CLAT Fourth Merit List 2026 (May 2) - Download PDFs, Rank-wise Seat Allotment for NLUs here
Common Law Admission Test 2027 ( CLAT )
Registration - 1 Aug '26 - 31 Oct '26
CLAT 2026 Fourth Merit List will be released on May 2, 2026. The Consortium has announced that it will close the CLAT Counselling Process 2026 with the fifth merit list. Candidates must note that the CLAT Merit List will be released at consortiumofnlus.ac.in
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will release the CLAT Fourth Merit List 2026 on May 2, 2026. As per the official notification, the CLAT Counselling Process 2026 will close with five round of seat allotment. Candidates who have not accepted or applied to for seat upgrades in the third round of CLAT counselling, will be able to appear in this round. CLAT Exam was conducted on December 7, 2026/
The CLAT Counselling Process for the fourth round is the same as previous rounds, where candidates can accept, revise, or exit from the admission process. In case they accept the seat or apply for an upgrade, then they should upload their documents and make a fee payment before the last date.
- CLAT Counselling Dates 2026
- Steps to Check CLAT Fourth Merit List
- CLAT 2026 fourth Merit List for UG Courses
- CLAT 2025 Fourth Merit List
- CLAT 2023 Fourth Merit List
CLAT Counselling Dates 2026
Candidates can check CLAT Counselling 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 |
Candidates can check the fourth merit list and waiting list of CLAT 2024 Fourth Merit list for reference since this year it won't be released:
| CLAT 2024 Participating NLUs |
Opening Rank |
Closing Ranks |
Download CLAT 2024 4th Merit List |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Law School of India University, Bangalore |
102 | 10681 | Download NLSIU Bangalore Merit List |
| NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad |
167 | 9185 | Download NLU Hyderabad Merit List |
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
277 | 8860 | Download NLU Kolkata Merit List |
| National Law Institute University, Bhopal
|
456 | 18736 | Download NLU Bhopal Merit List (BA LLB) |
| 9057 | 30382 | Download NLU Bhopal Merit List (BSc LLB) | |
| National Law University, Jodhpur |
369 | 5148 | Download NLU Jodhpur Merit List |
| Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar |
443 | 11580 | Download NLU Gandhinagar Merit List |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow |
757 | 19949 | Download NLU Lucknow Merit List |
| Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala |
1192 | 31402 | Download NLU Patiala Merit List |
| Chanakya National Law University Patna
|
167 | 14864 | Download CNLU Patna Merit List (BA LLB) |
| 1462 | 37697 | Download CNLU Patna Merit List (BBA LLB) | |
| National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi |
- | - | - |
| National Law University Odisha, Cuttack |
1168 | 41240 | Download NLU Cuttack Merit List |
| National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi |
1433 | 27732 | Download NLU Ranchi Merit List |
| National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam |
1594 | 46899 | Download NLU Assam Merit List |
| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU),Visakhapatnam |
1328 | 38137 | Download NLU Visakhapatnam Merit List |
| The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli |
10847 | 11078 | Download NLU Tiruchirapalli Merit List (BA LLB) |
| 1567 | 28008 | Download NLU Tiruchirapalli Merit List (BCom LLB) | |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai |
587 | 24407 | Download NLU Mumbai Merit List |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
|
1523 | 36563 | Download NLU Nagpur Merit List (BA LLB) |
| 1245 | 35161 | Download NLU Nagpur Merit List (BBA LLB) | |
| Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad |
1623 | 25115 | Download NLU Aurangabad Merit List (BA LLB) |
| 1735 | 28271 | Download NLU Aurangabad Merit List (BBA LLB) | |
| Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla |
1885 | 20154 | Download NLU Shimla Merit List (BA LLB) |
| 1946 | 39231 | Download NLU Shimla Merit List (BBA LLB) | |
| Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur |
1785 | 39972 | Download NLU Jabalpur Merit List |
| Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University Sonipat, Haryana |
1857 | 32428 | Download NLU Haryana Merit List |
| Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur |
766 | 12035 | Download NLU Raipur Merit List |
| National Law University, Tripura |
2014 | 39188 | Download NLU Tripura Merit List |
| GNLU Silvassa Campus |
741 | 50292 | Download GNLU Silvassa Merit List |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates must note that CLAT 2027 Objection Window will open once the answer key is released. Candidates can raise objection on CLAT Answer Key on or before the last date. Once the objections are received, the consortium will publish 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.
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
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CLAT 2023 Fourth Merit List
Candidates can check here the fourth merit list and waiting list for the fourth round of CLAT 2023 counselling:
| CLAT 2023 Participating NLUs |
Download CLAT 2023 4th Merit List |
Download CLAT 2023 LLM Fourth Merit List |
|---|---|---|
| The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata |
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| NA |
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| Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam |
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| Download Fourth merit list for LLM course here - Corporate and Securities Laws |
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| Download Fourth merit list for LLM course here - (Intellectual Property Laws) |
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| Download Fourth merit list for LLM course here - Natural Resources Laws |
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| Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur
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| NA |
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| Download Fourth merit list for LLM course here | ||
| NA |
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| GNLU Silvassa |
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| NLU Tripura |
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No Admissions for AY 2024 |
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Yes, you can join quite a few law colleges in Kolkata without sitting for CLAT.
Note: All info. is from official sources and can change.
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The difficulty level of the SLAT and CLAT exams varies depending on various factors such as exam pattern, exam difficulty level, and the number of candidates who appear for the exam. The following observations have been noted:
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Yes, you can join a few law colleges in Patna without CLAT.
- CUSB BA LLB requires CUET
- Bihar Institute of Law's BA LLB course does not require any entrance.
Note: All info. is from official sites and can change.
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Many students feel the AILET exam is a bit tougher than CLAT because it has fewer seats and high competition. The AILET syllabus focuses more on reasoning and legal aptitude. Both tests need good preparation, but AILET 2027 usually has a higher cutoff for AILET colleges under NLU Delhi.
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No, the CLAT Admit Card 2027 is not out yet. The admit card will likely be released on November 15, 2026. The official schedule has not been announced yet.
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