The journey to securing a seat in a prestigious National Law University (NLU) has taken a crucial step forward. The Consortium of National Law Universities has officially published the first provisional seat allotment list for CLAT 2026 counselling. This list, released today, marks the beginning of the final admission phase for the five-year integrated undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes across the country.
Understanding Your CLAT 2026 Allotment Status
This initial allotment is a pivotal moment for candidates. It represents the first official allocation of seats based on a candidate's CLAT 2026 All India Rank, the preferences they filled during counselling, and the number of seats available in each NLU. It is vital to remember that this list is provisional, meaning it is not final and will be followed by subsequent counselling rounds. Candidates who find their name on this list must act promptly within the specified deadlines to either secure their spot or opt for changes.
The allotment list is published institute-wise and contains several key details that candidates must verify meticulously. These include the candidate's All India Rank, admit card number, vertical reservation category (like SC, ST, OBC), and horizontal reservation category (such as PwD or SAP). Any discrepancy should be reported immediately to the consortium.
Freeze, Float, or Exit: Your Next Critical Decision
Candidates who have been allotted a seat in this first round now face an important choice. They must select one of three options to proceed:
Freeze: This option is for candidates who are completely satisfied with the college and programme allotted to them. By choosing Freeze, they confirm their seat and will not be considered in any further rounds of counselling.
Float: This option is ideal for candidates who wish to accept the current allotment but hope to get a seat in a higher-preference college or programme in future rounds. They remain in the counselling process for potential upgrades.
Exit: Candidates who are not satisfied with the allotment and do not wish to continue with the CLAT 2026 admission process can choose this option to withdraw.
Candidates opting for either Freeze or Float must pay a non-refundable counselling confirmation fee of Rs 20,000 to lock in their current allotment. This payment is mandatory to confirm participation.
Steps to Check the Allotment and Prepare for Admission
To check the first provisional seat allotment list, candidates need to visit the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in. On the homepage, under the notifications section, click on the ‘1st Provisional Allotment List’ link. Then, select the relevant link for UG or PG programmes to view the institute-wise PDF list. Candidates can download the PDF and search for their admit card number to find their status.
Meanwhile, students who have been allotted a seat should start gathering the necessary documents for the final admission formalities. The required documents typically include:
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- CLAT 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Character or conduct certificate from the last institution attended
- Transfer or migration certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Person with Disability (PwD) or Specially Abled Person (SAP) certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile or residence certificate
The release of the first list sets the stage for the upcoming rounds of counselling. Candidates are strongly advised to regularly monitor the official CLAT consortium website for updates on subsequent allotment lists, important deadlines, and any new notifications. The choices made now will determine their path to a legal education in India's top law universities.
