New Domicile Reservation Category Introduced by GNLU for CLAT 2024; Check Details Here

Content Curator

The GNLU has revised the CLAT 2024 reservation criteria and has introduced a new Domicile Reservation.

New Domicile Reservation Category Introduced by GNLU for CLAT 2024; Check Details Here

New Delhi: The Consortium of National Law Universities has introduced a new inclusion to the reservation category, specifically at Gandhinagar National Law University (GNLU), Silvassa. The recent official notification announced the addition of a 'Domicile Reservation' category.

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT 2024) is scheduled to be conducted on December 3, 2023. The registration process for CLAT 2024 is currently in progress and the deadline for submitting the CLAT 2024 Application Form is November 3, 2023. All applicants need to complete their submissions through the official website, @consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

According to the official GNLU announcement, a domicile reservation category has been incorporated for both UG and PG law programs. The new GNLU Domicile Reservation benefits candidates domiciled in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (DNH & DD). Eligible candidates are encouraged to update their details on the CLAT Portal as per the statement in the official notification.

It's important for candidates to take note that the consortium has issued comprehensive guidelines for updating the reservation category, specifically tailored for students who have chosen GNLU.

Furthermore, candidates are strongly recommended to refer to the updated information brochure for GNLU on its official website.

Check: CLAT 2024 Counselling

How to Update Reservation Category in CLAT Application Form 2024?

Candidates can follow the step-by-step process to update the reservation category within the CLAT Application Form 2024:

Step 1: Log in to your CLAT 2024 candidate account.

Step 2: Click on the 'Edit Application' button.

Step 3: Navigate to the 'Reservation' tab under GNLU, Silvassa.

Step 4: Respond to the question, "Are you a domicile of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?" by selecting "Yes."

Step 5: Choose the desired Reservation Category from the provided dropdown menu.

Step 6: Save your changes by clicking the 'Submit' button.

Colleges List	Total CLAT seats	All India seats	Domicile
National Law School of India University, Bangalore	240	180	60
National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad	132	99	33
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata	132	91	41
National Law Institute University, Bhopal	120	60	60
National Law University, Jodhpur	104	104	0
Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar	172	129	43
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala	180	175	5
Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar	172	129	43
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala	180	175	5
Chanakya National Law University Patna	138	69	69
National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi	120	61	59
National Law University Odisha, Cuttack	180	135	45
National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi	120	60	60
National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam	60	31	29
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam	138	54	84
The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli	120	60	60
Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai	150	55	95
Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur	240	92	148
Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad	60	23	37
Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla	180	108	72
Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur	120	60	60
Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University Sonipat, Haryana	120	90	30
Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur	180	85	95
National Law University, Tirupura (Admissions on Hold for academic year 2023)	120	-	-
GNLU Silvassa Campus (w.e.f. 2023)	66	50	16

Check: CLAT 2024 Seat Allotment

Meanwhile, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has informed the Delhi High Court of its endorsement for the petition advocating the administration of CLAT 2024 in languages other than English, catering to regional preferences.

Further, the upcoming Common Law Admission Test 2024 is set to record significant format changes. With an allocated duration of two hours, the exam will witness a reduction in the number of questions for undergraduate candidates, reducing from 150 to 120 in the CLAT 2024.

Read More: