CLAT Seat Allotment List 2026 (Download PDF): Complete Guide to Merit List, Counselling Process, Fees, Documents & Options

The CLAT Seat Allotment List 2026 is a critical factor that plays a determining role in undergraduate and postgraduate law admissions to the National Law Universities (NLUs) in India. Issued by the Consortium of National Law Universities, this seat allotment list selects candidates provisionally who are offered seats based on their CLAT 2026 rank, category, and preference order of NLUs.

It is, therefore, vital for every CLAT aspirant to understand the seat allotment process since this will directly influence the confirmation of admission, payment of fees, and participation in further counselling rounds. This blog explains the seat allotment list in CLAT 2026, including the steps to be taken after allotment, the required documents, available options during counselling, and the fee structure.

What is the CLAT Seat Allotment List 2026?

The CLAT Seat Allotment List 2026, also known as the CLAT Merit List, is an official list published after the declaration of CLAT results. The names, ranks, and allotment status of candidates provisionally allotted seats in participating NLUs for BA LLB UG and LLM PG etc., are included in this list.

Seat allotment will be done through a centralised counselling process, based on:

• All India Rank obtained in CLAT 2026
• Category-wise reservation norms
• NLU preferences filled by the candidate
• Availability of seats in each NLU

The Consortium issues the seat allotment list in various rounds, beginning with the first merit list and followed by additional allotment lists based on seat availability and candidate movement.

Official Counselling Website: https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Download PDF of CLAT Seat Allotment List 2026

CLAT Seat Allotment Important Dates

CLAT 2026: Official Provisional 1st List Cut-Offs (Category-Wise List)

1. National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

2. NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

3. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

4. National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

5. Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

6. The National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

7. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

8. Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

9. National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

10. Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

11. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

12. Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

13. National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

14. The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

15. Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

16. Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

17. Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirappalli

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

18. MNLU Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad)

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

19. National Law University and Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

20. Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

21. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonepat

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

22. Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

23. Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Silvassa

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

24. Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLUP), Prayagraj

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

25. National Law University Tripura (NLUT), Agartala

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category

26. IIULER Goa

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1). AIR denotes the All India Rank, while Category Rank refers to the candidate’s rank within the respective reservation category.

Note: All cut-off ranks are based on the First Provisional List of CLAT 2026. The AIR (All India Rank) indicates the rank on the overall merit list, while Category Rank refers to the rank within that specific reservation category.

CLAT Seat Allotment 2026 Process: How It Works

The CLAT counselling process starts after the declaration of the CLAT Result. Eligible candidates have to register themselves in the counselling process and submit their preferences in order of NLUs.

The seat allotment mechanism works on the principle of:

• A higher rank gets priority
• Candidate preference is taken into consideration as far as possible.
• Seats for reserved categories are as per statutory guidelines.

Candidates who are allotted a seat must take action within the prescribed deadline, failing which their allotment may be cancelled. 

CLAT First Merit List 2026 – How to Download

To view the CLAT 2026 First Allotment List, candidates will need to access the Official Consortium of National Law Universities’ website by performing the following steps:

• Go to the URL of the consortium – https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in
• Select ‘CLAT-2026 Counselling/Seat Allocation’ from the Main Menu bar.
• Sign On with your Login Credentials on the CLAT-2026 Counselling Portal.
• Once you are logged in, you will be able to view your Merit List and Allotment Status.

You can then download your Allotment Letter, which contains the details of your NLU, the Course you have been allocated to and your Category of Admission. Your Allotment Letter will also contain details of what you must do next to formalise your Admission.

Actions Required After Receipt Of Your CLAT-2026 Seat Allocation:

Once you receive an allocation, you must follow several mandatory steps to keep your place provisionally allocated:

• Acceptance of your Allocation Online on the CLAT-2026 Counselling Portal.
• Choosing one of the options available on the CLAT Counselling Page: Freeze, Float or Exit.
• Obtaining and paying the required Counselling Confirmation Fee.
• Uploading Scanned Copies of your Required Documents.

All steps must be completed by the prescribed deadlines to avoid disqualification from the CLAT-2026 Counselling Process.

Freeze, Float, and Exit Options in CLAT Counselling

Candidates have three options after they have completed their last round of seat allocation.

Option to Freeze

If a candidate chooses to freeze their allocated seat, they are indicating that they are happy with their allocated seat and do not want to go through any more counselling rounds. Once the seat is frozen, the candidate’s seat is now confirmed, and they will be able to complete all steps for acceptance to their allocated NLU.

Option to Float

If a candidate chooses to float their allocated seat, they will continue to have the ability to accept their allocated seat at the same time, they are still eligible to upgrade to a higher-preferred NLU in any of the future rounds. If a candidate is allocated to a floating position and in the next round they receive an offer from a higher-preferred NLU, the candidate will automatically be upgraded to the higher-preferred NLU.

Option to Exit 

If a candidate chooses to exit from the CLAT counselling process, they are withdrawing from the counselling process. Once a candidate has exited, they will forfeit the allocated seat and will no longer be considered for future allocation rounds.

Essential CLAT Counselling Documents

Candidates must upload the following documents when applying to CLAT counselling: 

• CLAT 2026 Admit Card
• CLAT 2026 Student Score Sheet
• Mark Listing and Certificate for 10th Class
• Mark Listing and Certificate for 12th Class
• Category Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/EWS if applicable)
• Domicile/Residential Proof (as needed by specific NLUs)
• Physically Handicapped Certificate (if applicable)
• Valid Government ID Photo Card
• Latest Passport Size Photograph

All original documents must be presented during either physical or online reporting to your designated National Law School.

CLAT 2026 Counselling Fee Structure and Payment Information

Counselling Confirmation Fees

The counselling confirmation fee must be paid to reserve the seat allocated to you:

• General/OBC/EWS Candidates – Rs. 30,000
• SC / ST / PwD candidates: ₹20,000

Mandatory counselling fees will be adjusted to offset admissions charges from the allotted NLUs.

Admission Fees

Each NLU has its individual fee schedule, which includes tuition, accommodation charges and other educational fees. In general, tuition fees for universities amount to Rs. 2,00,000 / Rs. 3,00,000 annually.

All payments must be made electronically using the CLAT Counselling Portal.

The CLAT Seat Allotment List 2026 is a critical step in the journey of law aspirants seeking admission to India’s premier law universities. A clear understanding of the allotment process, counselling options, fee structure, and document requirements ensures a smooth transition from merit list to final admission.

Candidates are advised to closely monitor official notifications, adhere to deadlines, and make informed decisions while selecting Freeze, Float, or Exit options during counselling.