CLAT Result 2025 LIVE Updates: Delhi HC Verdict, Revised UG/PG Results & Counselling Schedule
Stay updated on the latest developments in CLAT 2025 as the Delhi High Court reviews petitions challenging the results. Get insights on revised merit lists, counselling dates, and what candidates need to know next.
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 results, announced on December 7, 2024, have been embroiled in legal challenges, leading to significant uncertainty for candidates awaiting admissions into National Law Universities (NLUs). The Delhi High Court (HC) is at the center of resolving these disputes, with crucial hearings and verdicts expected to shape the admission process going forward.
Delhi High Court Hearings and Verdict Status
The Delhi HC has been hearing multiple petitions challenging the CLAT 2025 results, primarily concerning alleged errors in the question papers and answer keys for both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) exams. The Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, reserved its judgment on the UG-related petitions after hearings held from April 7 to 9, 2025. The court emphasized the urgency due to the impact on undergraduate admissions and indicated its intention to conclude the matter swiftly.
Petitions related to the PG results are scheduled for hearing starting April 21, 2025. The HC is expected to deliver a verdict on these as well in the coming weeks, potentially by late April or early May, aligning with the academic calendar and counselling timelines.
Issues Raised in Petitions
Key issues raised include:
Errors in specific CLAT UG questions, such as question 14 and question 100 in Set A, which the court directed the Consortium of NLUs to review and revise.
Challenges to the validity and framing of certain questions, with counsel arguing that flawed questions affected candidate evaluations.
Allegations of inaccuracies in the answer keys impacting candidate rankings and merit lists.
The court has also advised the Consortium to engage more competent paper setters in the future to prevent such errors.
Impact on CLAT 2025 Results and Merit List
If the Delhi HC orders a revision of the results, candidate rankings are expected to shift, potentially improving or lowering merit positions depending on corrections. Since seat allotment and cut-offs are rank-dependent, any changes will directly influence admissions to NLUs.
The Consortium has not yet released a revised result or merit list, pending the court’s decision. The updated merit list will include names and ranks of candidates shortlisted for seat allotment once finalized.
Counselling Process and Schedule
The CLAT 2025 counselling process, initially scheduled to begin on December 11, 2024, with the first allotment list on December 26, 2024, has been postponed due to the ongoing legal challenges and the court’s directive to revisit the merit list.
The Consortium of NLUs has not announced a revised counselling schedule yet. Candidates are advised to monitor the official CLAT website regularly for updates. The counselling is expected to resume only after the Delhi HC pronounces its verdict and the results are finalized.
Tie-Breaking Criteria for CLAT 2025
In case of ties in scores, the following criteria will be applied to determine merit ranking:
For CLAT UG: Higher marks in the legal aptitude section, followed by higher age, and then a computerized draw of lots.
For CLAT PG: Higher age, followed by a computerized draw of lots4.
Summary Timeline
| Event | Original Date | Revised Status/Expected Date |
|---|---|---|
| CLAT 2025 Exam | December 1, 2024 | Completed |
| CLAT 2025 Result Announcement | December 7, 2024 | Done, but under challenge |
| Delhi HC UG Hearing | April 7-9, 2025 | Completed, judgment reserved |
| Delhi HC PG Hearing | April 21, 2025 | Scheduled |
| Revised Result Announcement | TBD | Post Delhi HC verdict |
| Counselling Start | December 11, 2024 | Delayed, new date awaited |
| Counselling End | May 2025 (usual) | Dependent on court decision |
What Candidates Should Do Now
Stay updated on official announcements via the Consortium of NLUs website.
Prepare for counselling once the revised merit list and schedule are released.
Monitor Delhi HC hearing updates closely, as the verdict will determine the next steps.
The Delhi High Court’s forthcoming decisions are critical for resolving the CLAT 2025 admission process. The court’s verdict will clarify the validity of the results, mandate any necessary revisions, and enable the resumption of counselling, thereby providing much-needed clarity and direction to thousands of aspiring law students