Seats allocation in the Kerala Law Entrance Exam (KLEE) is based on a merit-cum-preference system, which takes into account both a candidate's performance in the entrance exam and their preferences for colleges and courses. Here's an overview of how seats are typically allocated in KLEE:
1. Entrance Exam Performance: A candidate's performance in the KLEE entrance exam is a crucial factor in determining their merit rank. Candidates are ranked based on their scores in the entrance test. Those with higher scores generally rank higher in the merit list.
2. Publication of Merit List: After the KLEE exam results are published, a merit list is prepared, which ranks candidates in order of their scores. This list is made available to the candidates.
3. Counselling and Choice Filling: Candidates who qualify for KLEE are invited to participate in a counselling process. During counselling, candidates have the opportunity to choose their preferred colleges and courses from the available options.
4. Seat Allotment: Based on the candidate's merit rank and their choices for colleges and courses, seats are allocated. Higher-ranking candidates typically have a better chance of securing their preferred choices.
5. Verification of Documents: Candidates who are allocated seats are required to undergo a document verification process to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for the selected course and college.
6. Payment of Fees: Candidates who receive seat allocations must pay the required fees within the specified time frame to confirm their admission.
7. Reservations: Kerala has a system of reservations for various categories, including Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC), and economically weaker sections (EWS). A certain percentage of seats are reserved for these categories, and candidates belonging to these categories have specific quotas.
8. Management and NRI Quota: Some seats in law colleges in Kerala may be allocated under management and NRI quotas, where a portion of seats are filled based on management discretion and NRI sponsorship, respectively.
It's important for candidates to thoroughly understand the counseling and seat allocation process for the specific year they are applying, as procedures and policies may change. Therefore, candidates should refer to the official KLEE notifications and the official website for the most up-to-date information and guidelines regarding seat allocation and counseling.
