CLAT 2nd Merit List 2026 (OUT): NLUs Opening/Closing Rank, Download CLAT Second Merit List PDF
Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )
Counselling - 2 May '26
CLAT Second Allotment List 2026 is OUT. CLAT Consortium will conduct the counselling process in five rounds. Check here CLAT 2026 second merit list, as well, as provisionally admitted candidates for the first round.
CLAT 2nd Merit List 2026
The Consortium of NLUs has released the merit list for CLAT 2026 Counselling Round 2 on January 22, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be able to participate in the second round of CLAT 2026 counselling. Other than them, candidates who applied for a seat upgrade in the first round can also secure a seat (if preferred) in the CLAT 2026 counselling round 2. CLAT Exam 2026 was conducted in pen-and-paper mode on December 7, 2026.
Latest Update: CLAT 2026 Second Merit List Live Updates
Candidates shortlisted in the second merit list of CLAT 2026 will have to upload their documents and pay the admission fee to accept the allotted seats on or before January 29, 2026. Moreover, candidates who have been allotted seats in the first round for CLAT counselling, can pay the difference amount (if remaining) before the given timeline.
CLAT merit list 2026 is shared by the exam authority before and after each counselling round. Candidates who get selected for admission to NLUs in India can complete the admission formalities as per the instructions. If they choose to withdraw from the counselling process 2026, then they can select 'Exit' option available in their dashboard. Those who do not get a seat allotted in the ongoing rounds, can wait for the next round of CLAT 2026, in case there are vacant seats available.
- CLAT 2026 Merit List: Important Dates
- Steps to Download CLAT Merit List 2026?
- Details Mentioned in CLAT UG Merit List 2026
- Factors Affecting the Preparation of CLAT Merit List
- CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for UG Courses
- CLAT 2026 Second PG Merit List for all NLUs
CLAT 2026 Merit List: Important Dates
Candidates can check CLAT Merit List 2026 Dates below:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration (Begins) |
17-Dec-2025 |
| CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration (Ends) |
27-Dec-2025 |
| CLAT First Allotment List 2026 |
07-Jan-2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the First Allotment List
|
15-Jan-2026 |
| CLAT Second Allotment List 2026 | 22-Jan-2026 |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for second Allotment List | 29-Jan-2026 |
| CLAT Third Allotment List 2026 | 05-Feb-2026 |
Commonly asked questions
CLAT exam day dos:
- Reach examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on your CLAT admit card.
- Carry two copies of the CLAT admit card, one photo ID card, passport size photos
- PwD candidates should carry relevant certificates and documents.
- Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing attendance sheet
CLAT exam day don'ts:
- Do not carry items such as bags, purses, pencil box, beepers, wrist watch, calculators, mobile phones, electronic devices, scanners, cameras, wireless/Bluetooth transmission or any such communication devices.
- Don't wear closed shoes, jewellery made of metal, jackets, clothes with pockets, mehendi on palms. Socks are allowed inside it.
- Don't wear caps, hoodies or jackets/shirts with pockets
- Don't be late for exam. Entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam.
Candidates must note that CLAT 2026 Objection Window is now closed. Candidates could raise objection on CLAT Answer Key on or before December 12 until 5 pm. Once the objections were received, the consortium published the CLAT Final Answer Key. Based on that, the CLAT Result will be announced.
The Consortium of NLUs conducts the CLAT Exam from 2 pm to 4 pm. The exam is held only in one slot. There are no shifts in CLAT Exam. The exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode.
Steps to Download CLAT Merit List 2026?
Candidates can use the procedures listed below to check their CLAT 2026 seat allotment:
- Go to the NLU consortium's official website and log in
- On the CLAT 2026 homepage, candidates can click on the allotment list
- The specifics of the seat allotment will appear on the screen after tapping the link to the allotment list
- Applicants can check their seat allotment for the course for which they have applied by downloading the allotment list
Details Mentioned in CLAT UG Merit List 2026
Candidates can check the list of documents required for CLAT 2026 Counselling below:
- 10th or equivalent mark sheet
- 12th or equivalent mark sheet
- Graduation certificate (for CLAT PG counselling)
- Character certificate
- Transfer / Migration Certificate
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC etc.) if applicable
- PWD Certificate (If applicable)
- Domicile/residence certificate (If applying under the domicile category)
Commonly asked questions
Apart from the CLATAdmit Card, candidates must carry the following documents to the exam centre:
- Passport-sized photograph (same as the one uploaded with the application form)
- A valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card/ Driving Licence/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Voter ID)
- Transparent water bottle
The CLAT exam will be conducted in December 2026. The exam timing will be 2 pm to 4 pm. The consortium has not announced the CLAT Exam Dates yet.
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Factors Affecting the Preparation of CLAT Merit List
Various factors that will determine the CLAT Cutoff 2026 are
- Seat intake
- Total number of candidates
- CLAT 2026 merit rank
- Category
- NIRF Ranking (if available)
CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for UG Courses
Candidates can download seat allotment for CLAT undergraduate course from the table below once released.
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CLAT 2026 Second PG Merit List for all NLUs
Candidates can check CLAT 2026 LLM Merit List below. Candidates can download the merit list for LLM course from the links below
| CLAT Participating NLUs for LLM course |
Download CLAT LLM 2nd Merit List |
|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NALSAR Hyderabad |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NLU Bhopal |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| WBNUJS Kolkata |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NLU Jodhpur |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NLU Raipur |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| GNLU Gandhinagar |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| GNLU Silvassa |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| DRMNLU Lucknow |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| RGNUL Patiala |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NUALS Kochi |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NLUO Cuttack |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NUSRL Ranchi |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| NLUJAA |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| TNNNLU Tiruchirappalli |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| MNLU Nagpur |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
| MNLU Aurangabad |
Download CLAT PG Merit List here |
CLAT Previous Year Merit List
Candidates until then can check past year 2nd allotment list and their opening and closing rank to get an idea:
| CLAT Participating NLUs |
Opening Rank |
Closing Ranks |
Download CLAT 2nd Merit List |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Law School of India University, Bangalore |
106 | 25525 | |
| NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad |
157 | 6981 | |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
289 | 18509 | |
| National Law Institute University, Bhopal |
456 | 17523 | CLAT 2025 Second Merit List for NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB) |
| 874 | 39468 | ||
| National Law University, Jodhpur |
358 | 14081 | |
| Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar |
404 | 14278 | |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow |
578 | 31066 | |
| Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala |
954 | 36722 | |
| Chanakya National Law University Patna |
1282 | 33759 | |
| 1428 | 46880 | ||
| National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi |
1211 | 44199 | |
| National Law University Odisha, Cuttack |
946 | 55316 | |
| National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi |
1494 | 41897 | |
| National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam |
1652 | 53778 | |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam |
1502 | 47102 | |
| The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli |
1602 | 21638 | |
| 1701 | 45591 | ||
| Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai |
538 | 40504 | |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
|
1360 | 57657 | |
| 1410 | 59008 | ||
| Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad |
1672 | 58448 | |
| 1882 | 59056 | ||
| Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla |
1945 | 55135 | |
| 2150 | 51680 | ||
| Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur |
1785 | 52212 | |
| Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University Sonipat, Haryana |
1635 | 60436 | |
| Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur |
780 | 52295 | |
| NLU Tripura |
2222 | 52977 | CLAT 2025 Second Merit List for NLU Tripura |
| GNLU Silvassa |
1189 | 54202 |
CLAT 2024 Second Merit List for UG Course
Candidates can check and download seat allotment for CLAT undergraduate course from the table below:
| CLAT 2024 Participating NLUs |
Opening Rank |
Closing Ranks |
Download CLAT 2024 2nd Merit List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 10201 | ||
| 162 | 7832 | ||
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
264 | 14509 | |
| 435 | 12340 | ||
| 1674 | 30118 | ||
| 346 | 8960 | ||
| 430 | 13409 | ||
| 700 | 28425 | ||
| 1134 | 29970 | ||
| 1238 | 31040 | ||
| 1379 | 34930 | ||
| 1136 | 32842 | ||
| 1091 | 37697 | ||
| 1337 | 35021 | ||
| 1475 | 36820 | ||
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam |
1249 | 35949 | |
| 1415 | 32295 | ||
| 1505 | 25572 | ||
| 548 | 32789 | ||
| Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
|
1362 | 50326 | |
| 1428 | 46480 | ||
| 1594 | 46231 | ||
| 1646 | 33863 | ||
| 1714 | 35362 | ||
| 1806 | 36367 | ||
| 1580 | 38688 | ||
| 1716 | 27801 | ||
| 725 | 47288 | ||
| NLU Tripura |
1866 | 38496 | CLAT 2024 Second Merit List for NLU Tripura |
| GNLU Silvassa |
1651 | 43452 |
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No. Since IIULER has officially joined the Consortium of NLUs, it no longer conducts a separate entrance test for admission to IIULER BA LLB (Hons.) course. Admission is strictly based on the CLAT (UG) merit list. If you miss the CLAT window, you generally cannot apply for that academic year.
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Yes, it is tough for an average student. However, with good strategy and study plan cracking CLAT exam is not tough.
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