CLAT PreparationOct 23, 2026 10 min readBy ResultPrep Academic Team

CLAT 2027 Counselling Process: Registration, Seat Allotment, Freeze vs Float and Important Rules

CLAT 2027 counselling explained — registration, seat allotment, freeze vs float and important rules for NLU admission.

CLAT 2027 Counselling Process: Registration, Seat Allotment, Freeze vs Float and Important Rules

Clearing CLAT 2027 is an important step towards studying at a National Law University (NLU), but the admission process does not end with the examination.

What Is CLAT Counselling 2027?

CLAT counselling is the admission process through which eligible candidates are considered for undergraduate or postgraduate programmes at participating National Law Universities.

CLAT 2027 Counselling Process: Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Check Your CLAT Result and Rank

Step 2: Check Whether You Are Invited to Counselling

Step 3: Complete Counselling Registration

Step 4: Review and Submit Your NLU Preferences

Step 5: Check the Seat-Allotment List

Step 6: Follow the Instructions for Your Allotted Seat

What Do Freeze, Float and Exit Mean in CLAT Counselling?

Freeze generally means accepting the seat allotted to you rather than continuing to seek an upgrade.

Float generally refers to retaining an allotted seat while remaining eligible for consideration for a higher-preference option.

Exit generally means withdrawing from the counselling process under the conditions specified by the authority.

CLAT Counselling Fees: What Should Candidates Know?

Candidates may encounter different payments at different stages of admission.

Common Mistakes to Avoid During CLAT Counselling

How to Prepare for CLAT Counselling Before the Results

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