What if I am not satisfied with the CLAT seat allotment?

If the candidates is not satisfied with the CLAT seat allotment result, they can either accept or opt for upgradingt the college alloted. The Freeze option is used by candidates to confirm their choice of NLU. Apply for upgrade option is used when candidates want to change the allotted institute to his or her higher choice (upward shifting).

When will CLAT 2026 Counselling be held?

The Consortium of NLUs has begun CLAT Counselling Process 2026. The counselling process of CLAT will be conducted in online mode on the official website of Consortium of NLUs; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac. The Counselling Process will be held in five rounds.

What does CLAT cutoff mean?

The CLAT cutoff means the minimum rank or score required to get admission into a National Law University (NLU). Candidates must get the cutoff to participate in the counselling process.

What factors decide CLAT Cutoff?

The CLAT Cutoff is decided by following factors Exam Difficulty Number of Applicants Seat Availability Reservation Policy Domicile Quota

Can I get NLU if my CLAT Rank is 1500?

Yes, with a CLAT Rank of 1500, you have a very good chance of getting into several good NLUs. Some fo the NLU where your chances are high are NLIU Bhopal or NLU Jodhpur.

Can I get admission in NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam?

No you can not get admission to 24 participating NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam. For admission to NLU Delhi, you need to clear AILET Exam.

Which are the top ranked NLUs in India?

As per NIRF ranking 2025, NLSIU Bangalore is the No. 1 ranked NLU colleges in India . The table below has other NLUs in India rankwise. Top NLUs in India NIRF 2023 NIRF 2024 NIRF 2025 NLSIU Bangalore Ranking 1 1 1 National Law University, Delhi Ranking 2 2 2 NLU Kolkata Ranking 4 4 4 GNLU Gandhinagar Ranking 7 8 5 NLU Bhopal Ranking 18 21 27 NUSRL Ranchi Ranking 24 22 30 NLU Odisha Ranking 30 26 15 NLU Assam Ranking 28 27 35 Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

When will CLAT 2026 Counselling be held?

The Consortium of NLUs has begun CLAT Counselling Process 2026. The counselling process of CLAT will be conducted in online mode on the official website of Consortium of NLUs; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac. The Counselling Process will be held in five rounds.

What is CLAT Invite List?

The Consortium of NLUs publish the CLAT Invite List that will carry important details like roll number of the candidates who have scored high enough to be shortlisted the counselling process, their total marks and other details. With this candidates will be able to register for seat allotment in National Law Universities (NLUs) for UG and PG programs.

CLAT 2026 Counselling Process is online or offline?

The CLAT Counselling Process is completely online. Candidates need to register first by uploading their documents, and participate in choice filling and seat allotment. For original document verification aspirants will have to go to thedesignated centres.

What if I am not satisfied with the CLAT seat allotment?

If the candidates is not satisfied with the CLAT seat allotment result, they can either accept or opt for upgradingt the college alloted. The Freeze option is used by candidates to confirm their choice of NLU. Apply for upgrade option is used when candidates want to change the allotted institute to his or her higher choice (upward shifting).

When will CLAT 2026 Counselling be held?

The Consortium of NLUs has begun CLAT Counselling Process 2026. The counselling process of CLAT will be conducted in online mode on the official website of Consortium of NLUs; i.e. consortiumofnlus.ac. The Counselling Process will be held in five rounds.

What factors decide CLAT Cutoff?

The CLAT Cutoff is decided by following factors Exam Difficulty Number of Applicants Seat Availability Reservation Policy Domicile Quota

What does CLAT cutoff mean?

The CLAT cutoff means the minimum rank or score required to get admission into a National Law University (NLU). Candidates must get the cutoff to participate in the counselling process.

Can I appear for CLAT Counselling if I failed to clear the exam?

No, you can not appear for counselling if you have not cleared CLAT Exam.

How many times I can appear for CLAT Exam?

There is no restriction as such for the CLAT exam. Thus, one can give CLAT any number of times they want to. Candidates should not feel bad if they are not able to clear the CLAT exam in first time.

What if I exit the CLAT counselling process in first round, Am I allowed to appear in pending rounds?

You should understand that once you opt to get out of the counselling process you can not go back. You will get option to either freeze your seat or choose to let it go and participate in next round. You can anytime exit the whole process too.

How is CLAT cutoff calculated?

The CLAT cutoff is decided based on following factors Total Number of Candidates Appeared Difficulty Level of the Exam Total Number of Seats Available Category-wise Reservations

CLAT 2026 Counselling: 3rd Merit List (OUT), 1st, 2nd Seat Allotment, College-wise Ranks

Q: How to Check CLAT 2026 Counselling and Seat Allotment Result?

Candidates can follow the process mentioned below to check the CLAT seat allotment result: Visit the official website of CLAT Enter mobile number & password. Click on Login. Check the seat allotment result.

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Counselling - 25 Feb '26 - 6 Mar '26

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

BA LLB, BCom LLB, BSc LLB, BBA ...LLM

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 14:06 IST

By Anupama Mehra, Assistant Manager – Content

The CLAT Third Merit List OUT for undergraduate courses. The Consortium of NLUs has earlier postponed the CLAT Counselling 2026 for Undergraduate Courses. The Consortium released the CLAT Third Merit List on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The Consortium has announced that the CLAT Counselling Dates 2026 for both fourth and fifth round will remain the same.

CLAT Counselling Process is completely online. Candidates who have cleared the CLAT 2026 Exam had to complete the registration process to participate in counselling.

Candidates can check CLAT College Predictor tool to get an idea about which NLUs they can expect admission into. Check here all about CLAT Counselling 2026, including important dates, counselling process, CLAT 2026 seat allotment data, and commonly asked questions regarding the allotment process.

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How to Check CLAT 2026 Counselling and Seat Allotment Result?
CLAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
CLAT 2026 Seat Allotment
What after CLAT 2026 Seat Allotment Result - Counselling Process
How to Register for CLAT 2026 Counselling?
CLAT Seat Allotment (Past Years)
CLAT 2026 Frequently Asked Questions

How to Check CLAT 2026 Counselling and Seat Allotment Result?

CLAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CLAT 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
25 Feb ' 26 - 06 Mar ' 26	Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Third Allotment List ONGOING
02 May ' 26	CLAT 2026 Fourth Merit List

Dates	Past Exam Dates
25 Feb ' 26	CLAT 2026 Third Merit List (UG Courses)
05 Feb ' 26	CLAT 2026 Third Merit List (PG Courses)
22 Jan ' 26	CLAT 2026 Second Merit List
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