CLAT 3rd Seat Allotment 2026 for UG Courses (OUT): NLUs-wise 3rd Merit List at Consortiumofnlus.ac.in

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The seat allotment list includes details such as the All India rank, admit card number, vertical and horizontal reservation category, and admission status. For CLAT 2026, there are a total of 4,054 seats available for the 5-year LLB program and 1,591 seats for the LLM program.

The seat allotment list will carry details such as the All India rank, admit card number, vertical and horizontal reservation category, and admission status. For CLAT 2026, there are a total of 4,054 seats available for the 5-year LLB program and 1,591 seats for PG courses, and NRI and supernumerary seats for other categories.

The Consortium of National Law Universities has released the CLAT Third Merit List 2026. The CLAT Counselling Process 2026 has been was earlier put on hold after Allahabad High Court's Verdict. The Consortium has announced that the CLAT Counselling Dates 2026 for fourth and fifth round will remain same. Candidates must note that the CLAT Counselling Process is completely online. The Consortium of NLUs will publish the CLAT Rank List 2026 PDF at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.

CLAT Exam 2026 was held on December 7, 2025. The seat allotment list will be released for each round of counselling and will include details such as the All India rank, admit card number, vertical and horizontal reservation category, and admission status. The Consortium will have a total of five rounds of counselling.

For CLAT 2026, there are a total of 4,054 seats available for the 5-year LLB program and 1,591 seats for the pg courses. The allotment list will be based on your scores in CLAT 2026 and the NLU preferences you have submitted. To secure a seat, you must meet the CLAT 2026 cut-off for your preferred NLU.

The Consortium of NLUs will release information on vacant seats after each round of seat allotment. In each round, you have the option to either accept the allocated seats, opt for an upgrade, or reject the offered seats. In the final round of CLAT 2026 seat allotment, you won't have the choice to select the upgrade option.

Candidates can find details on the CLAT seat allotment 2026 in this article. Read further to know about NLU fees, CLAT Cutoff, CLAT Seat Intake 2026, a List of participating NLUs, and other important details.

Also Read: How many Students Appeared for CLAT 2026?

Table of contents

How to Check CLAT 2026 Merit List?
CLAT 2026 Seat Allotment List: Details Mentioned
CLAT 2026 Cut Offs for Top 10 NLUs
CLAT Seat Allotment 2026: Important Dates
Seat Matrix for CLAT 2026
CLAT 2026 Seat Intake
CLAT Admission Process 2026 after seat allotment
Documents necessary for CLAT 2026 seat allotment
CLAT 2026 Reserved Categories
NLUs Fee Structure 2026 - Program-wise fees, refundable, one-time fee components
CLAT 2026 Seat Allotment: Important Points to Remember
CLAT 2026 PG Merit List for all NLUs
CLAT Seat Allotment 2026: Mop-up rounds

How to Check CLAT 2026 Merit List?

Candidates can check the NLU wise CLAT merit list by following the below given process-

Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
Navigate to the CLAT Notifications section
Click on CLAT 2026 Third Allotment List link
View and download the CLAT 3rd allotment list 2026

CLAT 2026 Seat Allotment List: Details Mentioned

The CLAT 2026 seat allotment list will include this information:

Name of the candidate selected for admission.
All India Rank
Category
Admit card number
Application number

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is CLAT Exam Timing?

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.

Q: What to carry on the CLAT Exam day?

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

Q: What are the dos and don'ts for CLAT exam day?

On CLAT exam day, candidates have to follow a number of guidelines like cooperating with the exam centre staff during identification process, etc.:

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.

CLAT 2026 Cut Offs for Top 10 NLUs

To get an idea about the CLAT cutoff 2026 for the top 10 NLUs, students can check the expected cut-off below:

NLUs	Cut-off
NLSIU Bangalore	100+
NALSAR Hyderabad	99+
WBNUJS Kolkata	94+
NLU Jodhpur	89+
NLU Bhopal	87+
GNLU Gandhinagar	85+
MNLU Mumbai	82+
RMLNLU Lucknow	78+
NLU Odisha	75+

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CLAT Seat Allotment 2026: 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 25-Feb-2026

Commonly asked questions

Q: When CLAT Objection Window will open?

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.

Q: What is CLAT 2027 date?

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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Seat Matrix for CLAT 2026

The enrollment for UG and PG courses at the participating NLUs for CLAT 2026 is listed below. Five-year integrated LLB curricula, including BA LLB, BBA LLB, B.Com LLB, and others, are offered by the UG courses. LLM programmes with several specialisations are offered in the postgraduate courses.

CLAT 2026 Seat Intake

Candidates can check NLU Seat Intake 2026 below:

Name of the college	UG Seat Intake	PG Seat Intake
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru	240 seats	100 seats
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata	132 seats	100 seats
National Law University, Jodhpur	120 seats	50 seats
Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), Gandhinagar	172 seats	57 seats
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNLU), Patiala	180 seats	60 seats
National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi	60 seats	60 seats
National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi	120 seats	50 seats
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam	120 seats	60 seats
Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Mumbai	100 seats	50 seats
Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad	60 seats	60 seats
Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur	120 seats	50 seats
National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR) University of Law, Hyderabad	132 seats	66 seats
National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal	134 seats for BA LLB	60 seats
National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal	68 seats for BSc LLB	60 seats
Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur	170 seats	90 seats
Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow	187 seats	31 seats
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna	69 seats for BA LLB	--
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna	69 seats for BBA LLB	--
National Law University Odisha (NLUO), Cuttack	180 seats	46 seats
National Law University & Judicial Academy (NLUJA), Assam	60 seats	40 seats
The Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU), Tiruchirapalli	114 seats	18 seats
Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur	120 seats	60 seats
Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla	120 seats for BA LLB	80 seats
Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla	60 seats for BBA LLB	80 seats
Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Sonipat, Haryana	120 seats	-
National Law University, Tripura	120 seats	50 seats
GNLU Silvassa Campus	172 seats	57 seats
Total (excluding supernumerary, NRI, extra, and FN seats)	3,451 seats	1,271 seats

CLAT Admission Process 2026 after seat allotment

After the release of the CLAT 2026 seat allotment list, candidates will get three choices. You can choose to either accept the allocated seats, request an upgrade, or withdraw from the seat allotment process. Check the available options following the CLAT Allotment List:

Freeze Option: If you have received seat allotments during the CLAT seat allocation round can then you can opt for the "Freeze" option. By selecting this option during the counseling round, you can confirm your acceptance of the seat in the allotted National Law University (NLU). This choice indicates that you have finalised your decision. You won't be considered for subsequent rounds of CLAT 2026 counseling.

Float: If you are not happy with allocated seat then you can opt for the "Float" option. By selecting this choice, you still have the choice to seats in any of the National Law Universities (NLUs) where they have been allotted seats and also maintain the possibility of an upgrade.

Exit: If you are unsatisfied with the allocated seat, you also have the option to choose the "Exit" choice. Opting for the exit alternative signifies that you are declining the assigned seat and will not be considered for further rounds of counseling.

Documents necessary for CLAT 2026 seat allotment

To fulfill the admission formalities and confirm your admission, you have to submit documents:

A copy of the CLAT 2026 application form
CLAT scorecard
CLAT admit card 2026
Marksheet for Class 10th
Marksheet for Class 12th
Caste Certificate
Specially-Abled Certificate
NRI Certificate
Sponsored NRI Certificate
Domicile Certificate
Call Letter issued by the CLAT authority
Recent passport-size photographs

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CLAT 2026 Reserved Categories

The CLAT reservation criteria apply to specific categories recognized by the Government of India:

Scheduled Caste
Scheduled Tribe
Other Backward Classes
Economically Weaker Section
Women
Person With Disability
Wards of Serving/ Retired/ Defence Personnels
Dependants of Defence Personnels
Kashmiri Migrant
Jammu & Kashmir

Apart from this, the NLUs also reserve seats for their state domicile quota across all the mentioned categories. The percentage of state domicile reservation varies for each participating NLU and is confirmed only during the annual admission and seat allotment process.

NLUs Fee Structure 2026 - Program-wise fees, refundable, one-time fee components

You can check the course-wise fee structure for NLUs below:

National Law University

UG fees

PG Fees

National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bangalore

General category - INR 2,88,855 p.a

SC/ ST - INR 2,85,445 p.a

General category - INR 2,18,875 p.a

SC/ ST - INR 2,15,300 p.a

National Academy of Legal Study & Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad

INR 2,22,000 p.a

Not including one-time payments and Refundable deposits.

One-time payment - INR 10,000

Refundable desposits - INR 20,000 (INR 14,000 for SC/ST)

INR 1,45,000

Not including one-time payments and Refundable deposits.

One-time payment - INR. 10,000

Refundable desposits - INR 20,000 (INR 14,000 for SC/ST)

National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal

INR 2,47,000

Not including a one-time admission fee of INR 10,000.

INR 2,15,000

Not including a one-time admission fee of INR 10,000.

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

INR 1,81,200 (1^st semester fee)

Not including a one-time admission fee and refundable deposit.

Refundable deposit - INR 10,000

Admission fee - INR 5000

INR 1,30,000 (1^st semester fee)

Not including a one-time admission fee and refundable deposit.

Refundable deposit - INR 10,000

Admission fee - INR 5000

National Law University (NLU) Jodhpur

INR 1,15,000 (1^st semester fee)

Not including the following one-time fees:

Refundable security - INR 17,000

Admission fee - INR 12,000

INR 85,000 (1^st semester)

Not including the following one-time fees:

Refundable security - INR 17,000

Admission fee - INR 12,000

Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU) Raipur

INR 1,70,000 per annum

Not including the following one-time fees:

Caution Money (Refundable-One time) - INR 25,000

Admission fee - INR 5,000

INR 1,35,000 per annum

Not including the following one-time fees:

Caution Money (Refundable-One time) - INR 10,000

Admission fee - INR 5,000

Gujarat National Law University GNLU) Gandhinagar

INR 2,52,000 per annum

Not including the following one-time payments.

Admission fee - INR 2000

Security Deposit / Alumni Fee - INR 15,000

INR 2,15,600 per annum

Not including the following one-time payments.

Admission fee - INR 2000

Security Deposit / Alumni Fee - INR 15,000

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

INR 1,08,000 per annum

In addition, there are the following one-time payments:

Admission fee - INR 1,000

Caution money - INR 10,000

INR 68,000

In addition, there are the following one-time payments:

Admission fee - INR 1,000

Caution money - INR 10,000

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) Patiala

INR 1,86,000 p.a INR 34,000 (advanced mess charges) p.a

In addition, there are the following one-time payments:

Admission fee - INR. 5,000

Caution money - INR 20,000

INR 1,41,000 p.a INR 34,000 (advanced mess charges) p.a

In addition, there are the following one-time payments:

Admission fee - INR. 5,000

Caution money - INR. 20,000

National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) Kochi

INR 1,88,700 p.a Hostel Fee

In addition, the candidate has to pay the following one-time fees.

Admission fee - INR. 5,000

Matriculation fee - INR. 300

Alumni Association fee - INR. 1,000

Caution Deposit (Refundable) - Rs. 10,000

Hostel fee:

Rent - INR. 17,500 p.a

Refundable Desposit - INR. 6,000 (at the time of admission)

Hostel Amenities - INR. 6,000 p.a

INR 1,30,700 p.a

In addition, the candidate has to pay the following one-time fees.

Admission fee - INR. 5,000

Matriculation fee - INR. 300

Alumni Association fee - INR. 1,000

Caution Deposit (Refundable) - INR. 10,000

Hostel fee:

Rent - INR. 17,500 p.a

Refundable Desposit - INR. 6,000 (at the time of admission)

Hostel Amenities - INR. 6,000 p.a

Mess Advance - INR. 3,000 p.a

Establishment Advance - INR. 5,000

National Law University Odisha (NLUO) Cuttack

INR 2,01,000 p.a Refundable deposits

Refundable deposits:

Library deposit - INR. 5,000

Mess Deposit - INR. 5,000

INR 1,41, 000 Refundable deposits

Refundable deposits:

Library deposit - INR. 5,000

Mess Deposit - INR. 5,000

National University of Study & Research in Law (NUSRL) Ranchi

INR 1,01,00 per semester

In addition, the candidate has to pay:

Admission Fee (one-time) - INR. 11,000
Library Security (one-time) - INR. 5,500
Mess Security (one-time) - INR. 5,500
Hostel Security (one-time) - INR. 5,500
Campus Development (one-time) - INR. 16,500
Hostel Rent (per-year) - INR. 19,800

INR 88,800 per semester

In addition, the candidate has to pay:

Admission Fee (one-time) - INR. 11,000
Library Security (one-time) - INR. 5,500
Mess Security (one-time) - INR. 5,500
Hostel Security (one-time) - INR. 5,500
Campus Development (one-time) - INR. 16,500
Hostel Rent (per-year) - INR. 19,800

National Law University & Judicial Academy (NLUJAA) Assam

INR 1,81,500 p.a

In addition, there are the following one-time fees:

One-time fee

Admission fee - INR. 5,000

Student Bar Association Fee - INR. 2,500

Refundable one-time fees

Library Deposit - INR 10,000

Hostel Deposit - INR 10,000

Mess Deposit - INR 10,000

INR 1,54,500

In addition, there are the following one-time fees:

One-time fee

Admission fee - INR. 5,000

Refundable one-time fees

Library Deposit - INR. 10,000

Hostel Deposit - INR 10,000

Mess Deposit - INR 10,000

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam

INR 1,70,000 p.a

In addition, there are the following one-time fees:

Admission fees - INR 3,000

Alumni fee - INR. 2,000

Hostel Deposit (Refundable) - INR 10,000

Library Deposit (Refundable) - INR 5,000

Canteen Security Deposit (Refundable) - INR 10,000

INR 1,52,000 p.a

In addition, there are the following one-time fees:

Admission fees - INR 3,000

Hostel Deposit (Refundable) - INR 10,000

Library Deposit (Refundable) - INR 5,000

Canteen Security Deposit (Refundable) - INR 10,000

The Tamil Nadu National Law School (TNNLU) Tiruchirapalli

INR 1,93,000

In addition, there are the following fees:

One-time fees

Campus Development Fund Fee - INR. 5,000

Admission fee - INR. 5,000

Refundable deposits

Library deposit - INR. 5,000

Hostel deposit - INR. 10,000 (INR 4,000 for SC/ST)

Mess Deposit - INR. 5,000

INR 1,49,000

In addition, there are the following one-time fees:

One-time fees

Admission fee - INR. 5,000

Refundable deposits

Library deposit - INR 5,000

Hostel deposit - INR 10,000 (Rs. 4,000 for SC/ST)

Mess Deposit - INR 5,000

Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) Mumbai

Maharashtra domicile - INR 2,75,750

All India candidates - INR 3,07,000

Maharashtra domicile - INR 2,15,000

All India candidates – INR 2,26,000

Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) Nagpur

Maharashtra domicile – INR 2,20,750

All India candidates - INR 2,47,000

Maharashtra domicile - INR 1,86,250

All India candidates - INR 2,05,000

Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) Aurangabad

Maharashtra domicile - INR 2,33,501

All India candidates - INR 2,71,931

Maharashtra domicile - INR 1,59,875

All India candidates - INR 1,80,500

Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU) Shimla

INR 2,05,500 p.a

In addition, there are the following one-time fees:

Admission fees -INR 5,000

Refundable security - INR. 10,000

INR 1,56,500 p.a

In addition, there are the following one-time fees:

Admission fees - INR 5,000

Refundable security - INR. 10,000

Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) Patna

INR 1,87,000 p.a

Not including the following one-time payments:

Library deposit (refundable) - INR. 5,000
Hostel deposit (refundable) - INR. 10,000
Admission fee - INR. 1,000
Admission processing fee - INR. 5,000

Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU) Jabalpur

INR 2,15,000 p.a

In addition, there are one-time and refundable fees.

One-time fee

Admission fee - INR. 10,000

Refundable fees:

Caution Money - INR. 10,000

Library Deposit - INR. 10,000

Hostel Deposit - INR. 15,000

Dr BR Ambedkar National Law University (DBRANLU), Haryana

INR 1,88,000 per annum

National Law University, Tirupura

INR 1, 81, 000 per annum

Admission fee - INR 5,000 per annum

Student welfare fund- INR 5000 per annum

Examination fee - INR 5,000 per annum

Internet/ IT service fee - INR 5,000 per annum

Electricity charges - INR 15,000 per annum

Sports and games facilities - INR 2,000 per annum

Moot court / Seminar / Workshops - INR 6,000 per annum

Hostel fee - INR 25,000

Library fee - INR 3,000

Estate Maintenance - INR 10,000 per annum

Refundable

Library Deposits - INR 5,000 per annum

Mess Deposit - INR 5,000 per annum

GNLU Silavassa Campus

Total fees - INR 2,58,000

Admission fees - INR 2,000 (one time)

Alumni Fund - INR 15,000 (one-time and non-refundable)

Annual fees

Tuition fees - INR 1,20,000

Infrastructure Maintenance Fee - INR 28,000

Examination Fee - INR 6,000

Academic Facility Fee - INR 18,000

Halls of Residence - INR 24,000

Mess Fees - INR 42,000

Extra-Curricular, Adventure, Sports and Gymnasium, Social and Cultural Activities, Welfare Fee - INR 3,000

Total fees - INR 2,62,000

Admission fees - INR 2,000 (one time)

Alumni Fund - INR 15,000(one-time and non-refundable)

Annual fees

Tuition fees - 1,20,000

Infrastructure Maintenance Fee - INR 28,000

Examination Fee - INR 28,000

Academic Facility Fee - INR 6,000

Halls of Residence - INR 24,000

Mess Fees - INR 46,200

Extra-Curricular, Adventure, Sports and Gymnasium, Social and Cultural Activities, Welfare Fee - INR 3,000

National Law University (NLU) Delhi (admission through AILET)

INR 1,63,500 p.a

In addition, there are one-time payments.

Admission Fee - INR. 2,500

Campus Development Fund Fee - INR. 5,000

Mess deposit - INR. 5,000

Hostel deposit - INR. 5,000

Library deposit - INR. 5,000

INR 1,39,000 (non-hostel fee) p.a

CLAT 2026 Seat Allotment: Important Points to Remember

Check below for the things you should remember during seat allotment:

If your allotted seat is declined by an NLU in the previous seat allotment list, you can verify the status by accessing your CLAT candidate portal 2026. If the seat status remains marked as rejected, it is recommended that you reach out to the respective NLU for clarification.
Once you selects the EXIT optio, you will no longer be eligible

You can check the CLAT CLAT 2026 Merit List below:

CLAT 2026 First Merit List

The merit list has been published for all participating NLUs, mentioning category-wise ranks. Check below:

CLAT 2026 Participating NLUs	Download CLAT 2026 1st Merit List PDF
National Law School of India University, Bangalore	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for NLSIU Bangalore
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for NALSAR Hyderabad
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for WBNUJS BA LLB (Hons.)
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for WBNUJS BSc. LLB. (Hons.) [Criminology and Forensic]
National Law Institute University, Bhopal	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for NLIU Bhopal for BA LLB
National Law Institute University, Bhopal	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for NLIU Bhopal B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) [Cyber Security]
National Law University, Jodhpur	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for NLU Jodhpur
Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for GNLU Gandhinagar
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for DRMNLU
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for RGNLU
Chanakya National Law University Patna	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for CNLU Patna - BA LLB
Chanakya National Law University Patna	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for CNLU Patna - BBA LLB
National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for NUALS
National Law University Odisha, Cuttack	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for NLU Odisha
National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for NUSRL Ranchi
National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for NLU Assam
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU),Visakhapatnam	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for DSNLU
The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for TNNLU BA LLB
Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for MNLU Mumbai
Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for MNLU Nagpur
Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for HPNLU Shimla
Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for DNLU Jabalpur
Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University Sonipat, Haryana	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for DNLU Jabalpur
Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for HNLU Raipur
National Law University, Tripura	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for NLU Tripura
GNLU Silvassa Campus	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for GNLU Silvassa
Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLUP), Prayagraj	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for RPNLUP
India International University of Legal Education and Research Goa - B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)	CLAT 2026 First Merit List for IIULER Goa

CLAT Second Merit List 2026 For UG Courses

CLAT 2026 Participating NLUs	Download CLAT 2026 2nd Merit List
National Law School of India University, Bangalore	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for NLSIU Bangalore
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for NALSAR
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for WBNUJS
National Law Institute University, Bhopal	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB)
National Law University, Jodhpur	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for NLU Jodhpur
Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for GNLU
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for DRMNLU
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for RGNUL
Chanakya National Law University Patna	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for CNLU Patna - BA LLB
National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for NUALS Kochi
National Law University Odisha, Cuttack	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for NLUO
National University of Study & Research in Law, Ranchi	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for NUSRL
National Law University & Judicial Academy, Assam	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for NLUJAA
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) Visakhapatnam	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for DSNLU
The Tamil Nadu National Law School, Tiruchirapalli	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for TNNLS - BA LLB
Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for MNLU Mumbai
Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for MNLU Nagpur (BA LLB)
Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for MNLU Aurangabad - BA LLB
Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB
Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for DNLU Jabalpur
Dr B R Ambedkar National Law University Sonipat, Haryana	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for DRBNLU Haryana
Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for HNLU Raipur
NLU Tripura	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for NLU Tripura
GNLU Silvassa	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List for GNLU Silvassa

CLAT 2026 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 PG First Merit List 2026

Candidates can check the merit list for CLAT PG 2026 from the links mentioned below:

CLAT Participating NLUs for LLM course	Download CLAT LLM 1st 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 PG Second Merit List 2026

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 Seat Allotment 2026: Mop-up rounds

Suppose there are still vacant seats available for admission after the completion of the initial five rounds of seat allotment in CLAT 2026. In that case, the consortium will initiate an extra round, known as the mop-up round, to allocate the remaining seats. If you did not get any NLU in the initial five rounds, you can participate in the mop-up round by submitting your applications.

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The duration of the CLAT mock test is 2 hours (120 minutes), perfectly simulating the actual CLAT 2026 exam pattern. It consists of 120 multiple-choice questions. The test auto-submits after 120 minutes, requiring candidates to manage their time across five sections.

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Is CLAT exam tough for an average student?

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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.

Chanchal Patra

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Is CLAT exam difficult?

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Yes, CLAT is considered one of the most difficult law entrance exams. Candidates must note that the CLAT Exam is conducted for admission to NLUs across the country except NLU Delhi. Hence, the level of difficulty of CLAT Exam is tough.

Priya Peter

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Can I do LLB without CLAT in Jabalpur?

Answered 2 days ago

Yes, you can pursue an LLB from most law colleges in Jabalpur without appearing for CLAT. In fact, a majority of the private and one govt. institutes that are BCI-approved and long-established, such as Hitkarini Law College and Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya provide admissions based on merit. Only N

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Does Christ Academy Institute of Law accepts CLAT exam?

Answered 3 days ago

Yes Christ Academy Institute of Law accepts CLAT scores for admission to its law programs. Students with valid CLAT score are exempted from institute level written test. Other accepted exams include LSAT and AILET.

Rakshit Prabhakar

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What are the top CLAT accepting Law colleges in Bhubaneswar?

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Listed below are some of the top CLAT accepting Law colleges in Bhubaneswar with their tuition fees -

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan	INR 3.4 Lacs - INR 8.5 lakh
Xavier Law School, Xavier University, Bhubaneswar	INR 8 lakh
ASBM University	INR 5 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

Tasbiya Khan

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Can I join LLB without CLAT in Mumbai?

Answered 6 days ago

Yes, you can join an LLB programme without CLAT at many law colleges in Mumbai. The most common entrance exam is not CLAT, but MHCET Law for 30+ government colleges in Mumbai. Find more about them below.

Note: All info. is from official sites and

Syed Aquib Ur Rahman

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Does Soundarya Law College accept CLAT exam score for admission into BA LLB programme?

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No, students do not need CLAT exam score for admission into BA LLB programme. The college offers merit-based admission based on score in Class 12. The students who score atleast 45% marks in Class 12 are eligible to apply for this course.

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Can I join law College without CLAT?

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Yes, you can absolutely get admission to law college without taking the CLAT exam by applying to private colleges with direct/merit-based admission, taking state-level entrance exams, or appearing for university-specific tests like SLAT or AILET for other colleges. Many colleges base admission on Cl

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Can I do LLB without CLAT in Chandigarh?

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Yes, you can find some good private law colleges in Chandigarh that do not necessarily require CLAT scores for LLB or related programmes. For instance, you can check Chitkara University's BA LLB course, which has merit-based admissions. without an entrance exam. If you are particularly looking for a

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