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    CLAT Vacant Seats Admissions & Notifications 2026 - Eligibility, Vacancies, Application Link, Fees

    Isha GargUpdated on 17 Jun 2026, 04:17 PM IST

    The CLAT 2026 vacant seats admission process has expanded further across several NLUs, with DBRANLU Sonepat now releasing a vacant seats notification for its BA LLB (Hons.) programme. The university has announced 17 vacant seats, including 15 seats under the All India category and 2 seats under the Haryana category. Fresh notifications have also been released recently by NLIU Bhopal, MNLU Nagpur, RMLNLU Lucknow, NLU Jodhpur, Gujarat National Law University (Silvassa Campus), NUSRL Ranchi, DSNLU Visakhapatnam, MNLU Mumbai and IIULER Goa. Candidates who could not secure admission through the five rounds of CLAT counselling 2026 can apply directly to these universities under their respective vacant seats or spot admission rounds.

    This Story also Contains

    1. CLAT 2026 NLU Vacant Seats and Application Deadlines
    2. CLAT 2026 Vacant Seats Admission Process
    3. Common Mistakes in NLU Spot Round Applications
    4. NLUs Yet to Release CLAT 2026 Vacant Seats Notifications
    CLAT Vacant Seats Admissions & Notifications 2026 - Eligibility, Vacancies, Application Link, Fees
    CLAT Vacant Seats Admissions & Notifications 2026

    Among the notified vacancies, MNLU Sambhajinagar has reported the highest number of vacant UG seats (46), followed by HPNLU Shimla (42), MNLU Nagpur (41), RPNLU Prayagraj (37), MPDNLU Jabalpur (32), NLU Odisha (22), DSNLU Visakhapatnam (21), GNLU Silvassa Campus (20), HNLU Raipur (19), and DBRANLU Sonepat (17). Admissions are being conducted independently by each university. Candidates can apply directly to each university's website using the Google Forms given in this article.

    CLAT 2026 NLU Vacant Seats and Application Deadlines

    NLU & Programme

    Official Notification

    Vacant Seats

    Application Fee

    Last Date to Apply

    Direct Apply Link

    NALSAR Hyderabad - BA LLB (Hons.)

    Official Notification

    1

    Not Specified

    June 4, 2026 (Closed)

    Closed

    MPDNLU Jabalpur - BA LLB (Hons.)

    Official Notification

    32

    Rs 1,000 (Gen/J&K), Rs 750 (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS)

    June 4, 2026

    Closed

    HNLU Raipur - BA LLB (Hons.)

    Official Notification

    19

    Rs 1,000

    June 7, 2026

    Closed

    TNNLU Tiruchirappalli - BA LLB (Hons.), B.Com LLB (Hons.)

    Official Notification

    Not Specified

    Rs 1,000 (Gen/OBC/EWS), Rs 750 (SC/ST)

    June 7, 2026

    Closed

    CNLU Patna - BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.)

    Official Notification

    Not Specified

    Rs 1,000 per programme

    June 8, 2026

    Closed

    NUALS Kochi - BA LLB (Hons.)

    Official Notification

    Not Specified

    Not Specified

    June 8, 2026

    Closed

    NLU Assam - BA LLB (Hons.)

    Official Notification

    Not Specified

    Rs 750 (UR), Rs 500 (Reserved)

    June 15, 2026, 05:00 PM

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    MNLU Mumbai - BA LLB (Hons.)

    Official Notification

    5

    Rs 1,000

    June 11, 2026, 12:59 AM

    Click Here

    GNLU Silvassa Campus - BA LLB (Hons.)

    Official Notification

    20

    Rs 4,000

    June 11, 2026, 05:00 PM

    Click Here

    NLU Odisha - BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.)

    Official Notification

    22

    Rs 1,500

    June 12, 2026

    Click Here

    HPNLU Shimla - BA LLB, BBA LLB

    Official Notification

    42

    Rs 2,500

    June 14, 2026, 11:59 PM

    Click Here

    RMLNLU Lucknow - BA LLB (Hons.)

    Official Notification

    11

    Rs 20,000 (adjustable/refundable)

    June 15, 2026

    Click Here

    WBNUJS Kolkata - BA LLB (Hons.), BSc LLB (Hons.)

    Official Notification

    11

    Rs 2,500

    June 15, 2026

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    RPNLU Prayagraj - BA LLB (Hons.)

    Official Notification

    37

    Not Specified

    June 15, 2026, 05:00 PM

    Click Here

    NLUT Agartala - BA LLB (Hons.)

    Official Notification

    Not Specified

    Rs 1,500

    June 15, 2026, 05:00 PM

    Click Here


    MNLU Nagpur – BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.)
    Official Notification41 (28 BA LLB + 13 BBA LLB)Not SpecifiedJune 16, 2026BA LLB

    BBA LLB

    RGNUL Punjab - BA LLB (Hons.)

    Official Notification

    Not Specified

    Rs 1,180

    June 16, 2026

    Click Here

    MNLU Sambhajinagar - BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.)

    Official Notification

    46

    Rs 1,000 (Gen/OBC/EWS), Rs 500 (SC/ST)

    June 16, 2026, 05:00 PM

    Click Here

    NUSRL Ranchi - BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.)

    Official Notification

    Not Specified

    Rs 2,000

    June 17, 2026, 04:00 PM

    Click Here

    DSNLU Visakhapatnam - BA LLB (Hons.)

    Official Notification

    21

    Rs 1,500

    June 17, 2026, 11:59 PM

    Click Here

    NLU Jodhpur - BA LLB (Hons.)

    Official Notification

    1

    Rs 2,000

    June 20, 2026, 05:00 PM

    Click Here

    NLIU Bhopal - BA LLB (Hons.) & B.Sc.LL.B. (Hons.) [Cyber Security]
    Official Notification
    10Rs 1,000June 22, 2026, 05:00 PM
    Click Here
    DBRANLU Sonepat - BA LLB (Hons.)
    Official Notification17 (15 All India + 2 Haryana Category)
    Rs 2,000
    June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM
    Click Here

    IIULER Goa - BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.)

    Official Notification

    Not Specified

    Not Specified

    June 30, 2026

    Click Here


    Who Can Apply for CLAT 2026 NLU Vacant Seats Admissions?

    Candidates seeking admission through CLAT 2026 vacant seats and spot round admissions must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed by the respective National Law Universities. Since each NLU conducts its own admission process, the eligibility criteria can differ from one university to another. However, the general eligibility requirements are given below:

    • Candidates must have appeared for CLAT 2026.

    • Applicants must possess a valid CLAT 2026 All India Rank (AIR).

    • Candidates must satisfy the category-wise eligibility criteria specified by the concerned NLU.

    • Reserved category candidates can claim reservation benefits only if the category was selected in the original CLAT 2026 application form.

    • Candidates applying under domicile quotas must possess the required domicile certificate, wherever applicable.

    • Applicants must fulfil all conditions mentioned in the vacant seats admission notification of the concerned NLU.

    • Admission will be offered on the basis of CLAT 2026 rank, category, seat availability, and merit.

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    Educational Qualification for CLAT 2026 NLU Vacant Seats Admissions

    Category

    Minimum Qualifying Marks in Class 12

    General / OBC / EWS / PwD

    45%

    SC / ST

    40%

    Candidates who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board and appeared for CLAT 2026 are eligible to apply for vacant seats admissions, subject to the specific eligibility requirements of the respective NLU.

    CLAT 2026 Vacant Seats Admission Process

    Admission to CLAT vacant seats is conducted separately by each NLU. Universities prepare merit lists based on CLAT 2026 ranks and category-wise eligibility. Candidates shortlisted in the merit list are required to complete document verification and pay the admission fee within the prescribed deadline. Failure to complete the admission formalities may result in the cancellation of the allotted seat.

    How to Apply for NLU Vacant Seats 2026: Step-by-Step Application Process

    Candidates can apply for admission to the NLU vacant seats 2026 by following the steps given below:

    • Visit the official website of the NLU offering vacant seats.

    • Go through the vacant seats admission notification carefully.

    • Check the eligibility criteria, seat matrix, and admission schedule.

    • Click on the application link provided by the university.

    • Fill in the required details such as CLAT 2026 rank, category, and personal information.

    • Upload the prescribed documents in the required format.

    • Pay the application fee, if applicable.

    • Submit the application form and save a copy for future reference.

    • Regularly visit the university website for the merit list and admission updates.

    • Candidates allotted seats must complete document verification and fee payment within the prescribed deadline.

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    Documents Required for CLAT 2026 NLU Vacant Seats Admissions

    Candidates are required to upload the following documents while applying for the CLAT vacant seats 2026:

    • CLAT 2026 scorecard

    • CLAT 2026 admit card

    • Class 10 marksheet

    • Class 12 marksheet

    • Category certificate (if applicable)

    • EWS certificate (if applicable)

    • Domicile certificate (if applicable)

    • PwD certificate (if applicable)

    • Passport-size photograph

    • Application fee receipt

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    Common Mistakes in NLU Spot Round Applications

    Candidates applying for NLU vacant seats and spot round admissions should avoid the following mistakes:

    • Applying without checking the eligibility criteria mentioned in the admission notification.

    • Entering incorrect CLAT 2026 rank, category, or personal details in the application form.

    • Uploading incomplete or incorrect documents.

    • Missing the application submission deadline.

    • Failing to pay the prescribed application fee, wherever applicable.

    • Submit multiple applications with different details.

    • Not keeping a copy of the submitted application form and payment receipt.

    • Ignoring the merit list and admission updates published on the university website.

    • Missing the document verification schedule after seat allotment.

    • Failing to pay the admission fee within the stipulated time after seat allotment.

    NLUs Yet to Release CLAT 2026 Vacant Seats Notifications

    Several National Law Universities have not yet started the CLAT 2026 vacant seats admission process. Candidates interested in these universities should regularly visit their official websites for updates on vacant seats, spot round admissions, application forms, and admission schedules.

    CLAT 2026 Vacant Seats Admissions: NLUs Awaiting Notification

    NLU

    Vacant Seats Notification

    Application Date

    Application Link

    NLSIU Bengaluru

    Not Released

    Not Started

    Admission not started yet

    GNLU Gandhinagar

    Not Released

    Not Started

    Admission not started yet

    The above universities have not issued any CLAT 2026 vacant seats admission notification as of now. Candidates are advised to monitor the respective university websites regularly, as spot round and vacant seat admission notifications may be released over the coming weeks, depending on seat availability after completion of the CLAT 2026 counselling process.

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