The seat allotment process in the CLAT exam is conducted based on the candidate's rank and preference of colleges. After the results are declared, candidates are allotted seats in various National Law Universities (NLUs) based on their choices and availability of seats.


After the seat allotment process, candidates are provided with a provisional seat allotment letter. This letter contains details about the allotted NLU, category, and other relevant information. The letter serves as an offer of admission to the candidate.


Candidates who are satisfied with the allotted seat can choose to accept the seat. To accept the seat, candidates need to pay the requisite admission fee within the specified deadline. The acceptance of the seat confirms the candidate's admission to the allotted NLU.


Once the admission fee is paid, the candidate's admission to the allotted NLU is confirmed. The candidate needs to report to the respective NLU on the specified reporting date along with the necessary documents for verification.


Candidates who are not satisfied with the allotted seat have the option to reject the seat. To reject the seat, candidates need to indicate their rejection within the specified deadline. After rejecting the seat, the candidate becomes eligible for further rounds of seat allotment, if applicable.


The deadlines for accepting or rejecting the seat allotment are mentioned in the CLAT counseling schedule. Candidates are required to carefully check the schedule to know the specific deadlines for accepting or rejecting the seat. It is important to adhere to these deadlines to ensure a smooth admission process.


If a candidate fails to either accept or reject the allotted seat within the specified deadline, it is considered as non-response. In such cases, the seat may be forfeited, and the candidate may lose the opportunity for admission to the respective NLU.


After the completion of the first round of seat allotment, subsequent rounds may be conducted for candidates who have not been allotted any seat or have chosen to reject the allotted seat. The process of seat allotment and acceptance/rejection continues until all the seats are filled.

Overall, candidates appearing for the CLAT exam should carefully consider their options, adhere to the specified deadlines, and make an informed decision regarding accepting or rejecting the seat allotment to secure their desired NLU.