The CLAT Counselling process begins after the declaration of the CLAT result. It is conducted by the Consortium of NLUs through a centralized process. First, the Consortium publishes the CLAT merit list, followed by three lists of provisionally selected candidates. Then, the provisionally selected candidates are invited for CLAT Counselling which is conducted in online mode. We are sharing the CLAT 2022 counselling schedule and its procedure in this article. To know more, read further.
What is CLAT Counselling Process?
The CLAT counselling process starts with the online registration, followed by filling preferences for NLUs. The candidates are required to submit the CLAT counselling fee to take part in the procedure. Candidates will be allotted seats based on their preferences and the rank secured by them. The CLAT counselling 2022 and seat allocation process will be conducted in online mode tentatively in July 2022.
CLAT Exam 2022 Counselling Important Dates
CLAT 2022 dates are yet to be announced by the conducting body. The counselling process is expected to begin in July 2022 but the tentative dates are given below:
| Event | Tentative Dates |
| CLAT 2022 Exam Date | 4th week of July, 2022 |
| Declaration of the Result | 5th week of July, 2022 |
| Counselling Registration | 1st week of August, 2022 |
| Publication of 1st allotment list | 1st week of August, 2022 |
| Verification & Acceptance of Seats after 1st allotment list | 1st week of August, 2022 |
| Publication of 2nd allotment list | 2nd week of August, 2022 |
| Verification & Acceptance of Seats after 2nd allotment list | 2nd week of August, 2022 |
| Publication of 3rd allotment list | 3rd week of August, 2022 |
| Verification & Acceptance of Seats after 3rd allotment list | 3rd week of August, 2022 |
| Publication of 4th allotment list | 4th week of August, 2022 |
| Verification & Acceptance of Seats after 4th allotment list | 4th week of August, 2022 |
| Publication of 5th & final allotment list | 5th week of August, 2022 |
| Verification & Acceptance of Seats after 5th & Final allotment list | 5th week of August, 2022 |
Documents Required for CLAT Counselling 2022
Candidates who have their names listed in the merit list should have the following documents at the time of CLAT Counselling process 2022:
- CLAT 2022 Application Form
- CLAT Admit Card 2022
- CLAT 2022 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.
How to Register for CLAT Exam 2022 Counselling?
The CLAT counselling process is done through a centralized online system. The entire process will be done as per the CLAT dates created by the conducting authorities.
Given below is the procedure for final admissions to the 22 NLUs.
Step1: Result Declaration
After the results and merit list are declared, the list of the shortlisted candidates will be available on the official website. The list will be released on the basis of merit-cum-preference of CLAT score. The first list for CLAT counselling will be declared after the results are published.
Step 2: Selecting the NLUs
The shortlisted candidates will be invited to register for their preferred NLUs through the CLAT website. Candidates need to select at least five preferred colleges. Also, they must know that no changes will be allowed after the last date of submission.
Students must select the colleges by considering their rank and marks against the seats. Remember that candidates cannot update their college preferences, and they will be considered for only those NLUs which they have provided.
Step 3: Payment of Fees
After candidates have selected their preferred colleges, they have to pay the fees of INR 50,000 to be provisionally selected. Candidates are advised to pay the fees online through the official website. Only the candidates who participate in the counselling process will be considered for the seat allotment process.
Step 4: Seat Allotment List
The allotment of the seats is done after considering the options selected by the candidates. The seat allotment lists will be available online on the official website. The candidates who have not been allotted a seat in the first round should wait till the fourth list.
Step 5: End of Admissions
The candidates who have been allotted a seat for their selected college have three options:
- Accept the Seat: Candidates can choose to lock their seat allotted, thereby debarring to shift to any other NLU of their choice. After that, 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, in which they will be considered against any other vacancies in their preferred NLUs. However, this option is applicable to those who have participated in the first round and have not yet locked their seats.
- Withdrawal from CLAT Seat Allotment: If candidates opt to quit the CLAT admission process, they will forfeit their present seat and will not be considered for future seat allotments either.
If candidates do not choose any of the aforementioned choices by the required date, they will be deemed uninterested and not be given admissions.
The Last Word
Hope you are now aware of the CLAT counselling procedure. Stay tuned for more such articles related to CLAT and other law entrance exams.
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