The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has officially released the first provisional seat allotment list for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT 2026). This pivotal step in the law admission process allows registered candidates to check their admission status. The complete list is available for immediate access on the official CLAT website, consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
This initial allotment round covers admissions to both five-year integrated undergraduate (UG) and one-year postgraduate (PG) law programmes across participating National Law Universities. Candidates must now review their allocation and decide on their next steps promptly.
Candidate Options After Allotment
Upon receiving a provisional seat, candidates are presented with three distinct options: ‘freeze’, ‘float’, or ‘exit’. Understanding each option is crucial for continuing in the CLAT 2026 counselling process.
- Freeze: Choosing ‘freeze’ signifies complete acceptance of the currently allotted seat at the specific NLU. Candidates who freeze their seat confirm their admission and will not be considered for any further upgrades or changes in subsequent counselling rounds.
- Float: The ‘float’ option allows candidates to accept their current provisional seat while simultaneously expressing a desire for an upgrade to a higher-preference National Law University. These candidates will remain in consideration for better options in future allotment rounds, if available.
- Exit: Opting to ‘exit’ means a candidate is withdrawing from the CLAT 2026 counselling process entirely. By selecting this option, they forfeit their current provisional seat and will not be considered for any subsequent seat allotment rounds.
Candidates who select either the ‘freeze’ or ‘float’ option are required to pay a mandatory, non-refundable seat confirmation fee of Rs 20,000 . This payment is essential to secure the allotted provisional seat. Failure to submit this fee by the specified deadline will result in the automatic forfeiture of the seat.
Details within the Allotment List
The CLAT 2026 seat allotment lists are organized institute-wise for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Students should carefully review their entries to confirm all details.
Each entry on the provisional allotment list includes key identification and status information:
- CLAT 2026 All-India Rank (AIR)
- Candidate’s Admit Card Number
- Vertical Reservation Category (e.g., SC, ST, OBC, General)
- Horizontal Reservation Category (e.g., PwD, Female, Domicile)
Essential Documents for Admission
Students who have been allotted seats through the CLAT 2026 counselling process must gather and prepare a comprehensive set of documents. These papers are vital for successful physical verification and final admission to the respective National Law University.
Candidates must have the following certificates and mark sheets ready:
- Class 10th Mark Sheet
- Class 12th Mark Sheet
- Official CLAT 2026 Admit Card
- Character Certificate from the last attended institution
- Conduct Certificate from the last attended institution
- Transfer Certificate from the last attended institution
- Migration Certificate (if applicable, from board/university)
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates, as per central government format)
- Persons with Disability (PwD) / Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SAP) Certificate (if applicable, from competent authority)
- Domicile / Residence Certificate (if claiming state domicile quota)
Step-by-Step Guide: Checking Your Seat Allotment
To view the CLAT 2026 first provisional allotment list and determine your admission status, follow these precise steps:
- Navigate your web browser to the official Consortium of NLUs website: consortiumofnlus.ac.in .
- On the homepage, locate the ‘Notifications’ section. Click on the prominent link labeled ‘1st Provisional Allotment List’.
- You will then find links categorized by Undergraduate (UG) or Postgraduate (PG) programs. Click on the specific institute link for which you applied or were provisionally allotted a seat.
- An institute-wise CLAT seat allotment list will be displayed in PDF format.
- Download this PDF document to your device for easier viewing.
- Open the downloaded PDF and use your CLAT 2026 admit card number to search and verify your admission status and allocated details.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding subsequent allotment rounds and important deadlines.