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CLAT 2026 First Seat Allotment Out: NLUs-wise 1st Merit List at Consortiumofnlus.ac.in
The Consortium of NLUs has published the CLAT 2026 first seat allotment list today, January 7, 2026. The CLAT 2026 1st seat allotment list contains NLU-wise list of students allotted seats. As expected, NLSIU Bengaluru had the highest CLAT 2026 cutoff with general category admissions closing at 101 rank in round 1. Candidates can check the CLAT first seat allotment 2026 on the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The release of the CLAT 2026 first merit list marks the official start of the CLAT 2026 admission process. Through the CLAT 2026 seat allotment list, the Consortium of National Law Universities gives admissions to students to one of the 26 participating National Law Universities (NLUs) and IIULER Goa. The process is based strictly on merit, considering the candidate's All India Rank (AIR) in the CLAT exam and the NLU preference list of candidates submitted during counselling registration.
The CLAT first allotment is often the most competitive round. It sets the opening cut-off ranks for the 2026-27 academic session. Understanding how to navigate this stage is vital. After receiving an allotment, candidates must choose between "freeze," "float," or "exit" options to secure their future. The 'freeze' option confirms acceptance of the current NLU. ‘Float' allows a candidate to accept the seat but indicates interest in being upgraded to a higher-preference NLU in further CLAT counselling rounds. Each choice has specific rules that can impact its chances of getting into a preferred NLU later.
CLAT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Important Dates
Event | Date and time |
Release of the first allotment list | January 7, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
Payment of the seat confirmation fee | January 7 - January 15, 2026 |
Deadline for document upload | January 15, 2026 (1:00 PM) |
Release of the second allotment list | January 22, 2026 |
CLAT 2026 Round 1 Cutoff for All NLUs - Gen, OBC, EWS, SC, ST
NLU / Program | General | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
NLSIU Bengaluru | 101 | 1018 | 702 | 3072 | 5000 |
NALSAR Hyderabad | 148 | 915 | 630 | 3259 | 5200 |
NLIU Bhopal (BA LLB Hons) | 432 | 1714 | 1315 | 5407 | 9461 |
NLIU Bhopal (BSc LLB Hons Cyber Security) | 684 | 2326 | 2056 | 7996 | 10429 |
WBNUJS Kolkata (BA LLB Hons) | 284 | - | - | 3833 | 6010 |
WBNUJS Kolkata (BSc LLB Hons) | 550 | - | - | 6186 | 9615 |
NLU Jodhpur (BA LLB Hons) | 310 | 1273 | 868 | 4042 | 5907 |
NLU Jodhpur (BBA LLB Hons) | 386 | 1427 | 970 | 4985 | 8113 |
HNLU Raipur | 736 | 1994 | - | 6464 | 11239 |
GNLU Gandhinagar | 376 | 1834 | 1167 | 5340 | 7913 |
GNLU Silvassa | 1259 | 2541 | 1836 | 9215 | 14278 |
RMLNLU Lucknow | 747 | - | - | - | - |
RGNUL Punjab | 1059 | - | - | 9118 | 13152 |
CNLU Patna (BA LLB Hons) | 1141 | - | - | - | - |
CNLU Patna (BBA LLB Hons) | 1287 | - | - | - | - |
NUALS Kochi | 1076 | - | - | - | - |
NLUO Cuttack (BA LLB) | 800 | - | - | 7833 | 14196 |
NLUO Cuttack (BBA LLB) | 828 | - | - | 9202 | 17986 |
NUSRL Ranchi (BA LLB Hons) | 1297 | 2585 | 2000 | 9826 | 15765 |
NUSRL Ranchi (BBA LLB Hons) | 1356 | 2653 | 2189 | 10338 | 17445 |
NLUJA Assam | 1764 | 3527 | 2597 | 11539 | 17399 |
DSNLU Visakhapatnam | 1281 | 2508 | 2217 | 10433 | 15199 |
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (BA LLB Hons) | 1370 | 2713 | - | 11222 | - |
TNNLU Tiruchirappalli (BCom LLB Hons) | 1517 | 3419 | - | 11652 | 19158 |
MNLU Mumbai | 481 | - | - | - | - |
MNLU Nagpur (BA LLB Hons) | 1225 | 12425 | 9418 | 18014 | 52882 |
MNLU Nagpur (BBA LLB Hons) | 1307 | 13711 | 10620 | 21508 | 66593 |
MNLU Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (BA LLB Hons) | 1518 | 14588 | 13387 | 20072 | 60165 |
MNLU Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (BBA LLB Hons) | 1770 | 17523 | 15627 | 23626 | 55620 |
HPNLU Shimla (BA LLB Hons) | 1824 | - | 2692 | 10935 | 19833 |
HPNLU Shimla (BBA LLB Hons) | 1871 | - | 2937 | 12188 | 21090 |
DNLU Jabalpur | 1740 | 3056 | 2575 | 11792 | 21749 |
NLU Sonepat (DBRANLU) | 1665 | 3409 | 2594 | 11562 | 20080 |
NLUT Agartala | 2015 | - | - | - | - |
RPNLUP Prayagraj | 1930 | - | - | - | - |
IIULER Goa (BA LLB Hons) | 2127 | 4093 | 3148 | 13475 | 22702 |
IIULER Goa (BBA LLB Hons) | 2236 | 4289 | 3236 | 13737 | 23793 |
How to Download CLAT 2026 First Merit List?
Candidates can access the allotment results through the official portal. Follow these steps to check the status:
Visit the official website of the Consortium of NLUs.
Locate the "CLAT 2026" section on the homepage and click on it.
Enter the candidate’s registered mobile number and password in the login box.
Once logged in, click on the 'Allotment Status' or 'Consolidated Merit List' link.
The screen will display the university assigned to the candidate based on their rank.
Download the allotment letter and take a printout for the records and future physical verification.
Essential Documents for CLAT 2026 Verification
Candidates must ensure the following documents are scanned and ready for the Consortium’s portal:
CLAT 2026 admit card and scorecard.
Educational certificates: Class 10th and 12th marksheets.
Category proof: SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD certificates, if applicable.
Domicile certificate: Mandatory for those claiming seats under state-specific quotas.
CLAT Sample Paper 2027 with Answer Key
Download CLAT 2027 sample paper PDF with the latest exam pattern. Practice descriptive questions, improve accuracy, and strengthen your preparation for the upcoming CLAT exam.
Download EbookFreeze, Float, and Exit Choice in CLAT 2026
Once a seat is displayed on the dashboard, candidates must choose one of the following paths:
Freeze: Select this if the candidates are entirely satisfied with the university assigned. By freezing, they opt out of further seat upgrades and commit to that specific NLU.
Float: This is for candidates who accept the current seat but wish to be considered for a higher-preference NLU in the second or third rounds. If the candidates are not upgraded, their current seat remains secure.
Exit: If the candidates no longer wish to participate in the CLAT 2026 counselling process, choosing "Exit" will forfeit the seat and remove them from further rounds.
CLAT 2026 Fee Structure and Payment Requirements
To hold a seat after the first allotment, candidates must pay a non-refundable confirmation fee. This fee is essential to prove the candidate's intent to join.
Confirmation fee: A mandatory payment of Rs 20,000 is required to secure the seat (this is adjusted against the final university tuition).
Counselling fee: This was already paid during registration (Rs 30,000 for General; Rs 20,000 for SC/ST).
Balance university fee: After the final rounds, the remaining tuition for the first year must be paid directly to the allotted NLU by May 2026.
CLAT First Round Cut-Off (Previous Year)
NLU Name | General Category Closing Ranks | OBC Category Closing Ranks | SC Category Closing Ranks | ST Category Closing Ranks | EWS Category Closing Ranks |
NLSIU Bengaluru | 100 | 1302 | 2881 | 3396 | 694 |
NALSAR Hyderabad | 150 | 1219 | 3177 | 3621 | 513 |
WBNUJS Kolkata BA LLB | 285 | 10297 (OBC-A-WB) | 3952 | 6343 | - |
WBNUJS BSc LLB | 652 | 13417 (OBC-A-WB) | 6584 | 9739 | - |
NLIU Bhopal BA LLB | 458 | 1757 | 5763 | 8243 | 1261 |
NLIU Bhopal BSc LLB | 821 | 2453 | 7200 | 11901 | 1890 |
NLU Jodhpur | 357 | 1699 | 4659 | 5232 | 910 |
HNLU Raipur | 765 | 2385 | 7350 | 9973 | - |
GNLU Gandhinagar | 402 | 2138 | 5796 | 7639 | 1118 |
GNLU Silvassa | 1252 | 3356 | 8676 | 12880 | 1921 |
RLMNLU Lucknow | 721 | 3354 (OBC-UP) | 11064 (SC-UP) | 19305 (ST-UP) | 1370 (EWS-UP) |
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CLAT PG stands for Common Law Admission Test Postgraduate. CLAT PG is a national-level entrance examination for admission to LLM programmes offered by participating National Law Universities (NLUs) and other institutions.
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Hey there,
If you mean CLAT eligibility for admission to 5-year LLB courses, there is no fixed CLAT score/rank that guarantees eligibility. You must first meet the basic Class 12 eligibility criteria, and admission is based on your CLAT rank, category, preferences, and counselling cut-offs.
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Please refer to the following study resources for CLAT 2027 Logical Reasoning
1. How To Score 25+ In CLAT 2026 Logical Reasoning Section https://law.careers360.com/download/ebooks/how-score-25-in-clat-logical-reasoning-section
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Yes, if you have already completed your graduation, you can still appear for CLAT. The important thing is whether you want CLAT UG or CLAT PG:
- CLAT UG: For admission to 5-year integrated courses such as BA LL.B. It requires a Class 12 qualification; having already completed college
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You can download the CLAT previous years' question papers.
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