CLAT 2025 Results Likely To Be Revised, Court’s Verdict on 23rd April

CLAT 2025 Results Likely To Be Revised: On 30th April 2025, the Supreme Court put a stay on the Delhi High Court judgement regarding the publishing of CLAT revised results 2025. This came while hearing the case of Siddhi Sandeep Ladda Vs Consortium of NLUS, wherein she argued that candidates who have attempted set A of the CLAT 2025 question paper have disadvantages, compared to others who have attempted set B, C, and D. The next hearing is scheduled for 5th May 2025.

Earlier, the Delhi High Court has directed the consortium to release the CLAT 2025 Revised Results within 4 weeks. Today, the Court has finally delivered its verdict on the CLAT 2025 Result and Answer Key. The verdict was announced for 11 petitions filed for CLAT UG entrance exam. The Court directed the Consortium to release the CLAT 2025 revised results within 4 weeks. 

The Court’s orders follow the writ petition challenging the CLAT 2025 final answer key for the UG examinations and seeking revision of the CLAT 2025 results. The revised merit list is expected to impact admissions to the five-year LLB courses offered by National Law Universities (NLUs).

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• The Consortium of National Law Universities published an important update regarding the publishing of CLAT 2025 revised results. On 30th April 2025, the Supreme Court put a stay on the Delhi High Court Judgement while hearing the case of Siddhi Sandeep Ladda Vs Consortium of NLUs and another stayed the Delhi HC order that directed the Consortium to publish the CLAT 2025 revised result within four weeks. 
• This stay by the Supreme Court has been issued in response to a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by Siddhi Siddhi Sandeep Ladda. She attempted set A of the CLAT 2025 question paper and secured AIR 22 in the result declared on 7th December 2024. 
• She further argues that the Delhi High Court judgment on 23rd April 2025, put candidates who attempted Set A at a disadvantage when compared to candidates who attempted Set B, C, and D.

Errors Identified in the CLAT 2025 Question Paper

Following a petition challenging the answer key, the Delhi High Court has directed the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) to revise the CLAT 2025 results. The court identified errors in two questions, specifically questions 14 and 100 in Set A of the question paper. 

The court's decision came after a CLAT aspirant challenged the answer key, claiming discrepancies affected candidate rankings and admission prospects. The High Court has ordered that candidates who chose option 'C' for question 14 should be awarded full marks. The court also directed that question 100 be excluded from the evaluation. 

Changes in CLAT 2025 Scorecard After Court’s Order

The CLAT 2025 results and merit list will be revised, after the Delhi High Court’s stance, impacting candidates' scorecards. The court identified errors in questions 14 and 100 of Set A of the question paper, leading to a directive to re-evaluate the results. Depending on how candidates attempted these questions, their scores may increase or decrease. The revised results will be available on the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Implications of Court’s Order for CLAT Aspirants

The Delhi High Court's order to revise the CLAT 2025 results due to errors in the question paper has significant implications for all CLAT aspirants. The revised merit list will affect candidate rankings and potentially impact admissions to the five-year LLB courses in National Law Universities (NLUs). Depending on their responses to the disputed questions, candidates may see changes in their scores, leading to uncertainty and anxiety. Here's how the Court’s orders will affect CLAT candidates.

• Revised Score: Candidates who chose option 'C' for question 14 in Set A will be awarded marks for that question. Question 100 will be excluded from the evaluation, which may affect the scores of all candidates.
• Changes in CLAT 2025 Merit List: The revised marking scheme will be applied to all affected candidates, not just the petitioner, leading to a new merit list.
• Admission Prospects: Changes in scores and the merit list will directly impact candidates' chances of securing admission to their preferred NLUs.
• Legal Proceedings: The Supreme Court has transferred all petitions related to CLAT 2025 results to the Delhi High Court for an expeditious resolution.

Court’s Position on Judicial Intervention

In response to a petition challenging the CLAT 2025 answer key, the Delhi High Court has taken a firm stance favoring judicial intervention to ensure accuracy and fairness in the evaluation process. The court has refused to interfere with an order directing the Consortium of National Law Universities to revise the CLAT 2025 results due to identified errors in the answer key. The court found "no error" in the single judge's view regarding the incorrect questions and allowed the Consortium to proceed with the result revision. 

Consortium’s Response Against the Court's Order

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) initially challenged the Delhi High Court's order to revise the CLAT 2025 results, but their appeal was rejected. The Consortium argued against the need for re-evaluation, citing potential delays and logistical challenges. However, the court upheld its decision, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and fairness in the evaluation process. Despite their initial resistance, the Consortium has now begun the process of revising the results in compliance with the court's directive.

CLAT 2025 Counselling Reschedule

The CLAT Counselling 2025 process has been delayed due to ongoing legal challenges in the Delhi High Court regarding the exam results. Earlier it was set to begin in December 2024, but the revised schedule is yet to be announced. The CLAT 2025 counselling is conducted online at consortiumofnlus.ac. The counselling process consists of five rounds, during which candidates can register, provide their NLU preferences, and upload necessary documents. After each seat allotment list is published, candidates can choose to accept, upgrade, or exit the admission process.

Latest Updates on CLAT 2025 Results

The CLAT 2025 results have been under scrutiny due to alleged errors in the question paper, prompting legal challenges. On April 23, 2025, the Delhi High Court delivered its verdict, directing the Consortium of National Law Universities to revise the marksheets and republish the final list of selected candidates. This decision will lead to revised results being announced. The counselling process will now be adjusted based on the revised merit list. Candidates are advised to check the official Consortium of NLUs website for updates on the revised result and counselling dates.