Provisional Admission Status in CLAT Exam Seat Allotment Process


In the CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) exam seat allotment process, it is possible to receive a provisional admission status if your preferred choice of college is not available initially. Provisional admission allows candidates to secure admission in a college temporarily while waiting for a seat in their preferred choice to become available. Here is how it works:


1. Seat Allotment
During the CLAT counseling process, seat allotment is conducted based on the candidate's rank, category, and choices filled in the application form. The seats are allotted using a centralized online counseling system.

2. Availability of Seats
If the preferred choice of college is not available during the initial seat allotment, the system will automatically offer the next best available option based on the candidate's preferences and rank.

3. Provisional Admission
If a candidate does not want to accept the offered seat and wishes to wait for their preferred choice, they can choose the "provisional admission" option. This allows them to secure admission in the offered college temporarily while retaining their eligibility for further seat allotment rounds.

4. Waiting List
Candidates who opt for provisional admission will be placed on a waiting list for their preferred choice of college. As seats become available due to withdrawals or cancellations, the seats will be offered to candidates on the waiting list based on their ranks.

5. Upgradation
If a candidate's rank improves during the subsequent rounds of seat allotment and their preferred choice becomes available, they will be upgraded to the preferred college. In such cases, the provisional admission will be canceled, and the candidate will be offered admission in the newly allotted college.

6. Withdrawal and Refund
If a candidate secures provisional admission and later decides to withdraw from the counseling process, they can do so by canceling their admission. A refund policy may be applicable depending on the rules and regulations of the conducting authority.


Provisional admission in the CLAT exam seat allotment process provides candidates with an opportunity to secure admission temporarily while waiting for their preferred choice of college. It ensures that candidates do not miss out on admissions and gives them a chance to be considered for upgradation if their rank improves. It is important for candidates to carefully consider their options and make an informed decision during the seat allotment process.