CLAT 2026 First Seat Allotment List (OUT) LIVE: Consortium of NLUs merit list at consortiumofnlus.ac.in

After accepting the assigned NLU and course, the candidate confirms their seat, which is called the freeze option. This implies that the candidate is now prohibited from participating in any additional rounds of CLAT admission procedure.

The Consortium of National Law Universities is the exam conducting authority of the CLAT exam 2026.

By adhering to the steps outlined below, candidates can download the CLAT 2026 seat allotment result:

• Go to the official site of the NLU consortium and sign in with the necessary credentials.
• On the official CLAT 2026 portal, candidates can click on the first allotment list.
• The CLAT 2026 seat allotment list will appear on the screen after you click the link.
• Once the first seat allotment list for CLAT has been downloaded, applicants can check their assigned seat for the course they applied to.

The authority has issued the CLAT 2026 first seat allotment list today. The top National Law Universities (NLUs) have achieved the highest CLAT cut-offs for the five-year integrated law programme, with NLSIU Bengaluru maintaining the most competitive institution. The CLAT 2026 second allotment list will be issued on January 22

Candidates can check the CLAT 2026 Counselling Fees below:

The authority is expected to issue the CLAT 2026 second allotment list on January 22, 2026. Candidates can find the CLAT 2026 first seat allotment list on the official website.

A score of 100 in CLAT 2026 typically translates to an All India Rank (AIR) between 50 and 200, often placing candidates in the top 100-200.

According to the Consortium of NLUs' official notification, a total of 75,009 candidates applied for CLAT UG 2026, while 17,335 applied for CLAT PG 2026.

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) conducted the CLAT 2026 examination on December 7, 2025, from 2 PM to 4 PM. The CLAT 2026 counselling is ongoing, and the first seat allotment list was published today.

The CLAT 2026 exam was conducted on December 7 at 156 centres across 25 states, 93 cities, and four union territories. The counselling will include around 25 National Law Universities along with other participating law colleges.

The CLAT UG 2026 programme offers around 3,705 seats, and the CLAT PG 2026 programme has approximately 1,436 seats. The authority has earmarked for NRI and foreign nationals around 247 UG and 69 PG seats, along with 140 UG and 94 PG.

To check the CLAT 2026 first allotment list online, candidates need to visit the Consortium of NLUs official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in, log in with their credentials.

Candidates with scores of 95+ in CLAT 2026 can get admission in top NLUs such as NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad, WBNUJS Kolkata, NLIU Bhopal, GNLU Gandhinagar, and more.

Candidates can check the documents required for CLAT UG 2026 below:

1. Mark sheet of 10th or its equivalent
2. Mark sheet of 12th or its equivalent
3. Character certificate
4. Transfer / Migration Certificate
5. Caste Certificate (if applicable for SC/ST/OBC, etc.)
6. PWD Certificate (if applicable)
7. Domicile/residence certificate (if applying under the domicile category)

The authority has not released any official notification regarding the CLAT 2026 second allotment list. Candidates can expect the second allotment list on January 22, 2026.

The Consortium of National Law Universities is the exam-conducting authority of CLAT 2026.

Below in the table are the CLAT cut-offs 2026 for round 1.

Below are the important factors that affects the NLU cut-off 2026:

• NLU preferences given by candidates at the time of the CLAT counselling process.
• Category-wise seats availability at each NLU.
• The reservation policy followed by the NLUs.
• Difficulty level of the exam.

Candidates can check the CLAT 2026 registration fees in the table below:

Some important pointers for the CLAT 2026 exam by Consortium:

• Always log in only from the official CLAT portal—do not rely on unofficial list screenshots or forwarded PDFs.
• Documents are to be uploaded in the specified format and size without deviation; scans that lack clarity may result in rejection.
• When preferences are locked in, they cannot be altered at any point.
• The options Freeze, Float, and Exit have to be chosen during the designated time span; if this is not done, removal is automatic.
• It is essential to adhere to the deadlines for confirmation fees and university fees.
• It is essential for candidates to verify the validity and current status of their category, domicile, and reservation certificates.
• After every allotment round, review the NLU-specific instructions to ensure you don’t miss campus deadlines.

Not securing a seat in Round 1 doesn’t mean you’re eliminated from the process. Due to vacancies arising when others float, exit, or fail to pay their fees, many students receive their first allotment only in rounds 2, 3, or even 4. You must maintain an active role in counselling, monitor each round closely, and prepare to reply without delay.

After the merit list is published, the candidates should take the following steps:

• After the publication of the merit list, candidates must select either the freeze/float option or the exit option.
• The freeze option is available to candidates who are content with their designated seat or who have received their top choice on their NLU preference list. 
• Candidates of this kind are required to pay a confirmation fee of Rs. 20,000. They will not advance to the next rounds.
• Those candidates who were not allocated their first-choice preference may opt for the float option.  By paying a confirmation fee of Rs. 20,000, they can secure the allotted seat.  Nonetheless, candidates of this kind will be taken into account for additional counselling rounds and given an upgrade to a higher NLU preference in the event that seats become available.
• Candidates opting for the exit option will not be considered for admission.
• Document verification and payment of university fees are required to be completed by the allotted candidates. The confirmation fee is deducted from the total university fee that the candidate must pay.

Once a candidate's seat is "Frozen," they are required to upload the following documents for verification:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
• CLAT 2026 admit card and scorecard
• Character and transfer/migration certificates
• Category/caste/domicile certificates (if applicable)

Given below is the CLAT 2026 counselling schedule:

The top law colleges in India are given below for candidates reference:

• National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore
• NLU Delhi (NLUD) - National Law University
• NALSAR University of Law
• NLU Kolkata (NUJS)
• GNLU Gandhinagar (NLU) - Gujarat National Law University
• IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
• Symbiosis Law School, Symbiosis International (SLS), Pune
• Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)
• Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
• SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan

By following the steps outlined below, candidates can download the CLAT 2026 seat allotment result:

• Go to the official site of the NLU consortium and sign in with the necessary credentials.
• On the official CLAT 2026 portal, candidates can click on the first allotment list.
• The CLAT 2026 seat allotment list will appear on the screen after you click the link.
• Once the first seat allotment list for CLAT has been downloaded, applicants can check their assigned seat for the course they applied to.

Below are the details which are included in CLAT 2026 first merit list:

• Candidate’s CLAT 2026 rank
• Candidate’s CLAT 2026 admit card number
• Vertical reservation category
• Horizontal reservation category (if any)
• Admission status

In the table below is the NLU CLAT UG 2026 seat intake and courses offered.

According to the CLAT 2026 reservation criteria, certain seats are designated for NRI, foreign nationals, and supernumerary categories. These seats will not be filled through the centralised counselling process. Those candidates must submit a separate application to the relevant institute. RPNLU Prayagraj and IIULER Goa have been newly added to the CLAT counselling as they are now members of the Consortium of NLUs.

According to the latest updates, candidates can now access the CLAT 2026 first provisional allotment list at onsortiumofnlus.ac.in.

The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) is the exam-conducting authority of CLAT exam 2026.

By adhering to the steps outlined below, candidates can download the CLAT 2026 seat allotment result:

• Go to the official site of the NLU consortium and sign in with the necessary credentials.
• On the official CLAT 2026 portal, candidates can click on the first allotment list.
• The CLAT 2026 seat allotment list will appear on the screen after you click the link.
• Once the first seat allotment list for CLAT has been downloaded, applicants can check their assigned seat for the course they applied to.

To access the sequence of CLAT 2026 seat allotment, candidates must use their login account.  Moreover, candidates will have the option to choose from Freeze, Float, and Exit options when selecting their preferred university, which are detailed as follows:

• Freeze: The candidate secures their seat by accepting the designated NLU and course. They are prohibited from participating in any additional rounds.
• Float: The candidate accepts their current seat but wishes to be considered for a more preferred NLU or course in the next round.
• Exit: The candidate exits the whole procedure as they do not wish to take part in the CLAT 2026 counselling rounds.

consortiumofnlus.ac.in is the link to the official website, where candidates can access the CLAT 2026 first seat allotment list.

According to the latest updates, today, on January 7, 2026, the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will declare the first merit list for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Around 96.83% of undergraduate candidates and 92.45% of postgraduate candidates appeared for the CLAT 2026 examination.

Yes. 120 in CLAT 2026 is generally considered a good score (out of a total score of 120), which guarantees admission to top National Law Universities (NLUs).

The list of documents required for CLAT 2026 Counselling is given below:

1. 10th or equivalent mark sheet
2. 12th or equivalent mark sheet
3. Graduation certificate (for CLAT PG counselling)
4. Character certificate
5. Transfer / Migration Certificate
6. Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC etc.) if applicable
7. PWD Certificate (If applicable)
8. Domicile/residence certificate (If applying under the domicile category)

The CLAT 2026 counselling will involve around 25 National Law Universities along with other participating law colleges.

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) first seat allotment 2026 will be announced by the Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) tomorrow, i.e., January 7, 2026, at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

Candidates can check the CLAT 2026 registration fees below:

The authority released the CLAT 2026 hall tickets on November 22, 2025. The CLAT 2026 first seat allotment is expected to be issued tomorrow, i.e., January 7, 2026.

Candidates can check the top law colleges in india mentioned below:

1. National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore
2. NLU Delhi (NLUD) - National Law University
3. NALSAR University of Law
4. NLU Kolkata (NUJS)
5. GNLU Gandhinagar (NLU) - Gujarat National Law University
6. IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
7. Symbiosis Law School, Symbiosis International (SLS), Pune
8. Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)
9. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
10. SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan

Candidates can contact on the details mentioned below if they find any grievances:

1. Email: clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in
2. Contact Number: 08047162020 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM on all working days)

The Consortium of National Law Universities is the exam-conducting authority of CLAT 2026.

For the candidates' reference, below are the CLAT 2026 top 5 NLU for under 2000 rank candidates.

In the table below are the previous year’s CLAT cut-offs for candidates reference:

Candidates must pay a non-refundable confirmation fee to retain a place after the initial allotment. In order to demonstrate the candidate's intention to join, this fee is necessary.

• Confirmation fee: To guarantee a seat, an obligatory payment of Rs 20,000 must be made; this amount is deducted from the final university tuition.
• Counselling fee: The counselling fee (Rs 20,000 for SC/ST and Rs 30,000 for general) was previously paid at the time of registration.
• Balance university fee: By May 2026, the remaining first-year tuition must be paid directly to the designated NLU following the final rounds.

The following documents must be scanned and prepared for the Consortium's webpage, according to candidates:

• CLAT 2026 admit card and scorecard.
• Educational certificates: Class 10th and 12th marksheets.
• Category proof: SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD certificates, if applicable.
• Domicile certificate: Mandatory for those claiming seats under state-specific quotas.