The first merit list has been released today (26th May 2025) by the Consortium of NLUs. Candidates can download the merit list from the official website. But the merit list published is provisional because the candidates are required to fulfil certain criteria to get the final seat allotment. As per the new revised schedule there will be three rounds of CLAT counselling. In this article, check the steps to download the CLAT 2025 merit list and also get to know what is after the CLAT 2025 merit list.
What is the First Merit List of the CLAT Exam All About?
The Consortium of NLUs releases the CLAT first allotment list as part of the CLAT 2025 counselling process. This list consists of the seats allocated to the students in various NLUs based on their CLAT 2025 rank, category and the preferences opted by them during the counselling process.
CLAT First Merit List Important Dates
Check below the important dates related to the CLAT first merit list:
| Event | Date |
| CLAT 2025 Exam | December 01, 2024 |
| CLAT 2025 Revised Result | May 17, 2025 |
| Counselling Registration Opens | May 17, 2025 |
| Counselling Registration Closes | May 21, 2025 |
| First Allotment List Release Date | May 26, 2025 |
| Confirmation Fee Payment Deadline | May 26 to May 30, 2025 (1:00 PM) |
Steps to Download the CLAT 2025 First Merit List
Check below the steps to download the CLAT 2025 first merit list:
- Candidates have to first visit the official website
- They have to click on the CLAT 2025 button
- In the notifications bar, they must click on the CLAT allotment list link
- The CLAT merit list PDF will then be displayed on the screen
- The candidates can now download the CLAT 2025 merit list and then save it for future reference
Details Mentioned on the First Merit List of CLAT 2025
After the candidates download their first merit list, they will receive the following details:
- All India rank of the candidates
- Admit Card number
- Horizontal reservation category
- Vertical reservation category
- Status of admission
What happens after the Release of the CLAT 2025 First Merit List?
The candidates who are selected will have to choose from freeze, float and exit options. Check the meanings of these in detail:
- Freeze: Candidates who have got their first preference NLU seat in this list must choose this option. After this, they must pay the fees by 30th May to confirm their seats.
- Float: Candidates who did not get their first NLU preference and want to change their allotted NLU must go for the float option. These candidates should also pay their fees by 30th May.
- Exit: Candidates who do not want to continue in their counselling process and hence want to exit can choose the exit options. Therefore, such candidates are not required to pay the confirmation fees.
First Merit List of CLAT 2025 Exam – College Wise with Opening and Closing Ranks
Check below the ranks for all the participating NLUs as per the first merit list:
| CLAT 2025 Participating NLUs | Opening Rank | Closing Ranks |
| National Law School of India University, Bangalore | 1 | 16544 |
| NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad | 17 | 7713 |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata | 57 | 29717 |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata | 299 | 18509 |
| National Law Institute University, Bhopal | 257 | 16572 |
| 438 | 24911 | |
| National Law University, Jodhpur | 159 | 39868 |
| Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar | 164 | 14022 |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow | 460 | 21506 |
| Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala | 95 | 29588 |
| Chanakya National Law University Patna | 882 | 30737 |
| 1215 | 44258 | |
| National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi | 350 | 56347 |
| National Law University Odisha, Cuttack | 382 | 50544 |
| National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi | 864 | 36722 |
| National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam | 1163 | 45940 |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam | 957 | 42139 |
| The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli | 1231 | 44669 |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai | 418 | 31018 |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur | 680 | 54410 |
| 681 | 51639 | |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad | 1023 | 59856 |
| 1361 | 56843 | |
| Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla | 949 | 43876 |
| 1135 | 44095 | |
| Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur | 1060 | 51352 |
| Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University Sonipat, Haryana | 626 | 53778 |
| Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur | 463 | 47261 |
| National Law University, Tripura | 31168 | 57038 |
| GNLU Silvassa Campus | 755 | 52920 |
| Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLUP), Prayagraj | 1102 | 45273 |
| India International University of Legal Education and Research, Goa – B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 1314 | 48454 |
| India International University of Legal Education and Research,h Goa – B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) | 1198 | 49603 |
FAQs
The CLAT 2025 merit list was released today on 26th May 2025 by the Consortium of NLUs.
Candidates are required to pay the confirmation fees or opt for float options or exit options, as the case may be.
Yes, the candidates can choose to withdraw from the CLAT counselling process. But the fee refund policies may vary based on withdrawal time.
No, the first allotment is just the initial seat allocation. Candidates can wait for the next list of allotments.
The number of seats allocated depends on the various NLUs, and the categories are based on seat availability and reservation policies.