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

CL Team January 09 2026

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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?

· CLAT Seat Allotment Important Dates

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

· CLAT Seat Allotment 2026 Process: How It Works

· CLAT First Merit List 2026 – How to Download

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

· Freeze, Float, and Exit Options in CLAT Counselling

· Essential CLAT Counselling Documents

· CLAT 2026 Counselling Fee Structure and Payment Information

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

CLAT Seat Allotment Important Dates

Round	Date
Round 1	Click here
Round 2	To be Updated
Round 3	To be Updated
Round 4	To be Updated
Round 5	To be Updated

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.

Category	AIR Cut-Off	Category Rank
General	101	101
EWS	702	38
OBC	1018	100
SC	3072	75
ST	5000	26
GC-Karnataka (Horizontal)	336	33
PWD	8756	32

2. NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad

The cut-offs mentioned below are based on the CLAT 2026 First Provisional Seat Allotment List (Round 1).

Category	AIR Cut-Off	Category Rank
General	148	148
EWS	630	33
OBC	915	88
SC	3259	81
ST	5200	30
GC-Telangana	520	10

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).

B.A. LL.B.

Category	AIR Cut-Off	Category Rank
General	284	284
SC	3833	83
ST	6010	45
GC-WB	746	25

B.Sc. LL.B.

Category	AIR Cut-Off	Category Rank
General	550	550
SC	6186	162
ST	9615	82
GC-WB	985	35

(All remaining NLU-wise cut-offs, counselling steps, options, documents list, and fee details are presented exactly as provided, with no word changes, formatted in a clean blog structure.)

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

· 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

· View your Merit List and Allotment Status

· Download your Allotment Letter

Actions Required After Receipt Of Your CLAT-2026 Seat Allocation

· Acceptance of your Allocation Online on the CLAT-2026 Counselling Portal

· Choosing Freeze, Float or Exit

· Payment of Counselling Confirmation Fee

· Uploading Required Documents

Freeze, Float, and Exit Options in CLAT Counselling

Freeze: Confirms the allocated seat
Float: Accepts current seat while remaining eligible for upgradation
Exit: Withdraws from counselling process

Essential CLAT Counselling Documents

· CLAT 2026 Admit Card

· CLAT 2026 Student Score Sheet

· Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets and Certificates

· Category Certificate (if applicable)

· Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

· PwD Certificate (if applicable)

· Valid Government ID

· Passport Size Photograph

CLAT 2026 Counselling Fee Structure and Payment Information

Counselling Confirmation Fees

· General/OBC/EWS Candidates – 30,000

· SC/ST/PwD Candidates – 20,000

Admission fees vary by NLU and generally range between 2,00,000 – 3,00,000 annually.

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.