The much-anticipated first round of seat allocation for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 is scheduled for release tomorrow. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will publish the inaugural merit list and seat allotment results on its official portal, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
How to Access and Download CLAT 2026 First Allotment
To check their allotment status, candidates must visit the official website and log in using their credentials. Upon successful login, the first seat allotment list will be displayed on their screen. The Consortium will also provide a downloadable format of the list for candidates to save and proceed with the next steps. The list will contain crucial details including the candidate's name, the allotted National Law University (NLU), and the specific course offered.
The competition in this first cut-off list is expected to be intense. Aspirants are advised to check their results promptly once the list is live to ensure they do not miss any critical deadlines for the subsequent admission procedures.
Understanding Your Options: Freeze, Float, and Exit
The CLAT 2026 counselling process provides three distinct choices to candidates upon seat allotment. The "Freeze" option allows a candidate to confirm and secure the currently allotted seat in the specific NLU and course, opting out of further counselling rounds.
Choosing "Float" means the candidate accepts the current seat but remains in the running for a seat in a higher-preferred NLU or course in subsequent allotment lists. The "Exit" option is for those who wish to withdraw entirely from the CLAT 2026 counselling process if they are not satisfied with the current allotment.
Fee Payment and Document Verification
To secure an allotted seat, candidates must pay a non-refundable confirmation fee of Rs 20,000. This amount will later be adjusted against the total tuition fee. It is important to note that the counselling fee—Rs 20,000 for SC/ST candidates and Rs 30,000 for the general category—was paid during the initial registration process.
The remaining balance of the tuition fee must be paid directly to the respective allotted NLU by May 2026. For document verification, candidates should keep soft copies of the following ready: CLAT 2026 admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, caste certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate (specifically for NLU Jodhpur), and the NLAT admit card.
The release of the first seat allotment list is a pivotal moment for CLAT 2026 aspirants, providing clear direction for the final stages of the admission process into India's premier law universities.
