CLAT Fourth Merit List 2026 (May 2) - Download PDFs, Rank-wise Seat Allotment for NLUs here
Common Law Admission Test 2026 ( CLAT )
Counselling - 5 Feb '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 |
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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 |
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
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.
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.
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
|
||
| 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 |
No Admissions for AY 2023 |
No Admissions for AY 2024 |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
The 'exit' from CLAT counselling means leave the counselling process; and the student will not be considered for further rounds. This option allows candidates to withdraw from the admission process entirely at any time after registration. If a seat was previously allocated and accepted (via Freeze/F
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
Freeze option in CLAT Counselling means accept the NLU seat, lock it, and opt-out of the upgrade process. In this case, the fee becomes non-refundable and has to be paid before the last date. The candidate is removed from the counseling process for future rounds.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
Yes, the CLAT counselling fee is refundable if no seat is allotted or if a student withdraws before the final date. A penalty of INR 5,000 may be applied if a seat is frozen and later withdrawn after May 30th.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 days ago
There will be a total of 5 rounds for CLAT 2026. Students who make it to the merit list and who receive an invitation via email/SMS can register and pay the counselling fee. Students have to pay a fee of INR 30,000 for General and INR 20,000 for ST/SC/OBC/BC/EWS/PwD, for CLAT examination.
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Answered 4 days ago
The GNLU Silvassa CLAT Cutoff 2026 was released for round 2 for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and Master of Law (LL.M.) programme. The cutoff was released for various categories under both the All India and Home State quotas.
The NLU Silvassa CLAT Cutoff 2026 for round 2 was 1264 for BA LLB (Hons) course and 1
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Answered 4 days ago
The NLU Sonipat CLAT Cutoff 2026 is out for round 2 for various categories under both the All India and Home State quota candidates. The cutoff was released for admission to the B.A. LL.B and Master of Legislative Laws (LL.M.) courses.
For the LLM course, the General AI category cutoff was 2349 in r
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Answered 4 days ago
The NLU Shimla CLAT Cutoff 2026 has been released for round 2 for multiple categories under both the All India and Home State quota. The cutoff was out in the form of opening and closing ranks.
For the General HS category, the cutoff was 11211 for the B.A LL.B (Hons.) course, and 16167 for B.B.A.LL.
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Answered 4 days ago
The NLU Jabalpur CLAT Cutoff 2026 was released for round 2 for admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses. The cutoff was released for all categories under the All India and Home State quota.
For the General AI category, the round 2 cutoff for BA LLB (Hons) course was 1789. For LLM courses, it was
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Answered 4 days ago
The NLU Assam CLAT Cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to the LL.M. LL.B. (Hons.) and LLM courses for round 2. The cutoff was released for various categories under both the All India and Home State quotas.
For the OBC AI category, the cutoff ranged from 2430 to 3669, wherein the LLM course a
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Answered 6 days ago
NLU Assam CLAT Cutoff 2026 has been released till round 2 for admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses for various categories under both the All India and Home State quota.
For the SC AI category, the round closing ranks ranged between 4884 and 11777, for the LLM and BA LLB (Hons) courses, respect
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CLAT Notifications
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.