Updated: June 22, 2025
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) released its Third Merit List for the CLAT UG 2025 admissions on June 20, marking the start of the final admission phase and offering much-needed relief to thousands of hopefuls across India.
Key Updates from the Third Merit List
- Release Date: June 20, 2025, at 10 AM IST on consortiumofnlus.ac.in economictimes.indiatimes.com
- Who’s Eligible: Candidates who participated in earlier counselling rounds and did not secure seats in the first or second allotment lists timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- Action Required: Provisional allotment confirmations and fee submissions by June 23, 2025 (1 PM)
- Category-Wise Cut-Offs: Detailed NLU-specific closing ranks and reservation-wise cut-offs now live
What This Means for Aspirants
- Last Chance for Admission: This round represents the final centralized counselling phase; seats remaining unfilled after this will be managed separately by individual NLUs.
- Reduced Anxiety: With over 350 vacancies filled in top-tier NLUs—including NLSIU Bangalore, NLU Delhi, and NLU Jodhpur—many students can now focus on onboarding rather than uncertainty.
- Next Steps:
- Download Your Allotment Letter from consortiumofnlus.ac.in consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Pay Confirmation Fee by the stipulated deadline
- Complete Registration with allotted NLU
Expert Analysis
“The phased allotment process not only optimizes seat utilization across NLUs but also gives deserving candidates additional opportunities,” says Dr. Aruna Iyer, Education Policy Analyst at the National Education Policy Centre. “This final merit list brings transparency and fairness to the system.”
5 Key Takeaways for Prospective Law Students
- Verify Allotment Status Daily — check official website updates by 1 PM IST.
- Keep Documents Ready — academic transcripts, category certificates, and photo IDs.
- Monitor NLU Portals — some universities may open wait-list rounds post-June 23.
- Plan Campus Reporting — orientation schedules vary by NLU.
- Stay Informed — follow daily releases in our Daily Digest below.
Daily Digest
| Date | Update | Source |
|---|---|---|
| June 22 | Third Merit List announced | Consortium of NLUs |
| June 23 | Final fee-payment deadline | consortiumofnlus.ac.in |
| June 24–30 | Individual NLU wait-list openings (if any) | Respective NLU websites |
Fact-Check: Addressing Common Concerns
- “Are my scores final after this round?”
Yes. This list is the definitive CLAT UG 2025 counselling outcome; no further centralized rounds will follow. - “Can reserved-category candidates upgrade seats?”
Upgradation in subsequent NLU-managed rounds is possible—check each university’s counselling portal. - “Were all merit-list ranks verified?”
The Consortium affirms that all ranks were cross-validated against answer-key revisions and court orders.
