Conducting Body: Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) National Level Entrance Exam 2026
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LL.M (Master of Laws) & PSU Legal Advisor Recruitment Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes) Mode: Offline Pen & Paper (OMR) Total Marks: 120 Frequency: Once a Year (December) Fee: ?4,000 (General) / ?3,500 (SC/ST)
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Consortium of NLUs Centralised Counselling 2026

Single Window Allotment

Admission into participating premier universities and colleges based on CLAT PG 2026 merit ranks is administered through centralized single-window counselling. Conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs), the process ensures transparent merit seat distribution across All India and State quotas.

Counselling Body Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs)
Participating Institutes 24 National Law Universities (NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata, NLU Jodhpur, etc.)
Counselling Rounds 5 Centralized Allotment Rounds
Quota Allocations All India General, State Domicile Horizontal/Vertical Reservation, EWS, SC, ST, PwD, NRI/FN
Seat Options Freeze (Accept allotted NLU), Float (Accept but eligible for higher preference NLU in subsequent rounds), Exit
Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) Confirmation fee ₹30,000 (General) / ₹20,000 (SC/ST/PwD)
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6 Stages of the Centralized Counselling Process

1. Online Registration

Authenticate using your CLAT PG Roll Number and Application ID. Enter contact details and pay the non-refundable registration fee.

2. Choice Filling

Select programs and colleges in strict descending order of preference. Fill maximum available choices without numerical limit to maximize admission probabilities.

3. Choice Locking

Lock choices before the deadline. Unlocked choices automatically lock at the cutoff time based on the last saved preferences.

4. Seat Allotment

Merit algorithm evaluates rank, category reservation, home state quota, and filled preferences to allocate a seat in each round.

5. Willingness Option

Choose Freeze (confirm & exit), Float (upgrade anywhere), or Slide (upgrade within same college).

6. Document Verification

Upload certificates online and pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF). Complete physical reporting at the final allotted college.

Mandatory Documents Required for Verification

  • Class 10 Certificate & Marksheet: Proof of Date of Birth.
  • Class 12 Qualifying Examination Marksheet: Eligibility proof.
  • CLAT PG Rank Card / Scorecard 2026.
  • CLAT PG Admit Card (Hall Ticket).
  • Provisional Seat Allotment Letter.
  • Category / Caste Certificate: Valid OBC-NCL / EWS issued in current FY.
  • PwD Certificate: Issued by authorized Medical Board.
  • State Domicile / Nativity Certificate.
  • Medical Fitness Certificate by registered practitioner.
  • Passport Size Photographs (at least 6 copies).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Consortium of NLUs Centralised Counselling

Which authority conducts Consortium of NLUs Centralised Counselling for admission?
Admission counselling for CLAT PG is conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) through dedicated online single-window portals.
What is the difference between Freeze, Float, and Slide options?
Freeze means you accept the allotted seat and exit further rounds. Float means you accept the allotted seat but wish to be considered for a higher-preference branch or institute in subsequent rounds. Slide means you accept the allotted seat but wish to upgrade to a higher-preference branch within the same institute.
What documents are mandatory for CLAT PG Counselling document verification?
Mandatory documents include: 10th and 12th standard mark sheets and passing certificates, CLAT PG Rank Card / Scorecard, Admit Card, Category/Caste Certificate (if applicable, with valid financial year NCL status), State Domicile Certificate, Medical Fitness Certificate, and Passport-size photographs.
What happens if I do not pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF)?
Failure to deposit the Seat Acceptance Fee before the round deadline leads to automatic forfeiture of the provisionally allotted seat, and the candidate is generally disqualified from subsequent normal rounds.

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