NLU students seek Consortium response on reduction of CLAT application and counselling fees

Student representatives of National Law Universities (NLUs) across India have raised concern over the failure of the Consortium of National Law Universities to respond to multiple representations calling for reduction in Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) application and counselling fees.

The students have submitted three representations to the Consortium so far. The first representation made in November 2024 detailed financial and procedural barriers.

The second, sent in July 2025, was jointly submitted to the Consortium, the University Grants Commission (UGC), the Bar Council of India (BCI) and the Union Ministry of Law and Justice. It recommended need-based waivers, and equitable counselling structures.

The third, in September 2025, was a formal request of the nominated NLU student representatives to virtually meet with the Executive Body of the Consortium.

In their latest representation, the students have stated,

"Despite these repeated and well-substantiated communications, the Consortium has not issued any acknowledgement or response to date."

They now ask the Consortium to acknowledge and respond to the representations submitted, and to initiate consultative processes to reform the CLAT application and counselling fees.

Earlier this month, the Consortium invited suggestions from members of the public to implement reforms in CLAT 2027.