CLAT 2026 Second Merit List (OUT) LIVE: Consortium of NLUs 2nd merit out; download on consortiumofnlus.ac.in

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)

Below are the details that are included in CLAT 2026 second merit list:

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

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

• 10th or equivalent mark sheet
• 12th or equivalent mark sheet
• Graduation certificate (for CLAT PG counselling)
• Character certificate
• Transfer / Migration Certificate
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC etc) if applicable
• PWD Certificate (If applicable)
• Domicile/residence certificate (If applying under the domicile category)

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

Below are the important factors that affect 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 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.

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.

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 second allotment list.
• The CLAT 2026 seat allotment list will appear on the screen after you click the link.
• Once the second seat allotment list for CLAT has been downloaded, applicants can check their assigned seat for the course they applied to.

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 the CLAT admission procedure.

Candidates can check the CLAT 2026 Counselling Fees below:

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

Candidates will have to upload the scanned copy of the following documents during the admission process. The list of required documents for CLAT UG Counselling 2026 is as follows.

• Class 10 statement of marks
• CLAT admit card
• Class 12 statement of marks.
• Character certificate/ conduct certificate from the educational institution last attended.
• Transfer or migration certificate.
• Caste certificate if applied and allotted under reserved category seats.
• PwD certificate, if applicable.
• Domicile or residence certificate.
• Other supporting documents to claim your seat for the category you have applied.

Consortium of NLUs has announced the CLAT second allotment list 2026 for both UG and PG law programmes. Candidates who have applied for CLAT counselling 2026 can download the merit list and pay the required fee payment through the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in

If two or more candidates obtain the same number of marks, then the Consortium will resort to the tie-breaker rule to prepare the round 2 merit list of CLAT 2026.

• A candidate with higher marks in legal reasoning will be ranked higher.
• If the tie persists, then the candidate of higher age will be given a higher rank.
• If the tie still remains unresolved, then computerised lots will be drawn.

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru—the country’s top-ranked law school as per the NIRF has consistently had less than 40% women students. Over the last six academic years, from 2018-19 to 2023-24, the highest representation of women was 39%, recorded in the 2022-23 session.

NLSIU Bangalore has 38% women, NLU Delhi 43% – only 3 of 26 NLUs reach gender parity, shows NIRF data

The CLAT merit list 2026 contains the following details:

• All India rank of the candidate
• Admit card number
• Vertical reservation category
• Horizontal reservation category
• Admission status

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.

By following the steps outlined below, candidates can download the CLAT 2026 second 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 second allotment list.
• The CLAT 2026 second 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.

Yes, a score of 120 on the CLAT 2026 is typically regarded as good (out of a total score of 120), which ensures admission to prestigious National Law Universities (NLUs).

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.

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.

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

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)

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

The following documents must be scanned and prepared for the Consortium's webpage for document verification:

• 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.

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