Registration for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 counselling closes today, December 31, 2025 , at 10 PM . Students seeking admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programs at National Law Universities (NLUs) must complete their applications on the official website,consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The Consortium of National Law Universities will announce the first round of seat allotments on January 7, 2026 . Allotted candidates must confirm their seats and pay the admission fee by January 15, 2026 , as per the official notification.
This counselling process facilitates admissions for the 2026-27 academic year across all participating NLUs. Adherence to the stated deadlines is critical for all applicants.
Counselling Registration Fees
A non-refundable registration fee is mandatory for all candidates. General category candidates must pay Rs 30,000 . Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Backward Classes (BC), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and Persons with Disability (PwD) categories are required to pay Rs 20,000 .
Candidates must submit program preferences during the registration phase. A minimum of 15 preferences are required for undergraduate courses. At least 5 preferences are mandatory for postgraduate courses. Candidates can list additional options beyond these minimums. The Consortium clearly stated, “Candidates will be considered for ONLY those NLUs for which they have provided the preference.” This means eligibility for seat allotment is limited exclusively to the institutions chosen by the applicant, irrespective of merit or vacancies elsewhere.
CLAT 2026 Counselling Process
The CLAT 2026 admission cycle involves a total of five counselling rounds. The process includes several key stages:
- Registration and payment of the specified counselling fee.
- Filling and subsequent locking of NLU preferences (choices).
- Acceptance and confirmation of the allotted seat.
Candidates not allotted a seat in an initial round should wait for subsequent counselling rounds, as the process is sequential, according to official instructions.
Required Documents for Registration
Applicants must upload specific supporting documents during their CLAT 2026 counselling registration. Ensure all submitted documents are clear, valid, and match the official requirements.
For UG Programmes:
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Class 10 Statement of Marks | Official statement of marks from Class 10 board examinations. |
| CLAT 2026 Admit Card | The official admit card issued for CLAT 2026. |
| Class 12 Statement of Marks | Official statement of marks from Class 12 board examinations. |
| Character Certificate | Certificate of character issued by the candidate’s last attended educational institution. |
| Transfer or Migration Certificate | Official transfer or migration certificate from the candidate’s last attended educational institution. |
| Caste Certificate (if applicable) | Valid caste certificate for SC, ST, OBC, or BC categories, if claiming reservation. |
| PwD, SAP Certificates (if applicable) | Certificates for Persons with Disability (PwD) or Specific Academic Performance (SAP), if claiming reservation. |
| Domicile, Resident Certificate (if applicable) | Valid domicile or resident certificate, if required for state-specific reservations. |
| Other Supporting Documents | Any additional documents to claim a reserved seat (e.g., wards of defence personnel, EWS certificate, proof for sons/daughters of ex-servicemen). |
For PG Programmes:
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Class 10 Marksheet | Official marksheet from Class 10 board examinations. |
| CLAT 2026 Admit Card | The official admit card issued for CLAT 2026. |
| Class 12 Marksheet | Official marksheet from Class 12 board examinations. |
| LLB, BL, or Equivalent Degree Statement of Marks | Official statement of marks for the LLB, BL, or equivalent law degree. |
| Transfer or Migration Certificate | Official transfer or migration certificate from the candidate’s last attended educational institution. |
| Caste Certificate (if applicable) | Valid caste certificate for SC, ST, OBC, or BC categories, if claiming reservation. |
| PwD, SAP Certificates (if applicable) | Certificates for Persons with Disability (PwD) or Specific Academic Performance (SAP), if claiming reservation. |
| Domicile, Resident Certificate (if applicable) | Valid domicile or resident certificate, if required for state-specific reservations. |
| Other Supporting Documents | Any additional documents to claim a reserved seat (e.g., wards of defence personnel, EWS certificate, proof for sons/daughters of ex-servicemen). |
Candidates are urged to cross-check all submitted information and documents meticulously before the December 31 registration deadline to avoid disqualification. Further rounds of counselling will follow for candidates not allotted a seat in the initial phase.