CLAT 2026 third merit list date has been postponed. CNLUs will revise the CLAT final answer key 2026. The CLAT counselling round 3 results 2026 will be released separately for each NLU. Read further to get CLAT merit list 2026 live updates and counselling-related details.
CLAT 2026 Merit List: The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has postponed the CLAT third merit list 2026 date. The consortium will now release the final answer key again. Students can check the CLAT counselling round 3 results from the official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in once released. Students must be mindful that the CLAT 2026 3rd merit list will be available for all participating institutes. CLAT 2026 exam was conducted on December 7, 2025. The CLAT 2026 merit list date and time for the third round has now been postponed till further notice.
Aspirants who will be named in the CLAT rank list 2026 have to either freeze, float, or withdraw their seats before the deadline. The CLAT 2026 round three admission last date is February 12, 2026.
Must Read: Breaking News! CLAT 2026 Result To Be Revised, New Counselling Schedule To Be OUT Soon
CLAT 2026 Round 3 Counselling Schedule
The CLAT counselling 2026 admission dates for round 3 is provided below:
| Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
| CLAT Third Allotment List 2026 date |
Postponed till further notice |
| Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the Third Allotment List |
10:00 A.M. on 5-feb-2026 to 1:00 P.M. on 12-Feb-2026 |
How to Check CLAT counselling 2026 Merit List?
Students can get CLAT round 3 seat allotment 2026 using the steps mentioned below:
- Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on ‘CLAT 2026’
- Click on ‘3rd Provisional Allotment List’ link
- CLAT 2026 counselling third allotment list will be displayed on the screen
- Check your result and download the PDF for future reference.
CLAT 2026 Round 3 Seat Allotment Result POSTPONED!
The Consortium of NLUs has postponed the CLAT 2026 merit list date. The consortium will release the CLAT final answer key 2026 again as directed by the Allahabad High Court. The order to revise the CLAT merit list 2026 has come amid the CLAT counselling process 2026. Check the official notice below:
Check this page to get CLAT counselling updates, including round 3 seat allotment result, admission deadlines and more.
LIVE UPDATE
CLAT 2026 Third Merit List Live Updates
- 5:55 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Official Website
The CLAT official website for merit list is consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Students can get the latest news and update for CLAT exam 2026 on this page.
- 5:27 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
How to check CLAT 2026 Merit List?
The steps to check the CLAT merit list 2026 is provided below:
- Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Click on CLAT 2026 link.
- Click on the CLAT round 3 allotment list.
- Choose the NLU.
- The screen will show the CLAT cutoff 2026 pdf.
- Save the PDF.
- 4:55 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
Is CLAT Round 3 Counselling Result 2026 OUT?
The Consortium of NLUs is yet to release the CLAT 2026 third merit list for UG courses. Students must keep checking this page as we will provide the direct link to check CLAT merit list 2026 once released. However, the CLAT PG third merit list 2026 has been announced.
- 4:26 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
Number of CLAT 2026 counselling rounds
The consortium has announced that there will be five rounds of CLAT counselling 2026.
- 3:58 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
Does Allahabad HC judgment affect CLAT PG candidates?
No. The judgment and the Consortium's update specifically refer to the CLAT UG 2026 exam and CLAT PG 2026 merit list has been released.
- 3:29 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
When will the new CLAT 2026 counselling schedule be released?
A revised CLAT 2026 counselling schedule for UG students will be announced only after the result of the legal appeal process is determined.
- 2:54 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT Merit List 2026 Live: Is the Consortium accepting the Court's decision to change the marks?
Not yet. The Committee has decided to file a Special Appeal against this judgment to defend the original CLAT 2026 Final Answer Key.
- 2:28 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Third Allotment Postponed: Is my admission at risk?
No. The authorities ruled that the revision will not affect candidates from Round 1 or Round 2. Furthermore, the Consortium has stated they will take all legal steps to ensure seats allotted in both Rounds 1 and 2 remain unaffected.
- 1:51 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
Can I Get CLAT 2026 merit list PDF on email?
No, CLAT merit list 2026 is only available at the consortium's website. The authorities will not accept any request for an in-person result announcement.
- 1:24 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
List of Websites to Check CLAT second merit list 2026
The CLAT merit list 2026 round 3 will only be available at consortium's official website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- 12:52 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
Will my marks change because of Allahabad HC judgment?
Students can expect a change in their marks if they selected option ‘B’ or ‘D’ for the specific question mentioned. However, the Consortium is currently appealing this decision to keep the original CLAT 2026 final answer key.
- 12:28 PM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT Merit List 2026 Official website
Candidates can check the CLAT counselling 2026 round 3 result PDF on consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- 11:55 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT seat allotment list 2026 release date
The CLAT PG third seat allotment result 2026 has been announced. However, the CLAT UG seat allotment date 2026 round 3 has been postponed till furhter notice.
- 11:38 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Merit List LIVE: Conditions for counselling fee refund
The CLAT 2026 counselling fee is refunded if:
- You didn’t get any seat in any of the counselling rounds
- You decided to exit the counselling process without locking any seat
- 11:19 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT Merit List 2026 Live: Is counselling fee refundable?
The CLAT 2026 counselling fee is refunded if:
- A student didn’t get a seat in any of the counselling rounds
- A student decided to exit the counselling process without locking any seat
- 11:07 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT Counselling 2026 Live: How to make payment of registration fee?
Students could pay the counselling registration fee by clicking on 'make payment' button. The general category fee is INR 30,000 while the reserved category fee is INR 20,000.
- 10:52 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
How to Check CLAT 2026 Merit List?
Students can visit the consortium website and follow below steps to check CLAT 2026 third allotment list.
- Go to the consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Go to the "Notifications" area.
- Select the CLAT 2026 third Allotment List tab
- See and get the 2026 CLAT third allocation list.
- 10:45 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT Third Merit List 2026 Out: Has the 3rd UG Admission List been released?
No. The release of the CLAT 3rd Admission List 2026, which was originally due on February 05, 2026, has been deferred until further notice.
- 10:35 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Latest Update
As per the CLAT official website, the following are the latest updates for CLAT 2026:
- CLAT UG 2026 third merit list date has been postponed till further notice.
- CLAT PG 2026 third merit list is out.
- 10:31 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
Can I Check CLAT Merit List 2026 Offline?
No, CLAT 2026 merit list is only available in online mode. Students have to visit the consortium website to check the CLAT 2026 third seat allotment result.
- 10:27 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
How to Check CLAT Merit List 2026?
CLAT PG 2026 third merit list is out. Students who have participated in the CLAT counselling process for session 2026 can check the institute-wise CLAT third merit list 2026 from the official website.
- 10:18 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT PG 2026 Third Merit List OUT!
The Consortium of NLUs has released the CLAT PG 2026 third merit list at its official website. PG students can download CLAT merit list 2026 round 3 from consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- 10:18 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Revised Merit List Date Soon!
The Consortium of NLUs will soon release the CLAT 2026 revised merit list date. Students are suggested to keep checking this page to get CLAT 2026 latest updates on counselling, revised result and revised final answer key.
- 10:14 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
When Will CLAT 2026 Revised Final Answer Key be released?
The Consortium has not notified about the CLAT 2026 revised answer key date at its official website. However, it is expected that the revised final answer key will be released soon.
- 10:09 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Live: Who Filed the Case Against CLAT Final Answer Key?
A CLAT UG candidate, i.e. Avneesh Gupta (Minor) has filed a case against CLAT final answer key at Allahabad High Court.
- 10:09 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
What did the Allahabad High Court rule regarding the CLAT UG 2026 Answer Key?
The Allahabad HC directed a revision of the CLAT 2026 merit list by recognising both options ‘B’ and ‘D’ as correct for Question No. 9 of Booklet-C.
- 10:01 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Live Updates: Why Merit List will revise?
The CLAT 2026 merit list will be revised as per the direction of Allahabad High Court. The Court has ordered CNLUs to revise and republish the CLAT 2026 merit list, as one candidate, Avneesh Gupta has argued that his objections were not considered in the CLAT final answer key despite being ratified by the expert panel.
- 9:57 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 New Counselling Dates Soon
The Consortium of NLUs will revise the CLAT 2026 counselling schedule amid the Allahabad HC order to revise the merit list. The CLAT 2026 new counselling dates are yet to be notified.
- 9:55 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 UG Merit List to Revise
The Consortium of NLUs will publish the CLAT 2026 merit list as per the direction of the Allahabad High Court. Further, the revised CLAT 2026 final answer key is also likely to be published by the Consortium, considering the plea by Avneesh Gupta, in Avneesh Gupta (Minor) vs. Consortium of National Law Universities.
- 9:49 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Latest News: Third Merit List Postponed Following Allahabad HC Order
The Consortium of NLUs has postponed the CLAT 2026 third merit list date till further notice. This is followed by the direction of the Allahabad High Court during the Avneesh Gupta (Minor) vs. Consortium of National Law Universities case hearing.
- 9:44 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT counselling 2026 Merit List: How to Check Allotment Result?
The following steps shall be followed CLAT 2026 seat allotment result:
- Visit consortiumofnlus.ac.in
- Click on CLAT 2026 link
- Select '3rd provisional allotment list' from the notification section
- CLAT 2026 counselling third allotment list will be displayed on the screen
- 9:43 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Round 3 Result Postponed: Check Official Notice
Students can check the CLAT 2026 round 3 merit list postponment notice below:
- 9:40 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT Round 3 Seat Allotment Result 2026 POSTPONED!
CNLUs has postponed the CLAT 2026 round 3 merit list date till further notice.
- 9:24 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
Is CLAT Third Merit List 2026 Out?
No, CLAT 2026 merit list round 3 will be released at 10 AM today, February 5, 2026.
- 8:57 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT Third Allotment Result 2026: PG Seats in Top 10 NLUs
Students can check the PG law seats in the top 10 NLUs below:
NLUs PG Seat NLSIU Bengaluru 120 NALSAR Hyderabad 66 WBNUJS Kolkata 100 NLU Jodhpur 50 GNLU Gandhinagar 57 National Law Institute University, Bhopal 60 National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi 60 Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow 33 Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala 46 - 8:28 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT Merit List 2026 Live: UG Seats in Top 10 NLUs
The UG law seats in top 10 NLUs is provided below:
NLUs UG Seat NLSIU Bengaluru 300 NALSAR Hyderabad 132 WBNUJS Kolkata 132 NLU Jodhpur 120 GNLU Gandhinagar 172 National Law Institute University, Bhopal 102 National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi 120 Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow 187 Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala 180 - 7:52 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Counselling Live Updates: Top 10 NLUs
The following is the list of top 10 NLUs available in India:
NLUs NLSIU Bengaluru NALSAR Hyderabad WBNUJS Kolkata NLU Jodhpur GNLU Gandhinagar National Law Institute University, Bhopal National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala - 7:30 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT Counselling 2026 Live: How to Update NLU Preference?
The NLU preference can be updated using the below mentioned steps:
- Login to your CLAT account.
- Click on the “update preferences” tab in the dashboard
- Fill the preferences according to your choice.
- 5:55 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
Why adding NLUs preferences for CLAT 2026 counselling is necessary?
Adding NLU preference is important during CLAT counselling 2026 as it streamlines the counselling process for seat allotment.
- 4:30 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Merit List LIVE: Number of Counselling Rounds
CNLUs is conducting CLAT counselling 2026 for a total of five counselling rounds in order to allocate seats through the CLAT counselling 2026.
- 3:00 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
What is CLAT 2026 Counselling Fee?
CLAT 2026 counselling fees is INR 30,000 for general/OBC categories and INR 20,000 for SC/ST/OBC/BC/EWS/PWD categories.
- 1:15 AM IST• 5 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Third Merit List LIVE: Important Dates
Event Dates
CLAT Third Allotment List 2026 date and time
5-Feb-2026 at 10 AM Payment of Confirmation Fee to Consortium for Freeze and Float options and Admission by NLUs for the First Allotment List 10:00 A.M. on 5-Feb22-2026
to 1:00 P.M. on 12-Feb-2026 - 11:29 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
How to Check CLAT 2026 Merit List 2026?
Students can follow below steps to download CLAT 2026 merit list:
- Go to the consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- Go to the "Notifications" area.
- Select CLAT third Allotment List 2026 tab
- See and get the 2026 CLAT third allocation list.
- 10:29 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Answer Key Row: What Petitioner Demands?
The petitioner, Avneesh Gupta, in Avneesh Gupta Vs Consortium of NLUs case demand CNLUs to award appropriate marks and modify his rank in the CLAT 2026 merit list. The petitioner has also demanded publishing the correct merit list and rank list.
- 10:13 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
Will CLAT 2026 Result Revise?
The Allahabad HC has directed the Consortium to revise and republish the CLAT 2026 merit list. The release of the revised merit list will consequently change the merit position of the candidates; it can be said that the CLAT 2026 result will be revised. However, CNLU is yet to make an announcement regarding the CLAT revised result on its official website.
- 10:02 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Live: Allahabad HC Questions CNLUs
The Allahabad High Court has questioned CNLUs why one question has two correct answers. This follows a petition by CLAT 2026 student Avneesh Gupta, who argued that despite the expert committee accepting his answers, the CLAT final answer key did not mention the correct responses.
- 9:56 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
Breaking News! CLAT 2026 Result to Revise
Allahabad High Court has directed CNLUs to revise CLAT 2026 merit list following the case Avneesh Gupta (Minor) vs. Consortium of National Law Universities. The petitioner argued that his challenge to the answer key was not considered during the release of final answer key.
- 9:28 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Third Merit List 2026 Live: How Will the Rank List Released?
The CLAT 2026 third merit list will be released for each participating institute separately. Students can check the institute-wise CLAT 2026 merit list on the official website.
- 8:48 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
CLAT Third Merit List 2026: What is Exit Option?
A candidate may decide to leave the counselling process if they decide they no longer wish to participate by selecting the exit option.
- 8:20 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
CLAT Merit List 2026 Third: What is Float Option?
The float option in CLAT round 3 counselling 2026 is to be selected when a student is not satisfied with their seat and is willing to appear for next counselling rounds.
- 7:53 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
CLAT Counselling 2026 Live: What is Freeze Option?
The freeze option in the CLAT counselling 2026 is selected by a student if they are satisfied with their assigned seat.
- 7:25 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Third Rank List Live: What Students Should Know
In case an NLU rejects an allotted seat of any candidate, the rejection statuscan be checked from the CLAT candidate portal 2026.
- 6:58 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Third Merit List Time
The CLAT 2026 third merit list time is 10 AM on February 5, 2026.
- 6:43 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
CLAT Third merit list 2026 Live: What if my name does not appear in the merit list?
If a student is not allotted a seat in the CLAT 2026 Round 3 counselling process, then they should wait for the fourth Merit List to be out.
- 6:28 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Round 3 Merit List Live: List of Documents for Counselling
The following documents are necessary for admission through CLAT counselling 2026:
A copy of CLAT 2026 application form Caste Certificate Specially-Abled Certificate NRI Certificate CLAT scorecard 2026 CLAT admit card 2026 Class 10th Marks-sheet Class 12th Marks-sheet Sponsored NRI Certificate Domicile Certificate Call Letter issued by CLAT authority Recent passport-size photographs - 6:13 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
CLAT Merit List 2026 Live: What is Freeze Option?
Choosing the Freeze option means the student is satisfied with the allotment and does not wish participate in the further CLAT 2026 allotment process.
- 5:57 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
CLAT Counselling 2026 Live: What is Seat confirmation fee?
The seat confirmation fee of CLAT round 3 counselling 2026 is INR 20,000. This fee is later adjusted in the total university fees.
- 5:48 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Round 3 Rank List Live: Consequences of Seat Upgradation
In case a student receives an upgraded seat in CLAT 2026 round 3 counselling process, then their seat in last round is automatically cancelled.
- 5:39 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Round 3 Merit List Live: Important Dates
Students can check the CLAT 2026 round 3 counselling dates below:
Event Dates
CLAT Third Allotment List 2026 date and time
05-Feb-2026 (10 AM) Round 3 Admission Last Date and time 1:00 P.M. on 12-Feb-2026 - 5:30 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Round 3 Counselling 2026: Who can participate?
Students who have selected 'Float' option in round 2 CLAT counselling 2026 process, or those students who have not been allotted a seat in previous rounds are eligible to participate in the CLAT round 3 counselling process.
- 5:19 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
CLAT Counselling 2026 Live: Whom to contact in case of issues?
In case of any discripancy in CLAT round 3 merit list 2026, students can contact the authorities at below details:
Particulars
Details
Email clat@consortiumofnlus.ac.in Contact number 08047162020 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM on all working days) - 5:11 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 3rd Merit List live: Admission Deadline
Candidates have to pay the confirmation fee between February 5, 2026 (10:00 AM) and February 12, 2026 (1:00 PM).
- 5:06 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
CLAT Counselling 2026 Round 3 results Live: Official Website
The official website to check CLAT 2026 merit list round 3 is consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Students will not be able to check the rank list on any other portal.
- 4:57 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Merit List Live: Where to Check Rank List?
Students can check CLAT 2026 third merit list from the CLAT portal, consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
- 4:55 PM IST• 4 Feb 2026
CLAT 2026 Third Merit List Release Date and Time
The Consortium of NLUs will release the CLAT 2026 Third merit list February 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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