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Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Nalsar students seek revision of CLAT fee
Advt Alleging that high application fee, counselling, and confirmation fee have become a financial barrier for aspiring law students from marginalised backgrounds, the students of Nalsar, Hyderabad, have demanded that the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) revise these fee and bring in structural changes to the existing application fee for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is 4,000 for general category students, and the counselling and confirmation fee is 50,000. "The revised counselling process introduced in 2023 and 2024 continues to burden students and poses the risk of losing allotted seats due to tight payment deadlines. Currently, students must pay a non-refundable confirmation fee of 20,000 in addition to an initial counselling fee of 30,000 (or Rs 20,000, in the case of reserved category students)," said Abhijeet Gautam, a student from petition also draws attention to the disparity between CLAT and other national-level entrance tests such as JEE and NEET, which have significantly lower application fee and offer refundable counselling instance, JoSAA charges a single refundable seat acceptance fee of 34,000 for general category students and 17,500 for reserved category students. Students also submitted a representation to the Consortium of National Law Universities, the UGC, the BCI, and the ministry of law and justice.
Time of India
03-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Nalsar students demand reduction of CLAT fee
Hyderabad: Alleging that high application fee, counselling, and confirmation fee have become a financial barrier for aspiring law students from marginalised backgrounds, the students of Nalsar, Hyderabad, have demanded that the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) revise these fee and bring in structural changes to the existing system. The application fee for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is 4,000 for general category students, and the counselling and confirmation fee is 50,000. "The revised counselling process introduced in 2023 and 2024 continues to burden students and poses the risk of losing allotted seats due to tight payment deadlines. Currently, students must pay a non-refundable confirmation fee of 20,000 in addition to an initial counselling fee of 30,000 (or Rs 20,000, in the case of reserved category students)," said Abhijeet Gautam, a student from Nalsar. Students from various law universities have launched a nationwide e-petition demanding structural changes to the existing fee system. The petition received over 1,800 signatures in support of the cause. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The petition also draws attention to the disparity between CLAT and other national-level entrance tests such as JEE and NEET, which have significantly lower application fee and offer refundable counselling mechanisms. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo For instance, JoSAA charges a single refundable seat acceptance fee of 34,000 for general category students and 17,500 for reserved category students, nearly half of CLAT's combined counselling and confirmation fee, it added. Students have also submitted a representation to the Consortium of National Law Universities, the University Grants Commission (UGC), the Bar Council of India (BCI), and the ministry of law and justice. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
NDTV
03-08-2025
- General
- NDTV
CLAT 2026 Registration Begins: Here's List Of Top 25 Law Colleges In India
CLAT 2026: The registration process for CLAT 2026 has officially started. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) opened the application window on August 1, 2025, for both CLAT UG (Undergraduate) and CLAT PG (Postgraduate) exams. Students who wish to pursue law courses like the 5-year integrated LL.B. or LL.M. can now apply online at the official website, CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is the gateway to some of the top law universities in India. CLAT 2026 Registration: How To Apply? Follow these simple steps to register for CLAT UG or PG 2026: Step 1. Go to the official website: Step 2. Click on 'CLAT 2026 Registration' on the homepage Step 3. Register using your email ID, mobile number, and fill in your personal, academic, and category details Step 4. Upload your photograph, scanned signature, and any required documents. Step 5. Pay the application fee Step 6. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference Top 25 Law Colleges in India If you're preparing for CLAT 2026, here's a list of the top law universities and colleges in India as per the NIRF Rankings 2024: 1. National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru 2. National Law University (NLU), New Delhi 3. NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad 4. WBNUJS, Kolkata 5. Symbiosis Law School, Pune 6. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 7. IIT Kharagpur – Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law 8. Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar 9. Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar 10. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow 11. Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar 12. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) 13. Saveetha School of Law, Chennai 14. SASTRA University, Thanjavur 15. Christ University, Bengaluru 16. Dr BR Ambedkar College of Law, Visakhapatnam 17. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi 18. Alliance University, Bengaluru 19. Lovely Professional University (LPU), Phagwara 20. Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow 21. National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal 22. National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi 23. University of Lucknow, Lucknow 24. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Patiala 25. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi If you're planning to appear for CLAT 2026, now is the time to register and begin your preparation. Admission to top law universities in India depends on your CLAT score, so start early and stay updated through the official CLAT website.
NDTV
01-08-2025
- Business
- NDTV
CLAT 2026 Registration Begins Today For Admission To LLB, LLM Programs, Details Here
CLAT 2026 Registration: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will open the registration window for both Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) Undergraduate (UG) and CLAT Postgraduate (PG) 2026 today, August 1, 2025. Candidates can register for the examinations on the official website of the consortium, CLAT 2026 is conducted for students to get admission into 5-year integrated Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and Masters of Law (LL.M.) programs and other programs. CLAT 2026 Registration: How To Register For CLAT UG, PG 2026? Visit the official website, On the homepage, Click on "CLAT 2026 Registration". Register with your email id, phone number, personal, academic and category details. You will be asked to upload a photograph, scanned signature and required documents. Pay the required fee and submit the application form. Download the confirmation page for future reference. The registration starts today and will end on October 31, 2025. The CLAT 2026 for both PG and UG programs will be held on December 7, 2025 from 2-4 pm. The CLAT UG exam will comprise of five different subject areas, including English Language, Current Affairs including General Knowledge, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques. It will consist of 120 Multiple-Choice Based Questions. The postgraduate CLAT exam includes more subjects as compared to UG. They are Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Family Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Company Law, Public International Law, Environmental Law, Labour and Industrial Law, Tax Law. Students who qualify the examination will be able to get admission into 22 NLU's across India. Here is a list of 22 NLU's: NLSIU Bengaluru NALSAR Hyderabad • NLIU Bhopal • WBNUJS Kolkata • NLU Jodhpur • HNLU Raipur • GNLU Gandhinagar • GNLU Silvassa Campus • RMLNLU Lucknow • RGNUL Punjab • CNLU Patna • NUALS Kochi • NLUO Odisha • NUSRL Ranchi • NLUJA Assam • DSNLU Visakhapatnam • TNNLU Tiruchirappalli • MNLU Mumbai • MNLU Nagpur • MNLU Aurangabad • HPNLU Shimla • DNLU Jabalpur • DBRANLU Haryana • NLUT Agartala
Indian Express
01-08-2025
- General
- Indian Express
CLAT Registration 2026: Application for CLAT UG, CLAT PG begins today
CLAT Application Form 2026 Link: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will today, August 1, open the window to register in the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026. The last date to register for the test is October 31. The official website to register against CLAT 2026 for undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes is CLAT 2026 will be held on December 7. The official notification for CLAT 2026, which will include comprehensive details such as the syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme, application fee, eligibility criteria, and other key information, is expected to be published soon on the CLAT website. The online application fee for both UG and PG programmes was Rs 4000 for the general category and Rs 3500 for SCs, STs, PwD and BPL candidates last year. The detailed notification will be released today. The application fees is non-refundable and will not be returned in any case. According to the eligibility norms, candidates who have completed Class 12 with a minimum of 45 per cent marks (40 per cent for reserved categories) can apply for the CLAT UG exam. For CLAT PG, applicants must hold an LLB degree with at least 45 per cent marks, while candidates from SC, ST, and PwD categories require a minimum of 40 per cent. To apply for CLAT 2026, candidates must first register on the official website using their personal mobile number and email ID. An OTP will be sent to the mobile number for verification. Once verified, candidates can log in using the registered mobile number and the password created during registration. After logging in, applicants will have to carefully fill the CLAT application form, pay the required fee, and submit the form. It is crucial that the names of the candidate and their parents are entered exactly as they appear on official documents such as certificates, mark sheets, or ID proofs. Any discrepancies may lead to disqualification.
