who have participated in the first round of counselling and still haven’t locked their seats. The seats are offered to the candidates automatically against any vacancy arising in the preferred NLU through his/ her choice via subsequent allotment list. Once the candidates makes a choice, he/she cannot change it.
  • Withdraw Option : Candidates can exercise this option in two ways:

(i) Candidates can simply not deposit the Counselling Fees. This will automatically drop their names from the merit list.(i) Candidates can simply not deposit the Counselling Fees. This will automatically drop their names from the merit list.(ii) Or else candidates can choose an option “Withdrawal” before final seat allotment list i.e. during the 4th round of CLAT Counselling. (ii) Or else candidates can choose an option “Withdrawal” before final seat allotment list i.e. during the 4th round of CLAT Counselling. CLAT Fees Refund Policy : All those candidates who will opt out of the counselling process at any stage or who have been allocated a seat in a particular NLU, but did not join the institute will be refunded Rs. 40,000. In both these cases, the Consortium of National Law Universities will deduct Rs. 10,000/- as a processing fee. However, if a candidate exercises withdrawal after the specified time period then the whole amount will be fortified.CLAT Fees Refund Policy : All those candidates who will opt out of the counselling process at any stage or who have been allocated a seat in a particular NLU, but did not join the institute will be refunded Rs. 40,000. In both these cases, the Consortium of National Law Universities will deduct Rs. 10,000/- as a processing fee. However, if a candidate exercises withdrawal after the specified time period then the whole amount will be fortified.

Step 3 : Publication of 2nd Merit List & additional Waiting List

Step 3 : Publication of 2nd Merit List & additional Waiting List

  • CLAT Office will release a 2nd Merit List with the name of the candidates who have already paid the counselling fees and reserved seats in NLUs alongwith a waiting list of candidates selected provisionally against dropped out candidates, if any.
  • The waiting list candidates will have to pay the counselling fees of Rs. 50,000/- within the specified time period to reserve the seat.
  • In case of withdrawal, an amount of Rs.10,000/- will be deducted as processing fees and the rest amount of Rs.40,000/- will be refunded. However, in case of withdrawal after a specified time period, whole amount of Rs.50,000/- will be fortified.
  • CLAT Office will release a 2nd Merit List with the name of the candidates who have already paid the counselling fees and reserved seats in NLUs alongwith a waiting list of candidates selected provisionally against dropped out candidates, if any.
  • The waiting list candidates will have to pay the counselling fees of Rs. 50,000/- within the specified time period to reserve the seat.
  • In case of withdrawal, an amount of Rs.10,000/- will be deducted as processing fees and the rest amount of Rs.40,000/- will be refunded. However, in case of withdrawal after a specified time period, whole amount of Rs.50,000/- will be fortified.

Step 4 : Publication of 3rd Merit List

Step 4 : Publication of 3rd Merit List

  • CLAT Office will release a 3rd or Final Merit List which will include the name of the candidates who have paid and accepted seats in the 1st and 2nd Merit List alongwith a Waiting List of the candidates who have are provisionally selected against the dropped out candidates in the 2ndMerit List, if any.
  • The waiting list candidates will have to pay the counselling fees of Rs. 50,000/- within the specified time period to reserve the seat.
  • In case of withdrawal, an amount of Rs.10,000/- will be deducted as processing fees and the rest amount of Rs.40,000/- will be refunded. However, in case of withdrawal after a specified time period, whole amount of Rs.50,000/- will be fortified.
  • CLAT Office will release a 3rd or Final Merit List which will include the name of the candidates who have paid and accepted seats in the 1st and 2nd Merit List alongwith a Waiting List of the candidates who have are provisionally selected against the dropped out candidates in the 2ndMerit List, if any.
  • The waiting list candidates will have to pay the counselling fees of Rs. 50,000/- within the specified time period to reserve the seat.
  • In case of withdrawal, an amount of Rs.10,000/- will be deducted as processing fees and the rest amount of Rs.40,000/- will be refunded. However, in case of withdrawal after a specified time period, whole amount of Rs.50,000/- will be fortified.

Step 5 : Completion of Admission formalities of NLUs

Step 5 : Completion of Admission formalities of NLUs

  • After seat allotment, candidates have to report to the allotted NLUs for further admission formalities like document verification and payment of remaining admission fees.
  • Carry original copies alongwith the xerox copies of all the relevant documents mentioned below at the time of admission in NLUs.
  • If any candidate fails to report at the allotted NLU for document verification then his/ her candidature will be cancelled.
  • After seat allotment, candidates have to report to the allotted NLUs for further admission formalities like document verification and payment of remaining admission fees.
  • Carry original copies alongwith the xerox copies of all the relevant documents mentioned below at the time of admission in NLUs.
  • If any candidate fails to report at the allotted NLU for document verification then his/ her candidature will be cancelled.


Document required for Verification


Document required for Verification

The following documents will be required for verification at the allotted candidates :The following documents will be required for verification at the allotted candidates :

  • CLAT 2020 Application Form
  • CLAT 2020 Admit Card
  • CLAT 2020 Score Card
  • Class 10th Marks-sheet (for Date of Birth proof)
  • Class 12th Marks-sheet
  • Call Letter issued by CLAT authority
  • Current passport size photographs
  • Cast Certificate (if applicable)
  • Specially-Abled Certificate (If applicable)
  • NRI Certificate (If applicable)
  • Sponsored NRI Certificate (If applicable)
  • Domicile Certificate (If applicable)
  • CLAT 2020 Application Form
  • CLAT 2020 Admit Card
  • CLAT 2020 Score Card
  • Class 10th Marks-sheet (for Date of Birth proof)
  • Class 12th Marks-sheet
  • Call Letter issued by CLAT authority
  • Current passport size photographs
  • Cast Certificate (if applicable)
  • Specially-Abled Certificate (If applicable)
  • NRI Certificate (If applicable)
  • Sponsored NRI Certificate (If applicable)
  • Domicile Certificate (If applicable)

NOTE : Candidates must carry scanned copies of the above mentioned documents alongwith the original copies.NOTE : Candidates must carry scanned copies of the above mentioned documents alongwith the original copies.

Documents required for NRI Candidates at the time of admission:

Documents required for NRI Candidates at the time of admission:

  • All the documents mentioned above
  • Valid copy of Passport of the candidate
  • Valid copy of Visas obtained in the past 12 months
  • Certificate from the local embassy stating that the person is an NRI/OCI or PIO Card.
  • All the documents mentioned above
  • Valid copy of Passport of the candidate
  • Valid copy of Visas obtained in the past 12 months
  • Certificate from the local embassy stating that the person is an NRI/OCI or PIO Card.

Documents required for NRI sponsored Candidates at the time of admission:

Documents required for NRI sponsored Candidates at the time of admission:

  • All the documents mentioned above
  • Valid copy of Indian Passport of the sponsor.
  • Valid copy of Visas obtained in the past 12 months of the sponsor.
  • Certificate from the local embassy stating that the sponsor is an NRI/OCI or PIO Card.
  • An affidavit by the sponsor indicating the interest shown in the education affairs of the student and willingness to fund the education of student over the next 5 years.
  • All the documents mentioned above
  • Valid copy of Indian Passport of the sponsor.
  • Valid copy of Visas obtained in the past 12 months of the sponsor.
  • Certificate from the local embassy stating that the sponsor is an NRI/OCI or PIO Card.
  • An affidavit by the sponsor indicating the interest shown in the education affairs of the student and willingness to fund the education of student over the next 5 years.

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