CLAT PG Candidates Move Kerala High Court Challenging Counselling Fees

The Kerala High Court has issued notice to the Central government, Consortium of NLUs, UGC, and BCI in a petition filed by three CLAT PG 2025 candidates contesting the fee structure for admission counselling. 

Petitioners argued that the ₹30,000 (general) and ₹20,000 (reserved categories) counselling registration fee, along with a non-refundable ₹20,000 confirmation fee, violates Article 14 by creating an unfair financial barrier. 

They contend the charges lack transparency, disproportionately burden economically weaker students, and violate UGC’s Refund Policy for 2024–25. The petition seeks cancellation of these fees and a full refund if admission is not secured.

The Court has listed the matter for further hearing on July 22.