The CLAT 2026 Round 3 seat allotment for undergraduate programs has been postponed. The result was originally scheduled for release on February 5, 2026 . This delay follows a directive from the Allahabad High Court.
Court Order Affects Merit List
The Allahabad High Court ordered a revision of the CLAT 2026 UG merit list. This list was initially published on December 16, 2025 . The court’s decision stems from a dispute over a specific question.
Question 9 Revision
The court found that CLAT UG 2026 Question 9 had two correct answers. Both option B and option D are now considered valid. This means candidates who selected either B or D will receive marks for this question. The CLAT UG 2026 rank list will be updated to reflect these changes.
Impact on Candidates
The Consortium of National Law Universities stated that existing seat allotments from Round 1 and Round 2 remain unaffected. Candidates who secured seats in these earlier rounds will keep their places. Some students may see a minor improvement in their scores or ranks due to the revised marking.
Next Steps and Official Information
The Consortium plans to defend its original answer key in the Allahabad High Court. A new schedule for CLAT Counselling 2026 will be announced after the legal process concludes. The organization assures candidates that all previously allocated seats are secure.
Candidates should monitor the official CLAT website for further updates and announcements regarding the revised schedule.