Key Points
- CLAT 2026 Counselling First Seat Allotment and Merit List released today, January 7, 2026.
- The merit list is released on the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Candidates can check the PDF for their allotted NLU and course.
CLAT 2026 Counselling: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has released the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 Counselling Round 1 Seat Allotment List and Merit List today, January 7, 2026. Candidates who registered for counselling will need to visit the official website to check their status at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. It will consist of the names of the candidates, allotted NLUs, and the allotted courses in the PDF.
The CLAT 2026 first allotment list PDF has been issued separately for each participating NLU. Eligible candidates can check each list and report to the colleges for admissions between January 7 and 15, 2026. Candidates must also make sure they carry all the relevant documents as originals and photocopies with them when reporting for admissions.
CLAT 2026 Counselling Important Dates and Schedule
Candidates can check the schedule for CLAT 2026 counselling round 1:
| Overview | Date | Time |
| Counselling Registration and Fee Payment | December 17 - 27, 2025 | 6 PM - 10 PM |
| First Allotment List Release date | January 7, 2026 | 10 AM |
| Fee Payment for First Allotment List | January 7 - 15, 2026 | 10 AM - 1 PM |
| Second Allotment List Release date | January 22, 2026 | 10 AM |
| Fee Payment for Second Allotment List | January 22 - 29, 2026 | 10 AM - 1 PM |
| Third Allotment List Release date | February 5, 2026 | 10 AM |
| Fee Payment for Third Allotment List | February 5 - 12, 2026 | 10 AM - 1 PM |
| University Fee Payment for all candidates | April 24, 2026 | 5 PM |
| Fourth Allotment List Release date | May 2, 2026 | 10 AM |
| Fee Payment for Fourth Allotment List | May 2 - 8, 2026 | 10 AM - 1 PM |
| Fifth/ Final Allotment List Release date | May 15, 2026 | 10 AM |
| Fee Payment for Fifth/ Final Allotment List | May 15 - 20, 2026 | 10 AM - 1 PM |
DIRECT LINK - CLAT 2026 First Allotment Result
How to download CLAT 2026 Counselling Round 1 Seat Allotment List?
Candidates will need to follow the mentioned steps to download the first seat allotment list online:
- Visit the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on the ‘CLAT 2026’ tab
- In the ‘Notifications’ tab, click on the link for seat allotment list and merit list
- Check your status and download for future reference
DIRECT LINK - CLAT 2026 Login
What after Release of CLAT 2026 Counselling First Seat Allotment List?
Candidates will have the option to choose either Freeze, Float, or Exit to proceed with their application. Candidates can check the details of the options here:
- Freeze: Candidates can reserve their seat in the NLU and course allotted.
- Float: Candidate accepts the current seat but remains eligible for the subsequent list.
- Exit: Candidate withdraws from the counselling process entirely.
Documents required for CLAT 2026 Counselling verification
Candidates will need to keep the following documents readily available. They must also note that a few documents might be required as a self-attested soft copy so students must be mindful of the requirements as per the counselling rounds. Check the entire list of important documents for CLAT 2026 counselling round 1 here:
- CLAT 2026 admit card (soft copy)
- Score card
- Class 10th and 12th mark sheets
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD)
- Domicile certificate (in case of NLUJAA)
- NLAT admit card

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