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    CLAT 2026 Counselling (Begins): Registration Dates, Schedule, Fees, Process and Important Instructions
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    CLAT 2026 Counselling (Begins): Registration Dates, Schedule, Fees, Process and Important Instructions

    Sansar Singh ChhikaraUpdated on 17 Dec 2025, 03:29 PM IST

    The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has started the CLAT 2026 counselling registration on December 17, 2026 at 6 pm. Eligible candidates can now participate in counselling for admission to five-year integrated LLB and LLM courses for the academic year 2026–27. According to the official notification released on December 17, 2025, candidates shortlisted based on CLAT 2026 ranks will receive counselling invitations via email and SMS on their registered contact details. Candidates must log in to the official CLAT 2026 portal to complete the counselling registration within the prescribed timeline. Read the complete article to know more about CLAT 2026 counselling dates, eligibility criteria, seat allotment process and more.

    CLAT 2026 Counselling (Begins): Registration Dates, Schedule, Fees, Process and Important Instructions
    CLAT 2026 Counselling Begins

    CLAT 2026 Counselling Dates - Complete Schedule

    EventDate

    Counselling registration begins

    December 17, 2025

    Last date for counselling registration & fee payment

    December 27, 2025

    First allotment list released

    January 07, 2026

    Confirmation fee payment & admission (Round 1)

    January 07, 2026 – January 15, 2026

    Second allotment list released

    January 22, 2026

    Confirmation fee payment & admission (Round 2)

    January 22, 2026 – January 29, 2026

    Third allotment list released

    February 05, 2026

    Confirmation fee payment & admission (Round 3)

    February 05, 2026 – February 12, 2026

    Last date to pay university fee (Rounds 1–3 freeze candidates)

    April 24, 2026

    Fourth allotment list released

    May 02, 2026

    Confirmation fee payment & admission (Round 4)

    May 02, 2026 – May 08, 2026

    Fifth and final allotment list released

    May 15, 2026

    Confirmation fee payment & admission (Final round)

    May 15, 2026 – May 20, 2026

    Last date to pay university fee (Rounds 4 & 5 freeze candidates)

    May 30, 2026

    CLAT 2026 Counselling: Who Is Eligible?

    All candidates who have secured a valid rank in CLAT 2026 and have received an SMS or email from the Consortium of NLUs regarding participating in the CLAT 2026 counselling process are eligible to register. The Consortium of NLUs invites roughly 5 times as many candidates as the number of seats available for admission.

    CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration Process

    The CLAT registration process 2026 comprises of following steps:

    1. Log in to the CLAT 2026 candidate portal

    2. Register for the admissions counselling process

    3. Pay the counselling fee

    4. Fill and lock NLU preferences

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    CLAT 2026 Counselling Fee

    Candidates must pay the counselling fee online to confirm participation:

    • ₹30,000 – General / OBC / PWD / NRI / Sponsored categories

    • ₹20,000 – SC / ST / BPL categories

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    Documents Required for CLAT 2026 Counselling

    Candidates must keep the following documents ready:

    • CLAT 2026 scorecard

    • Class 10 and 12 mark sheets

    • Category certificate (if applicable)

    • Domicile certificate (if required)

    • Transfer or migration certificate

    • Passport-size photographs

    • Valid photo ID proof

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    CLAT 2026 Seat Allotment Options Explained

    After each allotment round, candidates can choose to:

    • Accept the allotted seat

    • Apply for an upgrade in the next round

    • Exit the counselling process

    Failure to select an option or pay the required fee within the deadline may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.

    CLAT 2026 Counselling Registration - Important Note

    Candidates are advised to regularly check the official CLAT website, registered email ID, and SMS alerts for counselling updates. Filling NLU preferences carefully and adhering to deadlines is crucial, as seat allotment is conducted strictly on merit and availability. With admissions to top NLUs across India at stake, timely action during the CLAT 2026 counselling process can play a decisive role in securing admission to a preferred law school.

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    Questions related to CLAT

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    Have a question related to CLAT ?

    Hello Dear Student,
    With a CLAT AIR of 19,688 as an OBC candidate, your chances of securing a seat in regular counselling rounds are extremely low. Your best prospects lie in participating in the vacant seats/spot rounds of universities that feature regional or state quotas, specifically the Tamil Nadu National

    Hello Student,

    Can you please clarify as to what are you trying to ask?


    Dear Student,

    There are several colleges from where you can pursue a law programme at a loo fee. Some of the colleges for 3-year LLB are as follows:

    • Lucknow University (Rs 28,000)
    • BHU Varanasi (Rs 45,000)
    • Dr BR Ambedkar College of Law, Visakhapatnam (Rs 60,000)

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    Hello Dear Student,

    Yes, you are eligible to pursue a 5-year BA LLB program. The Bar Council of India has removed the upper age limit for admission to integrated law courses, and NIOS is a recognized board. If you are not appearing for CLAT , you can apply to several